"Things that were hard are easier, things that were easy are harder." For me personally that has been the best description of becoming a mum for the second time!
After two Caesareans and my girls being just shy of 18 months apart, my body has really done some hard yards to build our beautiful wee family–and it probably took a good six months or more, before I could even think about how to nourish my own body and consider prioritising myself to keep up with the day-to-day that is my world.
Fortunately for me, I've had the company of my oldest and best friends while on Maternity Leave (both times) and what's even more special, is that my CupFull co-creator Rosie, has not only been my friend since we were 12, but we've worked together, lived together, travelled together... so when she came to me with the idea for CupFull, I just knew this was going to *fill my cup* from a creative perspective, have me feeling like "me" again and give me some incredible purpose outside the home with someone I love and trust whole-heartedly. I couldn't wait to see what happened.
Fast-forward nine months and here we are. CupFull is live and we are so excited to share it with other mums who might need an extra boost too. I can honestly say that I am living my dream of being a stay at home mum, part time contractor and full time business owner, but wearing the "mum hat" is also more demanding than I could have ever imagined–and it’s easy to forget that you deserve the same care and attention you give to your babies (no matter how old they are)! When you’re constantly putting others first, it’s easy to forget about your own well-being. That’s why CupFull Smoothies are for you—the mums who are doing it all and sometimes forget to take a breath and nourish themselves.
Whether it’s a quick breakfast, a midday pick-me-up, or a well-deserved treat after a long day, we're here to remind you that taking care of yourself matters. Self-care doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming either. It can be as simple as sipping on a smoothie packed with everything you need to feel good again. Because when you feel good, you show up as the best version of yourself—not just for your family, but for you!
So to all the mums out there: You deserve to feel like "you" again. Grab a cup, take a breath, and nourish yourself—one CupFull at a time.
YEAH THE MOMS
xx Courtenay
