Clare Mullooly

Dec 2, 2024 | takeabreak.co.uk | Clare Mullooly

One minute, Abby was heading out for a family lunch. The next, she was howling in pain in hospital…As I got up and went into the kitchen, I heard the pitter-patter of paws behind me. ‘Ah, Ru!’ I laughed, looking down to see my chihuahua pup, who was merrily scampering around my feet. I’d named my feisty fluffster after my favourite American drag queen, RuPaul. Like most puppies, she was excitable and loved following me around and playing at my feet.

Jul 29, 2024 | the-sun.com | Amy Walters |Clare Mullooly

A SELF-PROCLAIMED “guru” of Facebook Marketplace has revealed how she’s made a fortune selling second-hand items. As a little girl, Ruth Chipperfield, 34, used to always collect other people’s rubbish – from yoghurt pots to chocolate bar foils. And it’s a hobby she’s carried through into adult life; earning her £400 in less than 24 hours and over £17,000 in total.

Jan 17, 2024 | takeabreak.co.uk | Mary-Teresa McAteer |Clare Mullooly

Liv spends her free time flirting up a storm with other people’s boyfriends. But for a very good reason…I opened up Instagram to see a new message in my inbox. Hi gorgeous, it read, followed with heart emojis. I replied and flirty messages flew back and forth. Do you want to meet up? I asked. Definitely, came the reply. That’s when I stopped typing and took a screenshot instead. Uh-oh, your girlfriend’s not going to like this, I thought, getting ready to send it.

Dec 27, 2023 | takeabreak.co.uk | Clare Mullooly

Lorna was suffering from the dreaded Christmas bloat. Then, at a party, more than the prosecco corks were popping…Wrapping the last present, I placed it underneath the sparkling Christmas tree with the others. It was my baby girl Vivienne’s first Christmas, so I wanted to make it extra special. But my festive spirit was somewhat dampened as I felt extremely exhausted and sad. Vivienne was six months old, and was going through a phase of broken sleep and crying every time I put her down.

Dec 27, 2023 | takeabreak.co.uk | Clare Mullooly

Gina’s girl Natalie had gone out on a wintery adventure, when disaster struck…It was a freezing cold day, but while my husband Jim and I were planning on staying close to the nearest radiator, our 17-year-old daughter came bouncing down the stairs. She was wrapped up warm, in a coat, hat and scarf. ‘Guess what, Mum…’ she announced excitedly. ‘I’m going sledging!’‘Oh gosh, be careful, Natalie,’ I told her. ‘There might be snow, but it’s also quite icy out there.’‘Don’t worry, Mum,’ she replied.