The Mood Journal

Welcome to The Mood Journal - the content corner of Not In The Mood, created for women who are tired, busy, overstimulated and done overexplaining.

Here you’ll find relatable reads about modern womanhood, midlife mood swings, family chaos, burnout, boundaries, funny gift ideas, slogan clothing, sarcastic mugs and the everyday moments that make you think, “not today.”

This isn’t a polished lifestyle blog pretending everything is calm. It’s for the women juggling work, family, school runs, ageing parents, endless notifications, laundry piles and the mental load nobody else seems to notice.

Our posts are here to make you feel seen, give you something to laugh at, and help you find bold, minimal slogan pieces that say what you’re already thinking.

Start with the latest posts below and find the mood that fits.
Woman over 40 wearing a slogan t-shirt with jeans
Can You Wear a Slogan T-Shirt Over 40? Yes - And You Should
Somewhere along the way, women over 40 were apparently supposed to become sensible, beige and free from personality. Absolutely not. Wear the slogan tee. Leer más...
Funny gifts for women including slogan t-shirts mugs and wall art
Funny Gifts for Women Who Are Hard to Buy For
Some women are hard to buy for because they already know what they like. This one is for the tired, funny, opinionated women who do not need another panic bath... Leer más...
Woman over 40 wearing a Not Today slogan t-shirt on a hot tired day
What to Wear When You’re Hot, Tired and Not in the Mood
Some days your body has become its own weather system, your patience is missing and even your waistband feels personal. This one is for the hot, tired, Not Today days.... Leer más...
sandwich generation women
I Was the Filling in a Dog Sandwich - And Somehow That Explains the Sandwich Generation
A rough night, two clingy dogs, an open bedroom door and the constant thought of “in case something happens”. This is the sandwich generation in real life. Leer más...