For Stacey Solomon, the British TV personality and craft queen, happiness isn’t found in glamorous red carpets or sold-out book tours—it’s in the simple, heartwarming ritual of cooking dinner for her four children and drifting off to sleep surrounded by their giggles and warmth. After a long day of juggling motherhood, work, and home renovations at Pickle Cottage, the 35-year-old star says nothing beats tucking her kids in and staying right there with them. For the past three years, Stacey has chosen to co-sleep with her children—Zachary (17), Leighton (12), Rex (5), and Rose (3)—instead of sharing a bed with her husband, Joe Swash.

In a candid chat on her podcast, Stacey revealed that this arrangement isn’t about marital distance but pure maternal joy. “I cook for them, we eat together, and then I climb into bed with my babies,” she shared, her voice glowing with pride. The routine is sacred: homemade meals (often shared on Instagram with her signature “Tap to Tidy” flair), bath time chaos, and finally, a pile of little limbs and stuffed animals in one big bed. Little Belle, her youngest at 20 months, often joins the cuddle puddle too.

Co-sleeping, a practice embraced by families worldwide, offers benefits backed by parenting studies: deeper emotional bonds, reduced nighttime anxiety for kids, and easier breastfeeding for toddlers. Stacey’s setup reflects this—her children feel secure knowing Mum is just an arm’s reach away. While Joe sleeps in a separate room (playfully dubbed “Dad’s exile”), the couple laughs it off, insisting their marriage thrives on love, not proximity. Joe, a doting dad himself, supports Stacey’s choice, often joking he gets the whole bed to sprawl out.

Stacey’s fans adore her authenticity. On social media, thousands praise her for normalizing non-traditional sleeping arrangements. “She’s showing mums it’s okay to prioritize kids without guilt,” one follower commented. Her home-cooked meals—think hearty shepherd’s pies or colorful veggie stir-fries—also inspire families to ditch takeout for togetherness. Stacey’s crafty side shines too; she’s been known to whip up personalized pajamas or bedtime storybooks, making nights extra magical.

This isn’t about perfection. Stacey openly shares the chaos—spilled milk, 3 a.m. kicks, and the occasional toddler elbow to the face. Yet, she insists these moments are her “happy place.” With a fifth baby on the way (announced earlier this year), Stacey plans to keep the tradition alive, even if it means investing in a super-king bed or two.

In a world obsessed with couple goals, Stacey’s story is a refreshing reminder: joy comes in many forms. For her, it’s the smell of dinner simmering, the sound of bedtime stories, and the weight of four little heads on her pillow. As she puts it, “I wouldn’t trade these nights for anything.” And with her radiant smile lighting up every post, it’s clear Stacey Solomon has found her version of a perfect evening—one cuddle at a time.