As a breastfeeding mama I am always on the hunt for beautiful women’s clothing that is suitable for nursing and of course it’s even better if you can find some lovely pieces on sale. If you are an expecting or nursing mother I’ve found just the sale for you: This weekend only save up to 70% on maternity and breastfeeding wear at Milk & Love. [read more]
Before our children were born I could easily spend a few hours in the bath, reading a good book surrounded by bubbles and thoroughly washing my hair, shaving my legs, enjoying a relaxing face mask and painting my toe nails. Those days have long gone and now I am happy with a quick five minute shower in the evening after a long day, showering on your [read more]
Most of the time I write about how amazing, special, precious and wonderful life with babies and children is (and it really is!) but the truth is that it is also hard work. While for some women being pregnant and giving birth is a breeze, for many of us it is not and it is very tough on your body. When your midwife reminds you, [read more]
Like many other people one of my New Year resolutions was to be less stressed this year. Well, it’s only the first day of February and I already find myself in the same old pattern of worrying, overthinking and battling an overflowing agenda. Sounds familiar? You are not alone, research has shown that a massive 45% of Australians feel that their lives are out of [read more]
It’s been a long time coming but baby Sybil has FINALLY got a tooth, two to be exact! We’ve been on the lookout for months and were starting to get a little impatient (and slightly worried) but at almost 11 months old that much anticipated first tiny white bud appeared from her bottom gums. We now have two cheeky little teeth poking out at the bottom and [read more]
Whether you’re home grown Aussie, a newbie like me (7.5 years) or even a tourist, on a day like Australia Day you can’t go past these utterly adorable little trinkets from Saturday Lollipop: Wear your Vegemite in your ears, slip a plate of Lamingtons around your neck and pin a pavlova on your chest, no one will mistake you for a Kiwi with one of these [read more]
With a new year just started and the kids going back to school this week it is the perfect time to make up the balance. December and January are not only busy but also very expensive months: Christmas, New Year, holidays, special treats and fun outings, school shoes, uniforms, school fees, it all adds up. As a stay-at-home mum I totally get the worry of [read more]