By India Zeke There’s a phenomenon in our house that we call the “3am shuffle”. It’s when our three-year-old finds his way out of his bed, down the hall and into our bed. His icy little feet plant themselves under my belly and his chilly paws scoot up under my …
[GUEST EDITOR] Miranda Murray: 6 Ways to Cultivate a Happy Soul
By Miranda Murray The more action items in our diary, the less time we have to focus on the HEALTH and WELLBEING of our SOUL. As women, many of us are working long hours, taking care of domestic chores, finding time to connect with friends and still squeeze in a …
The One Cream Your Bebe Needs… #sensitiveskin
Before you totally give up on natural remedies for your little one’s skin, give Childs Farm a go… By Jessica Jane Sammut, Editor-in-Chief If there’s anything us mamas live for, it’s a recommendation, right? When my second-born three-year-old was a teeny bebe, he was one of those allergic kids. You …
[GUEST EDITOR] Yakira Giger: It’s Okay to NOT be Okay
by Yakira Giger Are you okay? My automatic reply is always “Yes, I’m fine.” *Smile and wave, smile and wave…* But why? Why do we feel so CONCERNED about voicing the way we REALLY feel? When in fact, what we really want to say is: “Actually, no – I’m not. …
9 Time Savers to Reduce Mama Overwhelm
by Natalie Bascur Life is unpredictable, even more so when you have kids. Don’t get overwhelmed mama! Simplify your life and prioritise your time so there’s not too much on your plate (even when it feels like everyone is piling more onto it). You may not be able to avoid chaos altogether, …
5 Inspiring Websites to Visit (While On Your Phone)
by Yasmin Thomas How many times have you checked your Insta newsfeed on the phone today, mamas? Lost count already? SAME. HERE. More than ever before, we are spending more and more time on our mobiles. And the stats don’t lie: according to a recent study done by Huawei and Decibel …
[GUEST EDITOR] Amelia Phillips: Reignite Your Motivation Mojo
By Amelia Phillips You know those times when you slip into a funk? You’re not quite sure if you will make it through the day, let alone week? Sure, there are lots of reasons why (sleep deprivation anyone!?) but that doesn’t help solve the problem. We’ve all been in this …
MAMA LOVES: The New Must-Have Pram for the Style-Savvy Mama
By Kerrie Simon-Lawrence, Dep Ed Confession time: When I found out I was pregnant, among the usual anxiety surrounding an impending birth, I had what my husband referred to as “pram anxiety”. He was pretty accurate. While the other mamas in my antenatal group were swapping tips via our WhatsApp …
[GUEST EDITOR] Mindi Palm: Why I Stopped Writing Birth Plans
By Mindi Palm If you’re anything like me, you imagine your BIRTH EXPERIENCE to be transcendent, right?! Low light, soy candles, essential oils puffing out the scent of lavender and mint, pan flute (or jazz flute, whatever floats your boat) playing in the background and a birthing bath set at …
How To Vacay Like An Insta-Star (With Your Minis)
If it’s the perfect social-media post you’re after, we’ve found the perfect spot. Say hello to Kingfisher Bay Resort on Fraser Island. #NOFILTERREQUIRED Buffets are nice, untouched beaches are cool, gorgeous resorts are pretty exciting, sure. But if you don’t put it on the ‘gram, did it even happen? If …