by Claire Behrmann, founder of Jellystone Designs If little ones came with a manual, life would be so much easier and the whirling of the mind going ‘What is going on right now?!’ would be quiet. Teething is another special gem of child rearing that will keep you on your …
Sweet Potato, Quinoa and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dressing
by Courtenay Perks, Whole Vegan Pantry I don’t often share my salads, but I’m always eating veggies. I literally can’t get enough. Nuts for the veg. So here’s the recipe for my Sweet Potato, Quinoa and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dressing. // Ingredients Salad 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water 3 …
The lowdown on optimal foetal positioning and exercising for birth
by Ariel Blyth, founder of The Mumma Movement Natural birth is the best possible outcome from a psychophysical (physical and emotional) and social perspective for mother and child. The mission of The Mumma Movement is to prepare mothers for natural birth with the knowledge that her baby is an active participant …
What everyone needs to know about PND
by Heather Lindsay, a parenting coach who runs an eight-week PND Recovery Program at Blissed Out Mums November 11 to 18 is PANDA Week (perinatal anxiety and depression awareness). One in five mums suffer from perinatal anxiety and depression. That’s 20%. That’s huge! By definition, it stands for depression or anxiety that occurs during …
Delicious vegan tandoori wraps
by Courtenay Perks, Whole Vegan Pantry These tandoori wraps have made their way into my heart, and belly 🌯🌯🌯 Make them for your lover or bestie for lunch, wrap it and send it with love #becute 🌯🌶🍠 Serves: 4 Sauce 1 tbsp organic cold-pressed olive oil 4 cloves fresh garlic, chopped …
8 tips from experts to foster a body positive environment for girls
by non-for-profit organisation, Pretty Foundation, who is challenging Australians to flip a piece of clothing inside-out for the day As parents we play a significant role in shaping our daughter’s body image from an early age. Often, what we say and do in front of our daughters has the power to influence …
5 steps to a healthier gut
There’s a good reason why good gut health is a big topic of conversation. The state of your stomach – although not a very sexy topic – helps to support your immune system, mental health, helps balance hormones, controls your skin health and contributes to the toxin and waste elimination system of …
Rockmelons with coyo, granola, maple, seeds, coconut and raspberries
by Courtenay Perks, Whole Vegan Pantry These vegan treats are great for little ones and adults alike. Yum! I love making these rockmelons for my girls with Coyo, maple-toasted granola, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, coconut shreds, raspberries and a drizzle of maple. Since switching to a vegan lifestyle, I’m calmer, …
3 simple steps to declutter your mind
by Jo Burgess, mama and creator of family calendar and organisation app, Life Sorted A cluttered mind makes you unproductive, indecisive and stuck in your own way. Getting rid of mental clutter is just as important as culling physical clutter, as it gives you the freedom to focus and make way for …
9 mama musings guaranteed to make you laugh out loud
If you need to put a little pep in your step this week, then scroll on down to read nine laugh-out-loud mama musings that are sure to put a smile on your dial. You might want to save this one for later, too, or share with a mama friend because …
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