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[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, …
[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 …
[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 …
11 Ways to Support a New Mama
by Sarah Lyons Adjusting to having a new baby in the house can be difficult for the whole family. Sleepless nights and a change in routine can leave a mama feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Offering support to a family with a new baby can help them adjust to their new normal, …
The Nappies That Will Change Your Life
By Kerrie Simon-Lawrence, Dep Ed Ask any new mum what she panics about and I guarantee the word “poonami” is going to be muttered more than once. For the uninitiated, a poonami is, quite frankly, a poo of tsunami proportions. My family is well-prepped for the signs that our seven-month-old …
The Best Mama Snacks for Feeling UHHH-MAZING
Ok we’re letting you into the secret of motherhood survival! Created by mums for mums, the Franjo’s Kitchen range is all about feeling good. When you eat their biscuits, crackers or muesli, it’s like receiving a warm and delicious hug. Ahhhhh. Whether you’re struggling to keep anything down while pregnant …