By Kerrie Simon-Lawrence Sore, cracked nipples. Aching and swollen legs. Stretch marks wrapping around our bellies. Mamas, we put our bodies through it all… and while we wouldn’t have it any other way, it’s nice to nurture ourselves once in a while, which is why we love Lydia Latta of …
11 top tips for #bossmamas
By Marnie Le Fevre, Fempire Becoming a mama ignited my #bossmama spirit – I wanted to shape my work around my kids, not the other way around. So if I can do it, you can too. For those brave souls out there just starting out, I’ll let you in on …
Fav foods for a healthy pregnancy
By Ruby Matley When I fell pregnant, my goal was to be a #supermama and nourish my body with loads of different foods… while still enjoying the occasional treat – chocolate! But like many other mamas out there, my reality was very different and in the first trimester, I couldn’t …
How to say no when you’re a yes person
By Natalie Bascur Mamas, you know all too well the overwhelming feeling of rushing from one thing to another, desperately trying to tick everything off that growing list of to-dos. Things often aren’t much better when the weekend rolls around, with school sports, office work, extended family obligations, coffee catch …
Keeping it real with Courtney Adamo
By Kerrie Simon-Lawrence When social media super-mama Courtney Adamo packed up her life, along with hubby, Michael, and their four minis Easton, Quin, Ivy and Marlow in 2016, for a year of travelling the world (how cool!), there were a few goals in mind – to show their kids a …
Finding balance between big and little loves
By Amelia Lamont, midwife and sleep consultant I’ll start by saying I love, love, LOVE my (slightly chaotic) family and I bloody love what I do for a living too – but it’s definitely hard. My partner Ambrose and I have two amazing, cheeky, hilarious kids – Alfie, 4, and …
How your baby daddy can support you after childbirth
By Mia Johnson Nothing compares to having a baby – first-time parents, you know what I’m talking about. When you’re in that baby bubble, everything is an unknown and it’s bloody hard taking care of a little human. Mamas, you may find yourself overwhelmed with new obligations and surging hormones, …
What you need to know about preparing for pregnancy
By Ruby Matley It’s true that every woman’s preparation for pregnancy will be different. Some will fall pregnant without time to prepare, while others will spend several months improving their health before actively trying to get pregnant. So you’ve decided it’s time to try for a baby… here’s how to …
From maternity leave to #BOSSMAMA: The making of Wild Island Apparel
By Kerrie Simon-Lawrence In those early days of mamahood… you know, when you’re trying to remember your own name, let alone when you last showered, you’d be forgiven for staying in your pyjamas for weeks on end and doing little more than sipping tea and sniffing that newborn smell. Try …
How to find mama ‘me time’ when there is no time
By Natalie Bascur Mama, you are a multi-tasking and multi-talented wonder woman… from juggling small children, trying to start a business, maintaining friendships and spending time with your partner, I’m guessing you never find time for yourself. And let me tell you, you’re not alone. If your idea of ‘me …