One of the best ways to catch cancer early is by checking your own breasts. And it should happen at least once a month. So set a reminder! By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor Mamacitas, it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So let’s talk about something we should all be doing …
Struggling with big emotions? 4 practical tips to navigate your day
When you hit the season of motherhood when big emotions are at play, it suddenly feels all too hard. But don’t worry, here are some tips to help you get through. By Mama Disrupt® As mums, we’re always harder on ourselves than we should be. We thought we would be …
Can’t get to the spa? 5 of the best homemade body scrubs for self-care
Hello homemade self-care. Sounds delish, doesn’t it? By Mama Disrupt® The beauty of homemade treatments mean you know exactly what you are putting on your skin – no nasties, no additives, just simple everyday ingredients you have at home. Easy as. Plus, they are inexpensive and super-easy to make… even the busiest …
Why being busy isn’t always a bad thing: Embrace a productive life
Harness your fierce energy. But remember there is a fine line between “calm and organised” busy and “I-left-my-wallet-in-the-fridge” busy! By Jo Burgess While you may associate “being busy” with feeling frantic, exhausted AF or overwhelmed, there are many surprising benefits that come with keeping busy, too! It’s time to harness …
9 best foods for a healthy pregnancy
From struggling to keep anything down to eating everything in sight. Here are 9 foods to favour that will nourish your body during 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 …
Feeling stressed? How morning rituals can change your life
Want to kick-start the day with some serious intent?
Or just looking to carve out some ‘you’ time?
You need a morning ritual…
Self-care for modern mothers is an inside job
Self-care for modern mothers is not just about pampering. Nope, it’s about building inner strength, loving oneself, and fostering resilience. Pretty empowering stuff, don’t you think? By Charlotte Cruz Modern motherhood is nothing short of a juggling act. Balancing work, family, and personal life is a Herculean task that often …
Looking after kids when you’re sick? 5 ways to survive
We do what we can to avoid it, but at some point, the inevitable will happen. We get sick and rundown. By Sarah Lyons It’s cold and flu season (TBH, isn’t it always something when you have kids?!) so chances are you’re looking after the family while also trying to …
What to do when the mental load becomes too heavy at home
Women have shouldered the mental load – the ‘INVISIBLE WORK’ – at home for generations, not knowing there was a name for it. Now there is and now we’re doing something about it. By Nicola Appleton Nope, you’re not imagining it. There’s a gender gap existing right in the heart …
Pamper yourself with this at-home hair treatment
Breathe new life into your mermaid locks with this lush Ayurdevic hair treatment. Hello home spa! By Chasca Summerville It is common for hair to dry out due to changes in season, exposure to the sun, salt or chlorinated water, hair dye, styling tools and toxic hair products. These can all …