Baby cold and flu tonic

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I love a good tonic for when the weather turns and you feel the sniffles coming on. But the last thing I'm going to do is get my babies to drink boiling water with lemon and ginger in it when they're sick - so the last time I spied baby Peps with a runny nose, I mushed her up this little … [Read more...]

I was houseproud until I wasn’t.

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Oh is there anything that will stop your house from being a priceless showpiece more than having kids? Not that I've ever had a priceless showpiece of a house... ever. But I didn't mind myself a bit of a tidy abode from time to time. I am inherently lazy so sometimes it was a bit of a struggle, … [Read more...]

WAHM in the spotlight: Bean and Me {and 10% off for you!}

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I like to shine a spotlight on small businesses and work-at-home mums where I can. Sometimes they are advertisers, sometimes it’s just stuff I have found and want to share. Let’s high-five them, shall we? Y'all, stop what you are doing right now and go check out these kiddo … [Read more...]

Meatless Monday: Hoisin tofu soup and rice

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I know! It's tofu! My sworn enemy for so long. It's not the first time I've had a tofu recipe on the blog (that would be this smoky barbecue kebabs one), but if you've been around for a while, you'll know I'm not much of a fan. Too white, too wobbly, too tofu-tasting. I have a habit of looking … [Read more...]

super-healthy wholefood snacks for kids

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Guys and dolls! Please welcome a bit of a hero of mine - Meg from My Wholefood Romance. As I learn about creating healthy and nutritious meals for my family, I find Meg to be inspirational. A thrill to have her sharing here at Veggie Mama today! When I was pregnant, I was adamant that my … [Read more...]

Required Reading

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There's been a lot on the internet I've been fascinated to read lately. I always squirrel away something a little bit longer for when the kids are in bed and I can actually concentrate - and these have all struck me for some reason or another. I'm still here: back online after a year without the … [Read more...]

Black bean and sweet potato tacos

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I am obsessed with Thug Kitchen. For the uninitiated, it is a vegan tumblr that talks about not eating overly-processed crap and gives recipes and tips for eating healthy, veggie-packed food. Only it is doing it with a bucketload of attitude and extreme swears. I cannot get enough. It has only … [Read more...]

Veggie Mama reviews: Eco Tan

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I don't often do reviews, but the first 24 hours after I applied Eco Tan to my skin, I knew I had to share. There are a few things I look for in a tanning product (not that I use it often, but when I do I have conditions, you know?!): it can't smell horrific and it's got to go on easily with … [Read more...]

Meatless Monday kid food: carrot and avocado quinoa bites

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Remember the other day on Facebook I mentioned Abby finally ate something for dinner other than a sandwich? I was ecstatic. After almost a year of sandwiches, cereal or yogurt for dinner (and not much variety at other times of the day either, despite my repeated offerings of everything from apples … [Read more...]

Simple and easy bagel burgers + onion rings

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Hello lovely Veggie Mama readers! I’m Serena from Pretty Fluffy and I’m so thrilled to be here today with you all. I have to start by admitting my secret shame. I’m a terrible vegetarian. After 4 years, I still miss hot chicken rolls with gravy, Tofu scares me a little, and I once bought a … [Read more...]

7 things to remember when travelling with a baby

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I remember the first time I took Abby to the shops by myself. It was super-early on because I figured learning how to navigate that was best done sooner rather than later, and it wasn't long before I was cruising aisles like the best of them. Then came two tiny guys to cart around, and I learned to … [Read more...]

Healthy banana, date and coconut muffins {dairy-free!}

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This is a sponsored post for Choosi Health Insurance.  Having kids has made me think about our health a hell of a lot more than before they were born. I mean, I was reasonably healthy, I exercised and did yoga and ate mostly well, but I also didn’t think much of it. When Abby started … [Read more...]

Meatless Monday: Cheese and spinach baked penne

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It's so hilarious to think of how much I would have loathed the idea of this dish as a kid. I mean, the cheese sauce and pasta, all good - but roasted tomatoes and spinach? Bleurgh. Well, I've come a long way, baby! It's a rare day indeed I don't have a packet of frozen spinach in the freezer for … [Read more...]

What does a Natural New Age Mum have in her handbag?

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Um, probably not the same shit that I do! Sonia of the Natural New Age Mum blog (and of the ANZAC biscuit goodness of yesterday!) has asked a bunch of us to share what is in our bags - a fun peek into others' lives. Here is what a semi-natural, old-school mum has in her bag: 1. Blood test … [Read more...]

Super-healthy ANZAC biscuits

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I don't normally ever mess with the ANZAC biscuit. I like it traditional, full of golden syrup goodness. I still can't make up my mind whether I like them chewy or crunchy though. Probably a bit of both is my best bet! I use the same recipe my mum does, which I guess has been handed down to her … [Read more...]