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...]

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...]

Two under two – how did I do it?

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I dunno, man... how does anyone do it? One foot in front of the other and all that. But seeing as a couple of people who are expecting number two have asked how I found it, I thought I'd share. Five months down the track (I KNOW, shut up) I can say that it has gotten way easier. That magic three … [Read more...]

Love babywearing but find it too hot? I can help!

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Heads up: I was given a Breeze Baby sling for review purposes. Update: Congratulations to Emily for winning! Pepper was a September baby, and I have been carrying her all summer. Before she was born I decided to forgo a double pram and use a variety of carriers to suit our needs on different … [Read more...]

Meatless Monday for the kids! Guest post – broccoli bites

 Pin ItSo Caitlin from Mother Down Under is stupidly cute, has an even cuter toddler and blogs about being so far from home, raising a family with her Aussie dude. When she's not doing that she's hanging out with me. THIS IS GOOD. As are her broccoli bites for babes... they're making me hungry.I … [Read more...]

Love to Dream Organic Swaddle Giveaway!

Swaddling was something I was determined to master when I had Abby. Whatever was going to get me MOAR SLEEP was something I was going to perfect, come what may.And I did. I am (self-proclaimed, but try me) the Best Baby Swaddler Ever.I even hated when other people would swaddle her as I knew she was … [Read more...]

Veggie Baby Food: Banana Pudding

You know those days when everything gets on top of you? Stuff you didn't realise was weighing you down all becomes too much to carry? Then it takes one tiny straw and your camel's back collapses.I had one of these days recently. I had been plodding along in my usual fashion, one foot in front of the … [Read more...]