A friend recently emailed me one of those jokes that do the rounds – it was all about ‘You know you are living in 2010 when…’ and then listed all sorts of things that are common but not necessarily sensible in our modern life, such as having fifteen phone numbers to reach your family of … [Read more.]
I am going to sit on the fence with this one. In fact, I might even lean to one side as I am prone to a touch of cynicism so I would love to know what you think of this product.
You don’t need to be a nutritionist to know that eating sensibly and well makes a huge difference to how our bodies function and how we feel day-to-day. As mothers, we are constantly hearing about the importance of good diet and lifestyle habits when attempting to conceive, while pregnant or while trying to shift those … [Read more.]
When my third child arrived only a few months ago, I was terribly excited to receive a new mum gift bag in hospital. Until I opened it and saw it was mostly stuffed with useless brochures for all sorts of bizarre baby products that I didn’t want or need (bronzed wall hanging of baby feet, … [Read more.]
This morning we were on The Today Show showcasing our Mother’s Day ideas. We came up with lots of gift ideas for you this year, from beautiful keepsakes to pampering treats and must-have nappy bags. We picked some favourites from our lists to share on the show this morning and found a few more terrific … [Read more.]
I’m not sure which advertising bright spark came up with the idea that mums want kitchen appliances for Mother’s Day but it certainly caught on – every second advertisement I see at the moment is about ‘making her day’ with a blender or an iron. I’m fairly certain that I’m not only speaking for myself … [Read more.]
One of the most exciting moments in any pregnancy is hearing your baby’s heartbeat for the first time. Of course, for most of us the magic is significantly dulled by having to lie flat on an uncomfortable table in a doctor’s office. Wouldn’t it be nicer to hear your baby’s heartbeat in the comfort of … [Read more.]
Most mums can identify with the struggle of adapting their wardrobe to suit a post-baby body. The fun of buying maternity clothes and cute coordinates to cover that baby bump evaporates after baby arrives, leaving you desperate to work out what will look good and cover all those unexpected wobbly bits. It can also be a challenge going … [Read more.]
As a first-time mum, I remember how nervous I was about breastfeeding my son in public. I would always sprint for the nearest parents’ room as soon as he started squawking for a feed. Now, with a toddler and preschooler in tow, the parents’ room is the last place you’ll find me when it comes … [Read more.]
Here’s something I wish I’d known about nine weeks ago, when giving birth to my gorgeous third child left me with a not-so-gorgeous and somewhat saggier-than-expected mummy tummy. A belly wrap would have kept all those wobbly bits in check and helped my pre-pregnancy belly bounce back much sooner.
There are basically two types of pregnant women. Those like me that turn into couch-mamas, with incredible morning sickness in the first half of their pregnancies and incredible fatigue for the rest. Then there are those that sail through the early months with nary a dry retch and are able to keep up their exercise … [Read more.]
The holiday season is here which means celebrating the season with glamorous parties. Hot on the tail of Christmas is New Years keeping the socialising ball rolling. Now of course I’ll assume most ladies love to take these opportunities to glam up in an outfit that makes them feel spectacular and head on out to … [Read more.]