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Organized Mom: How to be an organised mum
Today I would like to introduce Lisa. From her experience as a mum, nana, and organising consultant, she shares her tips on how to be an organised mum, including tips on time management, meal planning, organising clothes and organising toys. Can there be such a thing as an organized mom? Oh, the life of a mum; whether you stay home full-time or have a job outside the home, can be a challenge. I used to think that I had it all together until baby number one arrived. When my first one was 6 months old and crawling everywhere, I called my mum and asked, “Can you watch the baby so…
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STEM Books for Kids: Think-A-Lot-Tots STEM Series – A Mom’s idea to teach STEM
Today I would like to introduce Thomai, a mum, pharmacist, freelance artist, and writer. She will be sharing the STEM books for kids she created to introduce seemingly advanced and complex concepts to young readers – babies, toddlers and kids. A fantastic science books for kids series. The little ones may also enjoy the Wind Up Tractor Book. I always enjoyed reading as a child. I loved the library. I loved the smell of an old book. I loved everything about finding that perfect, compact little world I would be able to explore page by page once the day had ended. I wanted to instil that same love of reading…
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10 Month Old Feeding Schedule
Today I would like to introduce Jasmin. She’s a first-time mum to a toddler and aunt to 12 nieces and nephews. Jasmin is also a certified teacher, and blogger at Jasmin Haffees. She will be sharing her 10 month old feeding schedule with us. You made it through the “milk-only” stage and graduated to solids, yay!! You probably also made different choices for your baby’s diet since then as well: organic versus inorganic, fruit chunks versus fruit puree, vegetable bits versus veggie soup, and the list goes on. But feeding your 10-month-old is actually a lot easier than you may think. And why is that? It’s because they can eat…
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Sensory Bins for Toddlers: On a budget
Today I would like to introduce Juliana, a mum, who will be sharing her experience of creating sensory bins for toddlers on a budget. Sensory bins are something I came across a little while ago. I mean how can you miss them? If you look just about anywhere on Pinterest for toddler activities you are sure to find elaborate and pricey looking sensory bins filled with expensive toys. It can be really overwhelming to try and figure out where to start not to mention pretty pricey if you’re constantly changing it out every few weeks and making trips to the store for dump trucks. Sensory bins are amazing for keeping…
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How to Pump and Breastfeed at the Same Time
Today I would like to introduce Kealy, a Registered Nurse, Certified Lactation Counsellor, and most importantly, a mum. At Little Bear Care, she offers offers one-on-one lactation consultations, breastfeeding classes, and shares her knowledge to equip and empower mums. Kealy will be sharing her tips on how to pump and breastfeed at the same time. Breastfeeding mamas often wonder how to pump and breastfeed at the same time. They might want to pump on one side while baby nurses on the other. Or maybe they wonder how to pump between feedings, and if they’ll have enough milk. Good news! It’s a common question, and lots of mums do it. Let’s…
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Cloth Diapers Pros and Cons: Disposable vs Cloth Nappies – The Why and Why Not
Today I would like to introduce Emily, mum to three kids under six, and founder of The Crispy Family. Emily will be sharing cloth diapers pros and cons, and going through the whys and why nots of disposable vs cloth nappies. Cloth Diapers Pros and Cons As a mom of three kids under the age of 6, I get my fair share of questions from expecting and new moms. Some want advice on feeding or sleep strategies. Others wonder about vaccination schedules and clothing choices. But one topic that has been in the spotlight lately is reusable cloth diapers! Many want to know if they really are worth all the…
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C-Section Birth Story: A Learning Opportunity for a Healthcare Provider
Today I would like to introduce Stephanie. Stephanie is a mum to two furry kids and two human children. She is a physical therapist assistant working with the geriatric population helping them to regain daily functional skills. Stephanie has also recently started her own business as a freelance virtual assistant working to help busy business mommas. Stephanie will be sharing her c-section birth story. What do you mean c-section? It all started with a routine ultrasound to check my son’s size. I went into the little room with the technician excited to get to see my unborn child once more. That excitement soon turned to bewilderment when she told me…
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10 Classic Australian Picture Books to Introduce to Your Baby
Today I would like to introduce Eva Lewis. Eva is blogger and editor at The Multitasking Woman. Eva will be sharing her 10 favourite classic Australian picture books to introduce to your baby that she has shared with her three-year-old daughter. It’s never too early to start reading to your baby. They’ve been listening to your voice ever since they were in your womb! We are spoilt for choice when it comes to books for kids these days, but there are some favourite and classic Australian picture books to add to your ‘must read’ list, one is 102 years old and still a favourite! The benefits of reading to babies If…
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How to grow a blog: Positive steps I’m taking in the current environment
We’re living in uncertain times. The way we used to live, work, socialise has changed over a few months, and things are still evolving. We have had to adapt and continue to carry on. A lot of people have been impacted, including the blogging community. I know a lot of travel bloggers have been hit hard. But it’s not just travel, many niches are affected or will be impacted. For me, I’ve noticed my traffic has decreased, especially on Pinterest. I expect this relates to the decrease in travel searches due to the travel restrictions in place around the world. One of the topics I focus on is information about…
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Breastfeeding vs Pumping Pros and Cons: Everything you need to know
Today I would like to introduce Emma Martinez, a midwife with more than five years experience helping women before, during and after pregnancy. She also writes for Find Your Mom Tribe. Emma will be sharing breastfeeding vs pumping pros and cons. The benefits of breastfeeding are the cons for pumping and vice versa. Okay, we all know it by now. There’s no other food source out there for babies better than breast milk (although formula does come pretty close). But sometimes, certain situations and conditions force you to resort to other means than having your baby on the breast, and you need to store milk to give later. The question…
