Before my second child was even conceived I had dreams of tandem nursing. That is breastfeeding two children at once. Given that twins were unlikely and that I already had…
I've been attending Red Tent for a little over a year now so it feels like the right time to reflect on what is "Red Tent". This time last year…
I'll be honest this isn't exactly my dream scenario. I'd love to be a stay-at-home mummy, playing with Emily, helping her to explore the world and comforting her when she's…
This week is Zero Waste Week. What do they mean by zero waste? I hear you say. Well it is as simple as it sounds. The aim is to reduce…
After a two year long absence, Mother Nature decided to pay me a visit last week and I was really happy to see her. Yeah I know periods can be…
I'm quite keen that Emily knows that she is priveledged. That she has things that other people don't have and that she shows gratitude for them but also works to…
I would not describe myself as a creative person. I can't sing, paint, draw, dance, write poetry or stories or even choose an outfit than comes in anything other than…
This post is all about breastfeeding an infant after their first birthday. Yes, we *still* breastfeed. No it's not weird! Also it's not really anyone else's business. I knew as…
Today is the last day of my maternity leave before I return to work full time. It's a strange moment. I'm not worried about work. Nor am I worried about…
Emily's first encounter with food came when she was 26 weeks old, just two days short of turning six months. This is the recommended age to start solid food and…