11 Jul Month 6: Getting Ready!
Time to get all our ducks in a row. What do we need for baby? Truth be told, not a lot, especially for the 1st few weeks but if we don’t prepare now, we won’t have time once baby is here. So, let’s do this! Lists,...
11 Jul Month 5: Halfway (and Feeling It!)
So my body is really beginning to change. Now, let’s just be honest. No matter how hard I wiggle and squeeze there is no getting into my pre-pregnancy jeans. In fact, none of my pre-pregnancy clothes fit, and my underwear isn’t all that comfortable anymore...
11 Jul Month 4: Boy vs. Girl
17 weeks along. Early pregnancy symptoms are subsiding, and that constant and overwhelming feeling of tiredness is becoming less as my energy starts returning. Making a human is not easy and trimester 1 takes A LOT out of your body! I’m trying my very best...
11 Jul Month 3: The First 12 Weeks (or so) are the Longest
Whether it’s morning sickness, fatigue, the odd spotting or intense ligament pain. No 1st trimester is completely pregnancy symptom-free. I’ve been one of the lucky few, only battling to stay awake after 2 pm. It’s a struggle, especially with two other little ones demanding my...
11 Jul Month 2: Love at First Sight
3 weeks since that wonderful positive pregnancy test. About 8 weeks along and finally time to go visit the doctor. Today is the day we get to meet our baby for the 1st time. Everyone is excited, but the girls might be the most excited...
11 Jul Month 1: Finding Out I Was Pregnant
Hello baby! Whether you’ve been trying for months, or unexpectedly see those 2 blue lines… Finding out you’re pregnant is a surprise, every single time. Round number 3 was our biggest yet! Don’t get me wrong, Ava was planned, prayed and hoped for but after experiencing...
11 Jul Savoury Chickpea Muffins
This Savoury Chickpea Muffin recipe was made by, Jess Kotlowitz, The Green Dietician. These muffins use chickpea or gram flour as a base and are basically the vegan version of a savoury egg muffin or crust-less quiche. Chickpea flour can be used in a variety of baked goods,...
11 Jul Chocolate Coconut Date Balls
This Chocolate Coconut Date Balls recipe was made by Jess Kotlowitz, The Green Dietitian. What better way to satisfy your sweet tooth than with some homemade healthy Chocolate Coconut Date Balls? This is one of my favourite recipes as not only is it super healthy, high energy and nutrient...
22 May Immune Boosting for Little Ones: From the Outside In
When it comes to fighting off an infection or boosting my daughter’s immune system, I like to take a 360 degree approach. That is, what goes on her body is as beneficial as what goes in it. As I write in the “Don’t Just Eat...
22 May How to Draw a Nourishing Bath for Kids
HOW TO DRAW A NOURISHING BATH INGREDIENTS* 1 Cup Bicarbonate of Soda 2 Drops Frankincense essential oil* ½ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar * Quantities are for a child’s bath ** The most popular oils for stimulating the immune system and safe for children aged 2+ years are: Frankincense,...