When I first had my first baby I tentatively stepped into babywearing. I hadn’t even heard that term before, and I certainly wasn’t acclimatized to attachment parenting. It turned out that my little girl loved being next to her mama and constantly in motion, so wearing her in a baby carrier was a natural fit.
Tag: Parenting
Why Use Cloth Diapers: Is Reusable Really Better Than Disposable?
Why use cloth diapers? It’s a question that so many parents-to-be ask themselves among the millions of questions as they prepare to welcome their bundle of joy. Here are five reasons to consider when it comes to answering this question.
7 Reasons Why My Toddler Isn’t a Picky Eater
Food is important to our family. We spend a lot of time growing it, preserving it, preparing it and, yes, eating it. When I had my daughter I knew I wanted joie de vivre to be a part of her existence in everything, including food. I […]
Our Ethical Easter Chocolate Tradition
When we were married my husband and I realised we had the opportunity to create our own family traditions. We always honoured Easter as significant to our life and faith, and I certainly want to keep the solemness and joy of in the holiday. However, after our daughter […]
Our List for Travel with Kids
I’m learning that nothing sets off a shopping spree like planning to travel with kids. Mr. M. and I have recently booked a trip overseas with BamBam, who is one and a half. Infants under age two can fly without the purchase of an additional ticket, […]
A Gingham Giraffe and The Plaid Peach Shop {+ Giveaway!}
Everyone I know is having babies at the moment. With lots of babies comes lots of baby showers, but I always struggle to find gifts that are both ethical and cute (because as unfortunate as it is, not everyone wants cloth diapers). Needless to say, I was excited […]
Cloth Diapers for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide
When I first found out I was pregnant I knew we would use cloth diapers on our baby. My husband and I are keen to save both money and the environment, so being able to do both at once is an natural win. Plus, I […]
Why (and How) We Keep Technology From Our Toddler
We get different reactions to the idea that we don’t allow our one year old to have screen time. Younger people sometimes roll their eyes. Older adults who didn’t have to raise their kids with the complication of limitless technology cheer us on. The most […]