Last year, I hit a rock. I almost landed in hospital for it. My husband took time off work, my family dropped everything to help us with the kids and I went on a long three month journey of unravelling some core beliefs I had about myself. It’s a very sobering experience when your seven year old daughter finds you on the shower floor in a pool of water belonging to the shower and your own tears. It’s even more humbling when you can barely answer her gentle question, ‘Mama, are you okay?’ I...
21 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Easter friends! If you read my last email a few days ago, I had shared that I was moving completely over to Substack. And while, I have officially left Instagram, after some thought, I realised that not everyone on here has Substack. And because I love my email community, truly, I decided that I should keep writing to my email list. So, if you want to follow my page on Substack, please do! I'll be posting a lot of my content and personal life on there. However, if you are not on...
25 days ago • 2 min read
As a Holistic Nutrition Consultant, here's my number one child nutrition tip for parents. It's this... Keep your child's blood sugars stable throughout the day. It seems simple, but how often do we simply feed our kids cereal for breakfast or give them fruit as a snack or fuel them up on lots of packaged foods throughout the day? None of which is inherently bad. And sometimes as parents, time is of the essence, so convenience foods are very helpful. But for the most part, many kids: Start the...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Burn out is optional: It doesn't have to be your story like it was mine... Hey mamas, Burn out is real. I experienced burn out last year, 7 months after having my fourth baby. And now, I want to share with other mamas what steps to implement to avoid burn out for themselves. You don't have to live just to survive each day. But it takes intention and it takes vision. What kind of home are you cultivating? What kind of example are you setting for your children? Read my 3 Mistakes Mothers Make...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Will it be a tidy home or a love-filled home? Mama friends, I have been feeling a lot of mum guilt this week. I don't like the words 'mum guilt', because it is a term coined by our society based on societal pressures of mothers these days. But, I'm using it today because it fits this conversation. I have been unwell over the past few weeks and while I feel like I am doing the best that I can in being mum and homeschooler and homemaker, I've felt like it's not enough. My kids have asked to...
9 months ago • 3 min read
How did we get here? I had one of those 'how did we get here?' moments the other day and it could make me cry just thinking about it. Before we get to that story... Have you checked out my new e-book, Nutrition for Postpartum Playbook? Honestly, if you are pregnant, about to have a baby or in the thick of postpartum, what are you waiting for?! This book is easy to read, packed full of postpartum wisdom and has some delicious, nutrient-dense recipes that I know you will love. Plus, it's only...
11 months ago • 1 min read
TWM, November 2024 From mainstream teacher to homeschool mama: our first year of homeschooling. Hey mama, I wanted to share with you something a little more personal today -- Our homeschooling journey thus far. I get lots of questions from other mothers about the prospect of homeschooling and I wanted to share with you our personal journey and why I still continue to advocate for it. From mainstream teacher... I was a primary school teacher for 5 years, teaching at two different Christian...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read
TWM Newsletter, Oct 2024 Thriving vs Surviving in Motherhood. Hey mama friend, It's nearing the busiest time of year and I thought it would be fitting to encourage you with some practical tips on how to thrive in motherhood, rather than just survive (because we all want that). But first... Have you checked out my Christmas Gift Guide for low toxic/eco-conscious mamas?! I have curated the perfect guide with some of my favourite truly clean products for mamas AND children on Amazon. I have...
over 1 year ago • 4 min read
TWM, October 2024 Hey mama, I've got some things to share with you. Hey mama, It's officially the third last month of the year. Can you believe it?! I have worked on this little something for the past month, wanting to curate a one page post all about Christmas gifts for the low toxic mama... I carefully handpicked some wonderful eco-friendly gifts for mothers, like yourself (or one you know) featuring skin care, makeup, kitchenware, self-care and products for kiddos and more! I know how hard...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read