Pregnancy-Safe Body Care Products | My Faves!

3 July 2021

It's no secret that if you're pregnant, your little bubba is soakin' in all that you eat, hear, absorb, and even think and feel. As a result, it really behooves us to be even more vigilant about what we put on and in our bodies.

2nd Trimester Vegan Pregnancy | Prenatal Herbal Tea + Unboxing

6 June 2021

I'm excited to report that we've heard the heartbeat (hooray, there's someone in there,) and I now have a plethora of herbs that are, according to my midwife, supposed to "prepare my body for birth."

1st Trimester Vlog – Part Two | Vegan Pregnancy | Gender Reveal + Books I’m Reading

17 April 2021

We've all been born and birthed by someone, and many of you have even given birth to other humans yourselves. It's so inherently normal, and yet, I still feel like I'm on a different planet.

I’m Pregnant! 1st Trimester Vlog – Part One | Vegan Pregnancy

10 April 2021

I can finally tell you...

I'm expecting. :)

Voilà – now you know everything...

The Newbie’s Guide to Positive Parenting by Rebecca Eanes

12 April 2019

The concept of positive parenting can be overwhelming – it's easy to think that we're getting everything wrong. Rebecca Eanes' book provides easily applicable tweaks that you will soon find yourself saying almost automatically.

How Children Learn, by John Holt

3 August 2018

Holt's work has sparked the 'unschooling' movement. There are a lot of interesting aspects to this approach. I certainly need to look into it further, but it is based on the child-led learning that he explores in this book.

Life as a Vegan Parent in France

6 April 2018

But when I became a mum, I started to wonder why the heck I chose this country. France loves rules. Especially when it comes to children. Enjoy civil liberties? Don't move to France.

Home Birth vs. Hospital Birth: The Facts

9 February 2018

In a beautifully poetic and scientific article by Dr. Kelly Brogan, home birth is described as the opportunity of a lifetime. I couldn't agree more.

How I Lost the Baby Weight – 5 Practical Tips

16 December 2017

The postpartum period has been both magical and difficult for me. Filled to the brim with love for my baby, the days have drifted by in a haze of cuddles and kisses.

The 5 Baby Items You’ll Actually Use

1 December 2017

When you announce you're pregnant, along with congratulations, you may receive 'the list', a scarily long document detailing everything a new parent must own.

2 Keys to Postpartum Weight Loss

3 November 2017

There will be no fad dieting. My focus right now is being the best mother I can be. I can't be patient and loving, and *hangry* at the same time.

Natural Birth: How to Prepare for a Non-Medicalised Birth

6 October 2017

You're pregnant and you want to have the most natural birth possible. Fantastic! Natural birth is a great opportunity for you to reach into the depths of your strength, tenacity and courage.