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35 Lessons in 35 years

25/12/2019

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1. Money is simply a tool; it has no value until it’s spent

2. Chop your own wood and it will warm you twice


3. Life isn’t fair


4. No good deed goes unpunished


5. There ain’t no hood like Motherhood!!


6. Getting pregnant isn’t easy for everyone


7. People will betray you


8. You can have many soul mates, but hopefully you find one to love and love you in return


9. “Do no harm, take no shit” is my life + our family motto


10. The older you get, the less friends you’ll have, but the relationships are more meaningful


11. Rudyard Kipling’s “If” is one of the greatest poems of all time. Ever.


12. That getting paid to do something you’re passionate about will change how you feel about it


13. Read. Read. Read all the things.


14. Uteruses (and vaginas) can bounce back to normal size


15. Infertility. F*kn. Sucks.


16. Growing a human is harder than it looks


17. Childbirth is an incredible marathon and not something to be feared


18. Yoga is outstanding for mental health


19. Pinterest is addicting AF


20. People will use you for their own benefit. Don’t be anyone’s doormat


21. That looking after the planet isn’t that hard. Love her


22. Watching your partner evolve from spouse to dad is a remarkable experience


23. An attitude of gratitude is one of the best things you can ever possess


24. That all I want is a simple life, a bit of land, chooks and a flourishing veggie patch


25. When you say, “don’t tell anyone,” they will most likely tell someone


26. You don’t need alcohol in order to party, unwind and have fun


27. My daughters are my greatest life achievement


28. Owning your truth might be one of the hardest things to do, but it’s bloody rewarding


29. Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels is a flat out lie


30. Drugs are bad, mkay


31. Spending time in nature is therapeutic and a necessity


32. Having, loving and losing a dog is a rite of passage


33. People who chase money are not my people


34. Take time to look up and admire the stars. It’s important to feel insignificant in the vast scheme of things


​35. Be best friends with those who brought you into the world
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How to Road Trip Like A Boss

23/12/2019

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It's officially the SILLY season and people are all over the place traveling to and fro by plane, train and automobile.

I recently did two long interstate drives on my own with my 2.5 year old and 3 month old, and it inspired this blog post. I drove from Sydney to Melbourne, which is 926 kilometers to be exact! That's 575 miles for those not on the metric system. We only stopped once, and did the 9 hour trip in 11 hours there and on the return leg home. #EPIC
Pretty sure I was a long haul trucker in my last life.
 
I wanted to share a few tips that I/we did in the hopes of helping some other families out. Road trips can be tough, but they don't need to be.

Preparing for the trip

1. ​​Lay out everyone’s outfit for the next morning, including yours!

2. Shower and pack the entire car the night before.

3. Drink a lot of water the day before because there won’t be a lot of H20 consumption the following day.

4. Wake up, get yourself dressed, finalise the packing of the car if anything is left, and eat your brekkie. I recommend two hard boiled eggs. Quick, easy, healthy and no clean up!

5. Brew your hot bevie (I choose coffee on the way down and bone broth in the way home). In all honesty, I didn’t really drink the coffee. I only took mini sips when I felt like I needed it. 

6. Go to the toilet before you leave. Force out a poo with gusto, but don’t give yourself hemorrhoids. This is paramount if you’re like me and competitive... who stops?
Pansies, that’s who. 

7. Wake up the baby. Change their nappy, give them a BIG feed and load them in the car to fall back asleep. Be sure your rear facing mirror is set up so you can check them safely while driving. 

8. Last thing to do is wake the toddler. Put them on the potty, put a nappy on in case of emergencies, and then place your toddler straight in the car. 
En Route

First leg: Quiet time, if at all possible. Maybe they will both go back to sleep, maybe one will. Give your toddler brekkie in the car. Give them something that’s not messy, easy to eat and yum. Something that says please eat this quietly AF because your baby sibling is sleeping.
I opted for a probiotic coconut yogurt squeeze pouch which worked a treat.


In the two front cup holders, I have my hot bevie and my reusable water bottle. I also have an extra, clean pacifier on hand. The water bottle is more of a novelty really as I don’t drink much of anything when I’m doing these long haul drives. It’s there in case I need it, but mainly it’s there for my toddler. 

The food bag is well organised and on the front seat. It's loaded with things like:
Carrots, cucumber, crackers, nuts, berries, sandwich (quartered), popcorn, prunes, apple, and banana
 

The activity bag is also well organised and located in the front seat: 
- Old phone on airplane mode, for looking at photos only 
- Colouring book + crayons
- Sticker books
- Toy phone
- Dinosaurs 
- Board books ( and interactive ones, like Spot)

- Plush toys 
- IPad


Car charger / car play ON for maps and Spotify jam sessions. Be sure to have your playlists set in advance. Have your kid’s list ready and your preferred playlists + podcasts as well for if/when they sleep. 

Personal TIP: When you stop, stop somewhere nice! Get a good feed, take your time to finally drink something or have a proper coffee. I’m all about saving money, but I treat myself to a good feed on these types of breaks. 

I find that taking the kids to a park during the break just adds A LOT more time and builds their resistance to getting back into the car tenfold. Who wants to get back in a mini straight jacket car seat after a romp on the swings? I sure as hell wouldn’t. Having said that, if I’m driving with someone else, then I’d entertain a park stop or Maccas coffee/playground refresher. 

Good luck, and safe driving!

EMK x
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Christmas Guide for the Busy Mama

4/12/2019

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I like to follow this little quote when shopping for loved ones each Christmas:

'Something you want, something you need, something you love, something to read."

1. Janod Walker
This unique walker includes 30 colorful blocks, an abacus, rubber grip wheels and a sturdy base (which is a must, especially for those littles who are learning to walk)! It's a timeless piece that can be used for years and years.

2. Linen cooler bag
These linen cooler bags come in the cutest patterns and designs and are from Biome. They are PVC-free, phthalate-free and lead safe inside and out! The linen is raw and uncoated as well. These are just super stylish and a wonderful alternative to plastic or paper bags. 
HOT TIP: BIOME is opening in MELBOURNE this December  


3. Natural soap animals
How cute are these?!! Anything that makes bath time even more fun is a win in my books! These adorable soaps are handmade in Victoria, palm oil free, plastic and chemical free.

4. Cuddle + Kind stuffed animals
These dolls are so darn cute and come in two sizes. For every doll sold, Cuddle + Kind give 10 meals to children in need. And, it gets better! Currently they're running a special that is offering 15% off the dolls, plus double your impact... that's 20 meals!

Since September 2015, Cuddle + Kind have provided 8 million meals for children in need. 
HOT TIP: If you join their mailing list, you get free shipping on your first order!

5. Natural crayons
These Honeysticks crayons are great for small hands (larger version available too), and are handmade from 100% pure New Zealand beeswax. They are free from paraffins and toxic ingredients as well.


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​G. Nancy Pajamas
These are the cutest pajamas ever! They are thoughtfully and ethically made here in Australia, which I LOVE (literally, they are designed, knitted, dyed, printed and manufactured in our beautiful country).

​The quality is simply incredible and the prints are to die for! These are the best organic pajamas I've ever come across.

HOT TIP: Free shipping on orders over $60
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LILAC 'BREAKFAST' SHORTIE PJ SET


​Wooden Toys
Everything from Janod is out of this world amazing in my opinion. My toddler is almost three and still loves this butterfly stacking puzzle. I love that it's so well made that our newborn will be able to play with it too, many years later. The Janod calendar also makes a great gift for a kid learning the days of the week, numbers and moods. It covers all the bases and it's one of my favourite rituals my toddler and I do each morning.

Love Mae Bamboo Dinnerware 
If you follow me on Instagram, then you'd be no stranger to these Love Mae bamboo divided plate sets. These trays were paramount in making my life easier when it was feeding time in our home. I loved being able to see the fruit, protein and carbs at a glance.

If you're looking for something a little larger (for older children), then check out these adorable plate sets.  Want more? Love Mae's lunch boxes are toxic-free, dishwasher safe and 100% recyclable as well. If you love their designs, but aren't in the market for dinnerware, check out their wall decals which are so colourful and fun.
HOT TIP: They are having some great sales on at the moment

Hope this list helped inspire you a bit!
EMK x 
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