Writing a Natural Birth Plan...

With the unpredictability of the birthing experience, many people wonder if they should really bother making a birth plan. My friend and Hypnobirthing facilitator, Etta Deschamps, sums the answer up nicely as she explains to her clients that they would not consider turning up on their wedding day without having made the necessary plans and preparations so why do the same for giving birth?! Even though you cannot control...

Wordless Wednesday - Ti Kwen Glo Cho...

This is our paradise next door. Ti Kwen Glo Cho means ‘little corner of hot water’. The water is from the natural hot sulphur springs. It’s bliss!

Mama’s got Brand New Baby Bags!...

Do you ever get the feeling, when you get something really good you want to share your find with others? Well I recently got some new baby bags that I feel are great value, practical and great for eco-mamas on a mission…let me tell you about them. The Baby Bag: When I first went out with my newborn baby I was proud to be seen with my cutesy little baby bag…you know the one’s that almost all mothers in Dominica...

Diaper Covers: A Personal Review....

I am inspired to write this post after receiving my first package of Thirsties Diaper covers. As a user of prefold diapers, a waterproof cover is necessary to hold everything in and prevent leaks and for the past 11 months we have been searching for the perfect cover. With the arrival of the Thirsties I feel like I’ve finally found them! One major factor in choosing a diaper cover for my baby is the breathability of...

Wordless Wednesday - Vegan Breadfruit Pizza...

Yikes! A whole post without words? Oops I’ve messed up already…what can I say I’m a woman of words, but take a look I promise most of this post is just pictures! Breadfruit Pizza Bases. The one on the right was oven cooked whilst the one on the left was mixed with a small amount of wholewheat flour and cooked on top of the stove in a dry cast-iron pan. Breadfruit base topped with tomato, eggplant and...

Beware of the ‘Toxic Tub’: Chemicals Found in ...

Many baby products are marketed with claims of being ‘gentle’, ‘pure’ and ‘safe’ for our fragile young children. However, a recent study by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics has exposed the dangers that lurk in many commonly used baby products. Their report has found that a number of major brand-name baby products contain the dangerous chemicals of Formaldehyde and 1,4-Dioxane which are known to be cancer causing...

Success with Cloth Diapering at Night...

I’m so happy because finally we did it…we used cloth diapers all night and without a leak. At last I can ditch the disposables at night time and I am now even more on my way to being a 100% cloth diapering Mama – yippee yay! I wrote previously about my choice to use the Prefold Diapers during the daytime. These prefolds are wonderful; they are inexpensive, easy to use and maintain and are perfect during the...

Irie Eco Presents 3rd Annual International Childre...

The school summer holidays are almost here and you may be looking for a summer program that is fun, educational and positive for your children. Irie Eco has a unique month-long International Children’s Summer Camp focusing on eco-education with many nature outings, interactive activities and healthy food. Irie Eco’s goal is to encourage children to develop a deep love of our environment, whilst experiencing the...