The Power of Touch: Massage for Babies and Childre...

Sharing feelings of touch is something we often do naturally with babies and children through loving hugs or soothing rubs after they hurt themselves. Extending this instinctive touch with a body massage is a great way to bond and has enormous physical and psychological benefits for both you and your child. Massage improves a child’s immune system making them less likely to fall sick. It also helps to regulate digestive,...

Wordless Wednesday - Dominica Sunset...

'Earthset' from my veranda in Grand Savanne, Dominica

Diaper Liners – An Essential Item for Cloth Diap...

In my initial research into cloth diapering I read much about the use of diaper liners and became convinced that they would be a good investment. These thin disposable liners, placed on top of an unfolded diaper promised to save me precious time on cleaning messy poop from my baby’s diapers and, of course, what busy Mama doesn’t want a few minutes extra time on her hands? I began using them with high expectations...

Wordless Wednesday - Whale Watching...

Hypnobirthing- A Book Review...

Can natural birth really be easy, relaxed and enjoyable? When I was pregnant with my first baby I wanted to find a way to birth that was peaceful and pleasant. Many people mocked the concept and related their own birthing stories filled with turmoil. However, I was blessed enough to find the book ‘Hypnobirthing – The Mongan Method’ by Marie Mongan. Through her evidence based information and outline of techniques...

Vegan Breadfruit Pizza – The Recipe...

Since my Wordless Wednesday post a few weeks ago of Vegan Breadfruit Pizza I have received many requests to give up the recipe behind the pictures. Hmmm, it’s tempting to keep it as my own personal secret to impress guests when they come for dinner but heck, I barely have time to make myself dinner! So I think it’s best to share the goodness then hopefully someone will invite me to enjoy some!!! Now before you delve...

Wordless Wednesday: The Girl in the Mirror...

Discovering self in the mirror and loving what she sees!

Baby Carriers: A Personal Review...

For millennia, women have been carrying their babies tied to them with shawls and other pieces of cloth. With research into the benefits of carrying or ‘wearing’ a baby, many modern mothers are choosing to use a variety of baby carriers to keep their baby close for both emotional and practical reasons. Baby wearing is also an integral part of attachment parenting and I knew that I definitely wanted to keep my baby...