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Mama Stuff LuschkaOctober 28, 2011 8

How To Write A Birth Plan And Why You Should

Birthplans have been the topic of much debate over the past few years. I’ve seen so many reasons given for why we shouldn’t write them: they set you up, they…Continue Reading →

Pregnancy

How Do You Name Your Baby?

I’m 23 weeks pregnant today, and in the back of my mind I’m starting to think of baby names. I…

Luschka 10October 27, 2011
Mama Stuff

How To (Not) Curse A Two Year Old

My little girl is two years old. In most circles, that fact is normally followed by ghostly ‘oooh’ sounds. That…

Luschka 6October 25, 2011
Mama Stuff LuschkaOctober 20, 2011 11

A Rose By Any Other Name…

Regular readers might have noticed something strange…. we’ve changed our daughter’s name to Ameli. There are two things I should explain about this action: It’s taken almost two years to…Continue Reading →

Food

Just Have To Share – Cardamom Bread For The Breadmachine

I shared a recipe once for my favourite bread: Cardamom Braid. The problem with this bread is that it is…

Luschka 1October 16, 2011
Letters to Squidgy

Pregnancy Week 21 – Kicks And Cuddles

Dear Squidgy Can you believe we’re 21 weeks into this thing already? I look fat, not pregnant. Thanks for that.…

Luschka 5October 16, 2011
NPN Volunteers LuschkaOctober 13, 2011 10

Dear *Screen Name*, Are You Really My Friend?

I’ve had ‘online’ friendships for years. In fact two of the best friends I’ve ever had, and certainly have had for the longest of all my friends, are people I…Continue Reading →

Baby Led Weaning

Money On My Mind

I’ve been to-ing and fro-ing in my head on the subject of money lately. It’s just such a hard topic…

Luschka 32October 11, 2011
On Mama's Mind

Helloooooo… anyone there?

I know, I know. You’ve been sitting there wondering what’s happened to me. Right? I mean, you noticed I was…

Luschka 10October 10, 2011
On Mama's Mind LuschkaOctober 10, 2011 7

How to: Host A Winnie The Pooh Birthday Party

Ameli is loving Winnie the Pooh, ever since we went to see the Winnie the Pooh movie in April this year. As a result, and since we live in a…Continue Reading →

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