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My Evolution of Valentine's Day

Johanna Baker-Dowdell

Valentine’s Day. What do those two words conjure up for you? As a 35-year-old wife and mother of two it means something very different to me to now... by Johanna Baker-Dowdell

 

 

   

Overdue Times Two

Catherine Oehlman

I’ve been pregnant twice. I’ve been overdue twice. And I’ve been completely OVER IT – twice! The days (and nights) are long once your due date has come and gone... by Catherine Oehlman

 

 

   

Valentine's Day

Ghania Dib

Some love to daydream about it. Others wish it would simply by–pass them. Love it or hate it, Valentine's Day is fast approaching. And most of us, regardless of our age... by Ghania Dib

 

 

   

WAHM - The Truth About Working From Home

Mihiri Udabage

Faced with the dilemma of having a baby who was sick more than he was well in his first twelve months, I had a tough decision – go back to work, or stay at home?... by Mihiri Udabage

 

 

   

In-Between Mums

thumb_Cath09-150I loved teaching, but resigning was the right thing for me to do when my daughter was born in 2006... by Catherine Oehlman




   

Getting The Timing Right

thumb_JohBD_PhotoAs a business owner I didn’t take maternity leave. I don’t mean I couldn’t afford it, or it wasn’t available to me, but I had responsibilities to clients that I had built relationships with over months or years. That, and the fact I love what I do.... by Johanna Baker-Dowdell

   

What to Pack in the School Lunch Box?

thumb_JohBD_PhotoThis was a question I asked last weekend as Harvey and I pondered what we would pack in Noah’s lunch box when it was time for him to go to school.

   

Tips from a Lunch Box Spy

thumb_Cath09-150I can hardly believe it but tomorrow I have to pack a lunchbox for my child for the first time.  My big girl is so excited about her new backpack containing new lunchbox... by Catherine Oehlman




   

Gluten-Free Lunch Box

Mihiri Udabage

My son has a wheat allergy, so gluten is out for us. He has a lot of allergies, some much more dangerous than the wheat allergy, but I have often said... by Mihiri Udabage

 

 

   

It’s Day Care Mum, But Not as We Know It

Johanna Baker-Dowdell

Last Tuesday saw our house in more than its usual state of disorganisation – it was Noah’s first day back at day care and we had got out of the routine... by Johanna Baker-Dowdell

 

 

   

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