Real Aussie Mum – October...

A babywearing busy mama! Meet Rochelle Manners, mother of two gorgeous kids Julian and CoCo.  Rochelle started Wombat Books after self publishing her first book, and now publishes others under the Mostly for Mothers (for mums) and Even Before (for Christians) imprints.  Her latest anthology, Even Before You Were Born is a lovely collection of reflections on pregnancy and birth.  Ok, so I’m biased because I...

Real Aussie Mum – September...

Ok, so I’m just sneaking in my Real Aussie Mum for September.  (Thanks to the reader who noticed I hadn’t featured a “Miss September” yet!  LOL)  Christie Burnett is an experienced Early Childhood Teacher and a Mum who has worked with hundreds of families with young children.  Even though we’ve never met in real life I’d call her a friend.  She blogs at Childhood 101 about growing...

Real Aussie Mum – August...

My Real Aussie Mum for August is the down-to-earth Kate, from Picklebums!  She is a very creative lady, and mum to twin girls and a gorgeous little boy.  Kate and her hubby are raising their brood on the Pickle Farm in “almost rural” Victoria.  Her blog is always a great read, so pop over and say hi!  Here she shares her five faves, and her hardest struggle as a Mum.  (Thanks to the reader who requested...

Real Aussie Mum – July...

First Mother's Day Don’t be fooled by the name of her blog – Bec from BadMummy is actually a great mummy.  Her beautiful daughter Erin was born 14 weeks prematurely, weighing less than a tub of margarine.  At just 428g she was the third smallest surviving bub born at the Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital.  Now a big 2 years old, Erin keeps her mum on her toes!  Bec also blogs at Brisbane Premmies,...

Real Aussie Mum – June...

Janelle + 3 kids + 1 supportive hubby Have you seen the funky designer cards and stationery at Earth & Ink yet?  Janelle Keys is the creative force behind this gorgeous, environmentally friendly range, and she’s my Real Aussie Mum for June!  She started her graphic design business after eight years in the print industry, and now happily juggles motherhood with her own rapidly growing business.  Her three...

Real Aussie Mum – May...

Meet the inspirational Rebecca Mason – a wife, mother of 6 children (aged 6 wks to 10 yrs) and midwife living on the outskirts of Melbourne who has a passion for travelling and has a vision to inspire large families.  She is the founder of the Family Value website which lists Aussie family attractions encourages them to bring back ‘Family Entry at Family Prices’.  Here are her five faves: 1.  Favourite outing...

Real Aussie Mum – April...

Nicole is mum to Zoe and Riley (What a gorgeous photo!) Each month I’d like to share with you a Real Aussie Mum.  Despite the differences we all have as mothers, we can learn so much from each other just by sharing what works for us.  This month, meet Nicole from sunny Brisbane, Qld!  Before becoming a mum she was a teacher, and she has two kids:  Zoe is almost 3 and Riley is 7 months.  Here are her five...