Too many children? Which one would you like me to put back? My 15 year old nephew recently had the opportunity to meet Dick Smith. He enlightened me with all he had learnt about overpopulation. Did you know it’s irresponsibile and environmentally unsustainable to have 4 children…
Is it possible to avoid supermarkets, malls and super chains? I’m going to find out for the month of February! I’ve been inspired by a blog called Little eco footprints. As a family, Tricia (the author) has made the decision to avoid all of the above…
The amount of disposable nappies used from birth to toilet training. As a society we have become obsessed with convenience. After all we’re busy, stressed and time poor and ‘need’ to embrace modern alternatives right? As mother’s, convenience has to be a priority for our…
Buying Secondhand When my first child was 18 months old, I realized I had been obsessed with ‘stuff’’. I was always looking for the next best thing to give my baby his start in life. I placed too much value on products and brands than…
As expectant mums-to-be, it can be so exciting to prepare our babies room especially if we enjoy decorating or have an artistic flair! A visit to a baby store or a flick through a parenting magazine may leave us feeling overwhelmed with just how many…
When we choose to live ‘differently’ from the norm (or mainstream) we may encounter defensive and seemingly narrow-minded responses. It appears going against the flow challenges and confronts people’s beliefs about many things: including parenting. When my youngest son was born he cried 12 hours…
The biggest resistance to modern cloth nappies is the start-up costs. These costs range from $500 to $1500 but the good news is it that you CAN set yourself up on a budget (and don’t forget you save $1000′s longterm!). So, how can you set…