QOTW: What do you think about this magazine cover? And what age do YOU think is too old to be nursing?

Delicious bug bites, pampered pupils, and the story behind the Time Magazine controversy. It’s episode 42 of the Mama Natural Show.


This week we’re giving away TWO amazing Rocker Boards from Bella Luna Toys, each a $130 value.

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Is it a boat? A moat? A slide? A ride?

It’s all these things and MORE! This is my review of the Rocker Board.

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QOTW: What was the most inessential thing you bought for your first baby?

The Mother Pucker Project, kids and boredom, and spending mistakes of first time parents. It’s episode 41 of the Mama Natural Show.

This week we have a wonderful $260 giveaway from AppleCheeks- cloth diapers for the discerning parent.

These are the softest cloth diapers I’ve ever felt. Plus, they’re designed in a way where there’s no unstuffing. Simply put em in the wash and the inserts come right out.

AppleCheeks likes to spread the love, so there are SIX ways that you can win.

ONE lucky mama will win their Starter Kit ($150 value):

  • 3 AppleCheeks Envelope Covers, in either size 1 OR size 2, in pre-determined, gender-neutral colour assortment
  • 9 One-size viscose from bamboo inserts
  • 1 Storage Sac, size 1
  • 3 super plush viscose from bamboo terry wipes
  • 1 BONUS bamboo booster

TWO lucky mamas will win Little Bundles in bamboo ($27.80 each):

  • Includes a diaper cover
  • Plus a rayon-from-bamboo insert

THREE lucky mamas will win Swim Diapers ($18 each):

  • a super soft, super cute swim solution!

Hoooooooooo!

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Babysitter FAIL

May 8, 2012


So you’re on vacation as a family, there’s an awesome concert you could go see, all you need to do is find a babysitter. What could go wrong?

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QOTW: What’s your IDEAL Mother’s Day gift? How would you like to spend the day?

Careful co-sleeping tips, White House screen time rules, and Mother’s Day don’ts.
It’s episode 40 of the Mama Natural Show.

This week we have a wonderful giveaway from Little World Peas, who make organic cotton baby clothes for your sweet pea. All the seams and labels are on the OUTSIDE of Little World Peas clothing, so it’s super comfy for baby. All their fabric is organic, and all the dyes non-toxic.

One lucky winner will receive:

  • TWO long-sleeved one-piece bodysuit
  • ONE short-sleeved one-piece bodysuit
  • ONE gown
  • ONE kimono
  • ONE pair of super soft pull-on pants
  • AND their bib in crisp white

Hooooooooooooooo!

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My YouTube friend Amy Dreamflight just gave me a sweet shout out video, and I was so touched to read everyone’s encouraging comments! One thing that came up a lot was a request to do more personal videos, so here goes…

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QOTW: Could YOUR man watch the kid(s) on his own for a weekend? Would you feel comfortable letting him?

Olympic pregnancy, Kelly Preston’s got crunch, and men watching the babies. It’s episode 39 of the Mama Natural Show.

This week’s giveaway is by a mama in our community, children’s book author Maria Dismondy. One lucky mama will win signed copies of her books Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun and Pink Tiara Cookies for Three.

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Vacation repost! Mama Natural and family are on holiday, so we’re bringing back this sweet little chestnut from when Griffy D was just getting his move on. Enjoy!

At what age do babies start crawling? Well, as you’ll see in this video, it depends. Does slithering across the carpet constitute crawling? Does the wounded solder crawl count? Or is the elevated speed crawl the only answer?

Here’s Griffin from six and a half to eight and a half months going through all the crawling milestones and stages.

Click that Facebook “Like” button if any of these stages look familiar!

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QOTW: How do you handle those “white lie” situations with your kids?

Got umami, mom survives a medical nightmare, and half truths & whole lies. It’s episode 38 of the Mama Natural Show.

This week we’re giving away a $35 gift certificate for The Indigo Forest, who make waldorf inspired toys and eco-friendly accessories for the whole family.

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Best Oatmeal Ever!

April 17, 2012


When we did Mama Natural Show #20 about breakfast cereals, I was amazed to see how many of you loved making oatmeal for breakfast. It was the family favorite bar none.

Since Griffin’s eating more solids, I’ve been experimenting with warm nourishing breakfast cereals, and of course oatmeal has played a part.

I’ll be honest; I’m not the biggest fan of the grain. It’s decent but I can think of other yummy alternatives like sprouted corn blueberry waffles or a coconut smoothie.

But, after much tinkering, I’ve stumbled upon a way to raise oatmeal from regular breakfast fare to an absolutely divine treat.

This recipe is simple, easy and DELICIOUS!

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