Top 10 things to buy before your first baby is born
As I write this, I am almost 19 weeks pregnant with my first child. So I know how you feel. Even for someone super organised, who loves spending hours doing research, Excel tables comparing the pros and cons, it is overwhelming. And if I was given $1 for everytime someone well-meaning told me “you have to get this type of pram, you can’t call them that or you must do this”, my unborn child would have a very healthy trust fund.
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Women and Super
I was recently having a chat over coffee with a group of other Mums in business (truthfully I was doing a bit of market research) and I asked them if they felt that they had less super savings than they should have considering their ages and stages. A conversation then followed about the gender pay-gap, taking time out of the workforce to raise a family and finding yourself sole breadwinner due to either illness or relationship breakdown.
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BROWN RICE COCONUT CHOC PUDDING
This recipe is perfect for the coming winter months. It is best served warmed and with a bit of natural yoghurt as a treat. It contains healthy, slow release carbs (brown rice) healthy fats & minerals (coconut milk) natural sugar (date puree) & dietary fibre & protein (Chia Seeds). Adding the cacao powder and desiccated coconut just gives it that bit more of a yummy treat aesthetic that your kids will be sure to love. The ingredients I have used make it Gluten & Dairy free so it is suitable for the little ones who have food intolerances or sens
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STRAWBERRY COCONUT PARFAIT WITH HOMEMADE GRANOLA
I like to make this yummy parfait with my little boy. He loves to choose which layers to add, and when it’s ready, we eat it together on a picnic rug out on our patio. It’s great for special-occasion breakfasts, such as Mother’s Day or a birthday, as a mid-morning snack or even dessert. This version is dairy free as it’s made with coconut yoghurt but you can use natural yoghurt if you prefer. The addition of chia seeds, flaxseeds, almonds and pecans means it’s high in protein. It’s also rich in calcium and essential fats and high in fibre.
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FIGHT THE FLAKE-FACTOR
If you’ve ever experience extremely dry, flaky skin, you’ll know it’s not merely unsightly and hard to apply makeup over but also painful. Infection is common in areas continuously in use like the hands (and cuticles). So for dry skin sufferers or those expecting to be exposed to the elements (ski trip, anyone?), these head to toe tips will ensure you remain smooth skinned and flake free.
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