Elizabeth

The 3 Qualities Every New Parent Needs to Cultivate

It’s been just over 8 months since I became a new mama. Over this time I’ve been randomly reflecting on the qualities that it takes to be a good parent. It’s such a big time of change and it definitely causes you to stop and evaluate how you show up in the world and cope…

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An Evening With Melissa Ambrosini + Mastering Your Mean Girl Book GiveAway!

  Melissa Ambrosini is one super-inspiring woman and I was so stoked to be at her recent book tour in Adelaide (at the beautiful Brick and Mortar Creative in Norwood) and spend 5 minutes chatting with this beautiful soul! Melissa was totally in her element

CREATIVITY | Part III – The Core Value Series

I never thought of myself as a creative person when I was growing up. I always felt like art was for other people, for ‘creative types’. I know I’m not alone  – people the world over have denied their artistic talents, believing they never can nor will live a creative life. Well it doesn’t have…

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AUTHENTICITY | Part II – The Core Value Series

  You might have read or heard about the importance of being more authentic. But what does ‘being authentic’ really mean in day-to-day life? In this piece I’m exploring authenticity, with some simple steps you can take in order to dig deep and connect with your most natural state. It’s all about living bolder and with…

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Normalising Breastfeeding In Public

  I feel so blessed to have been part of a beautiful, gentle and nurturing event for women called ‘The Australian Breastfeeding Project: Feed the Change’. This project is still ongoing around the country with all pics taken by the gorgeous and insanely talented Sarah from Sarah Anne Birth Photography. Baby Leonardo and I are…

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Welcome to the World Little Buddha: A Home Birth Story

  It’s been three months to the day since I last wrote for this blog, and wow what an outrageously beautiful and earth-shattering time its been as a new mama. To quote Charles Dickens, its been the best of times (think gorgeous snuggles, those first smiles and intense love) and the worst of times (poo-poo nappies,…

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A Silent Vipassana Meditation Retreat During Pregnancy

  The idea of a Silent Vipassana meditation retreat has always been extremely intriguing to me. At 4am one morning this week I had the inspired idea to do my own silent retreat at home in these final moments of my pregnancy. I don’t know how long this retreat will last…