Wow! I am so excited to be hosting the Digital Parents Blog Carnival for February 2014. It is such an honour to be able to showcase this amazing selection of bloggers and their favourite posts from last month. If I have not met you before, I am Tanya and warmly welcome you to my blog!
Please take the time to visit each and every post, comment, share them around, and make new friends by linking up with Facebook and Twitter. Most of all, just enjoy reading the posts from the fantastically talented group of bloggers we have in the Digital Parents family.
Drumroll....without further ado.....here they are!
DIY Fruit and Vegetable Wash by Blah Blah Magazine
This little post is about easy ways to reduce the pesticides we consume.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blahblahzine
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Setting Goals for 2014 by Caitlyn Nicholas
2014 is my year for living with intention. To do this well, I need to set goals. I start by dividing my goals into 5 groups...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/caitlynnicholas
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Let's Start A FAD! by Fit Mother Hubbard
Keep active with the family and win! Join the Fit Mother Hubbard FAD - Family Active Day each weekend throughout 2014.
Blog: http://wp.me/p3HxnV-Rs
Twitter: https://twitter.com/adbebortoli
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Saying NO to a holiday.... Yes EVEN I have had to do this one! Believe it or not! by The Morley Report
Have you ever really wanted to go on a holiday but realised that you simply couldn’t afford to? Sometimes saying no can open other opportunities!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMorleyReport
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMorleyReport
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Rhythm of Africa by Meetoo
This summer on Saturday evenings during January and February get your groove on at Werribee Zoo at Rhythm of Africa - a great night out for all ages.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/meetookids
Facebook: www.facebook.com/meetoo.com.au
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Slow Cooker Apricot Satay Beef by Your Cheeky Monkey
I'm sharing a Satay dish that is unfortunately really ugly, but yummy for the whole family!!
Twitter: http://twitter.com/YrCheekyMonkey
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/YourCheekyMonkey
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And that's how stealing shoes makes me a good role model by Mumstrosity
How stealing shoes accidentally turned into a good 'lead by example' opportunity for my kids and I.
Blog: http://www.mumstrosity.com/2014/01/and-thats-how-stealing-shoes-makes-me-a-good-role-model.html
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lizg01
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Balancing motherhood and personal dreams by Spirited Mama
The fragile balance between pursuing your personal dreams and being a dedicated mum ...
Twitter: www.twitter.com/thespiritedmama
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thespiritedmama
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More of That by tinsenpup
Just a few gentle musings on the year past as a newly minted Mum to three and my intentions for the one to come.
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tinsenpup
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Labeling school clothing & dots on socks by No Excuses!
Labeling clothes in preparation for school is something every family should do. Keeping track of missing items can be very hard and especially if your item of clothing is NOT labelled, once items are lost replacing them can become very costly and expensive, therefore if you clearly mark your children’s clothing there is a higher chance of having them returned to their rightful owners.
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/LisaNoExcuses
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The Mummy Mafia' - Why It's Not All Bad by The Mother Load Australia
A timely post about schoolyard Mums, their friendships and why 'The Mummy Mafia' is often misunderstood.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheMotherLoadAustralia
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30 Hilarious Things Toddlers Do That Would Get Adults Sent To A Psychiatric Institution by Baby Social
There are so many things babies and kids do which you just couldn’t get away with as an adult.
I’m sure everyone at some stage has experienced their toddler setting up a pop up “shop” selling a handful of sticks and dirt in exchange for imaginary money, then watching you in anticipation expecting you eat dirt it as if it actually was the delicious $15 chocolate cupcake they told you it was. Adorable when they are around two years old, and no doubt you would do your best pretend eating thoroughly enjoying the “cupcake”, however if one of your friends started doing the same thing when you were out with them you would be having some serious doubts over their sanity.
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An Expensive Mistake - A Cautionary Tale by Holidays, Hellidays and the Journeys in between
When a stupid mistake causes stress to rise and a whole lot of money. Learn from my idiocy.
Twitter: http://twitter.com/lydiaclee
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A bit of a love letter to childcare by Talking Frankly
Childcare is an extension of your parenting, why wouldn't you invest in it?
Twitter: twitter.com/_talkingfrankly
Facebook: facebook.com/talkingfranklyblog
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Does sugar make kids hyperactive? by The Kids Menu
The idea that sugar causes hyperactivity in kids has been around for a long time, but is sugar really to blame for my kids bouncing off the walls?
Twitter: http://twitter.com/KidsMenunutri
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Being Thankful - Happy Australia Day by Gluten Free Hart
Celebrating being Australian and feeling thankful
Twitter: www.twitter.com/glutenfreehart
Facebook: www.facebook.com/glutenfreehart
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What are your passions? by nickywaywrites
Discover what you're passions are.
Twitter: www.twitter.com/nickywaywrites
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nickywaywrites
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Breakfast of Learning Champions by Teapots and Tractors
A post about how to fuel how children heading off to school so that they become Learning Champions - includes a simple Banana Smoothie Recipe
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeapotsTractors
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Goals for 2014 by You learn something new every day
A short and sharp (and rhyming!) Writers Reveal post inspired by the prompt 'goals for 2014'.
Twitter: twitter.com/emhawkerblog
Facebook: http://facebook.com/ylsnedblog
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Through your eyes - at the beach by Create Bake Make
A story about the joy of going to the beach through the eyes of two year old.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/createbakemake
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Blogging - ACCC demands greater transperancy by Mums on the Go
The ACCC has recently introduced new guidelines for bloggers. These focus mainly on blogs who write sponsored posts, review products/services, or allow the public to post reviews.
Twitter: www.twitter.com/mumsonthego
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mumsonthego
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Tucker Tuesdays: Baking with Herman by Becci's Domestic Bliss
Sourdough is very good for your gut and digestion.
I'm baking with a Sourdough Cake Starter called Herman!
So yummy, so easy and so good for you!
I'm baking with a Sourdough Cake Starter called Herman!
So yummy, so easy and so good for you!
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Preparing the backyard for summer by FabuFitMum
A post covering the transformation of a boring, small, barely used backyard into a kids paradise, on a very small budget and taking advantage of Santa presents!
Twitter: www.twitter.com/Fabufitmum
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/591429054244121
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Why I'm No Longer Banking My Brownie Points by The Multitasking Mummy
In this post I reveal one of my greatest fears in life and how I learned to conquer it, thanks to a visit to my psychologist during my treatment for my Post Natal Depression. What I learned has changed the way I look at many things in my life.
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TheMMummy
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Join me and create 52 weeks of memories by Finding Myself Young
Photo challenge that I have created for this year. One photo per week. Anyone can join via Instagram, Facebook or blog linky.
Blog: http://findingmyselfyoung.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/join-me-and-create-52-weeks-of-memories.html
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Finding.Myself.Young
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Rose Scented No Cook Play Dough by Danya Banya
Homemade play dough in 5 minutes. Easy peasy. This is the best play dough that I've ever made. No, I'll raise that - this is the best play dough that we've ever played with.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/danya_banya
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanyaBanyaBlog
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I am Mumma, hear me roar by Muvva
This post goes out to all bad-ass Mums. It playfully reinterprets Helen Reddy's famous song "I am woman, hear me roar".
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Cleaning Routine in 20 Days - introductory post by The Flying Drunken Monkey
I share how to create your own cleaning routine in just 20 days!
Twitter: www.twitter.com/flydrunkmonkey
Facebook: facebook.com/theflyingdrunkenmonkey
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Things no one bothers to tell first-time school parents by Have A Laugh On Me
Sending your child to school is a bit like tearing out a piece of your heart, putting a backpack on it, and hoping for the best.
I honestly believe it’s harder on the parent – most kids can’t wait to start school and learn to read on the first day, as they think they will.
I honestly believe it’s harder on the parent – most kids can’t wait to start school and learn to read on the first day, as they think they will.
Twitter: www.twitter.com/emilyhavealaugh
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6 reasons I will never be a model by Champagne Cartel
In an attempt to show my daughter just how silly modelling is, I googled a few different emotions and tried to copy the modelling poses that went along with them. Then I shared the results.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/carolynwriter
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The one where I found a lump by Maid In Australia
Bronnie Marquardt describes every woman's nightmare - the day she finds a lump in her breast. And the process of trying to get a diagnosis.
Twitter: www.twitter.com/MaidInAustralia
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B.I.B (Boring is Beautiful) by Relentless
We take photos of the kids when they are being cute or special, but it is the everyday (and boring) moments which prove to be the real memory makers.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FromMumToMe
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I must confess: Bad Photos by Red Dolls
As part of My Home Truths 'I Must Confess' link-up, this post was a bit of fun and about not taking life or myself too seriously.
Twitter: www.twitter.com/reddolls_jaz
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Cadbury Top Deck Chocolate Slice by Bake Play Smile
This is so ridiculously yummy and easy! if you love Cadbury Top Deck chocolate then you will literally fall in love with this slice!! I recommend buying two blocks of Top Deck just in case you eat one while making the slice!! :-)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bakeplaysmile
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We've done it! Westminster here we come! by Gammon & Chips
Maddie Sinclair's petition (in memory of 14 year old family friend Izzy Dix) to close or place restrictions on website Ask.fm has hit its 100,000 signature target. Next step: Westminster
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IzzyDixAntiBullyingMemorialPage; https://www.facebook.com/madeleine.sinclair
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Finished? What a great read hey?
Thanks for visiting and supporting our marvellous bloggers!
Cheers
Tanya
