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Plum and Sparrow: Handwoven moses baskets

I am totally head over heels in love with these handwoven baskets by Plum and Sparrow.

Aren’t they phenomenal? And the story behind these gorgeous baskets is even more amazing and worth loving. Apart from being a Fair Trade Federation small business, Plum and Sparrow‘s one-of-a-kind baskets are handmade in Africa. Ultimately, 10% of all baskets sold help support over 400 African weavers and their families providing them with school supplies, healthcare and the funding and building of community weaving centers.

March 28, 2016 by georgie's mummy

Motherhood

My VBAC preparation list

I was unsure about sharing my birthing experience on the blog. I’ve always felt it was too personal. It’s been almost five years since I started Georgie’s Mummy and among all these words and pictures not once have I mentioned my birth story. While I won’t go into details -perhaps another time- I have decided to share one big part of my story. This is mainly due to the fact that I am on my way to having the kind of birth I never thought I could have. A natural birth.

March 24, 2016 by georgie's mummy

Motherhood

S T U F F

1. How to write smarter to do lists.

2. Six ways marathon training helped me cope with life.

3. Get Fresh did something really nice.

4. What it’s like to get pregnant at 15.

5. I want this nude lipstick.

6. Free Greek writing classes for kids in Cyprus. Such a great idea.

7. Big brother and big sister books for preparing your child for a new baby.

March 18, 2016 by georgie's mummy

Food, Motherhood

Georgie’s lunchbox

It’s not easy to prepare a healthy and creative lunchbox when it has to be portable, nut-free (school policy) and liked by fussy eaters. A great deal of preparation is required that includes shopping for ingredients and night-before arrangements. I often prepare Georgie’s lunchbox about the same time I make dinner which tends to lighten the morning load. I also like to set aside an afternoon or morning during the week and weekend when I can cook/bake/prepare a dish that can be stored in the fridge for a few days. These dishes include pasta, boiled eggs and roasted chicken.