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How to prepare for motherhood: The ultimate guide for you and your baby

The excitement and joy that come with the news of motherhood are usually evident in every pregnant woman. Though you may have worries and jitters about the future and how you will manage, the visualization of getting the perfect gift will comfort you and give you rest. 

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10 years of being a mamma

10 years ago I became a mother. My body, mind and soul completely transformed. 10 years ago I was reborn. Today, on this special day I wanted to write a letter to that young woman who sat in a hospital bed rocking her baby and singing Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds through tears and sobs, to the scared mamma who had no idea if she could carry the responsibilities and services she had witnessed others doing so well.

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Losing my last living grandparent

Three days ago, my last living grandparent died. My yiayia, my maternal grandmother, my second mother, a gigantic character who loved and cared for me since the day I drew my first breath. I am devastated, confused and scared. But writing has always been a form of catharsis for me, a way to express my emotions and let it all out, so I am sitting at my laptop, listening to the rain outside, wiping my tears, trying to make sense of the fact that along with the loss of my yiayia comes the loss of an entire generation of my family.

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Four tips for buying jewellery

When buying jewellery, it’s definitely important to know what you’re looking for, how much you’re wanting to spend, and making sure that the piece you buy is something that is going to last for a lifetime. With that being said, here are four tips for buying jewellery.

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5 ways to reinvest in your relationship with your partner when you have kids

Though divorce rates have begun to decline in recent years, the number still remains high. With all the stresses and demands of day-to-day life, it can be easy to neglect your relationship with your partner. Parents especially find that their relationship with their spouse changes dramatically after having children, in both good ways and bad. 

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