I am so excited to be hosting the November Digital Parents Blog Carnival! Can you believe it is December already?
Seeing as I am hosting, this is going to be my game. Your challenge, if you choose to accept it, is for every reader right now to click on the links, like as many Facebook pages as you can, follow as many bloggers on twitter, read every blog post in this list and comment on as many as you can.
For your participation you will be the proud winner of gratitude, blogging buddies, knowledge you didn't have before, a few really funny stories, and you might even win a giant novelty stuffed toy!!! (but seeing as this is a Blog Carnival and not a regular carnival, the likelihood of that last one is probably pretty slim..)
This was an AMAZING turn out! I hope you can make it through the entire list and visit all of your neighbouring bloggers!
Thanks for visiting xox
Vanessa from 26 Years and Counting
I Challenge You To Comment
Comments are going down - which provides a great opportunity for bloggers to get known!
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Buy Local & Buy Handmade
Here is a list of some Fabulous Locals that would love for you to grab a cuppa and take a browse. If you have time please leave a comment for them, a 'like' or a share. Lets spread some BUY LOCAL love
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Monique at Your Cheeky Monkey
My Christmas Wishlist
This month I am forgetting the kids for a while, being selfish, and am writing about a few of things I want for Christmas
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Little Bento Blog - BOTW
My first post in a new weekly feature on Red Dolls, Blog of the Week!
A fabulous way to share the linky love :)
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teenage daughters IT IS OK FOR THEM TO HAVE SECRETS
"It hurts to not know it all about their day or the latest gossip on what is happening and what their friends are doing. We need to let them move on and build there own life and hope they make the right choices. They like to confide in a friend or two instead of coming to us."
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Me and My Anxiety Disorder
I haven't been coping really well lately. At all. For a long time really. It's hard to admit that. So I finally made a doctor appointment. After a chat I came away with a referral to a psychologist with a "diagnosis" of "anxiety disorder with depressive symptoms".
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Snot what you expected? (Five more surprising things about being a parent)
A few of the least expected things I've discovered about becoming a Mum
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Start Where You Stand
Start where you stand and never mind the past.
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Don't feel bad, sometimes it's not possible to exercise
"Exercising, going to the gym, personal training, running or even boot-camp are the rage at the moment. Someone you know is doing it; however don't feel bad that you are not on the same level as everyone else. Sometimes physical exercise just ISN'T possible and especially if you are a full time mother.
Most of you may have heard of the ME TIME - having time to ones self, doing something for you, zoning out, being pampered, nurturing or giving yourself a treat etc. This is something that mothers seem to forget or perhaps just don't have the time or resources to do so."
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My Blog and Me
The story of my Blog, why I started it and why I have kept it going.
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Taking a Stand against Cyberbullying
"It amuses me to recall but I am not that old but when I went through high school we only just had the internet and we didn't have social media. Somewhat I am grateful for as now I am in my 30's it appears my age is not immune to the effects of cyberbullying in social media."
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I Meant to Make a Friend at Mothers' Group
I meant to make a friend at Mothers' Group, I really did. But this is what actually happened...
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What the F*ck? The Joys of Swearing
"Lately, I can't help feeling that something is missing. No one has sworn at me in months. I mean really let rip with the f-bombs during an everyday conversation. And I miss it. My Australian friends are all unerringly polite and successful human beings. Clearly I'm running with the wrong crowd."
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Gift ideas for Dad
A post with a few recommendations for gifts for Dad this Christmas. From fitness accessories to Bluetooth gloves for those cold winter months.
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The day I took the garbage to Coles
A mother wonders whether post birth baby brain exists. She hopes so!
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Tucker Tuesday's ~ Recipe: Homemade Yoghurt from Scratch
How to make yoghurt in your EasiYo Yoghurt maker from scratch WITHOUT using the sachets!
So much yummier and healthier for you!
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I Need Staff!
If I had staff I would get more done, well more things I want to do. I could even spend more time with the family. What would you outsource?
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Baby's First Cupcakes
My go-to cupcake recipe for all occasions and perfect for baby's first birthday!
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A timeline canvas to make - put all those photos on display
I love this timeline idea and the best bit was creating something for mum and dad with them
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Confidence - Women in the Media
Why do women judge themselves on appearance, and why is that to be celebrated? What do women promote as their self worth?
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Neets at Fit Mother Hubbard
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Sophie at The Mother Load Australia
What's Your Code of Conduct?
A little post about social media etiquette, particularly when it comes to sharing images of kids online.
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Shari at GoodFoodWeek
Christmas is a four letter word (x...m...a...s)
In the count down to Christmas I'll give you a delicious recipe for a tea punch (for all you breastfeeding mums)
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Georgia at Parental Parody
Just one example of my awesomeness
A gloaty post about how I got stuff done without the assistance of #1Hubby, thus rendering him almost completely without use. Because I am that awesome.
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Michelle Weaver of Pinky Poinker
Is it okay to regift unwanted presents for Christmas?
Pinky's mortifying experience of re-gifting a four year old's birthday present.
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Rhianna at A Parenting Life
Completely and Utterly Unattended
Whatever does a mother get up to when left to her own devices. Providing of course such a time ever existed
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Clare Hillier at Checks and Spots
How to Create a Beautiful Christmas Table
One of my favourite parts of Christmas day is decorating the table. So, I roped my mum in and created our dream Christmas table that we could share with you!
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Running from the heart and running for a purpose is so much more rewarding than receiving a medal for completing a race. Raising money for little Celia was one of my greatest achievements yet.
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What's Your Code of Conduct?
A little post about social media etiquette, particularly when it comes to sharing images of kids online.
Share the love with Sophie on Twitter and Facebook
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Christmas is a four letter word (x...m...a...s)
In the count down to Christmas I'll give you a delicious recipe for a tea punch (for all you breastfeeding mums)
Share the love with Shari on Twitter
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Just one example of my awesomeness
A gloaty post about how I got stuff done without the assistance of #1Hubby, thus rendering him almost completely without use. Because I am that awesome.
Share the love with Georgia on Twitter and Facebook
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Is it okay to regift unwanted presents for Christmas?
Pinky's mortifying experience of re-gifting a four year old's birthday present.
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Completely and Utterly Unattended
Whatever does a mother get up to when left to her own devices. Providing of course such a time ever existed
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How to Create a Beautiful Christmas Table
One of my favourite parts of Christmas day is decorating the table. So, I roped my mum in and created our dream Christmas table that we could share with you!
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Kim Houssenloge at Feather & Nest
This post is a letter to my son on his 14th birthday. I do this every year and every single year I freak out at how quickly his childhood is vanishing. I want to savour every single moment.
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Tanya Bielby at Flood-Proof Mum
A comparison between my childhood diaries and blogging - both forms of therapy.
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Madison at Sweet Natured Kitchen
A recipe for quick, delicious and healthy bliss balls.
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Linda Anderson at Mums on the Go
In this very personal post Linda shares how becoming a mother has stripped away her sense of identity.
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Daniela at Cakes and Capers
Recipe for a very different, yet easy, festive cake and musings on traditions at Christmas.
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Carolyn Tate at Champagne Cartel
Carolyn's journey and learning from a bout of PND - with a happy ending and some strategies to avoid falling down that hole again.
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Alix Hill at FabuFitMum
A tutorial style post explaining how to do an easy Bronze Goddess Eye Make Up look for the party season.
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Eva Lewis at The Multitasking Mummy
Making Christmas magical for your children is like taking a step back in time to your childhood. In this post, Eva reflects on how the joy of Christmas with her son takes her back to her childhood.
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Pam Talaue at Thyroid Living
This post is about how Thyroid disease and many other diagnosed illnesses are misunderstood by those around you. Often people think once your medicated that's it, no more problems which if definitely not the case.
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Alison Hallworth at Talking Frankly
Recently, I found myself physically grimacing when somebody referred to my daughters as "adorable princesses". I really feel strongly about the word "princess" in relation to MY small people. Really strongly.
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Jacqui at The Urban Ma
The most stylish father and son on this side of the Yarra. The Urban Ma's latest blog post shows how Baby D and his daddy rock their latest buys.
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Fourteen people and one toilet. Sometimes we have running water, sometimes we don't. Welcome to my new "normal" - the good, the bad and...what the heck is a Coconut Telegraph?
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Emily at You learn something new every day
A song dedicated to the trials and tribulations of living with the terrible affliction of coordinationlessness. A.K.A. I'm an unco. And I wrote about it.
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Meg at Mumdanity
Pooplosions, anxiety, rocking, exhaustion ... how do you spell PARENT?
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Lisy Toth at Lisy Writes
It is a travel post with the highlights of our recent road trip in Tasmania - must-see-spots and must-do activities while there. Also with many photos :)
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Danya Banya at Danya Banya
Looking for Christmas present ideas that your kids can help make? Here's one for any beer lovers out there....
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Jo Hegerty at Down To Earth Mother
Fun ways to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine without harming the earth.
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Brenda Janschek at Brenda Janschek Health and Lifestyle
A narrative about a child disappointed by a last minute change of plans and how child-centred activities saved the day!
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Naomi Bulger at Naomi Bulger: messages in bottles
A day in the life of my one year old daughter (from her perspective)
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what a list! great job of compiling :) thank you so much for hosting and including us.
ReplyDeletei'll be back with a glass of wine or two to have a good read. x
Thanks! It is quite a list! I did a looooooot of reading yesterday.
DeleteThank you for your great list of local businesses x
Thank you for hosting!! I just tweeted the blog carnival post too :) Cheers Monique
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the love Monique! And for reminding us not to forget our own wants this Christmas!!
DeleteThanks for hosting on short notice :)
ReplyDeleteNo worries Liz! Thanks for the opportunity. This is the exact reason I joined DP - to connect with other bloggers! :)
DeleteThanks so much for hosting the carnival, Sheridan. You had a huge job on your hands with so many entries!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lizzy! I loved your post - It seriously brightened my day to hear your awkward tale because I think I will be even worse when I have a baby!!! Lol
DeleteFantastic list of sneaky reads for while I'm at work this week - thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. It helps this mundane Monday go by! Thanks for getting involved and continue being awesome ;-)
DeleteThank you for hosting the carnival Sheridan and nice to find your blog. There are some great reads in your list.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words Vicki! I have found so many great bloggers through the DP Blog Carnivals. Looking forward to reading more of your blog
DeleteThanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteThanks for founding this great community, Brenda! Glad you stopped by
DeleteThanks for hosting and having me as part of your Blog Carnival - what a fantastic list! Shared the love and followed all, now to find the time to sit and read them all! How many cuppas do you reckon that will need! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting Jaz! I know, I have read them all, but haven't commented yet. That is one HUUUUGE job! I think you will need multiple cuppas for sure
DeleteThanks for hosting! Another massive job this month. Off to read!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely Emily! I hope you had a peaceful Monday night of reading :)
DeleteThanks for having me in the blog carnival this month - I can't wait to get to reading the other links and finding some new blogs to follow :)
ReplyDeleteDP Blog Carnival is the best for finding new Aussie blogs, isn't it? I love seeing everyone's feature posts for the month.
DeleteThank you so much for hosting and including Mamma Raj Says. Some really wonderful posts that made me laugh!
ReplyDeleteThanks for being involved! I know, so much laughter, and some were really touching, others super informative. There are some seriously talented bloggers out there!
DeleteThanks so much for being such a gracious host!
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