12 Beauty Hacks I use on a Daily Basis
Did you know you can use a dish brush on your chunky knits, to take care of pilling? Or how to avoid getting…
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World Mama Meredith, from Minnesota
This weeks World Mama is from Minnesota. Meredith is married and has a beautiful little girl. Today she is sharing her story. Meredith’s…
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The Tired Mama Makeup Routine
As you all know by now I am one tired mama. Makeup is my friend after four hours of sleep. Doing my makeup…
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World Mama Sahar, from Brisbane, Australia
A new Wednesday, so a new World Mama. After Egypt, California and Bonaire, we are traveling to Australia for our fourth World Mama of…
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The Working Mom Make-up Routine
I love make-up and skincare. Especially for my workingmom days. Make-up makes me look more awake, it conceals any sign of sleep deprivation and…
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LilySilk: Why you should use a Silk Pillowcase
Three weeks ago I started sleeping on a silk pillowcase. I had heard it was better for your hair and skin. As you…
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World Mama Naomi, from Bonaire
I’ve had the pleasure to meet this week’s World Mama, when I was pregnant and we were on vacation on Bonaire. My wife…
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My 20 Favorite Netflix Shows
If you are a mama, you know: no matter how much you love your baby, your baby-free evenings are sacred. One of the…
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How I Clean my Make-up Brushes
Brushes are an important part of any make-up routine. The right foundation brush or sponge can mean the difference between a beautiful natural make-up…
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How to keep your kids interested in their toys
You are in a store, your toddler gets super excited for a toy, it’s crazy expensive, but you are sure she will play…
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World Mama Sarah, from Northern California
Our second World Mama of 2017 is from Northern California. Sarah has two daughters: a very stubborn and energetic 5-year old little girl and…
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Talika: Beautiful Eye and Face Masks
From my evening skincare routine you know I’ve been loving the Talika Eye Dream for quite a while. In the same blog I…
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Grimms: Must Have Wooden Toys
We try to buy consciously when it comes to Aya’s toys. Obviously we want her to have toys she loves. Not just for…
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World Mama Irini, from Egypt
A new year, so time for new World Mamas. Last year Shannon, Emily, Natalia, Finley Kate, Youmna, Desiree, Jehava and Melissa shared their stories….
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7 Ways to Minimize your Ecological Footprint
I’m not a saint. I do my ‘fair’ share of contributing to environmental pollution. But as a vegetarian (part-time vegan) and nature lover…
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How to Keep your Wardrobe feeling Brand New
I was seventeen when Mr. Big flew to Paris to get Carrie back from Alexandr Petrovsky. Sex and the City taught me all…
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Burt’s Bees for my Baby and me
Whenever someone tells me they are visiting a new born and they need to find a gift I start yelling they NEED TO…
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7 Tips for a New Years Cleaning
A new year always makes me want to clean our house and get organized. I am a pretty organized person all year round…
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8 Tips for First Time Yoga Enthusiasts
A new year is almost here and you are probably thinking about your resolutions for 2017. I’m hoping yoga will be one of…
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My 10 Favorite Beauty YouTubers
Everything I learned about make-up I learned from YouTube. I love watching make-up tutorials. Apart from the fact that I love make-up and…
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World Mama Melissa from Northern Virgina
It doesn’t always come easy or natural, this #momlife. This weeks World Mama knows the struggle is real. Especially when you keep comparing…
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Reviewing my Seven Week Challenge
Seven weeks ago I challenged myself to transform seven bad habits into healthier ones. Time has flown by and I promised a little…
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Mom and Baby Winter Lookbook
Only four more days and it is officially winter. But lets face it, winter is already here. It. Is. Cold. And that’s not…
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World Mama Jehava, from Pennsylvania
One of the things I love most about ‘my’ World Mamas is their honesty. Last week’s World Mama talked about what becoming a mother…
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A Dress to Impress: Christmas Edition
I guess a lot of the time we dress to impress others. Because we want that job, lover or friend. As a lover…
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World Mama Desirée, from Curaçao
This week another amazing World Mama. After last weeks inspiring story about expatlife in Angola, we are moving on to Amsterdam mama Desirée. There are…
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Hair Care Routine: Tips for Thin Damaged Hair
My hair…For the longest time I could not talk about my hair without sighing. My hair is thin and frizzy, it breaks super easily,…
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World Mama Youmna, living in Angola
It’s Wednesday, so I am excited to share another World Mama with you guys. Last week you read Olivia’s story, written by her…
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Homemade Veggieburgers!
Even though I ate every imaginable vegetable during my pregnancy and my milk probably tasted like a mixture of broccoli and Brussel sprouts,…
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World Mama Finley Kate, living in South Korea
It’s Wednesday, so time for a new World Mama. This week I’m sharing with you a very sad story. It is the story…
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