Digital Parents Blog Carnival

Today I’m hosting a carnival!

Come along for the ride and perhaps for the read of your life.

TaDa! Presenting the Digital Parents Blog Carnival where you’ll find a bounty of beautiful blogs.

Topics and content range from; funny, sad, thoughtful, helpful, ingenious, curious, and thought provoking pieces … you name it … I’ll eat my floppy summer hat if some of these 32 writers don’t enchant you enough to become a regular reader.

So without further ado. 32 blog posts for your enjoyment – why not pick some to read over a cup of coffee and put your feet up for a while?

Please share, won’t you? Twitter, Facebook or whatever your social media of fancy is – after all, sharing makes the blogging world go round.

First up, although I’m not normally one to put my hand up, I think its customary in the blog carnival to put the hostess’s post first. So here we go – my most, just-a-little-bit-exciting  post from November.

Lifestyle Fifty

Bupa Blog Influencer Awards by Me 😉  Jo

Just when I was feeling down in the blogging doldrums and on the brink of giving up, a blogging genie waved a magic wand. I hope this post might spur others on to just keeping on, just putting one word in front of the other, day after day, week after week, because magic and miracles do happen. I’m still pinching myself – for out of the blue Lifestyle Fifty was  awarded the Healthy Lifestyle and Fitness Award at the Bupa Awards ceremony in Sydney recently. Here’s a wrap of the Hollywood-syle day, and details of all the other fantastic blogs and category winners too. There was a very worthy overall winner – check her out, won’t you (no it wasn’t me) – and the People’s choice award went to … well,  read on to find out!

In no particular order,  November’s, awesome Digital Parents.

Lime and Mortar

My Study Makeover by Leanne

Since starting Lime & Mortar I spend a lot more time in my study. I decided to make it more ‘me’ and give it a bit of a make over. I now love my work space and feel more inspired. Follow on Facebook

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Have A Laugh On Me

Blogging shouldn’t be a popularity contest! by Emily

To everyone on the cusp of giving up blogging, please don’t, your voice is important. Follow on Twitter and Facebook

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Happy Mama

My Cool Down Mat by Amy

Like mother, like daughter! How a calming technique we used for my feisty 2 year old is now helping me stay calm and connected in the middle of raising three children.

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Leonie Percy

Yoga Meets Motherhood by Leonie

Yoga has incredible benefits for mothers and is so much more than doing downward dog. Yoga teaches mothers how to relax, slow down, live with intention, gratitude acceptance and place. (Leonie is a loving mother, passionate yoga and mindfulness teacher and author. Leonie is the founder of www.yogamamata.com. Yoga Mamata teaches mums how to mother in the moment, children kindness and resilience and keeps families connected.) Leonie is the author of “Mother Om – Connect with yourself and your children in one mindful moment a day”.

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Simplify Create Inspire

9 Super Tips for Surviving on a Single Income by Holly

Sometimes our circumstances change unexpectedly so it’s good to know ways to survive as a family on one income. Follow on Twitter and Facebook

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A Rear Facing Family

Demonstrating the dangers of padded clothing under the car seat harness by Therese

My daughter demonstrates the dangers of heavy/padded/bulky clothing like coats/jackets/snow-suits etc. and why you should never use them *under* the car seat harness. We also demonstrate a safe way to keep the kids warm in the car. Follow on Twitter and Facebook

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Gift Grapevine

I grew up on the Street….the Sesame Street by Tash

Sesame Street turns 45. Sharing my favourite childhood memories and fun Sesame facts – did you know Bert had a twin brother Bart? Follow on Twitter and Facebook 

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Where the Wild Things Are

Filling the Void – The Perils of Social Media by Lydia

The danger of filling a void in your life with social media and online. Follow on Twitter

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Food Glorious Friendly Food

Fudgey Muscat Cake and my new book! by Karen

An amazingly decadent cake, perfect for impressing your guests, WITHOUT any gluten, dairy, refined sugar or additives! Plus, find out about my new book, ‘Friendly Food for Chocoholics’. Follow on Twitter and Facebook

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Six Little Hearts

Ways to Cope With a Clingy Toddler by Jodie

My thoughts on dealing with my clingy toddler Daughter and some methods I am using to cope with the behaviour. Follow on Twitter and Facebook

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Peachy Keen Mumma

Lesson on Female Anatomy (Part II): What’s a Cervix by Jessica

Offering a very clear description on the cervix, and a link to a website which gives real life photos of a cervix during a woman’s full cycle. A little bit of humour. Follow on Facebook

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Hey Mama

Don’t Hold Back Your Breastfeeding by Ana

Latest breaking the internet stunts goes to show breastfeeding in public is still ‘controversial’. Follow on Twitter and Facebook 

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Thyroid Living

Is 40 the new 30? Here’s one way to find out by Pam

Turning 40 I was faced with the decision whether or not to celebrate with a party. I share my thoughts on reaching the dreaded ’40’ and what I did. Follow on Twitter and Facebook.

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MUVVA – Blogging and Mum-ing: a parental odyssey

We used to be cool, but now we’re parents by Muvva

We did…I think….HELL, I can’t remember!’ follow on Facebook

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The Climbing Tree

Using Pinterest As a Birthday Wishlist by Talia

Check out this unique and easy way to use Pinterest! Make your own birthday or Christmas wishlists in a way to that’s easy to share with others! Follow on Twitter and Facebook

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Parenting The Boss

Mommy’s coming…The Three Stages by Emilia

Our son’s reactions change with age. Follow on Twitter and Facebook

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Mums on The Go

Ten Pram Friendly Walks – Melbourne by Linda

My aim is to make it easier for more Mums to get out and enjoy some fresh air and sunshine even with a baby or toddler in tow. Here are 10 great stroller friendly walks in Melbourne! Follow on Twitter and Facebook

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My 2Morrows

Miss 5’s Frozen Party by Shannon

Miss 5’s Frozen Party in Photos – The Cake, The entertainment, The Food, The Games. Enjoy!  Follow on Twitter and Facebook 

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Sustaining Community

Being an Aboriginal father in prison by Graeme
“Even though we’re criminals we’re still humans and still have families. We know how to show affection” (an Aboriginal dad in jail). Some reflections from fathering workshop in prison. Follow on Twitter

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Caitlin’s Happy Heart

Easy Peasy Elf on the Shelf Ideas by Caitlin

Where to put an Elf on the Shelf when you don’t have very much time! Follow on Twitter and Facebook

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Bombarded Mum

Stripped bare: Tracey Spicer by Anna

Australian TV journalist and news anchor, Tracey Spicer has done a brave and beautiful thing – she sent a message to her own daughter and every young girl around Australia that it is OK to lose the make-up mask and be OK with who you are. Follow on Twitter and Facebook

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Becci’s Domestic Bliss

Tucker Tuesdays: Recipe ~ Strawberry Cream Hot Milk Cake by Becci

I simple recipe for one of the most delicious cakes I have ever made. Follow on Facebook

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Kidgredients

Cranberry and pistachio Christmas Scrolls by Kylie

A Christmassy take on cinnamon scrolls that won’t disappoint! these are so yummy they barely made it into a tupperware container! Follow on Facebook

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Be Happy Go Lovely

3 Things I’ve Learned from Becoming a Mother by Jess

Motherhood has been, more or less, a massive life change for me but my beautiful son has taught me some valuable life lessons. Follow on Twitter and Facebook

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You Learn Something New Every Day

Because I Fucking Said by Emily

You’ve read Go The Fuck To Sleep, and you might have even read the latest release, You Have To Fucking Eat. Here’s my contribution to the real-life-parenting-in-the-trenches illustrated book series: Because I Fucking Said. Follow on Twitter and Facebook

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NickyWayWrites

Dear mums at the park by Nicky

I don’t always appreciate strangers warnings or advice about my kids but this time I put myself in their shoes. Follow on Twitter and Facebook

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Big Kid Little Kid

The Joy of Discovering Your Penis by David
Little E has taken the first steps to manhood (even though he’s only two). He has begun talking to his penis. Follow on Twitter and Facebook

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Adventure, Baby!

Mem Fox: The story behind Possum Magic and why you should read to your kids every night by Christine

An interview with children’s author Mem Fox on the storyies behind her famous books Possum Magic and Green Sheep, and her thoughts on why you should read to your kids every night. Follow on Twitter and Facebook

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The Urban Ma

Foodie Fridays – Filipino flavor hits Melbourne city! by Jacquie

Are you looking to try something new, something different!? With Filipino food seeming to be the least explored Asian cuisine here in Australia, I visit the newly opened GJ’s Grill in Melbourne for some Filipino favorites!

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Dadinating the Countryside

Work life balance (or imbalance) by Seamus

Parenting is hard. Being away is also hard. Yep. It’s hard…. And my son can be a right royal little….

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Checks and Spots

Jing Bells. Cow Bells. Celebrating Christmas at Our Farm by Clare.

Come to our family farm and let mum and I share our ideas for creating and styling a very Australian Christmas.

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 So that’s it! I think you’ll agree, what a wonderful bunch of bloggers are featured this month. I hope you’ve found a few posts that you’ve really enjoyed or you’ve had a laugh or learnt something. Don’t forget to share this post on Facebook or Twitter, so that others can get to know some new bloggers too.

Thank you for reading and sharing 🙂

Until next time,