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-excitingΒ post from November.
Bupa Blog Influencer Awards by Me πΒ 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 wasΒ 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,Β read on to find out!
In no particular order,Β November’s, awesome Digital Parents.
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 donβt, 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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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 βMother Om β Connect with yourself and your children in one mindful moment a dayβ.
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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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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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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 FacebookΒ
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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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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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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 FacebookΒ
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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 β 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!Β Follow on Twitter and FacebookΒ
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Being an Aboriginal father in prison by Graeme
βEven though weβre criminals weβre still humans and still have families. We know how to show affectionβ (an Aboriginal dad in jail). Some reflections from fathering workshop in prison. Follow on Twitter
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Β 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 π
Until next time,
Such an energetic website and blogs, Johanna. I hope it is contagious!
Hi Maureen, Thanks so much! I’m sure it will be. I can’t wait to check out your blog too π
Thanks for putting this together Johanna, I know it’s a labour of love – some new blogs in here for me to stalk! Thanks
Hi Emily! Yes, for sure a labour of love π Fun but time consuming, and like you, loving the new blogs π
Some really great reads here – I made a start tonight but will need to return to read some more!
Hi Erika Thanks for popping by π
Thanks for hosting! Oh so much to read π
I know Jess – a long lazy Sunday is required!
Thanks so much for hosting Jo! What a fantastic variety of blogs. Looking forward to discovering some new ones too π
Nice to see you here, Tash!
Thanks for hosting Jo – some many fabulous blogs here to read. Looking forward to getting into each one…
No problems Anna. Thanks for reading π
Thanks so much for hosting, Jo!
Hi Brenda, it was my absolute pleasure.
So many great blogs to visit. Always a great way to discover new ones π
My thoughts exactly, Holly π
congratulations on BUPA award!!! and thanks for hosting this month π
Thanks so much Linda π x It was fun hosting the carnival and getting to meet so many new and talented bloggers π
Thanks for hosting! π
No probs, Liz. It was fun. Plus I get to meet so many lovely bloggers all in one go!
So many wonderful blogs to read here. Need to set aside some time and get reading .
I delved in yesterday Natalie, and it’s hard to stop once you get going π
looks like there are lots of interesting reads Jo. Thanks
Hope you can find some time to enjoy, Jill π