Category: Blog
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How To Safely Incorporate Essential Oils During Pregnancy
I used to think essential oils were a hippie-dippie product that a few annoying ‘friends’ of mine would try to shove upon everyone to buy. But then I discovered there was actual science behind some of it, and found some better friends who were actually helpful with answering questions and didn’t force you to buy anything.… Read more
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Top 5 Diaper Backpacks for New Parents
I really wanted a functional diaper bag, that allowed me to put everything I needed in it, double as my purse, and preferably keep my hands free for doing other things. For me, that means a backpack, or at least one that converts into one when I want it to. I started with the pretty ones… Read more
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Behind The Scenes Of Starting A Family – Chapter 6: The First Trimester
If you haven’t started at Chapter 1 of the adventure, I recommend that you check it out–if nothing else to get to know me a little bit and figure out where we’re at on the journey to starting our family. Now that your caught up, let’s continue on. The First Trimester – You Never See It Coming… Read more
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Behind The Scenes Of Starting A Family – Chapter 5: Telling The Parents
If you haven’t started at Chapter 1 of the adventure, I recommend that you check it out–if nothing else to get to know me a little bit and figure out where we’re at on the journey to start our family. Now that your caught up, let’s continue on. How Do We Do It? So… Read more
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Is That New Frame Still Waiting To Be Hung? | Perks Of A Full-Service Studio
Hanging your art almost always falls onto the back-burner. It even happens to us professionals. I have framed images from over 2 years ago that are still leaning against the wall where I want them to go. All because the ones I bought weren’t ready to hang, and I needed to add a wire or… Read more
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Top 7 Baby Gadgets You Don’t Need (And 7 You Do!)
Every soon-to-be parent asks themselves a ton of questions about the upcoming birth of their child, including the typical ‘what do I really need’ question because babies are expensive enough as it is–there is no sense buying all the things, especially ones you don’t actually need. While I have encountered many products over the years… Read more
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What You Need To Know About Massage During Pregnancy
What You Need To Know About Massage During Pregnancy Pregnancy can be a challenging part of life. Massage therapy can help to alleviate some of the discomfort associated with the changes that happen to one’s body while growing a tiny human. Misconceptions About Prenatal Massage There are many concerns I… Read more
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Behind The Scenes Of Starting A Family – Chapter 4: The Changes Begin
If you haven’t started at Chapter 1 of the adventure, I recommend that you check it out–if nothing else to get to know me a little bit and figure out where we’re at on the journey to start our family. Now that your caught up, and understand the humour of my husband’s “6 week photo” for… Read more
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Baby Is Coming. Now What? (Ottawa Baby Show meets Prenatal Class)
Ottawa Pregnancy, Birth, & New-Parent Education Event Pure Natural Newborn Photography is proud to present Ottawa with this amazing one-day pregnancy, birth, & new-parent education event where attendees will get to learn all of the basics of what to expect in their pregnancy and the first few weeks with a newborn–all in a 1-DAY… Read more
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How To Maintain A Healthy Pregnancy
Sometimes they just expect you to know everything from one minute to the next, but how could one possibly know what is happening and what is required of you if nobody has ever told you. A great book that was referred by a doctor friend of mine was What To Expect When You Are Expecting… Read more