[av_slideshow_full size=’featured’ stretch=” animation=’slide’ autoplay=’false’ interval=’5′ control_layout=’av-control-default’ src=” attachment=” attachment_size=” position=’top left’ repeat=’no-repeat’ attach=’scroll’] [av_slide_full id=’1959′ slide_type=” video=’https://’ mobile_image=” video_format=” video_ratio=’16:9′ video_controls=” video_mute=” video_loop=” video_autoplay=” title=” custom_title_size=” custom_content_size=” caption_pos=’caption_bottom’ link_apply=” link=” link_target=” button_label=’Click me’ button_color=’light’ link1=” link_target1=” button_label2=’Click me’ button_color2=’light’ link2=” link_target2=” font_color=” custom_title=” custom_content=” overlay_enable=” overlay_opacity=’0.5′ overlay_color=” overlay_pattern=” overlay_custom_pattern=”][/av_slide_full] [/av_slideshow_full] [av_section min_height=” min_height_px=’500px’ padding=’default’ […]
[av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] THE COMPASSIONATE BIRTH by Love Alda There seems to be two ‘camps’ when it comes to birth these days – the pro-natural camp and the medicalised camp (with a lot of sub-groups in between just […]
Carmen Niehaus spoils us with recipes for a kid’s party.
[av_one_half first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’] [av_image src=’https://carmienkiddies.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/FullSizeRender-1.jpg’ attachment=’1940′ attachment_size=’full’ align=’center’ animation=’no-animation’ styling=” hover=” link=” target=” caption=” font_size=” appearance=” overlay_opacity=’0.4′ overlay_color=’#000000′ overlay_text_color=’#ffffff’][/av_image] [/av_one_half] [av_one_half min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” […]
[av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Five Things Birth Photography is NOT This post should be an introduction to birth photography, but instead I thought I would share with you what it is not. Disclaimer alert: I’m a professional birth photographer […]
The health Benefits of Carmien Rooibos
Night Night – an Interactive Bedtime app.
Claire was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer with extensive cancerous metastases in her liver earlier this year. She is a wife and mother and this is her story of strength, hope and a light that is shining brighter than ever.
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[av_image src=’https://carmienkiddies.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/CT-see-us-SQUARE.jpg’ attachment=’1915′ attachment_size=’full’ align=’center’ animation=’no-animation’ styling=” hover=” link=” target=” caption=” font_size=” appearance=” overlay_opacity=’0.4′ overlay_color=’#000000′ overlay_text_color=’#ffffff’][/av_image] [av_hr class=’default’ height=’50’ shadow=’no-shadow’ position=’center’ custom_border=’av-border-thin’ custom_width=’50px’ custom_border_color=” custom_margin_top=’30px’ custom_margin_bottom=’30px’ icon_select=’yes’ custom_icon_color=” icon=’ue808′] [av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” admin_preview_bg=”] Come and […]
[av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Diet requirements when Breastfeeding ~ (part 4) Dear parent, breastfeeding or pregnant mom, friend of breastfeeding and interested individual. This is the last of 4 blog posts on Breastfeeding. Thank you, Jeanelde, for providing me […]
[av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Moo, Baa, La La La by Sandra Boynton Are you are looking for hilarious, out-of the-ordinary, entertaining and educational books all rolled into one? Look no further than Sandra Boynton’s books. She is a brilliant […]
[av_one_half first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’] [av_image src=’https://carmienkiddies.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/We-are-almos-there.jpg’ attachment=’1853′ attachment_size=’full’ align=’center’ animation=’no-animation’ styling=” hover=” link=” target=” caption=” font_size=” appearance=” overlay_opacity=’0.4′ overlay_color=’#000000′ overlay_text_color=’#ffffff’][/av_image] [/av_one_half][av_one_half min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] We are almost there! […]
[av_one_half first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’] [av_image src=’https://carmienkiddies.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Cookies-and-Cream.jpg’ attachment=’1850′ attachment_size=’full’ align=’center’ animation=’no-animation’ styling=” hover=” link=” target=” caption=” font_size=” appearance=” overlay_opacity=’0.4′ overlay_color=’#000000′ overlay_text_color=’#ffffff’][/av_image] [/av_one_half] [av_one_half min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” […]
[av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’] [av_slideshow size=’featured’ animation=’slide’ autoplay=’false’ interval=’5′ control_layout=”] [av_slide id=’1845′][/av_slide] [/av_slideshow] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” admin_preview_bg=”] Something BIG is coming in November 2015! Carmién Tea is launching a great treat, just in time for Christmas (and Christmas shopping!), […]
Dear parent, breastfeeding or pregnant mom, friend of breastfeeding and interested individual. Jeanelde asked me to answer the questions below as common concerns new or expecting parents might have regarding breastfeeding pain and discomfort.
[av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Sleeping Bags for Babies The past winter I decided to try out a sleeping bag for babies. After some research and a few recommendations I decided to try Napsack. Napsack has 3 seasons. Winter, Summer […]
I had a few requests from moms asking me to do some research into Interactive eBooks for Children. Join me over the next few weeks as I share my favourite interactive eBooks.
[av_one_half first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’] [av_image src=’https://carmienkiddies.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_7369.jpg’ attachment=’1809′ attachment_size=’full’ align=’center’ animation=’no-animation’ styling=” hover=” link=” target=” caption=” font_size=” appearance=” overlay_opacity=’0.4′ overlay_color=’#000000′ overlay_text_color=’#ffffff’][/av_image] [/av_one_half] [av_one_half min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” […]
[av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Bath Books I love books and from the very beginning it was really important to me that M engaged with books from an early age. The problem – she ate all her books (Please read […]
Supply and Demand – Part 2.
[av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’] [av_slideshow size=’featured’ animation=’slide’ autoplay=’false’ interval=’5′ control_layout=”] [av_slide id=’1796′][/av_slide] [av_slide id=’1795′][/av_slide] [av_slide id=’1794′][/av_slide] [/av_slideshow] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] YOUR BIRTH – YOUR SPACE It’s strange. When we get married we often obsess about the venue details. What it must look […]
[av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’] [av_slideshow size=’featured’ animation=’slide’ autoplay=’false’ interval=’5′ control_layout=”] [av_slide id=’1787′][/av_slide] [/av_slideshow] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” admin_preview_bg=”] Create your Own Carmién Blend We are all unique and different. Some like it sweet, some like it sour or with a […]
[av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Tip of the Day Stick your Baby Bath Mat on your shower wall after use. This will help it dry properly and will also keep it clean. Remember that the Clevamama Extra Length Bath Mat […]
[av_slideshow size=’featured’ animation=’slide’ autoplay=’false’ interval=’5′ control_layout=”] [av_slide id=’1758′][/av_slide] [/av_slideshow] [av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] When I was in hospital – no wait a few weeks before M’s birth – I got really nervous about breastfeeding. I have heard so many […]
[av_image src=’https://carmienkiddies.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Expert-Button-lactation-05.png’ attachment=’1766′ attachment_size=’full’ align=’center’ animation=’no-animation’ styling=” hover=” link=” target=” caption=” font_size=” appearance=” overlay_opacity=’0.4′ overlay_color=’#000000′ overlay_text_color=’#ffffff’][/av_image] [av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Meet our Lactation Expert – Leana In the month of October, in support of breastcancer awareness, we are talking […]
WElcome to our first Pinteresting Adventure! Edible Paint.
Do you have a bucket list? What about one for your kids before they grow up?
[av_slideshow size=’featured’ animation=’slide’ autoplay=’false’ interval=’5′ control_layout=”] [av_slide id=’1701′][/av_slide] [/av_slideshow] [av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” admin_preview_bg=”] Love Alda and Carmién Kiddies Family Photoshoot Get ready for a Massive giveaway! Carmién Kiddies is sponsoring a Love Alda shoot for […]
[av_slideshow size=’featured’ animation=’slide’ autoplay=’false’ interval=’5′ control_layout=”] [av_slide id=’1684′][/av_slide] [/av_slideshow] [av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers [/av_textblock] [/av_one_full] [av_gallery ids=’1683,1684,1685,1686,1687,1688,1690,1691,1692′ style=’thumbnails’ preview_size=’portfolio’ crop_big_preview_thumbnail=’avia-gallery-big-crop-thumb’ thumb_size=’portfolio’ columns=’5′ imagelink=’lightbox’ lazyload=’avia_lazyload’] [av_hr class=’default’ height=’50’ shadow=’no-shadow’ position=’center’ custom_border=’av-border-thin’ custom_width=’50px’ custom_border_color=” custom_margin_top=’30px’ […]
