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I have met some of the loveliest, strong, beautiful women on insta.  You know the ones that become part of your tribe and spread positivity through their posts. Danielle Vella is one of these women.  A mother to 2 darling girls, a lifestyle & beauty blogger and a beautiful soul. I have been so fortunate to bake for Danielle over the past year as she breastfed her second baby, Scarlett. Danielle recently asked me some BIG questions.  To learn more about myself and milk & cookies by Jewels- click here to read the full interview. Hope you enjoy :) You...

Ok I have a confession..... I LOVE breakfast!! Like really LOVE it!! It's hands down my favourite meal of the day.  There is something about starting the day with a hot, strong coffee & a beautiful porridge, my lactation granola with sliced seasonal fruits or fancy eggs that makes me a happy lady.  Are you one of these people too? YAY!! I know I'm not alone!  Add in a baby though... and the days of trying to put together a fancy breakfast are next to none... I hear you... I know... just trying to whip some toast together seems like a...

If you're yet to have met the gorgeous Poppy Lee over on insta, you must!! This Mama of 2 darling girls, blogger of all things life, kids & advocate for small biz... is one of those people who's smile makes you smile :) I have been so fortunate to bake for Poppy during her breastfeeding journey with her second bubba girl. This Mama has loved her milk & cookies by Jewels.  And just like my libran self (constantly cannot make up my mind!!)  Poppy's favourite flavours & lactation products have changed, depending on the season & day.   This makes me smile......

Written for Raelene at Sleeping Grace   I’ve been wondering… who in their right mind created this idea that breastfeeding is oh so natural and just happens so easily!?? …. that once your baby is born, they just glide on and off your breast with ease and it just continues like this for months to come.   Now, don’t get me wrong, I am sure for a handful of women this is true and wow, that’s amazing and just fabulous.BUT, for the rest of us, IT CAN BE hard yacka, especially in those early days. Really hard yacka!Think hot, engorged,...