Welcome to Rustic Mamma

I am a lifestyle blogging mamma finding wholesome ways to go about life. As a modern day woman I want to share my experience, strength and hope with other busy mammas. From cooking quick and nutritious meals, to maximizing your budget, home life hacks and raising awesome little ones with a little tradition and a lot of love!

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Rustic Mamma

Jul 7, 2020
2 min

What chores can kids do?

I am in the camp of teaching them early and having them help as a part of teamwork and the family unit. Each age group has chores or jobs...

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Rustic Mamma

May 10, 2020
1 min

Toddler Crafts in Corona Quarantine

For us the decision to move back to Australia was a no brainer. With everything going on in world betwixt Covid-19 outbreaks sky...

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Rustic Mamma

Nov 14, 2019
2 min

How to Avoid Getting Mastitis

This is one thing you do not want whilst breastfeeding but it almost seems like a given. I am so thankful that I did not get it to the...

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Rustic Mamma

Nov 12, 2019
2 min

Simple & Easy Meal Planning

Weekly Menus As i sit and think about tonights meal and what sounds appetizing I realize that I haven’t the time for a five course meal...

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Rustic Mamma

May 3, 2019
2 min

How to sneak greens in

How to sneak in the greens? I was not a fussy eater although peas were my arch nemesis. The problem is I wanted to like them. I would try...

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Rustic Mamma

Apr 30, 2019
2 min

Top 10 baby shower must haves

Having a baby shower is so much fun and such a blessing. It may be the last time you get to be pampered a little and spend time with your...

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Rustic Mamma

Apr 15, 2019
2 min

How to help with teething?

The FDA just announced that the benzocaine in OTC teething gels is linked to seizures. They are asking companies not to market it any...

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Rustic Mamma

Mar 26, 2019
3 min

ABC'S OF PARENTING

THE NEWBORN! The first smell, smile and feed. The big day has come and now you barely feel ready. As first time parents we did the leave...

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Rustic Mamma

Mar 4, 2019
3 min

Best Caramel Apple Tart

I wanted to make a caramel tart because I love caramel why else? I use condensed milk and sometimes it can be too sweet. Especially if...

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Rustic Mamma

Feb 4, 2019
2 min

Acai Bowls

The most tasty treat! you can really eat them at any time. My little one has been eating them since she was about 6 months old. I do make...

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Rustic Mamma

Jan 29, 2019
2 min

What to wear to a concert?

We bought tickets to For King and Country. Excited to see them my sister and I started to think of our outfits. She takes to Pinterest...

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Rustic Mamma

Jan 21, 2019
2 min

Best Berry Cheesecake

My sister loves cheesecake so naturally I have become a wiz at making them. I love the challenge of cooking them and trying not to let...

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Kristy Ratliff

Jan 14, 2019
2 min

Grocery Shopping on a Shoestring Budget

I use to think that it would be wise to scan the catalogues and figure out who has the best deals but that can take a lot of mental space...

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Rustic Mamma

Jan 8, 2019
3 min

What's your New Years Resolution?

New year, New vision! It is always a good idea to reboot, focus in on and start the year off right. Keep your vision strong and take a...

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Rustic Mamma

Dec 17, 2018
2 min

Baking at Christmas

This is my most favourite time of the year. When I can play The Carpenters- Merry Christmas, darling, my Beach Boys Christmas record and...

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Kristy Ratliff

Dec 13, 2018
2 min

Me Time - Remembering You!

As a mother we get bogged down in the daily chores, schlepping kids around, feeding cluster feeders and tending to a significant other or...

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Rustic Mamma

Dec 10, 2018
2 min

Farmhouse Christmas Decor

My vintage Martha Stewart Christmas flare was in full swing this season. Keeping it rustic and traditional I went to town on a few...

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Kristy Ratliff

Dec 3, 2018
2 min

No TV Until Two!

Our precious little ones are just that. Their brains are so malleable and just forming. They do not need television and the stimulation...

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Rustic Mamma

Nov 26, 2018
2 min

Flu Season is here

Down in our neck of the woods it is winter and we have all sorts of germs buzzing about. It's the little things that can help keep you...

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Rustic Mamma

Nov 19, 2018
2 min

What Are You Grateful For?

There are so many things to be grateful for. Sometimes we get so caught up in our own little world whether it’s a whirlwind romance,...

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