You know you are a natural, new age mum when……..
* you use words like booch and nooch (and eat them too)
* you put your crystals out every full moon
* you have an enormous collection of glass jars
* your kids are scared of MSG
* you hug trees
* you put garlic in your kid’s socks
* you buy bicarbonate of soda in bulk
* you use an ethical, environmentally friendly sandwich wrap instead of cling wrap
* you use homeopathic drops on your dog
* you have worms (compost type worms of course)
* you hold your breath when someone is using aerosols
* you can make bone broth gel like a boss
* you are on first name terms with the people at the health food store
* you sign your emails with ‘namaste’
* you know what BLW, EC, GMO, MCN, EFT and ACV stand for
* you don’t buy lotto tickets, you ask the universe and manifest
* you make your own deodorant and then ask people if you smell
* your response to all kid’s ailments is ‘put some coconut oil on it!’
* you start your day with a downward facing dog
* you sign petitions on change.org regularly
* you think Nestle is the devil incarnate
* you add superfood powders to everything your kids eat and drink
* the plight of the giant panda bear keeps you up at night
* you buy Cleopatra’s bath milk and you don’t use it to take a bath in
* you freak out the other mums at footy when you bring out the Help Drops as first aid
* finding a bargain at the op shop can make your whole week
* words like pasture-fed, cold-pressed and biodynamic get you all tingly
* you have chook poo in between your toes
* your kids take quinoa, goji berries and kale chips in their lunchboxes
* you use essential oils as perfume
* placenta encapsulation does not freak you out
* you think Birkenstocks rock!
* you get anxious if you don’t commune with nature regularly
* you ask your angels for a sign before you make decisions
* walking down the cleaning aisle at the supermarket sends you into a head spin
* Buddhism for Mothers, Nourishing Traditions and You Can Heal Your Life are your bedside reading material
* you only flush it down when it’s brown
* you know how to activate an almond
* you cringe a little when you see people at the supermarket not using reusable bags
* travelling around Australia in a van is on your bucket list
* you spend Friday nights with the girls from your co-op divvying up your goodies
* you keep asking people if you have chia seeds stuck in your teeth
* the only shots you do are apple cider vinegar or wheatgrass
* you live your life by being the change you want to see in the world
Go on, add some – I know you want to!
You know you are a natural, new age mum when……..
You read this list and agree with most of them!
tee hee 😀
OMG, we are a ‘special’ breed, are we not! Some of those made me giggle cause they sound so strange, but not to us. My list is not quite as long, I still have a few not so natural habits, but, oh well, every bit counts. xx Nikki
I like to think we are slowly breeding and will take over the world one day!! 😉
How about you know the difference between MSG and MSM
I had to google MSM!
Lol 🙂 And if your kids ask to have a raw egg in their smoothie and you start putting spirulina and Vital Veggie on the dog’s mince as well as you own…
I give my dog coconut oil on a spoon and put ACV in his water – I might try him on some Vital Veg next!!
LOL at Nestlé, and Emergency Essence, I thought that was just me!!! I just need to bite the bullet on the thermie…
the footy mums think I am a hippy or a witch 😉
Hand raised. Natural New Age Mum here!Thanks for clearing that up about the worms. Too many lol moments here Sonia!
very important distinction!
You put a glass jar with salt water in the full moon. Then put in a spray bottle with essential oils to cleans.
Have a face spritz or bach flower that you use on your child of they are getting agitated :0
yep! do you need some space clearing mist honey? 😉
Yes I do. It comes in really handy when I don’t have time to sage/smudge my house/car/treatment room. I love, l
I can not stop laughing!!!!!!!!!!
I will add…..when you try 100’s of toothpastes and deodorants until you find one that makes you smell and feel human!
yes!so you did find ones you like? do tell?
These are mine: http://downtoearthmother.com/2013/07/24/best-eco-friendly-products/
Classic – I nodded like a donkey throughout your post and the comments!
I bet you did!! 😉
Love. It. So. Much.
I nearly used the piccy I have of you drinking booch, but you were out today so couldn’t check with you!!! 😀
thanks for making me laugh and feel normal love being a natural new age mum … a little too many ticks from me !… xx
You are one of the most amazing NNAMs I know!
Hilarious. I send my bliss balls to school to celebrate birthdays and sign made with love 🙂
Excellent idea!! 😀 loving it
You walk into the supermarket.. and have a moment of confusion/panic when you actually have no idea what to buy..!
You refuse to walk down the cleaning, cosmetic and baby aisles, just in case it might lead someone to think that there’s anything you’d buy down there 🙂
You see a gorgeous baby all dressed up, and then try not to visibly shudder at the disposable nappy that’s visible..
You have spare, brand new cloth pads to give away to anyone who spies yours on the clothesline “Here, try one, they’ll change your world!”
lol so many more..!
love them all Natalie!!
There’s very few things that you can’t put breastmilk or coconut oil on!
Your cosmetics are edible (you made them from your pantry after all)
Better stop.. tea needs cooking!
~You love having fires in your yard under the stars
~Your 20 year old daughters friends all think you’re a bit ‘out there’
~Your teenage kids actually talk to you
~You don’t freak out at leeches
~People always ask you ‘whats the natural alternative for…[insert topic]’
~You believe in fairies and dragons 🙂
LOL..and everything you mentioned above. Great post Sonia, lots of fun and clearly we are not alone 🙂
No sorry, I still freak out about leeches! but I am with you on the others!
You make all your own soaps, toothpastes, detergents, sunscreens, body creams
Yes! 🙂
You use coconut oil because you know it is good for you, but also so you can lick the spoon and not feel guilty!
Isn’t it great to fall in love with FAT again!! I feel so liberated!!
Hilarious Sonia! Love it:)
thanks honey! xx
Omg I feel so happy that Im not alone!!! Thankyou so much for the laugh. the 3 books though that’s scary lol
Never alone – we are taking over the world !! 😉
Great post Sonia – love it and can relate to most of those which made me smile! I would also add that you don’t just use clay for masks – it’s great to drink too! Green juices/smoothies are a daily staple.
Love it. You eat clay and put it on your face! 😀
Such a great list, a big nod here, especially to licking the coconut oil spoon……..mmmm, that stuff is nutella for Mama’s
Yep CO is the most awesome thing 🙂
love the list! more are when you wear your baby, they have amber necklaces on, your baby’s bum looks big because of their cloth nappies and for my daughter she always smells of coconut oil (people comment lol) because of her eczema hehe 🙂
I can always spot the NNAMs out and about because their babies have amber! We can’t even smell the CO anymore – we just got used to it always being around! 😉
LOL I couldn’t stop laughing what a great list Sonia….my 17 yr old son thinks I’m a weird hippy,crystal,coconut oil loving circus freak but hey I love my natural ways and am one proud coconut lover oh and Im sure once I get my Bellini Im sure I’ll be driving everyone nuts with “Guess what I can make in the bellini” lol
out and proud Phoebe !
I’m not a mum yet, but I can relate to a lot of these 🙂
And I’d add When your dog comes running over excitedly every time you pick up the jar of coconut oil! My dog may be more obsessed than I am 😉
they know instinctively what’s good !! my little long haired Dashy, Wilbur loves it !!!
you skip serving rice because the thought of not having soaked it prior… well, let’s not even go there
you buy a toothpaste for $9 and think that’s normal
you cure every internal health issue with cultured vegetables
your friends come to you as if you were a secret medicine woman
loved this Sonia! So hilarious x
ahh yes, love them!!
This is gold! I’m no where at your level but I can add that I put super green powders in my Dog’s food as well! My dog does the downward dog every time she sees me doing it. So I guess I’ve a natural new age pooch! Lol
Oh and in business, i believe karma is your best friend.
nice one Pearl ! Yes, I agree. I blog and do business intuitively, always remembering karma and it’s working out just fine for me ! 😉
Wow is that what its called NOW funny how what was the in thing many,many years ago comes back in full cycle only labelled with a fashion tag.
So glad the next generation can embrace what we were already living & breathing.
The word organic at the supermarket is way more attractive than low fat.
If coconut oil, olive leaf extract or acrylic can’t fix it …it could be terminal.
* And Pandas (similarly to koalas) are not bears… Just saying 🙂
Namaste
Remove this one please? Autocorrect has changes a typo in garlic to spell acrylic…. Oops!
The word organic at the supermarket is way more attractive than low fat.
If coconut oil, olive leaf extract or GARLIC can’t fix it …it could be terminal.
* And Pandas (similarly to koalas) are not bears… Just saying
Namaste
I only regret not becoming a NNAM sooner! My transition and NNA education has been enlightening and empowering. It scares me when i think of what I’ve been doing to myself for the 32 years previous (& to my kids when they came along)! It took so long to find all you other NNAMs but I’m so proud of the many changes I’ve made in the last 12 months! 😡
Your children tell you to be quiet ’cause their listening to their bodies
love it!! 😀 😀
LOL 😀 Love it, especially the Footy Mum’s. I too turn up with my essentials oils kit. Bake protein, gluten free, sugar free muffins for Gala Days (and the boys LOVE them). As I was manager this year, I just received a gift today from Lush. Made me laugh so hard – “Happy Hippy” shower gel!!
**Must add I read ALL labels at the supermarket
**I have starting baking healthy treats for the school canteen, slowly trying to change what they offer the kids 🙂
GREAT POST
Ha ha! they know you well!! great work on the canteen Alyson! 😉
Haha, I can’t believe how many of these are true for me!! I laughed out loud at some of them, as I thought it was just me who did things like that!!! Well done!!
Catherine, you are not alone!!! 🙂
Doing meditation with the children @ night, play positive affirmation cds (homemade) to the kids @ night while they are sleeping, use Art therapy for when the kids are irritated. Feng Shui your house & be very aware of electromagnetic fields. On the very very rare occasion of using the microwave – ask the kids to stand away. Have the new & full moons marked on the calendar so I can understand the out of ordinary behavior of the kids. Having spare Arnica & info brochures in your handbag for the people you come into contact with that are about to have surgery, have breaks or fractures etc. Avoid conversations about vaccination as you are so passionate for anti-vaccination you don’t want to lose your cool & don’t know where to start! Besides Food & old fashion oils & remedies being our Medicine, advocate of Chiropractic, Homeopathy & Chinese Medicine are also are point of call.
Also put my mobile phone calls on loud speaker as much as possible lol.
Ah this makes me feel so normal! I also refuse to use cellophane and instead love my greaseproof paper for wrapping sandwiches and covering glass bowls. I also love brown paper bags and wrapping paper. 🙂
We are fast becoming the new normal Silvana!! 😉
I was soooo excited to read this list! It is like you’re me! I always feel so alone and now I realise there are others who think and live like me yay! Just read list to my hubby and we laughed because a friend was over and asked for a Milo and I ghasped my hubby said to him how about a Rooibos, Vata tea, etc and friend said WTF? I started a rant about palm oil etc and my voice faded away as I saw his reaction. Just forget people don’t think same way…
Oh Katie – I feel your pain!! Good luck trying to get a Nestle product when you come to my house!! The beauty of the internet is that we can find our tribe and not feel alone. xxx
Haha! What a funny list …
How about … instead of going out when the kids are away for the weekend you go to spiritual workshops.
(me last week 😛 )
yes! love it x
And … your kids think it’s normal to have “crystal time” before bed .. LOL!
what do you do in crystal time??? xx
You head to eat street market/ events/ markets with your own cutlery and stainless steel straws.
You use cashews for almost anything but as a whole nut… Cream, milk, cheese… Or, your cheesecake doesn’t actually contain cheese anymore.
You plan your kids birthday party with bunting and fabric streamers rather than throw away balloons.
Yus…. love it! x