Author: Nikki Kamminga

I'm a parent to Ayla and Bastian, blogger, jeweller/metalsmith/artist, mentor and trustee at Project Kidogo. I love making trinkets and I spend any spare time I have making folded book art, rescuing dolls and sewing. I run the Facebook group for Breastmilk Jewellers. I dream of building my own house and doing more charity work in Tanzania.
keepsake jewellery newsletter June 2018 Tree of Opals

June Keepsake Jewellery Newsletter and Exclusive VIP Competition

Posted on by Nikki Kamminga
Hello! I'm so excited to tell you all about all the wonderful new things happening here at Tree of Opals in this keepsake jewellery newsletter. From our admin manager, Joanna expecting her first baby, to welcoming Gail our new lampwork...Read More
Everything Is Awful and I’m Not Okay: questions to ask before giving up 

Everything Is Awful and I’m Not Okay: questions to ask before giving up 

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Everything Is Awful and I’m Not Okay: questions to ask before giving up  Are you hydrated?  If not, have a glass of water. Have you eaten in the past three hours?  If not, get some food — something with protein, not just...Read More
What to do when your nursing journey stops and some tips on preserving the memories of the milky times you shared with your little one Tree of Opals blog Nikki Kamminga

When Your Nursing Journey Stops

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It’s totally normal to be full of mixed emotions when your nursing journey stops. When you stop breastfeeding your little one it can be a bit of a roller coaster whether it was planned or not, and that’s understandable. I’ve...Read More
Why I Still Breastfeed My Three Year Old blog by Nikki Kamminga of Tree of Opals

Why I Still Breastfeed My Three Year Old

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Today is Bastian's third birthday and I stopped to think why I still breastfeed my three year old. I never imagined I'd be nursing a three year old one day but looking at our journey it's understandable. NB this blog...Read More
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5000 Followers Keepsake Competition

Posted on by Nikki Kamminga
As a thank you to you all as we approach 5000 followers on Facebook we're doing a Memorial and Keepsake Competition. You can win any item of silver jewellery including keepsakes and memorial jewellery. Rules for entry are simple, you...Read More
high functioning depression - how I cope as a successful entrepreneur and charity trustee when my core beliefs have to be continually challenged

How I Cope With High Functioning Depression

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High functioning depression is also known as Dysthymia. It can be very hard to spot because someone living with depression may appear, to people on the outside, as someone who is bubbly, entrepreneurial, happy and together, someone who gets things...Read More