Tag: breastmilk

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Why I Stopped Making Breastmilk Jewellery

Posted on by Nikki Kamminga
As 2018 draws to an end I'm thinking about how to make our jewellery even better. One of the biggest complaints we've ever had is our timescale for orders. Orders for breastmilk jewellery have been taking around six months because...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

Posted on by Nikki Kamminga
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

Posted on by Nikki Kamminga
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
How to make breastmilk jewellery guide by Nic Kamminga, Tree of Opals. Part 3 of 3

How To Make Breastmilk Jewellery (part 3)

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This blog has moved! Please see our sister site Keepsaker Supplies for the Making Breastmilk Jewellery Part 3 and don't forget to subscribe.
Making breastmilk jewellery guide by Nic Kamminga, Tree of Opals. Part 2 of 3

How to Make Breastmilk Jewellery (part 2)

Posted on by Nikki Kamminga
This blog has moved! Please see our sister site Keepsaker Supplies for the Making Breastmilk Jewellery Part 2 and don't forget to subscribe.
Diving into Veganism and plant based foods

Diving Into Veganism

Posted on by Nikki Kamminga
Diving Into Veganism in a Plant-Based Diet Those of you following my business and my blog will know that I struggle with mental and physical health issues and diving into veganism is my way of trying to balance both of...Read More

Antenatal Milk Expression

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Antenatal Milk Expression Before your baby is born you might consider expressing milk antenatally. Before I begin this blog, please know that I'm not a trained breastfeeding supporter and as always my experience should never replace advice from an IBCLC...Read More
Breastmilk ring gold leaf and subtle aegean blue sparkle, on a brushed band with stamped date of birth and name

Breastmilk Jewellery

Posted on by Nikki Kamminga
Breastmilk jewellery from Nikki and The Team at Tree of Opals is a stunning way to remember those precious few days you spend nursing your little one. We look after our clients' precious breastmilk after we create your jewellery for...Read More
breastmilk pancakes a recipe by Nikki Kamminga at Tree of Opals

Breastmilk Pancakes

Posted on by Nikki Kamminga
First, make sure you've had a good cuppa and little ones are fed. I always made these pancakes when the kids had woken up from their post-lunch nap so they weren't too tired to enjoy it. I think there's something...Read More