We are pleased to introduce, Shawna Martell, as a new
Mami of Multiples Columnist Contributor!She is the new Natural Parenting Mami and First-Time Motherhood Contributing Columnist.
Connect with Shawna on her site: shawnamartell.towergarden.com
Twitter: @Shawna_Martell
Instagram: instagram.com/shawna_martell
Hi there! I’m Shawna, a self proclaimed “beginner mom” leading my family on an instinctual path towards living a balanced life of organics and attachment parenting practices! I am beyond excited to be joining the Mami of Multiples Team!
Photo credit: Kristen Wynn Photography
My husband, David and I are high school sweethearts, living in Central Florida with our daughter Payton and two pups. I’ll admit, we have put each other through some tough stuff on our journey to responsible adult-ing, but are on the road to becoming stronger than ever. Continually growing as individuals, and more importantly as friends, we are learning how to be teammates in this new parenting world. Dave is a Disney cast member, and his hard work is the primary reason I am able to stay home with PJ. Major props to you hubs!
Photo credit: Sommer Shine Photography
For the last 7 years I have worked in the field of special needs. First as a teacher at a private school in south Florida, and later at a children’s ABA Therapy center as an assistant to the company president. When PJ was born I began working part time for them from home, and continue to do so today. I am also a proud Tower Garden team member, sharing my love for easy and fruitful gardening! (shawnamartell.towergarden.com), as well as part of the street team to promote MommyCon Orlando in September!
MommyCon is a nationwide convention series dedicated to creating and nurturing a community of parents and parents-to-be in celebration of natural parenting. (Feel free to use the promo code below when registering for MommyCon).
So here I am, inviting you to join me down this sometimes comical path of life and love as I dive head first into my upcoming adventures of Mommying through toddlerhood with a natural parenting perspective. I hope to be a source of reflection and information for you as I share my raw personal experiences with all things “crunchy” including breastfeeding, babywearing, cloth diapering, co sleeping (more specifically bed sharing), baby-led weaning (in relation to starting solids), homeopathic remedies and essential oils, beyond organic gardening, and whole health living!
Looking Forward to Connecting With All of You!
Congratulations on your new opportunity as a contributor Shawna! Its so great that as a first-time mom, you can still have an outlet with Mami of Multiples to share your new experiences. I have always participated the inclusive community here and its part of the reason I have been a subscriber for a long time.
Thank you for the warm welcome Jessica! You probably didn’t think much about the impact you’d have on me, but as my first blog comment this is one that I will keep in my heart forever. I am honored to be a part of the Mami of Multiples team and love the inclusivity here as well. I won’t let you down!
Wow! Congrats on your new gig! Great content on this site always.
Thank you @MamiRosado! I’m very excited to have joined the M.O.M team, and immensely value the opinions of our readers. I hope you will continue to provide me with feedback as I step into this amazing role!
How awesome! Sweet looking family. In addition to the good content, I have always appreciated all of the motherly advice and tips featured here so I’m pleased to see that it will continue to grow with your column. Kudos!
Thank you for your kind words Sheila! I can assure you my family doesn’t look nearly this well put together on a daily basis, but it sure is fun to pull out the “fancy pics” every now and then, isn’t it?! I’m excited to hear your thought on my future posts as someone who values the motherhood tips featured here!
I had never heard the term “crunchy” or “crunchy parenting” until today. I’m a newbie mom too so I’m looking forward to reading your posts. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Tanya! Congrats on becoming a new mommy! I often use the word crunchy to describe myself, and you’ll see I may also refer to my “hippy-ways” every now and then! I love it and I’m so excited that you’ve found my column! I hope you are able to get some great information and enjoyment from my posts. Thank you for reaching out!
I am sure you will be an inspiration to other new Moms!
That’s so kind of you to say Richard! Honestly, I would love for other new moms (and dads!) to know they aren’t alone on this learning adventure!