How to beat cold and flu – naturally!
Does this make you cringe, hold your breath and beat a hasty retreat??? Colds, coughs, snotty noses, flu ….. ugggh! Is there anything worse, I ask you? Well, it doesn’t have to happen at your house quite so frequently. We haven’t had a flu or even a bad cold in years at our place! There is no ‘cure’ for the common cold but natural, toxic-free remedies can help stop the lurgies from getting too bad. So, as you know, I am not a doctor or a naturopath or have any medical qualifications...
Read More2000 Facebook Likers Celebration!
Thanks for being part of my dream! Today, I am celebrating 2000 Facebook likers. Words cannot convey how grateful and happy I am that you are all a part of this. My vision for this blog was to share our family’s experiences, in the hope that other families will be inspired to live a healthy, holistic and happy life too. I want to say thank you with a little gift for one of you. I wish I could give a gift to all of you, but the rest of you will just have to be content with my undying gratitude! So, I have a...
Read MoreChicken and Vege Bombs – Healthy Chicken Nuggets
Just say NO to nuggets! I am back with another recipe to make your own chicken nuggets and ditch those nasty processed chicken nuggets. This one was inspired by a recipe I saw at Taste.com.au. What I am loving about this recipe: * It’s so quick and easy! Get the cherubs to help you. *It’s perfect finger food for babies and toddlers as it makes really soft nuggets that are easy to chew! *It’s easy to make your own versions – use finely chopped leftover cooked veges, swap the veges to...
Read MoreGoodbye Plastic, Hello Glass!
Over the last few years, I have been gradually culling all the plastic storage containers around our kitchen and replacing them with glass. Not just for health reasons, but for environmentally-friendly reasons. Health: Did you know that plastic can contain small molecules that can tranfer into food it is in contact with? Some plastics are endocrine disruptors, meaning they can mimic the body’s natural hormones and cause a range of health problems. The Choice website advises against two particular types of...
Read MoreFive Favourite Things – May
Five things I am in love with this month! 1. Gomasio! Gomasio (I just love saying it – gomasio, gomasio!) is a combination of sesame seeds, a few different types of seaweed and sea salt. It’s delicious. I have been sprinkling it on salads, soups, poached eggs, potatoes – everything! You can get it at your health food store or online at Organics on a Budget. Don’t forget to claim your 5% discount for being a reader of this blog, by adding the code: BUDGET. 2. Pink Himalayan Salt Lamp. I...
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