Natural and New Age Valentine’s Day Gifts
Valentine’s Day. It seems like you either love it or hate it! While I don’t agree with the brash consumerism of Valentine’s Day, I do think a day filled with love can only be a good thing. Sure, we should show love all year round, not just on one day. But, it’s nice to make an extra-special effort on one day too. It doesn’t even mean you must have a partner – you can celebrate loving yourself! Love your family, love your friends, love your kids, love your pets……...
Read MoreHappy Australia Day!
Happy Australia Day! For me, Australia Day means a BBQ, hanging with some friends and listening to the Triple J Hottest 100. Unfortunately not this year. I am working, it is raining and it is the first day of an new eating plan (no lammies or pavs for me). But, I will be quietly celebrating in spirit. I might even do a recitation of “My Country” by Dorothea Mackellar. We had to learn this off by heart at school and I didn’t fully appreciate what a magnificent poem it really is until I became...
Read MoreI’m dreaming of a (healthy) White Christmas!
White Christmas is one of those traditional foods that only makes an appearance once a year! To be honest, I wasn’t really ever a fan. Sickly sweet with an oily copha taste….. hmmm……. My daughter and I experimented yesterday and come up with something a bit healthier and a whole lot yummier. **vegetarian, gluten-free, egg-free, additive-free, thermomix** Okay, so this is what you need: 2 cups organic brown rice puffs 1 cup craisins 1 cup raw, unsalted pistachios 1 cup organic coconut...
Read MoreFun and Healthy Christmas Food for Kids (and Big Kids!)
I have been collecting some cute Christmas ideas from around the net for weeks now. Seriously clever ideas! I find that if kids have something a bit fun and special to eat, even though it’s healthy, they are not so worried about eating junk. Would you agree? Frosty the Snowman from Creative Food. Use cheese, carrot, cucumber, capsicum and peppercorns! Too easy and fun for the kids to do. Frosty Cheese Ball from Babble. My top tip is to use the cream cheese that is not super low-fat. Take a look at the...
Read MoreHealthy Chocolate-Coated Nuts
Chocolate and nuts are a match made in heaven. Treat yourself and your loved ones this year with this yummy recipe – it’s really quick and easy to make. I made these last year and distributed them as gifts as well as keeping some for ourselves. They don’t last long in my house. I have the current batch well hidden! The recipe is originally from Super Healthy Kids, a really great American site featuring some fantastic ideas for fun kid’s food! I have changed it a little to make it...
Read MoreDear Santa – Christmas Wish List
The lovely Min from MinsMash has tagged me to share my Christmas wish list. The game was started by Jess from Essentially Jess. How you play is to make a list of 5 things you want to ask Santa for. Then you need to tag another 5 fabulous bloggers that you want to join the game and spread the Christmas cheer. Okay, so here are my wishes Santa. Wish 1 – Charity. I wish that in all the craziness, consumerism and commercialisation of Christmas that people also remember those less fortunate. Make donations to...
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