Back to school – helping out those less fortunate.
At this time of year, when we rush around and organize back to school and lament at how much it all costs, it’s easy to forget how lucky we really are. I am so grateful that my kids get a fantastic education. I am so grateful that I can afford to buy them uniforms, shoes and school supplies. Many children around the world and right here in Australia, are not so lucky. I consider it a privilege to help out those children where I can. Here are some organizations that need help. * The Smith Family run a yearly...
Read MoreCarrot, Zucchini and Pineapple Muffins
The gorgeous Vanessa from Superfoods for Kidz is sharing a yummy back to school lunchbox treat with us today. Vanessa cooks gluten free with her thermomix and uses lots of superfoods. Today, we have some gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free muffins. Hopefully these will be able to suit most school requirements! Carrot, zucchini and pineapple muffins Okay, so this is what you need: 300g brown rice flour (make first in the thermomix) 140g carrot, roughly chopped 110g pineapple, roughly chopped 50g zucchini,...
Read More15 Healthy Lunchbox Meals (and none of them are sandwiches)
What’s wrong with sandwiches? Well……nothing! Check out my post on how I make my kid’s healthy lunchboxes here. My boy likes taking sandwiches and that’s okay. My daughter and I are gluten-intolerant, so we like a change from sandwiches! Here are some other things we like to put in the lunchbox! + Leftovers. Anything healthy you make for dinner also makes an awesome lunch. Reheat in a saucepan or thermomix varoma and stored in a food thermos. Fill the thermos with boiling water first...
Read MoreWin a Green eARTh Back to School pack from Micador!
The Natural New Age Girl gets really excited about colouring-in and art and craft (as you can tell!) Over the years, we have probably tried most of the major brands of colouring in paraphernalia and you would think they are pretty much all the same. Not so. Apparently the quality of the finished product is dependant on the brand. Let’s not talk about those dodgy ones that break all the way along the inside and drive you nuts every time you sharpen them. Yes, I have heard all the complaints. I sometimes...
Read MoreEco-friendly back to school tips – go green!
Back to school invariably means buying a whole lot of new things. Every time I buy something new these days, I try to see if I can’t find a greener, healthier alternative. I figure every little bit helps. I have a few ideas on how you can lessen your environmental impact at this time of year and be a little bit more green. In most cases, it saves you money as well! *I guess my biggest tip is to encourage kids to take really good care of all their school stuff to extend their life (the stuff, not the...
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