Five Favourite Things – May
Well it’s that time of the month again when I tell you what things I have been loving, what things caught my eye and what things floated my boat! I would love to hear what things you have discovered this month. Let me know! Planet-Eco Garden Kits. Anna from Planet-Eco sent me two of her gorgeous kid’s garden kits to check out this month. I am so in love with her business and her products. The packaging is brilliant and they are reasonably priced. The kits make a really unique and eco-friendly...
Read MoreHealthy Fundraisers
Fundraisers are my pet peeve. Chocolate, cakes, slices, pies, lamingtons, more chocolate. Hands up. Who ends up eating copious amounts of crap food because you feel obliged? Yep. Annoying. I usually just donate money and say – don’t give me the goods! When Australia is in the grip of an obesity crisis and schools are slowly implementing healthy food policies, it seems archaic that these fundraisers are still around. You can imagine my horror when my daughter recently came home from school with...
Read MoreByron Bay Muesli Balls and a Giveaway!
Byron Bay Muesli Balls Muesli is the only cereal I will buy for my family now. Anything else you buy in a box is pretty much rubbish. It makes a great base for quick snacks for the kids. I am loving these Byron Bay Muesli Balls. So quick and easy! Okay, so this is what you need: 2 cups roasted Byron Bay Macadamia Muesli 1 cup organic (sulphur free) apricots 1/4 cup honey 60 grams butter (or use coconut oil for a dairy free option) 1/3 cup desiccated or shredded coconut Okay, so this is how you do it: Place...
Read MoreYour guide to a Happy, Healthy Easter !
It’s an early Easter this year! Are you ready? This pagan celebration has somehow turned into a chocolate orgy! I also think it’s outrageous that hot cross buns appear on Boxing Day. More and more catalogues and shops are suggesting that Easter is another Christmas and we should buy gifts as well as copious amounts of chemical-laden chocolate. It is easy for kids to get caught up the hype. Okay, so how do you participate in Easter, enjoy some chocolate and not be a party-pooper? Well, it’s...
Read MoreHow to host an eco-friendly kid’s party!
How to host an eco-friendly kid’s party! Today I am bringing you my top tips for a very green kid’s party. Keep in mind that even the little things we do can all make a difference. * Plan ahead. Many environmentally friendly products sadly are not widely available, so you may need to hunt around or order online. * Stop and consider what you will need and if the products are able to be composted, recycled or upcycled in anyway. * Invitations can be made at home with recycled paper or cards or you can...
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