I am going a little “Sound of Music meets Oprah” today and sharing with you some of my favourite things. These are some things I have been in love with lately. My essential oil diffuser and Young Living oils – these are food grade therapeutic oils and are very effective. I use it every night with lavender…
Make your own healthy chocolate drink mix!
Let’s face it, no matter how much slick marketing they like to spin, the chocolate drink mixes on the market are anything but healthy! Refined white sugar form the base of these drinks….. and don’t even start me on the artificial additives! While that’s okay in moderation, some kids find it hard to be moderate with chocolate milk. Making…
How to use chamomile tea to treat conjunctivitis (or pinkeye)!
How to use chamomile tea to treat conjunctivitis (or pinkeye)! Chamomile is incredibly effective at treating conjunctivitis. This herb is known for it’s anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties. We have used this for years now and it really works, every time. No need to spend a fortune at the chemist or put chemicals in your kids’ eyes! I…
Our Trip to the Crystal Castle.
Some of you may have noticed the beautiful picture I have on my blog and Facebook page. It is a massive piece of quartz crystal, set in the gardens of the Crystal Castle. Nestled up in a little mountain in the Byron Bay Hinterland, not far from Mullumbimby in New South Wales, Australia is the most magical,…
Best pizza EVER !! 2 Ingredient base, Yummy topping!
I am a fan of home-made pizza. I have never had a bought pizza that tastes as good. However, I have not been to Italy (yet!). But the dough you say! the kneading! the proving! it’s all too hard! Well, what if you could whip up an easy pizza base in less than five minutes,…
Make your own NATURAL stain-remover.
If you have kids, you will be very familiar with stain remover!!! My Natural New Age Daughter (age 10) is the worst. I have no idea what she does, but she is always filthy! Instead of using expensive, chemical-laden stain removers from the supermarket, make your own natural version. It is incredibly, almost embarassingly, easy and…
Crunchy Chicken Strips – Healthy Chicken Nuggets
Just say no to nuggets! I won’t start with a rant about processed chicken nuggets. I just won’t. You can watch Jamie Oliver (my hero) show kids what are in chicken nuggets here. Let’s not focus on the negative, let’s focus on the positive. This recipe I am going to share with you is quick, easy,…
Pineapple Mint GreenTea Green Smoothie
Have you joined the green smoothie revolution yet? I love them. We all know we have to eat greens, but sitting down to a large bowl of spinach is not always possible (or fun). Green smoothies are a great way to get a big dose of vitamins and minerals in a form that is easy to digest. They…
Dairy-free ‘cheese’ spread
I love cheese. I loooooooove cheese – fetta, camembert, wensleydale, parmesan, vintage cheddar, ricotta, triple cream brie … you name it, I love it. Unfortunately, as I get older I notice that cheese doesn’t like me all that much. Let’s just leave the rest to your imagination in the name of good taste! So, as well…
It’s all about BALANCE !
This is the blackboard I have up in my kitchen. I use it to write quotes (I am addicted you know), funny stuff, messages to my kids on their birthdays and when they have done well. This time, I have written the word BALANCE on it – for me. It is a concept I seem to struggle with….