5 Reasons why families should celebrate mealtime
Brenda Janschek Those of you who know me well appreciate how much I stress the importance of positive nutrition. For our bodies and minds to function properly, the fuel we…
Why Miss 8 ate up her dinner
Brenda Janschek When it comes to eating healthy food I have to admit my kids are pretty awesome. The thing is they’ve been exposed to healthy food since they were…
Ginger and Molasses Loaf
Brenda Janschek At one of my DIY Christmas Gift and Beauty Product Workshops I wanted to create a recipe that would make a lovely home-made gift (obviously!) or a tasty…
A little slice of Paris in the beautiful Blue Mountains
Elise Hawthorne I have always longed to visit Paris but in the mean time I appreciate what Parisian culture has to offer, especially their culinary delights. The Little Paris Cafe,…
Real Life Intrudes on Technology and Ain’t It Grand
Brenda Janschek In my post The Day My Son Turned Tech…I mean, Ten, I was lamenting the intrusion of technology into our kids’ lives, and in particular, its tendency to…
Green Smoothie That Doesn’t Taste So Green
Natalia Padgen Being a smoothie-lover and a healthy eater, I’ve always wanted to jump on board the green smoothie train. However, looking at dark green glasses full of compressed veg…
Building a Better Body Image with Our Daughters
Brenda Janschek Instilling a positive sense of self is one of the lasting gifts we can give our children. A large part of that in modern society relates to body…
Top 5 Tips for Desk Bound Workers
Trevor Osling B.Sc., Grad.Dip.Chiro Chiropractor Do you spend all day sitting at your desk at work? Numerous studies have shown that long periods of sitting can not only have adverse…
Lunchbox friendly Pesto
Brenda Janschek I simply adore pesto for its punchy flavour, versatility and its wealth of nutrients. It’s a great one for the lunchbox too! Ingredients 4-5 healthy bunches of basil…