General Wellness
Looking Back on Life in 2012
As another year draws to an end I am prioritizing the time today to sit and reflect on the highs and lows of 2012 — the peaks and troughs, and the cycles of giving and
November 19, 2012
articles
Children's Nutrition
How clean are you? — Being mindful of additives and colourings
Shopping for groceries can be quite an ordeal — particularly if you are in the habit of reading the labels of the products that find their way back into your pantry and fridge. My boys
November 16, 2012
Children's Nutrition
My “Secret Ingredient” Chicken Noodle Soup
Little Arlo has had gastro the last 24 hours. He woke up just now very spritely after a 3 hour sleep on the couch and pronounced, “Mumma we need to make your soup. That’s all
October 11, 2012
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding — Why Is It So Hard Sometimes?
Breastfeeding isn’t always easy. I can remember those initial days after our first son was born wondering, “How can this be so hard?”… Fortunately, with some great advice from our midwife and a little patience,
October 2, 2012
General Wellness
The Burning Truth About What We Sleep On
Have you ever wondered why mattresses come with those tags that remind us when we are disposing of them—not to burn them? The tag certifies that a mattress is up to ‘fire code’, meaning that
September 26, 2012
General Wellness
Is it time to detox?
I heard this quote “We are only as happy as the secrets we keep” where the author was talking about how a lack of authenticity eats away at our soul. Later I was thinking about
September 21, 2012
Children's Nutrition
A Yummy Tub of Lunchbox Goodness
Sometimes I find myself debating if I should buy my children small tubs of organic yoghurt for school lunches… Truth be told, my kids find even the small tubs of organic yoghurt are “too big”
September 21, 2012
Birthing
For Partners: The 12 Secret Anxieties of Her “Pregnant Brain”
One area that I can confidently say that I am an expert in is with knowing “the pregnant brain”. Having had five pregnancies in eight years I have developed a keen understanding of how hormones
August 27, 2012
Children's Nutrition
Healthy Cupcakes? Shhhh! Don’t Mention They’re Muffins
I found myself up to my elbows making cupcakes (well, muffins actually) the other night, for my second eldest to take to school for his birthday. When he asked me to make the cakes I
August 17, 2012
Children's Nutrition
12 Ways To Keep Your Kids In Balance
Today’s parents are special. You have to be — you are raising children in a very different world and as my mother likes to remind me, “Things aren’t the way they used to be.” …She’s
August 13, 2012
Children's Nutrition
WHY NUTS ARE SO GOOD and WHY ACTIVATE THEM?
Will nuts make me fat and which nuts are best? A girlfriend said to me the other night that her weakness was eating nuts. “I just love snacking on them, isn’t that terrible because they
August 8, 2012
Children's Nutrition
Simon’s Moroccan Lamb Soup
Lamb is possibly my favourite protein (apologies to the vegetarians!). This hearty soup nourishes and nurtures the weary or light-hearted. The Moroccan flavours complement the tender lamb shanks and the sweetness of the purple carrots beautifully… It’s
July 19, 2012
Children's Nutrition
The Wrap On Plastic Food Wrap
Plastic has revolutionized the way we move and store our food… Its incredible properties have resulted in us being surrounded by plastic food packaging. Next time you are at the supermarket make a mental note
July 10, 2012
General Wellness
Are all processed meats and poultry unhealthy?
Have you ever wondered where ‘processed meats’ fit along the health scale? I have questioned these foods as I’m married to an Italian who likes to occasionally indulge in prosciutto and salami. Sometimes he even
June 21, 2012
Pre-Conception
Good Health Prior To Conception
[ Note: This is the 3rd in my Health & Fertility series of articles. Please read #1 and #2 first! ] I’ve always been someone who likes to be prepared. I don’t really like surprises… (…unless I’ve hinted sufficiently about a gift
June 13, 2012
