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Earth Keepers FREE holiday program at Northgate Shopping Centre

by Jozikids | DIY Kids, healthy, raise healthy kids, recycling crafts | 0 comments

The Northgate Shopping Mall has ingeniously put together a fun and educational holiday program that is embodied in 3 simple words: Grow. Nourish. Create.

The importance of vitamins and minerals in pregnancy

by Carey Haupt | healthy, pregnancy | 0 comments

The idea that my baby was totally dependent on my body for those first nine very important months of his growth and development, was a major realisation for me. This little “peanut” needed to get all of his basic building blocks from me. He was going to grow from a few small grams to over 2.5 kg in the coming months. So the better my nutritional intake, the better my baby would be able to lay down the foundations of his brain, spinal cord, eyes and bones and, I’d better ensure his ability to grow to a healthy size and reach full term.

Lunchbox ideas: Allergies and Diabetes

by Carey Haupt | lunchboxes | 0 comments

It is not always easy making interesting lunch boxes. I am sure, like many parents, you often resort to the good old peanut butter brown bread sandwich with a fruit and yogurt. This is actually a really healthy option for them but it does become repetitive after a while

Carrot and courgette muffins

by Ankie Niesing | cakes, lunchboxes, party food | 0 comments

What’s great about these muffins is that they’re packed with the goodness of carrots, courgettes, nuts and even crushed pineapple. The cream cheese topping is hits the spot for anyone with sweet cravings.

Lunchbox ideas: Chicken Goujons

by Margy Vally | lunchboxes, party food | 0 comments

Kids love the crunchiness of these chicken strips. They’re also great as party food or after school lunches at home. Delicious anytime of day really…

Lunchbox ideas: Banana muffins

by Tanya George | lunchboxes | 0 comments

These muffins are a firm favourite with my children. They’re super easy to make and are quite filling too. Muffins are great as snacks in between meals or if you’re pressed for time between school and extra activities, or even for on-the-run breakfasts.

Lunchbox ideas: Chicken & Avo wraps

by Tanya George | lunchboxes, party food | 0 comments

These chicken and avo wraps are packed with nutrition. They have protein which helps development and growth in kids as well as avocado, the good fats, fibre and vitamins that growing kids need.

Lunchbox ideas: Mini pizzas

by Tanya George | food/recipes, lunchboxes, party food | 0 comments

Having a healthy lunch box for kids is essential in order to provide them with optimal nutrition which helps them through their busy day. Our yummy lunch box recipes are not only easy but healthy and delicious. Having two kids of my own I am aware that I have to be extremely creative to keep their lunch boxes mouth-watering…