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We spent WHAT on groceries?!? Copy

by Tiffany Markman | families, family time, finance, food/recipes, nutrition, parents, snacks | 0 comments

What do families spend on groceries? In this piece, Tiffany Markman investigates the monthly spend of families of 3 or 4 people and provides some tips on cutting down.

Go wild on Heritage Day at Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve

by Jozikids | day outings, family time, festive holidays, Travel | 0 comments

This heritage day, take a break from the city and discover the awe-inspiring natural heritage of the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve. Nestled in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, the reserve is home to four of Africa’s Big Five.

Spring Cleaning Beauty Treats for Tweens

by Jozikids | child/teen, health, health, healthy | 0 comments

Spring into the season of life looking and feeling beautiful. Its liberating, rejuvenating and completely fashionable too! September marks the end of the cold, the end of a time where we may have hoarded emotions along with the snacks. But, Spring inspires us to...Read more

Avocado Milk Recipe

by Siyabonga Mngoma | drinks | 0 comments

Add this fruit to a glass of milk for kids so they get all the goodness of avos while enjoying their favourite drink. This liquid snack packed with healthy fats will keep the little ones full in cases of appetite loss.

Sweet Potato and Leek Soup

by Siyabonga Mngoma | soups | 0 comments

As the temperatures start to drop in Jozi, the weather calls for simple and hearty foods. This classic soup, with a twist is just what you need to get the kids consuming their veggies and the adults too. Replacing potatoes with organic sweet potatoes gives the recipe a delicious taste and a yummy texture to the soup.

Broccoli Salad with Pomegranate & Pecan Nuts

by Siyabonga Mngoma | healthy, raise healthy kids, recipes, vegetarian | 0 comments

As we enjoy the last of the warm days, try this delicious salad made with some of the seasonal fresh produce. Get the kids to enjoy broccoli in plain yoghurt and sweet juicy pomegranate rubies. This fresh and easy salad recipe is the perfect light lunch or side dish for a braai.

Goggas! A South African Musical – A Theatre Review

by Tiffany Markman | family theatre, family time, festive holidays, holidays, reviews, shows | 0 comments

Cleverly choreographed by Jaques de Silva, beautifully costumed by the legendary Sarah Roberts, and set to a host of re-jigged contemporary hits, ‘Goggas! A South African Musical’ is the story of Lady Caroline, a British butterfly, who accidentally lands in South Africa, and Antic, the picnic ant, who helps her.

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.