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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.
Read moreWhat 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.
Read moreAs 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.
Read moreThe Northgate Shopping Mall has ingeniously put together a fun and educational holiday program that is embodied in 3 simple words: Grow. Nourish. Create.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreMini Frittatas are wonderful little egg muffins, great for lunchboxes. You can get creative as they can be made with anything and everything. Here are 2 recipes you can choose from, one with meat and another one with only veggies.
Read moreThese healthy wheat-free biscuits can be served with tea or as snacks. It is great for including in lunch boxes for kids as well as mom and dad!
Read moreAll kids love strawberries and now that the sun is coming out, making a lolly or icecream with this delicious fruit is a real winner. You can use any fruit for this recipe, my other favourites are mango and avocado
Read moreIf your child loves his/her devices and often has to be nagged to just *move*, you need to read this article. It’s about actualising more of the brain-and-body-potential that’s inside our children, using easy brain-boosting activities. Plus, research shows that stimulating both sides of the brain enables children to learn better, become more creative, deal more effectively with challenges and emotions, and build enhanced confidence, self-esteem and understanding of their environment.
Read moreWhat’s the up side to letting our kids loose in the garden? What does it do for their brains, bodies, social consciousness, eating and just plain joy? I consulted an expert – Caro Tapson, former pro landscaper, mom, and owner of Seedling Stokvel – and learned some awesome things.
Read moreAs the cooler weather sets in, why not make a batch of this delicious and healthy warm snack. They are very easy to make and because of their high fibre content, they keep you feeling fuller for longer…
Read moreFinding it hard to get your kids to eat vegetables? Then you need to learn to become very sneaky. This brownie recipe has hidden baby marrow in, but you can’t tell.
Read moreThis blend of whole grain oats, carrots and raisins pack a powerful nutrient punch filled with fibre keeping you feeling fuller for longer and allowing a sustained bloods sugar response.
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