Embracing the messy, mundane & momentous
Who doesn’t believe in the power of massage? Massage is one of the oldest healing traditions, and the benefits are well established. It improves circulation, reduces muscle tension, reduce anxiety and depression and encourage a feeling of relaxation. What’s more, it feels fabulous and is instantly therapeutic. I have been having regular remedial massage for years….
I can’t believe my little girl turns six today. In the blink of an eye she has gone from a toddler to a big girl. How did that happen? The expression, “the days are long but the years are short” comes to mind. It seems like she was only a baby five minutes ago! This year…
If you like white chocolate and raspberries, you will LOVE this new recipe for Blondies. I have adapted my previous blondie recipe to include fresh raspberries. You could substitute for frozen raspberries, especially when the fresh ones aren’t in season. If you like your blondies gooey and fudgey, keep a close eye on the cooking…
Pregnancy. You either love it or loathe it. You glow or you ache. You swell or you radiate. You enjoy or you endure! Right now I fall into the “endure” category as I experience some rather obscure and uncomfortable aches and pains. It’s fair to say that this pregnancy is busting my chops. I thought…
Hip, Hip, Horay, NASD turns four today!!! So, not so long ago I turned the big 4-OH!! But today I turn 4, a far more fun age. And I hope you will all celebrate with me! It’s hard to believe that FOUR whole years have passed since I wrote my first post on Not another slippery dip. My blog…
Recently I overheard two mums in the park discussing how someone in their mothers’ group had her ten-week old baby on formula. Cue: gasps of horror! The tone of this conversation (read: bitch session) was condescending and judgmental. Their transparent lack of support and sense of superiority was appalling. Breastfeeding is neither heroic nor, mandatory….
I am always on the lookout for new vegetarian recipes that my kids will eat, and this zucchini slice is a winner! I found a recipe for Turkish zucchini and haloumi cake in the May edition of Taste magazine. I made some modifications to the recipe (to make it more kid friendly) and the result…
If you’ve been following this blog for a while now you’ll know that I follow the “good-enough” method of parenting. I also subscribe to the “anything in moderation” approach to most things – screens, sugar, time spent at the park! I am fairly relaxed when it comes to my kids’ health. They are allowed occasional treats,…
