Tag Archives: nature

By Becky Searles – Family Garden Life   Hands down, homegrown produce tastes better, is higher in nutrient value, and is the one form of ‘organic’ that you know is real, well that’s if you choose to grow an organic… Continue Reading >

According to Dietitian Joel Feren, “Peanut Butter is truly nature at its most delicious! Not only is it a wholesome and tasty option for breakfast or a snack, but it’s also a versatile cooking ingredient that can transform a range… Continue Reading >

If you have been on a plane recently then you will have heard the airline safety message, “fit your own oxygen mask first before helping others, including children”. Does this sound a bit crazy…….. cruel….. unrealistic….. or down-right sensible?  … Continue Reading >

When my oldest daughter was about 10 months old we decided to go camping for a weekend away. It was nearing the end of winter so it was cold to say the least and I really wanted to take her… Continue Reading >

Lately I’ve been running. And not in a sporty way. Instead, in a Mila Kunis’ way in Bad Moms. Remember those scenes where she is always running. Running to drop her kids to school, running to work, running back to… Continue Reading >

As the seasons change from the festive, light-filled and warm summer days to the lingering darkness in the cooler mid-autumn days, can you feel a shift? Are you getting a sense of wanting to go inwards? To examine the quiet?… Continue Reading >

Nature is full of wonder and intrigue – especially for young minds and adventurers. It is full of lessons, life cycles at every conceivable stage, vibrant colours, rich and complex scents.  Things that are essential for a growing and curious… Continue Reading >

“It’s hard to imagine how this next generation is going to save the environment if they haven’t actually spent time in it. Play outdoors.” After reading this quote a little while ago, it has stayed with me ever since. There… Continue Reading >

This holiday season instead of just letting the children have their usual fun of playing outside so why not make this year special for them and create memorable activities that would last. These activities do not require a lot of… Continue Reading >

With new technologies constantly being created, children are increasingly turning to digital as a source of entertainment. Phones, tablets, video games, movies and tv streaming – it’s now a lot easier to get instant entertainment and instant gratification. According to… Continue Reading >