Where to Learn About Food Additives

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What is in your food and especially our kid’s food really matters! Food additives are one of those topics that gets talked about a lot amongst parents particularly in the age of online forums, chat rooms and Facebook discussion feeds.  Some of the key concerns for parents with regard to food additives relate to behaviour […]

Hats – 5 Great Styles For You & The Kids This Summer

To celebrate our country’s beautiful climate and the necessity to wear a hat most days – we’ve put together our favourite 5 styles for you and the kiddos this Summer.   The Bucket This would have to be the most popular hat on the market. It looks great on guys and girls of all ages. […]

Nutrition Week – Refresh Your Memory

This week is National Nutrition Week in Australia. It is a great time to remind ourselves of the Health Eating Pyramid for both us and the kids. The Health Eating Pyramid is a simple, visual guide to the types and proportions of foods we should eat every day for good heath, based on the Australian Dietary […]

6 Things Lurking in Your Bathroom That You Need To Be Aware Of

This post is Sponsored By ENJO Bathrooms are one of those places that tend to get very disgusting very quickly.  The constant hand washing and teeth cleaning and beard trimming and showering and toileting make for a hub of mess and grime. Not only are they used over and over during the day but they […]

Daffodil Day – For A Cancer-Free Future

This Friday 28 August 2015 is Daffodil Day! The daffodil is the international symbol of hope for people affected by cancer. With around 360,000 Australians currently living with cancer and a further 350 people told they have cancer every day, it’s likely most people will know someone affected by the disease in some way. By getting […]

9 Likely Places Your Kids Can Pick Up Worms

This post is sponsored by Combantrin® I don’t know about you but school bugs and sicknesses are not fun AT ALL!!  I have been a school mum for nearly 3 years and so far we have been doing ok at avoiding some of the nasties.  We have had nits twice.  We managed to totally avoid getting […]

Here Is What We Found Out About Food, Your Kids and You …

This post is Sponsored By Chr Hansen I am one of those parents who reads the labels.  Not because I am a strict crazy food mum that does not allow my children to eat anything but organic fruit and vegies but because I want to know what is in the food I give them.  Sometimes […]

Why We Care About Red Nose Day

  Did you know that 8 babies die each day in Australia due to health complications at birth, stillbirth and SIDS? Friday 26 June 2015 is Red Nose Day nationally.  It is the major fundraiser each year for SIDS and Kids. SIDS and Kids are dedicated to saving the lives of babies and children through the […]

8 Things You Touch Most Days Dirtier Than Your Toilet Seat

This post is sponsored by Nuffnang and Combantrin® Bugs, germs and parasites are some of those things people tend to want to avoid coming in contact with if possible.  Growing up there were a few hot spots that were drummed into me as being dirty and I was told to always be diligent with washing my hands and […]