Leftovers save so much time because one lot of cooking produces more than one meal. We often use leftovers for lunch the next day or freeze them for a quick prep meal down the track. However, without safe storage of the leftovers, there is potential for bacteria or mould to grow on the leftovers.
This modern-day, full-on lifestyle we now lead brings with it everyday stress that didn’t exist a century ago. We seem to be asked to do more as a parent, as an employee, and even as a friend. Here are some steps to help tame the stress
For many of us, going totally plastic free, all at once, can seem very overwhelming. Here are a few ways to reduce your use of plastic when you shop. See if any will work for you and start with one habit change at a time.
We all can get overwhelmed at times! We seem to permanently have this endless to-do list as we care for ourselves, our family and our home. Overwhelm can really paralyse…
I remember telling my children that I would feel successful as a parent if one day they became healthy, happy, and independent adults. Cooking is certainly one of those independent…
Do you intuitively know that some of the foods in your pantry aren’t the best for your body? You want the best for yourself and your family, yet something is…
We want Easter to be a fun, connecting, and safe time for all the family. Here are some tips for making Easter food safe so that there are no tummy…
I enjoy any excuse to celebrate and share more love. However, since becoming a Low Tox Mentor with Low Tox Life, I am now viewing my actions and purchases in a…
Put aside the commercialised version of Valentine’s Day and use the day as an excuse for some fun and to show some more love. Here is a minimal-mess painting activity…
It may seem a little impersonal, but a gift card can solve the problem of not wanting to give a gift that may not be wanted. In fact, gift cards…
Just as the body needs exercise to stay healthy, so does the MIND.Those who continue to exercise the brain by regularly attempting puzzles or learning something new have a reduced…
A sense of belonging is the emotional need to be a member of a group whether to a family group, a group of friends, or a community group - someplace…
It is difficult to relax if we have stress and anxiety. The most important thing to do is to identify and deal with the cause of these conditions, especially if…
We often hear how we all make mistakes; that it is a part of learning lessons in life. Yet how often do we continue to blame ourselves for a regrettable decision, or worse still, blame others?
As we become more conscious consumers, we are being more particular about protecting the environment, ourselves, and our loved ones from harmful chemicals. Fortunately, this is driving the suppliers to…
We are all guilty of it - having more than we want or need in our home! There are times when we say, "Enough is enough" and decide to…
Some insist on their towels being washed after each use, others leave it until the towels smell rank, and most of us find what works somewhere between these two extremes.…
I am sure we have all experienced the lack of focus and the irritability that comes from lack of sleep. How can we be an effective CEO of the family…
Are you separated or divorced from the other parent of your children? Is co-parenting with that person causing some emotional stress and resentment? It can be tough to co-parent with…
As a parent in today’s fast-paced world, are you tempted to do all the cleaning around the home rather than taking the time out to teach the children how to…
We all like a clean home but at what cost to our environment. Here are three questions to consider before the next purchase of a cleaning product.
Is coffee something you feel you "need" every day or just an occasional social cuppa? Let's look at how much coffee is best for optimal brain health. From the research…
Something as simple as the human touch can have so many positive effects. On a physical level, touch can lower heart rate, lower blood pressure, decrease cortisol (a stress indicator),…