This blog post is in partnership with Ciao Gusto and features their delicious Valsoia vegan friendly and no added sugar oat drink. Baking with kids can be extremely rewarding. Not only does it inspire them to be creative, but it teaches them that food is made from raw ingredients and doesn’t always come readymade in … Continue reading Tips to make kids baking healthier
Category: Healthy Kids
Outdoor activities you + the kids can do during lockdown to stay healthy
In England we are currently in another national lockdown. Things are a little different to the first lockdown of March 2020 where playparks were closed as these and outdoor parks and gardens have remained open this time. That’s lucky as it’s the middle of winter in England and it’s freezing outside, so we’re not spending … Continue reading Outdoor activities you + the kids can do during lockdown to stay healthy
Making your home baby and pet proof
Becoming a parent is the best feeling in the world. Bringing a child into your home and your life is a privilege and it can turn your whole life upside down in the best possible way. Almost the same can be said for getting a pet! A new kitten or puppy can demand a lot … Continue reading Making your home baby and pet proof
How does outdoor education benefit a child’s health?
It’s crucial for children to explore a variety of learning environments, especially when they’re young. Since lots of children across the country have limited, or no access to a safe outdoor environment in which they can play and learn, many schools incorporate outdoor learning into their curriculum. Parents should also try and encourage it on … Continue reading How does outdoor education benefit a child’s health?
5 must-have items in your first aid kit for adventurous kids
This blog post is a paid partnership with Safe and Sound Health. Adventure fearlessly with Safe and Sound Health’s new Kid’s Fun Plasters Being outdoors and in nature is really important to us as a family. We want to encourage the children to have a love for the great outdoors for healthy living reasons such … Continue reading 5 must-have items in your first aid kit for adventurous kids
3 keys to setting your children up for a happy life
For so many parents, the goal is about making your child happy. And while partly it is about making sure that your children are happy in those small moments, the art of long-lasting happiness is not as straightforward. It is not necessarily just looking to calm anxiety when you see it, but it is about … Continue reading 3 keys to setting your children up for a happy life
Reasons to grow your own food with kids
There are numerous benefits to growing your own food in your garden with children which I will explore below. I also have a book giveaway at the end of this blog post to help you and your children grow your own, with recipe inspiration for your homegrown produce. In many ways we are really lucky … Continue reading Reasons to grow your own food with kids
Legal challenge to include vegan milk in schools on par with cow’s milk
Today I want to share with you a press release about how nurseries and schools only offer free cows milk to children and not a vegan alternative. This is something we have experienced as my son has just started school and all the children get free cows milk. Obviously as we are vegan I have … Continue reading Legal challenge to include vegan milk in schools on par with cow’s milk
Vegan recipes and go-to brands for a healthy chocolate fix
You can still eat chocolate even if you are vegan and even if you are trying to quit refined or questionable added sugars and sweeteners. It’s so funny that the first thing many people said when I did a whole year of no added sugar (2017) was ‘I could never give up chocolate for a … Continue reading Vegan recipes and go-to brands for a healthy chocolate fix
How to reduce your child’s sugar intake when they have a sweet tooth
Sugar is added to almost everything these days - even to things that we wouldn’t expect, and that don’t actually taste sweet. Things such as bread, cereals, soups, sauces, gravy, processed savoury food and more. Literally everything that is processed and packaged in a supermarket contains added sugar. You may not even notice it on … Continue reading How to reduce your child’s sugar intake when they have a sweet tooth
Turn your garden into a veggie paradise
The environment is taking a huge hit at the moment, but the trend for living a greener and more environmentally conscious life is, fortunately, taking off. More and more people are thinking carefully about where they shop, what they buy and how their lifestyle can be improved by a new way of thinking. Veganism, amongst … Continue reading Turn your garden into a veggie paradise
3 healthy vegan snacks to satisfy a sweet tooth
One of my friends recently asked if I wanted some cooking apples. Their apple tree had produced loads. I politely declined. She was surprised and asked why. I said I’d have no use for them. ‘Would you not make an apple pie or apple crumble?’ She asked. Nope. I’ve never been a big dessert person … Continue reading 3 healthy vegan snacks to satisfy a sweet tooth
How walking is a great way to stay healthy and active with your whole family
So often, it can be easy to occupy the household with something that’s on the T.V, or video games and digital media. Therefore, it can be easy to forget how great it is to get outside and appreciate nature and all it has to offer, not to mention the array of health benefits getting out … Continue reading How walking is a great way to stay healthy and active with your whole family
Upcycling could be the trend that changes the world
We’re all used to fads coming and going which is why we have become somewhat immune to them. We’ve lived for so long in a throwaway culture with fast fashion and home trends which are in one minute, but out the next. We haven’t minded so much before as items have become so cheap. We’ve … Continue reading Upcycling could be the trend that changes the world
21 easy vegan sandwich filling ideas for lunchboxes (without soy or added sugar)
Yesterday I was speaking to someone about how I am now 100% plant based and consume no animal products at all. Before this year I was vegetarian for 5 years, having previously been veggie as a youngster too, but now I've cut all animal products out. My husband has been meat and dairy free (an … Continue reading 21 easy vegan sandwich filling ideas for lunchboxes (without soy or added sugar)
How to stay active and exercise as a busy mum
Running a busy household with two young children, working full time by running my own business, which utilises every spare moment I have, as well as trying to find the time to exercise amongst the daily hustle and bustle can sometimes feel overwhelming. However as a family we have made it a priority to put … Continue reading How to stay active and exercise as a busy mum
My vegan family meal planner and dinner menu
This week I have decided to create a vegan family meal planner for our dinner times... in the evening. I thought I’d better state it’s for the evening as I’ve always called the three meal times breakfast, dinner and tea! When I got with my husband he called them breakfast, lunch and dinner... Of course … Continue reading My vegan family meal planner and dinner menu
Top tips to get kids to eat healthy foods
If you’re looking for ways to encourage healthy eating habits for your children then you’re in the right place. I’m a mum to two young children, a girl age five and a boy age three. Luckily my daughter has always been very open to trying new foods, even if she assumes she won’t like it. … Continue reading Top tips to get kids to eat healthy foods