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  • 10 True Valentines Gifts For Parents

    by Julie Bhosale
    Forget candlelit dinners and roses. True love as a parent really is shown in ways that we would not even have regarded as ‘things’ in life before children. If you are unsure of what to get for your other parenting half this Valentine’s day pick a number from the list below. I assure you it will be the best Valentines gift ever.

     

    1. Sleep. A full nights unbroken sleep is a million times better than...

  • Post PhD Submission...The Struggle to Recharge

    by Dr Julie (PhD)
    It’s been nearly 2 months since I submitted my Doctoral thesis. I would like to say it has been butterflies and rainbows; but at times it’s almost been the opposite. I was on a massive high for a week or so, and then the reality sunk in….the fatigue hit me like a ton of bricks, to the point I would have to crawl back to bed when ever both boys were miraculously asleep at the same time during the...

  • Simple Healthy Ideas for Kids Parties

    by Julie Bhosale
    This is something I get asked about a lot - healthy easy ideas for kids parties!! It is a tricky balance between providing food that children (and adults) will eat, is easy to prepare (or buy), is actually healthy and does not cost a fortune.

    Before I had children I had visions of being a mum that spent hours planning parties, posting ideas on pintrest, creating magnificent cakes and my children's...

  • Super Savoury Mini Muffins

    by Julie Bhosale
    I make these delicious mini morsels all the time! They are incredibly versatile - a perfect little snack for on-the-go, afternoon tea (warm from the oven is best!), an easy lunch-box option or party snack! You can mix and match the savoury ingredients to suit your taste and these can be also made as normal sized muffins. I promise both adults and children will love them!

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    Ingredients


    2 cups of...

  • Healthy Homemade Iceblocks

    by Julie Bhosale
    Hard to beat a good iceblock on a hot summers day!! Even I was surprised that this particular combo of fruit and vegetables was demolished by my boys....I got a bit adventurous and included broccoli into these homemade iceblocks (I am always looking for creative ways to get greens into the monkeys) and it turned out to be a success!!

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    Similar to my Tasty Teething Pops you can mix and match your...

  • Homemade Cheese Crackers

    by Julie Bhosale
    Kids love crackers and they make great finger food. This is my super easy recipe for homemade cheese crackers which means they are completely free of any sugar, additives and preservatives. Best of all they are great fun to make - just be prepared for flour to go everywhere!

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    They do contain gluten (from flour) so for babies starting solids I recommend holding off on offering gluten-based products...

  • PhD Watch Time Minus....Bonus 18 Days

    by Dr Julie (PhD)
    It is time to sprint.

    I have done a 4 year marathon and now I am down to the wire, and it’s time to sprint.

    I have missed my deadline of the 30th(today) - I had 3 weeks up my sleeve just in case I needed it as I didn’t know what the tail end of my thesis looked like. Maybe that’s my ‘mum-mode’ planning coming out. Regardless I do need it this extra time. Although I have given it everything, I need...

  • Gluten Free Carrot Muffins

    by Dr Julie (PhD)

    Ingredients:

    1 & 1/2 cups almond meal

    1/4 teaspoon salt

    1/2 teaspoon baking soda

    1/2 tablespoon cinnamon, plus more for sprinkling on top

    3 eggs

    2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted

    1 ripe banana, mashed

    1 1/2 cups...

  • Easy Roasted Eggplant

    by Julie Bhosale
    Eggplant is very versatile, packed full of nutrients and a great soft food for babies to try!

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    This is my easy roasted eggplant dish...with an Indian twist - inspired by the traditional Indian dish Bharit.

    Our Sumshie (10-months) tried this for the first time today and loved it!

    Ingredients:


    2 Eggplants


    1 onion, chopped


    4 cloves of garlic, chopped


    1 tsp of cumin


    Extra virgin olive oil


     

    Directions:

    1. Roast...

  • Just One Thing!

    by Julie Bhosale
    Life as you know for us as a family is very busy right now…well it’s always busy…just a bit more than normal. As a mum we do often go through times of pressure and things just not going according to plan.

    During these times we can really pile on the guilt by looking at all the things we are not doing!

    This definitely applies to your food choices. It can be really easy to feel down when we see other...

  • PhD Watch - Time Minus 1 Month

    by Dr Julie (PhD)
    This is it (gulp). 4 weeks – 1 goal: A 50,000 word Doctoral Thesis. The sum total of over 10 years of tertiary education, 6 years of postgraduate study including 4 years of hard, challenging and equally incredible doctoral thesis work.

    I am terrified. Terrified of not making it, of failing. Terrified of letting my family down. My husband who has sacrificed so much, more than he ever imagined to get...

  • 50 Names for Sugar

    by Julie Bhosale
    Sugar is sugar. You can give it which ever name you like but it still has the same effect on your body.

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    That is causing your pancreas to produce the hormone insulin to allows cells to absorb glucose attempting to keep your blood glucose levels stable - but in doing so cutting off your body's fat burning mechanisms (hence insulin is called your 'fat storage' hormone).

    Some forms of sugar do have...