Creative strategies for better living
Why wait till the new year, now is the perfect moment to reflect on the year that was. Over the coming weeks, take the time to reflect on the year’s highs and lows, and to refocus on the things that matter most to you. Thoughtfully answering these five questions and putting your answers in writing…
Looking for ways to buy less stuff and spend more quality time with loved ones this Christmas? These bright ideas will help you to swap the frenzy of shopping, wrapping, and over-consumption for a slower pace that nourishes the soul. Give thoughtfully. Instead of buying gifts for the sake of it, think about what those…
Is this a crazy time of year for you? Christmas, in modern times, has become synonymous with an end of calendar year rush to complete everything, do everything and be everything. Its got so busy that we try to manage it in advance, as if by preparing and getting organised earlier and earlier we can ‘beat…
These alkaline tacos from Tess Master’s Blender Girl are seriously addictive – and a lovely fresh take on this Mexican favourite that is perfect for a summer evening. I pop the nuts on the soak in the morning or the night before, then rinse thoroughly and cover in the fridge until needed. Soaking nuts gets rid of enzyme inhibitors…
If you want yummy nuts, and fruits in a cheesecake without dairy, then this is the cake for you. Raspberry is by far my favourite berry and this dreamcake is the perfect blend of tart with just a hint of sweet. There are a few recipes floating around but this version from Sarah Britton’s life…
I featured this very special bread in a recent newsletter –and its the one recipe I get asked about most. Can a bread be life-changing? When it’s wheat free, and packed with nutty, seedy goodness, sometimes it can. So to make this delicious, and utterly easy-to-make loaf, easier to find and bake, I’ve shared it here.…
If you were to describe your life at the moment, I’m guessing you would use the word ‘busy.’ How many people do you know with never ending ‘to-do’ lists? If someone asks you how you are – How often would you reply ‘Good….but busy.’ Why are we so obsessed with packing our schedules, thinking a mile…
Reading this at a desk? Perhaps you’ve been there for a few hours already? Here’s some facts to make you leap out of your chair (in a good way!). It turns out spending our days at a desk is not only robbing us of our vitality, it’s slowly but surely killing us. If you think…
I am always amazed when I glimpse the bleaches, sprays and cleaners cluttering people’s homes. All sorts of unnecessary toxic ingredients line the shelves and get smeared on shower recesses (and later your skin) Not to mention inhaled. We are exposed to so many chemicals unknowingly in our day to day lives, choosing to bring…
My foody friend Dom says these Quinoa and cocoa cookies are the best cookies she’s ever baked – which makes them super delicious. For our level 6 Ka Huna massage training on beautiful Stradbroke Island we had Dom’s to-live-for almond, date and cocoa bliss balls -yum! As well as healthy tantalising treats, her soul delicious blog is…