1. kiss and cuddle people hello 2. have the evening meal already planned 3. be considerate of other people’s needs 4. give yourself time to stop for a minute between getting home and cooking 5. have boring things and lists on whiteboards 6. help family members 7. say things that bring a smile ... [ Read More ]
Getting a good nights sleep is easy
Guest post by John R Underdown. I suffered from difficulties in getting to sleep and insomnia when I was younger (way younger now... ) and would have times when I would sleep maybe an hour a night for nights in a row, even during school time. As I got older I found it easier to get to sleep, but ... [ Read More ]
Night owls biggest challenge is avoiding the kitchen
When dinner is at 6pm, and bed time is between 12pm and 2am, it takes will power to avoid regular visits to the kitchen. An important factor in this is to have a sufficient dinner and it is then easier to make it. Having hot tea is a good way to avoid eating also. Other ways to avoid the kitchen ... [ Read More ]
Parents who aid their child’s hunger
Kids who go to school without a healthy breakfast may be doing so for a number of reasons: 1. because they can grab junk instead 2. no adult is saying breakfast is important 3. there is little food 4. they run out of time 5. want to get out of the house Kids who do not eat before school become very ... [ Read More ]
Quick little brownie for 2
I made a quick little brownie for two tonight and it was delicious. We had an early dinner and I thought something warm would be nice so I whipped it up! Brownie for 2 1/4 cup oil (I used rice bran oil) 1/2 cup brown sugar tsp vanilla 1 egg 1/4 tsp baking pwd pinch salt 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup ... [ Read More ]
Suffering From Insomnia? – Tips On How To Improve Your Sleep
I'm sure that we are all prone to the odd desire to snack late at night, but if you're sleep is being compromised then it's not worth the nosh. All of which cause you to wake up and have to relieve yourself which is not a ideal for a smooth sleeping pattern. These kind of foods consist of mostly ... [ Read More ]
Pancakes from scratch
Pancakes from scratch Pancakes from scratch on a Sunday morning for breakfast. I challenge anyone from the age of 13 (if younger with supervision). The pancake mixes from the shops are fairly cheap, however pancakes from scratch, are even cheaper! If you go out for Sunday breakfast and ... [ Read More ]
A night time treat
A night time treat After a hard day a little piece of chocolate can’t hurt. Don’t buy a family block if you can’t stop at a few pieces! I used to work with a man who used to get into trouble if he didn't buy chocolate for his wife, to eat of an evening, and he was in trouble if he did because ... [ Read More ]
Cheese please helps sleep
Cheese please helps sleep A mozzarella seafood pizza – the perfect sleep remedy! A slight deficiency of vitamin B-12 can lead to fatigue. Vitamin B-12, or Cobalamin, is the largest and most complex vitamin currently known to man. The amount of vitamin B12 in cheese depends on type and ... [ Read More ]
Schoolies and sleep
Schoolies and sleep Schoolies is about partying but it is also about sleeping. Nobody can party all week! So they party all night and sleep all day! However, schoolies is probably not about luxury sleeping arrangements. People at schoolies sleep on the beach, floor, car, bench, bed, lounge, ... [ Read More ]
Brush teeth before and after bed
Brush teeth before and after bed When it comes to toothpaste, less is best and simple non-complicated, reputable branded toothpaste is ideal. Image Source Getting clean hygienic teeth is due to the mechanical brushing action more than the toothpaste or quantity. So many children and adults ... [ Read More ]
The sleep debate
To sleep or not to sleep Reasons to sleep Reasons to stay awake Feel fresh Get more done at work More alert Get more done at home Healthier skin Spend more time with friends Healthy appetite Can party longer In a better mood Can party ... [ Read More ]
Baby sleeping all night
Routine routine routine All babies are different just like children and adults are different! Sleep is probably the biggest thing on a parent’s mind and the great thing to remember is they grow up and usually love sleep! All babies have varied sleeping patterns. Newborns (up to 2 months of ... [ Read More ]
School lunches
Prepare as much for lunch as possible before bed School lunches are very important but can also be time consuming. To save time the savoury snack and slice/biscuit/bar can be put in the night before. The water can be filled and put in the fridge. In the morning the sandwich or crackers, or ... [ Read More ]
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