I just watched the documentary, 'Buy More - The Shopping Conspiracy' and it was very disturbing... We are consuming and consuming and it's scary to see there is no end to it all. It was an incredible wake up call for me and everyone who stops to watch and see the larger picture. Where are we headed and what are you doing about it?
These two things, teens and lunch bags, DO actually go together. Whether you've got boys or girls, food is vital to teens as they grow and require more energy than normal. Food is also a bonus to prevent those 'hangry' moments that arise all too often. What do lunches look like for teenagers at secondary school?
Well, being the mother of two rapidly growing boys, my kids have learned to take something, anything to school as there is no question that there will be a point in the day that they are STARVING!
Where do we start?
This is a brilliant piece that sums up the future for children so clearly and it's really scary!
This story is by Jill Thomas and was in the Star Tribune.
The world has changed so much. Not only are we connected to our phones even more to carry out the basic tasks of life, but our children are also totally addicted. Even if you have rules around usage, the tech companies spend billions (billions!?!) to keep them and us all doing this. I know how hard this is making life. We all get more and more disconnected and wonder if we're doing something wrong?
I've got teens and their 'down time' is scrolling on their phones. They're both active with sport, gym, work, school... so I feel like I need to give them a break. So I've been wondering how do I get them to connect more?
I've realised over the years, especially as a parent, that I need to be at my optimum. I need to look after myself from all angles of mental, physical and spiritual levels to ensure I'm doing my best to have balance and space. The biggest revelation I've had is that I also need to be my own healer and wellbeing expert.
I'm the only one who has been with me from the very beginning of my life, that has all my history and experiences downloaded (somewhere in my brain!) so I'm the best one to view myself from above and tweak the areas that need tweaking! How do I do that you ask?
One of the most common questions we are asked is how to transport medication that requires cooling while traveling overseas. Not only can we help, but the logistics. How do the bags work? And more importantly, are they effective in keeping medication cool over an extended period? Keep in mind that of course it depends on the medication and conditions as many have different requirements and different experiences. Let's unpack what this means.
I've mentioned my partner, R, before who's been a Type 1 diabetic for over 44 years. His diabetic journey hasn't always been smooth sailing and the...
We can never have too many school lunch tips!
Do you struggle getting your child to eat? Are they always hungry? Do you find it hard to organise daily lunches easily? Do you get bored sending the same thing to school every day?
If you've said yes to any of these, we totally hear you and have your back. Here are some helpful tips...
Do you get through your day and wonder why you didn't get any steps in or move enough? Maybe you didn't even have time to think about it? Were you too busy to even eat or drink enough water? Did you get that overwhelming feeling and could barely work out how to fit in all you need to do in one day? We've all had days like this and that's ok. Sometimes are just like that.
I've popped home briefly to Canada for a quick visit with my mum as she goes through treatment for an unexpected illness. Life throws you curveballs and it's how we react and move with them that is the secret sauce. Stopping and taking time is the best gift you can give anyone even-though it's so hard to do. After my own illness over 6 years ago when I learned to STOP (see more here), I still forget and climb back on the treadmill. Thank you Universe for gently nudging me off so I can reflect and focus on those things that are important. I've been cooking up a storm and am trying to keep my mum well fed so I wanted to share my 'go to' Dahl recipe.
Have you seen the video about how high a flea can jump?
The video is super short and the message is very simple. It makes you assess your potential and determine whether you're adapting to your environment and limiting yourself or whether you're GOING BIG.
There's so much noise all around us. We always have room for improvement and our inner voice keeps nudging us to do more, be more, take up more space and really make a difference. Well that's what my inner voice says and it rarely gives me much peace. I also know that it pushes me to find ways to improve and do better. I'm always looking for ways I can tweak things and pivot in another direction, even if it seems small... I know in the long run it's often the small things we do consistently that are manageable and not so hard we stop doing them so continue on this new path to act smarter and consciously.
