Time Saving Tricks

One Mum’s Approach: Healthy Eating and Educating Kids

Comments 2 September 18, 2013 Get Organized

I met Aamena Nathie at an Additive Alert talk and could have talked with her for hours!  After attending the talk she emailed me to let me know how she is sharing the Additive Alert message with her children.  I was so inspired I just HAD to get Aamena to share it with you and […]

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Thermomix Pantry: Tips from Quirky Cooking’s Jo

Comments 0 September 13, 2013 Get Organized

One of the things I’m curious about is how different your pantry is when you’ve got a Thermomix?   I’m part of a Thermomix giveaway and I want to make sure if you’re the lucky winner you’re all organised for it! (CLICK HERE to enter). So for all things Thermomix, I turned to Jo Whitton the Queensland […]

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Got the Thermomix L plates on? Tips for young players!

Comments 6 September 9, 2013 Get Organized

If you’ve been thinking about getting a Thermomix or you’re participating in the Thermomix giveaway I’m part of (CLICK HERE to enter), you need to know the pitfalls to avoid!  So for all things Thermomix, I turned to the lovely Jo Whitton – the Queensland based food blogger behind Quirky Cooking! Jo’s Quirky Cooking Blog (http://www.quirkycooking.blogspot.com.au/) […]

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Relax? Who’s got time to relax; let alone eat well?

Comments 0 September 4, 2013 Get Organized
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Do you need to relax? Are your stress levels too high? Would you like more calm in your life? Does your immune system need a boost? Do you struggle to get the evening meal on the table every night? Have you lost interest in food preparation? Do you know what is in your pantry and […]

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Obesity Prevention: It’s kitchen skills according to the AMA!

Comments 0 August 14, 2013 Get Organized

Yesterday I had the privilege of being interviewed in the studio by Tim Cox on 612 ABC Brisbane – following the Australian Medical Association (AMA) president Steve Hambleton saying that busy lifestyles and living arrangements are leading many people to eat too much fast food, which is having a BIG impact on our health – chronic disease […]

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When to start meal planning: Guest Post

Comments 0 July 24, 2013 Get Organized

This is a guest post I wrote for the fantastic Australian based website Stay At Home Mum all about Meal Planning. The secret to getting organised with meal planning has just as much do to with WHAT you going to eat, as to HOW you approach it.   It’s time to get systems up and running […]

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Learning to use a Slow Cooker

Comments 0 April 10, 2013 Time Saving Tricks
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As many of you will know I am a home economist.  Would you believe when I went to university, I had to wait almost two years before they even let us in the kitchen, because we had to have all the foundational elements of chemistry, biochemistry, organic chemistry and microbiology covered? Trust me I was […]

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How to Meal Plan: Meal Planning Tips Interview

Comments 0 April 3, 2013 Meal Planning

I am so excited to share with you this interview I did with my good friend Helen Butler from Clutter Rescue. Helen and I caught up for a coffee and to chat about meal planning and putting healthy meals on the table.  You can listen to the interview by clicking here.  You’ll be taken to […]

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Top New Year’s Resolutions – Get healthy and get organised

Comments 0 January 3, 2013 Meal Planning
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After the busyness of Christmas, the New Year is the perfect time to refocus on your priorities. No matter what your resolutions might be, getting organised for healthy eating whether that’s through meal planning or taking lunches and snacks to work, plays an important role in helping you achieve your goals from weight loss, doing […]

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What’s for Dinner: Slow Cooker Leg of Lamb

Comments 3 December 19, 2012 Healthy Eating

If you’re looking for easy meals for dinner, you can’t go past this one!  This is a great slow cooker recipe that you can make all year round.  I have to confess though – I’ve got the L plates on when it comes to the slow cooker!  I don’t like the idea of having to […]

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