Family and kids

Healthy school fundraising ideas to fatten the bank account - not the waistline

4 March 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Healthy school fundraising ideas to fatten the bank account - not the waistline

I first wrote about how I hated selling chocolate to raise money for our kids’ school back in 2008 and it really hit a nerve with my readers. I used to get so angry when one of our children would arrive home with a huge box of chocolate bars for me to sell. Once I clapped my eyes on that familiar box (with its soft-sell message of “fundraising chocolate” on each bar), I’d feel my blood pressure start to shoot up! Not many things upset me but this is one that’s guaranteed to make my...

How to buy a healthy breakfast cereal

12 February 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

How to buy a healthy breakfast cereal

How many times have you heard this: “It’s better to eat the box than the cereal”? That’s fine if you’re after fibre in the...

10 ways to get your kids to eat their vegies!

14 January 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

10 ways to get your kids to eat their vegies!

Hate hearing the word "Yuk" every time they see something green or orange? Here are 10 ways to help encourage your children to eat...

Dinner solutions for busy parents

11 January 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Dinner solutions for busy parents

Dinner is the hardest meal when you have kids. It's the end of the day. They're tired and cranky. You're tired - but you've still got...

Picky eater Do's and Don'ts

9 January 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Picky eater Do's and Don'ts

Fussy eaters driving you mad? Feeling guilty or frustrated when the kids won't eat a balanced meal you've cooked? Many children...

Why kids need breakfast

17 December 2012 by Catherine Saxelby

Why kids need breakfast

Starting the day with a good breakfast gives children the edge. Unfortunately one in four Australian children leaves home without it....