Summer City Super Smoothie!...

Smoothies are a fabulous way to get kids to consume a good portion of fruits along with other nutritious foods. Our little family is in the big city of London and as part of our healthy, natural regime we’ve all been drinking a nutritious, delicious smoothie every morning. I love going into the health stores to find things I can sneak into this daily drink to provide my little ones with a nutrient dense breakfast....

Dominica’s 2nd Annual Health & Wellness...

The Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) in collaboration with ‘Astaphans – Right Place, Right Price’ is set to host Domnica’s 2nd Annual Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday May 22nd from 10am-6pm. This showcase of Dominica’s Health and Wellness industry will take place in tented arenas on the grounds of University of West Indies open campus. The event will feature a grand exhibition of locally...

Give Kids a Dance ~ New Classes for Children in Do...

There’s a new dance in town – or rather a new dance teacher. Yes, Dominica now has a wonderful new dance class specifically aimed at young children over 5 years old. Most parents will testify that kids just love to dance and naturally move their bodies to music. As well as it being fun for them (and fun for us to watch), it’s also a very vital part of their health and wellbeing and it is important to encourage...

Snacks for Toddlers – an Oat Bar Recipe...

Feeding toddlers is tricky. Their taste buds can change quicker than the weather. Some foods are their favourite for months and then all of a sudden they will not touch it. Other foods will not be eaten one day and then consumed with great enthusiasm the next. Also at this age they will rarely eat a standard 3 meals a day and instead it is wise to offer a range of healthy foods throughout the day to suit their nutritional...

World Vegetarian Day and Our Week of Vegan Food...

Today, October 1st,  is World Vegetarian Day – a day to celebrate vegetarianism and all the benefits it has to offer for the wellbeing of ourselves, animals and the planet. Well every day is vegetarian day in our household and we enjoy cooking, uncooking and eating a wide variety of tasty dishes. As vegans there are a number of items we consciously choose to omit from our diet for the sake of compassion to other creatures,...

Dasheen Puffs: A Vegan Recipe...

Dasheen Puffs are a bit of a delicacy in Dominica. Presenting an alternative to the plain boiled dasheen, which many people find can be a bit heavy and boring; puffs are light and super tasty. Most dasheen puff recipes advise using various amounts of milk, eggs, and butter which, as a vegan, put them off of my menu. So a few weeks ago in kitchen creativity I came up with my own vegan version which I share here with you. Be...

Wordless Wednesday: Baby Yoga...

Warming up Seated legs wide open forward bend Downward dog Wide legged cobra pose

Adventures in Tandem Nursing: A Book Review...

Firstly let’s get things straight, tandem nursing has nothing to do with breastfeeding on a bicycle! Instead it is the choice to nurse your child/children whilst pregnant and/or when the newborn arrives. I first heard about ‘Adventures in Tandem Nursing: Breastfeeding During Pregnancy and Beyond’ by Hilary Flower, on an online forum and was immediately intrigued to find out more. I became pregnant with my second...

The Power of Touch: Massage for Babies and Childre...

Sharing feelings of touch is something we often do naturally with babies and children through loving hugs or soothing rubs after they hurt themselves. Extending this instinctive touch with a body massage is a great way to bond and has enormous physical and psychological benefits for both you and your child. Massage improves a child’s immune system making them less likely to fall sick. It also helps to regulate digestive,...

Wordless Wednesday - Ti Kwen Glo Cho...

This is our paradise next door. Ti Kwen Glo Cho means ‘little corner of hot water’. The water is from the natural hot sulphur springs. It’s bliss!