Things are REALLY hectic for me right, now! I am extremely busy and I sometimes don’t want to go to sleep early so I can […]
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Listen to your body!
I went to Zumba Class today. No, it’s not a new year’s resolution… those don’t always last. I did Zumba last year before I had […]
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Exhausted? 7 Simple tips to Boost your Energy
Are you exhausted? Yeah! Let’s face it – it’s been a long week. Thankfully we have a few holidays around the corner…but until then…here are few […]
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The Humble Cauliflower
Humble and perhaps plain in its natural state, the cauliflower can be transformed into just about any flavour or texture you ask it to! It is a blank […]
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How is your emotional metabolism?
Emotional Metabolism? Yes, you heard right! It’s the kind of metabolism we don’t always pay attention to but it may be as important to our […]
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Avoiding change of season sniffles
As a mom, you know that your child will inevitably catch a few bugs during the year, especially during the change in season. We can […]
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Health Kick
So, yes, it’s true. I am on a new health kick. Not fad diet pills or shakes but rather a healthy health kick. My family […]
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A Healthy Home
Living a healthy lifestyle is more than just eating healthy foods and exercise, it is important that the environment in which you live is healthy, […]
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Adrenal Fatigue
In March, I read a great article on Adrenal Fatigue by Claire Minnaar from momtreprenuer.co.za. She said: It’s (Adrenal Fatigue) a term used for what is commonly […]
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15 ways to stay warm this Winter
Well, with the arrival of all the rain/hail/sleet/snow in Cape Town, I thought it apt that I should share some practical tips and ideas on how […]
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Natural Comfort for Chickenpox
If you would like to find out more about Chicken Pox, you can read the facts here: https://familytreasures.co.za/2010/09/chickenpox-birthdays. This article, however, is on natural comfort for those […]
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What should you have in your Home First-Aid Kit?
A well-stocked first-aid kit is a necessity in every home. Having everything gathered ahead of time will help you handle an emergency quickly and will […]
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Easy Exercises for Moms and Dads
Recently, I wrote an article on how to incorporate exercise as part of your daily life (https://familytreasures.co.za/2012/09/making-exercise-part-of-your-daily-life). Here are some ideas of easy exercises that you can do […]
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Fever!
When your child wakes up in the middle of the night, you are understandably concerned. The question is when is the right time to take […]
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Eating Healthily while not feeling deprived!
Many people ask me, “How did you lose all your weight after your pregnancy?” My response to this is often a referral to the fact […]