Since our dear Australia is a land surrounded by water, it shouldn’t come as a surprise swimming is one of our great passions. I used to love swimming until other priorities arrived in my life – a house to take care of and two small children who take up 80% of my time.
Although I’ve been working from home since my first kid was born, I never gave much thought to creating a dedicated workspace that’s comfortable and will keep me organized. I was basically working (answering emails and calling clients) either from my kitchen or dining room. This provided distractions, which was very stressful at times, especiallyContinue reading
It’s a well-known fact no one can or should deny: people’s addiction to sugar has become epidemic. You can easily see the evidence on people’s expanding waistline and the increasing number of individuals with sugar-related diseases, such as diabetes. Contrary to what many parents believe, sugar is not a sweet treat that kids can enjoyContinue reading
I know that setting some time aside for ourselves in this busy world is getting tougher and tougher, but we should not underestimate the important of re-charging our inner batteries from time to time. Going out for a walk, feeling the warmth of the sun on our skin, going for a swim – sometimes theseContinue reading
When I was pregnant with my first son Ethan, no one warned me that there would be periods when I’d have to hold him in my arms for a bigger part of the day. Yes, as much as they might be cute and loving and all that, babies are also quite needy. So from beingContinue reading
In an attempt to age gracefully like Halle Berry and Cindy Crawford, recently, I decided that it is time to devote more attention to my looks and diet. But after only two weeks of more rigorous dieting and exercising (and Tupperware containers full of brown rice, chicken, and broccoli), I started to feel an uncontrollableContinue reading
The results from my last checkup have shown that my cholesterol level is above normal. What I feared has come upon me. You see, even though I try to eat as healthy as I can and I’m physically active (I like yoga and hiking, my high cholesterol is genetic – it runs in the family.Continue reading
After having our second child, my husband and I were ready to renovate our master bedroom – a poorly organized room with a lot of wasted space, odd proportions and inefficient storage. The idea we had in mind was creating an elegant and romantic master bedroom that would be both comfortable and functional. So toContinue reading
Over the last few years, I’ve done a lot of low carb baking and have tried almost every sweetener on the market, so today, I can freely say that my absolute favorite one is erythritol. If you are not familiar with it, erythritol is a sugar alcohol. It is available in crystalline and powdered formsContinue reading
I’m a person who is constantly looking for choices that lead to a healthier lifestyle. My last decision was one concerning my kids’ mattresses. At first, I didn’t know that the mattress my children sleep on could make a big difference in their overall health. I mean, I knew about the importance of a comfortableContinue reading
