For many Aussies, summer isn’t summer without the backyard barbecue. And with the pandemic, backyard barbecues have become even more popular as outdoor spaces are now our main choice for gatherings, both with immediate family or safely socially distanced. So, the grill is now the main attraction of our yard just like the range anchorContinue reading
As a family, we like doing things together because every minute spent in each other’s company is a blessing in this hurried world. Sometimes we like to go on sustainable camping adventures, other times we like to soak up in the hot tub over a chat. But it doesn’t matter what we do as long as we’reContinue reading
“I eat cake because it’s someone’s birthday today.” A sweet treat is always welcome, but a sweet treat as a gift, even when it’s from me to me – now that always puts a smile on my face! Though I try to control my sweet tooth, I’m not one of those people who can simplyContinue reading
Protein is one of the four macronutrients that you need in your everyday diet to prevent infection and injury. The preferable protein intake varies from individual to individual and depends on different factors, including age and physical activity level. However, there is one aspect that remains consistent, and that is the amount of protein anContinue reading
As parents, it’s up to us whether or not kids grow into responsible individuals. A quote I agree with and remember at all times is a quote of Dr. John Trainer, though often attributed to C.S. Lewis and goes like this: “Children are not a distraction from more important work; They are the most importantContinue reading
Although I’m more of a quiet person, my hubby and I do like to entertain often. We love having friends over for a barbecue. This is why we designed our patio to suit our partying needs. Aside from table and other furniture, we invested in a good grill. And that worked for a while, butContinue 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
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
Everyone knows that eating fresh produce and regularly exercising is essential in order to stay healthy and in good shape. However, in addition to these, there are other important factors that should also be taken into consideration but are often overlook them. For example, what do you drink your water from while sweating buckets atContinue reading
I’ve recently accepted a challenge: eliminate sugar completely from my family’s diet. I always knew sugar is bad for the overall health, but I never actually put any serious thought in it. And when I read this article in a health magazine on all the damage sugar does to the body, I made an instantContinue reading
