Health & Lifestyle the Minimalist Way
Hello to my fellow Aucklanders still contending with lockdown (and to anyone else in New Zealand or around the world who is currently embracing the challenge of educating your children at home). The resources in this post are directed towards parents with children 3+ years old who are beginning to learn basic literacy and numeracy at home.
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It seems that there is new research coming out every day about the importance of reading to children. Myself personally, I love reading children’s books and marveling over the pictures; secretly I wish I had the talent for illustration but so far it has alluded me. At any rate, I cannot refuse a request as I know both myself and the little one will enjoy the adventure into literature thoroughly.
My top favorite children’s books so far include:
Continue reading “8 of My Favorite Board Books For Babies And Toddlers”
Anyone who owns mice knows how much they love to hide and sleep. These cute little DIY bags are a perfect accessory that you can easily make at home from recycled fabrics.
“Is anybody happier because you passed his way?
Does anyone remember that you spoke to him today?
This day is almost over, and its toiling time is through;
Is there anyone to utter now a kindly word of you?
Continue reading “[Poem] Have You Earned Your Tomorrow”
FreeForAll is a Wellington based waste reduction initiative. Their focus is on reducing 75% of the waste destined for landfills and supplying communities with free household items that still have plenty of use left in them. FreeForAll has been operating in the Wellington area for 3 years and has now been opened up to all of New Zealand.
The Compost Collective is an initiative to reduce the amount of food waste that is being dumped in Auckland landfills. They offer plenty of information on their website and FREE composting workshops around Auckland that cover traditional composting, worm farms and bokashi systems.
Continue reading “[Useful NZ Website] The Compost Collective”
Make your own decor! Try these 3D Hearts made of yarn.
A worm farm is one of the most cost effective sources of natural fertiliser for your garden. Tiger worms will turn your kitchen scraps into nutritious plant food. Here’s how I set up my worm farm this season.
Nuts & seeds are an excellent breakfast choice when you’re trying to avoid gluten/grains, maximize your nutrient intake, or you simply don’t have time for a cooked breakfast. Add a splodge of yoghurt and your favorite fruit; done!
Continue reading “[Meal Idea] Nuts/Seeds, Fruit & Yoghurt For Breakfast”
