by thelivewellplayground | Apr 21, 2015 | Balance, Change, Daily routines, happiness, mental health, Simplifying, technology, Time, Uncategorized
The other day I was scrolling through my Facebook feed when I came across a link to a great piece in the New York Times. I jumped across to the lengthy article and had a read. Once I’d finished I returned to Facebook, pausing to read some things in more depth,...
by thelivewellplayground | Apr 6, 2015 | breakfast, gluten free, Healing, protein, Recipes, Uncategorized, wholefoods
A protein-rich breakfast is an integral part of setting up our mood and energy for the day. This first meal can help stabilise blood sugar levels and prevent an appetite roller coaster that leads to cravings late in the day and after-dinner snacking. Mornings are my...
by thelivewellplayground | Mar 2, 2015 | breakfast, Children, Recipes, Uncategorized, wholefoods
I am a fan of squeezing as much nutrition into each meal as I can when it comes to preparing meals for my children. Adding a pinch of turmeric and cinnamon to their quinoa porridge to reduce inflammation, a sprinkle of kelp in the Lentil Bolognaise to assist with...
by thelivewellplayground | Feb 17, 2015 | Art, Balance, bravery, happiness, Healing, Simplifying, Time, Uncategorized
Still your body Settle your thoughts Focus your attention on the clean, white page before you that will soon hold all of your answers. Wait, I feel you scuttling away To get some tea, to tidy up , to quickly attend to another matter. We circle, but rarely land....
by thelivewellplayground | Feb 10, 2015 | Balance, Change, Daily routines, happiness, Healing, Self Care, Simplifying, Time
If we don’t consciously choose how to use our time, those precious spare moments or hours will be lost to unrewarding filler. Time slips away, whether or not we choose to use it wisely. Even a window of 15 minutes can bring rich rewards if spent consciously....