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Sweet Treats
We don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day in any fancy way. We know love should be celebrated all year round. Since having the kids, we usually spend the day all together, making crafts, cooking and playing. This year, we decided to cut out many heart shapes out of cardboard and paint them

How to use HappySoaps
Congratulations on making the change towards a plastic-free bathroom and beauty regime! We’re often asked for the best way to use the bars and how to get the most out of them. Here are a few simple tips on how to use them. Shampoo Bars Wet your hair thoroughly with

Tips for Healthier Hair.
Having healthy hair is not a given. Maintaining your hair takes effort. Tired of having dull hair and dreaming of shiny, healthy locks? We get that! We have 10 tips for you which we think are important for having and keeping healthy hair. Tip 1: Don’t Wash your Hair with Super Hot Water. Hot

Pinwheels
It’s the 5th day of the #maltameatfreeweek and we have picked another of our kids’ favourite food. Pinwheels! These are ideal for a snack or lunchbox filler. They are versatile and you can add any filling. Avocado is also a great filling, as are kidney beans and corn. The base

Black Bean Brownies
Another day, another recipe for the #maltameatfreeweek challenge. It’s easy, healthy and really good! You could never tell there are black beans in them. Of course black beans are full of goodness. High in protein and fibre. This is a super quick recipe for a delicious plate of brownies for

Lentil Pasta Sauce
It’s day 3 of the #maltameatfreeweek challenge and today I’m making a lentil pasta sauce. Lentils are rich in folate and iron and an excellent source of protein. This recipe is quick to make and good for all the family. I serve it with some spelt and white pasta. This

Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin spice and all things nice! Kids love it. Grown ups love it! This Pumpkin Bread recipe is a must try! You’ll have a house smelling of sweet autumn spices in no time. Besides that, it’s healthy, egg free and quick and easy to make. We make our own pumpkin

Day 1
For Day 1 of the #maltameatfreeweek challenge, I will be sharing our favorite Falafel recipe. My kids both love them and my eldest loves preparing them with me. Falafel are highly nutritious and a great source of protein and fibre. They are super easy and quick to make and can

The yearly challenge of going meat free for a week will soon be with us. We are participating as a family in the hope of making a positive difference to our planet. Meat production is a leading cause of climate change, water depletion, soil erosion and most other environmental problems,

Top 5 Reasons to Make the switch from Plastic to Solid Shampoo and Conditioner Bars.
We have searched long and hard for a substitute for plastic shampoo and conditioners and have finally found the right fit for us. HappySoaps produce handmade bars in the Netherlands. Their bars are vegan, gluten free, cruelty free, palm oil free, SLS/SLES free and plastic-free. We are listing our top

Sleep like a Baby
People who use common phrases like ‘I’ve slept like a baby’ clearly don’t have any. Or never had babies like mine who constantly fought sleep. Nonetheless there are some methods which have worked for us to make bedtime a little easier. Your baby’s sleep determines your sleep. This is why

Healthy Snacks Your Kids will Love
With two toddlers at home for the summer the most frequent words I hear are ‘I’m Hungry!’ I can’t complain, they both like to eat and their food choices are usually healthy. Planning and preparing their daily meals, plus snacks can be time consuming and I sometimes run out of
"Children re-invent your world for you"
Susan Saradon