Overindulgence is something that often sneaks up on us during the Christmas and New Year season. Its so challenging to avoid the consecutive days of big feasts with rich foods, more alcohol than you may normally drink and the sweet treats! Its a combination of; volume of food and drink, types of food, eating it […]

We have designed a checklist for you to reflect on how you're feeling during this joyful (but stressful) time. It asks some questions to get you thinking about what's important for you. Christmas isn't always happy for everyone and we want to support you the best we can. Getting through Christmas stress doesn't have to be about […]

At Family Wellness Centre we are all for minimising waste and a big question after the BIG DAY is What do I do with Christmas leftovers? And also, what's all this about Minimising?

We're definitely in the Swing of Christmas now. For some (including me) - the lead up to that day is filled with overwhelm and we notice that things get start to get hectic... Let's call it Christmas Stress. One of my favourite things about Christmas is the chance to be with my family, especially the grandchildren, […]

From Poppyseed To Pumpkin - Healthy Food For Pregnancy From Poppyseed to Pumpkin In September I worked on a collaboration with Victoria Haschka  (food blogger and author) to launch her eBook and app called From Poppyseed to Pumpkin. Tori came up with the great idea to develop a set of nutritious healthy recipes for pregnant […]