Tag: family

Going Organic? A Good Place To Start

Lydia | October 22, 2012

There’s a vast amount of information available concerning foods you should and shouldn’t eat.

My advice is to keep things simple and natural. As a Nutritional Advisor and a Mum this equates to good, wholesome, fresh, organic foods.

Going organic has become fashionable over the last decade and I seem to find new organic food producers each week. There’s a great selection of organic ready meals for babies and toddlers with the likes of Organix, Ella’s Kitchen and Plum.

Popular providers of UK organic produce that can be delivered to your door are Riverford and Abel & Cole.

But despite all the hype and marketing, there really is good reason for you and your family to eat organic foods.

Organic produce is better for your health. And it tastes better. If I eat non-organic I certainly notice the difference in flavour and freshness.

Organic fruit and vegetables aren’t sprayed with the herbicides, pesticides and fungicides that can lead to cancer.

So if you’re thinking of going organic where’s a good place to start?

Go organic on dairy and buy or grow your own organic apples and organic potatoes. Your average non-organic apple and potato are doused in more herbicides, pesticides and fungicides than other fruits and vegetables.

Organic produce is slightly more expensive than non-organic produce. To me the difference is worth it and we cut back on our spending in other ways so we can afford to buy organic produce.

I see it as an investment in the health of my family and to me this is paramount.

Riverford Veg Box

There are ways to save when buying organic produce. Every time I visit my local Waitrose supermarket I scan the organic fruit and veg aisle for offers. Frequently I buy produce half price because it’s reached the Display Until date so if eaten that day or the next it’s still fresh.

Another great way to get your fresh organic produce and have it delivered straight to your door is to order a Veg Box. We tried a Riverford Veg Box and it really was the bees knees. That week we feasted on freshly picked organic fruit and veg grown in the UK. Truly delicious and without the pesticides and air miles.

And tonight I’m dreaming of my own garden where I can grow organic fruit and veg for my family!

Are you thinking of going organic?

Holiday Memories from France

Lydia | October 20, 2012

Winter’s approaching so I’ve found some photos to share with plenty of sunshine. Just looking back over these photographs evokes happy memories of sunny days.

In May this year we spent a week’s holiday in Brittany, France. It’s one of our favourite holiday destinations.

What do I love about Brittany? The slower pace of life, the friendly people, the stunning scenery, the local markets, French wine and the focus that’s placed on the importance of family.

Here are some of the amazing memories we have of Brittany’s beautiful environment and the fun we had together as a family.

Daily walks along the Nantes-Brest Canal

Brittany’s North Coast

People surfing the waves and horse riding along the beach

Contrasting colours

Regarde le ciel

House by John Lewis

Lydia | September 22, 2012

There’s a new and exciting range of affordable and stylish homeware at House by John Lewis. This stylish range incorporates a mix of everyday essentials for your home with a modern and uncluttered feel. Designed with the contemporary urban home in mind the House range blends seamlessly into your existing environment.

We love this new range and it fits so well in a home with babies and children. It’s modern, affordable and there’s a delightful selection of colours to brighten your home.

I enjoy cooking hearty and warm meals for my family especially now the weather is changing. The Oven to Tableware dishes will look great in any kitchen and are made from durable stoneware in a striking red finish. They retain heat well and provide a convenient way to serve meals straight from the oven to the table.

House by John Lewis Oven to Tableware

To add a splash a colour in your children’s bedroom the House by John Lewis Maison Throw will do the trick and measuring L200cm x W150cm it makes a great cover for snuggling on the sofa during the cold winter months.

House by John Lewis Maison Throw

The House by John Lewis Box Frame will beautifully capture photographs of your family, whether on the wall or on display. There’s also a variety of House by John Lewis Unframed Prints to brighten your kitchen, lounge or bedroom.