Archives: Food
Growing Your Own Veggies with Kids
Posted by Melinda on October 17th, 2011
Can you feel it? The air is a little warmer. The flowers are starting to blossom. The world smells a little sweeter and there is a feeling of energy creeping back. Spring is here and with it s...
Eco-friendly Activities to do with Dad this Father’s Day
Posted by Melinda on September 1st, 2011
It is Father’s Day this weekend. Have you bought dad something special yet? If you haven’t, there is no need to panic. We’ve got a much better idea. Instead of buying something that wi...
Going Local
Posted by Melinda on July 29th, 2011
Today’s mounting social and ecological crises demand responses that are broad, deep, and strategic. Given the widespread destruction wrought by globalisation, it seems clear that the most powerf...
Posted in Ethical, Food, Sustainability 
Tags: Eco Living Workshops, Organic, Sustainability 
No Comments »The dangers of BPA in baby bottles
Posted by Melinda on July 6th, 2011
A segment aired on Sixty Minutes in early June called “The Toxic Truth” which highlighted the dangers of plastic and BPA (or Bisphenol-A) being used in production of plastics. This bought into the...
Travelling with kids in Cairns
Posted by Melinda on June 21st, 2011
I have been in Cairns for the past few weeks with my 4 year old daughter for a much needed holiday. To be honest, I'm enjoying the sunshine so much that I don’t want to come back to the cold!
Th...
Keep Your Food Natural
Posted by Melinda on May 20th, 2011
Food has changed dramatically in the last 100 years. According to a recent study from the University of Colorado there are approximately 50% fewer nutrients compared to the foods our grandparents at...
The Real Truth Behind Chocolate
Posted by Melinda on April 22nd, 2011
Easter is rapidly approaching and it is accompanied by the usual overflowing chocolate filled supermarket shelves and children who don’t want to wait for the Easter Bunny and want chocolate NOW!
W...
How To Colour Easter Eggs Using Natural Dyes
Posted by Melinda on April 8th, 2011
Easter is nearly upon us and many of us are looking for alternatives to the chocolate overload that can become a bit overwhelming at this time of year.
In keeping with the egg tradition, a wonderfu...
Posted in Craft activities, Food Tags: art and craft, crafts, Easter activities, easter craft, Easter eggs No Comments »Gardening with Kids
Posted by Melinda on February 18th, 2011
Spending time in the garden with your kids will not only mean you get to spend some quality time with them, you will all have fun outdoors, your kids will learn a lot and it is a perfect excuse to g...
Posted in Child Development, Craft activities, Food, Play, Sustainability Tags: children in the garden, gardening, vegetables 1 Comment »Green Love
Posted by Melinda on February 11th, 2011
It's Valentine's Day on Monday. Did you realise that? Although the card and gift companies manage to squeeze in a lot of advertising on TV in the period leading up to the big day I like to keep it...
Posted in Events, Food, Parenting, Sustainability Tags: Green Love, herbs, organic gifts, Valentine's Day No Comments »Say goodbye to the plastic lunchbox
Posted by Melinda on January 23rd, 2011
We at Eco Toys believe that whatever goes into your child's mouth should be safe, natural and of course chemical free.
Australia has finally caught up leading countries such as those in Europe...
What’s on at CERES
Posted by Melinda on November 5th, 2010
I absolutely love going to Ceres and simply had to share all the fantastic workshops they have on for the rest of the year.
Australian Bushfoods Workshop
With Justin Calverley
Saturday 6 ...
Posted in Events, Food, Sustainability Tags: Eco Living Workshops, Organic, Sustainability No Comments »
