Create a Life to Love

17/02/2018

Sound is a powerful healer.. perhaps more than we realise.. interesting 🎶

04/03/2016

A mother is attuned to the subtleties of her baby and knows when something is not right. Trust your intuition when it comes to your child. Mother does know best! x

02/03/2016

So it turns out the letting your baby 'cry it out' might not be in the best interests of your child! Well my mothering instincts never could take to that one.. Mumma's trust yourselves on this one..

'New research, due to be published in the journal Applied Developmental Science, will confirm what God has written on the hearts of mothers since the beginning of time: picking up babies today creates happier, more mentally stable adults in the future.'

No, you can't spoil a baby.

20/07/2015

Good morning everyone! I am aware I have been quiet here of late. I thank you all for your 'likes' and I have been assessing the way I want to move forward here. I am feeling that 'create a life to love' needs a change for me. Whilst I am in the embryonic stage (much like a baby!), I am giving myself space to allow this to happen organically. My life's passion is creating a life to love'. And I wish that for all of YOU too!

So as I prepare to head off on an overseas trip to one of my 'life list' places ( I like that better than 'bucket' list). Alaska. I thought I'd extend an invitation to send me a friends request if you wish to keep in touch. I like to share content on my personal page too that is uplifting, inspiring and makes a difference.. Karina Katz on fb if you care to add me. If not that is fine too.. Have a fabulous day :)

28/06/2015

Just wow! Stunning photos like you have never seen before of what is happening during conception and pregnancy... How amazing are we?

"These absolutely incredible photographs were taken with conventional cameras with macro lenses, an endoscope and scanning electron microscope. Pure magic."

27/06/2015

Do you know what your 'lunar fertile cycle' is?

We have been told that we are fertile once per month.
In fact this is not true..Women are potentially fertile each month at the same phase of the moon that was present at your birth. This has nothing to do with your hormonal cycle.

So what does this mean for your fertility? Well if you are TTC (trying to conceive) then this is good news. It means that you are potentially fertile 2 x per month. Sexual activity at this time can often lead to a spontaneous ovulation!

This also means that if you know the timing of your lunar fertile cycle you can time it to coincide with your normal fertile time giving you one SUPER chance at conception each month :)

26/06/2015

Me before kids: 'OMG those kids are so loud!
Can't their parents discipline them? I can't hear mysellf think!'
Me with kids of my own: 'Noise? What noise?'
Funny how your perceptions and judgment alters once you have your own!

26/06/2015

When preparing for pregnancy keep it simple. The best 'diet' to eat is fresh, seasonal, local. A wide variety of salads & veggies, preferably organic! Healthy fats like avocado are great. Grains like steamed brown rice or quinoa.
Include protein like fresh fish (deep sea ocean) & nuts/seeds, legumes. You can also include a good source of protein powder in a superfood smoothie. Eat often. Eat small meals. Enjoy your food and smile.

25/06/2015

A beautiful video..Take 5 and have a watch!
I think it would be wonderful if we had this happening here..Both the children and the elderly have so much to learn from one another..

There’s a very special place in Seattle, Washington that is changing the way nursing homes and preschools operate by bringing the two together! Studies have shown that 43% of older adults experience social isolation, which is closely correlated with loneliness and depression as well as mental and ph…

25/06/2015

It sure was when I was a kid!
How about you?

Did you know that our children's brains are getting addicted to the devices so many of them play? It's clear to see from their behaviour especially when asked to 'stop'. Do them and their brains a favour.. Less time in front of electronics.. More time socialising with friends outside in the fresh air..

24/06/2015

Tumeric Tea? YES! You heard right..It's a great winter warmer and has a myriad of health benefits. From being an anticancer, antiviral, antibacterial agent, to a blood purifier and liver cleanser. It also has potent anti inflammatory benefits. Try this recipe and make your own elixir of good health when the weather gets chilly..Much better for you than a cup of coffee!

Was it just me or did anyone else have a bit of a time this week? All I know is that I was definitely not all here, maybe not all there either. All in all, I was feeling mighty unsettled...

24/06/2015

So many beautiful places to explore in this world!
Where will your next travel adventure be to?
This is mine this August! Excited :)

24/06/2015

WARNING: For any women using this contraceptive pill you may want to rethink! It has been linked to a high incidence of strokes and the big pharma who are manufacturing it are paying out some heavy compensation as a result.
There are chemical free & safe options for birth control.
Certainly worth exploring..

23/06/2015

How to get those veggies into your kids without them making a fuss? Get creative..Here are a few more ideas to help you!

Creative recipes for kids that are packed with nutrients and only use vegetables. Children will love, at least one of these veggie recipes for kids!

23/06/2015

If you're breastfeeding and wondering whether you are timing it right, then RELAX. There is no 'magic', perfect time to feed your baby. Feed them when they come looking for it. THat is going to vary day to day and baby to baby..
There is so much misinformation out there that it can make a new mother feel positively hopelss and that she's doing it all wrong..Read this and then give yourself a big pat on the back...

It’s not rocket science, it’s biology. Part 2. Some how, some where, new mothers got the message that the gap between when a baby stops a breastfeed and the time they start to need another one...

23/06/2015

Mothers build nests & babies are born EVERYWHERE!

'..in hot tubs and warm ocean pools
in rice paddies, mountain villages & igloos
in beds, birth huts and birthing chairs.

Mothers the world over give birth
counting stars & under bright lights
in fields, dugouts & by fireplaces..
in planes, cars and trains..
in one room shacks & operating rooms.

Mothers and nature always find a way.'

Prepare for birth and then be prepared to embrace the unexpected! Having babies is like that..And the more ways you can envision yourself birthing the less likely you will be thrown off centre if the location is not what was originally planned...

22/06/2015

Emphasizing the importance of both diet and exercise to prevent excess weight gain during pregnancy. Good nutrition is essential (you don't want to substitute quality for quantity in your food choices). Eat sensibly, small meals, often. A superfood smoothie can be a wonderful addition as a snack for sustained energy. Especially if you don't feel like a big meal but don't want to compromise on your nutrition..

Women who exercised, dieted, or did both during their pregnancy were better able to prevent excessive weight gain.

21/06/2015

Daily gratitudes. I initiated these this year. And you know what? The more you look for things to be grateful for, the more you find them showing up in your life! So take a moment to pause in your day today. Look up at the sky and put those gratefulness glasses on and write down all the things you love and appreciate in your life. No matter what you are going through right now. Now matter what the challenges are..I guarantee you that when your shift your focus, your world changes! Try it for week and see what happens :)

21/06/2015

Looking for some great recipes for a healthy pregnancy? All out of ideas? Then look no further..Check out this link for some tasty and nutritious ideas that will keep your tummy happy and your body too!

http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/collections/pregnancy

This recipe collection has been compiled with a focus for each recipe of portion-controlled low GI carbohydrates and lean protein with the aim of supporting healthy weight gain throughout pregnancy.

20/06/2015

So true!
There is nothing like a Mumma's love for her child..

20/06/2015

Ouch! I can't recommend this highly enough as I recognize in its wisdom some overparenting behaviour I am guilty of. In helping our kids out too much we need to explore how we might in fact be inhibiting them from moving forwards and being their best. "You’re not good enough for this life as you are, is the message. You never will be. You need me. You will always need me."

A former Stanford dean on overparenting, and how a good parent can avoid it

19/06/2015

More ideas for decreasing that toxic load with some recipes for 'cleaning green' around the home! Most mainstream cleaners are poison and full of chemicals neither you (especially if you are pregnant or thinking of it) or your family need. Especially when there are easy and effective ones you can make. Plus they will save you $'s!

My toxic cleaner rant last week sparked an interesting discussion. Many readers had great questions about the toxicity of their particular cleaners and/or how to find good, green alternatives for specific issues, from cleaning up p*e and p**p accidents to getting tubs and showers sparkling clean.

19/06/2015

Wow. How cool is this? Imagine if this was the way for all paid employees? The uptmost respect for Richard Branson!

“If you take care of your employees they will take care of your business. As a father and now a granddad to three wonderful grandchildren, I know how magical the first year of a child’s life is but also how much hard work it takes.I’m delighted that we can offer this support to our staff so that they can enjoy parental leave to the full as we continue to our work in changing business for good.” Richard Branson

Sir Richard Branson just told new parents at his company to take a year off to get to know their children - with full pay.

18/06/2015

Chances are you may have seen this as it has gone viral!
LIttle Johanna smashes it bringing the spirit of 'Aretha' to her performance. Brought a smile to my face :) Enjoy

Johanna channeling Aretha Frankin!

18/06/2015

How do you get your kids to eat their veggies?
I know I most often resort to 'hiding' them in their food by blending them into other dishes. My MIL once shared a recipe with me for beetroot chocolate cake! It was a winner :)
Here are some fun and colourful ideas from other Mums. If you have any hints yourself please share!

I have the hardest time getting my kids to eat their vegetables. They are always complaining that they look WEIRD! One day I decided to cut their cucumbers in the shape of a flower. I even let them help me cut out the shapes. They loved it.

18/06/2015

YOU are a miracle x

17/06/2015

What do you think your kids most want you to do with them?
What will make the biggest impact? It might NOT be want you think...

What do you think matters most to your children? You driving them to lessons and practices, or is it the smile and hug you greet them with after school?

17/06/2015

School Holidays are just around the corner..Eeeeek!
Here are some tips to make your holiday with children a little easier..

Whether you're planning a long drive to Grandma's house or a flight across time zones, our suggestions will keep your family safe, sound, and sane.

16/06/2015

This is so cute!
A merbaby outfit :)