For as many years I can remember, my Dad has always told me that if I see a road side stall selling fruit and veg, to stop and buy produce. These are the farmers who need our support because they were being pushed out by the big supermarkets. To this end, I love seeking out farmers […]
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Worldwide Printing Solutions Transforming Children’s Health
For those of you who are new to The Root Cause, as a bit of background, I am a mum on a mission to Transform Children’s Health in Australia, One Lunchbox At A Time. I’m so serious that we’ve sold our house, bought a bus which we’re converting to motorhome and a mobile billboard, to raise awareness about what’s happening […]
Eat Local Thursday Wagga Wagga
This week, our Australian Tour to Transform Children’s Health, One Lunchbox At A Time, has us back in Wagga Wagga running The Mad Food Science Program™. One of the things I love is discovering a town’s local farmers or foragers markets. Today I had great joy strolling around the Eat Local Thursday Wagga Wagga market with my beautiful big […]
Peace Meals For Days That Have Gone To Poo
Have you ever experienced one of those days when you’re exhausted from work, a little frazzed because you didn’t have time to take for yourself at all today, and now you’ve got to back up and cook dinner? You have that struggle with yourself – wine now or wine later? Then you think better of it […]
How To Get Kids To Eat COLD Leftovers
Your job in packing lunchboxes is so much easier when your children happily eat cold leftovers from last nights dinner. “How do you get your kids to eat cold left-overs?” is one of the most common questions I get asked. And, I sometimes get comments left on my lunchbox pictures of: “My kids would never eat […]
Healthy Snack Options
There are loads of healthy snack options. Make these available and you’ll be amazed by how these healthy snacks get gobbled up – without complaint! This list of snacks are designed to have a mix of carbohydrates, good fats and proteins to ensure your child gets energy and their hunger satisfied. Some are great snacks for school […]