Gardening with children

My grandson helping out at the allotment. Gardening with young children helps their development. Young children can practice locomotor skills, body management skills and object control skills while they move from one place to the other carrying tools, soil and water. Advertisements

Tangerine and mango smoothie.

Try this delicious smoothie made with tangerines, mango and coconut water. 3 tangerines 2 mangoes 1 cup coconut water Add to nutribullet ( or any other blender) blast for 30 seconds Add ice Makes for 4

Puree Pumpkin Baby Food

Make 28 ounces of puree from a two pound weight pumpkin. You will need: 1 pumpkin Water A pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg powder (optional) Butter (optional) Method  Puree cooked pumpkin in a blender or food processor until smooth. Serve it to your baby after sprinkling some nutmeg and cinnamon powder. You can also add…

Get children involved in 5 A DAY

Getting your child involved in choosing and preparing fruit and vegetables can encourage them to eat more. Can your child identify any of these fruit and vegetables ?  Answers to Ask Rosemary http://www.herbs4healthyliving.info #5aday #fruit #vegetables 

Mint tea for children

Mint tea can help alleviate cold and congestion symptoms. Making a bottle of tea for a toddler (18 months) is very similar to preparing it for an adult, with a couple of simple adjustments. For children steep the tea for only 2 to 4 minute. Do not add sugar.  #minttea #organic #growyourown #allotment #toddler #cold #cough…