My family love summer holidays. Full of swimming, playing on the beach, mangoes and Monopoly. Time seems to fly by with ease as we fill our time together with family traditions and loads of fun. Annual holidays at the beach with extended family - a tradition carried on since my husband was a young boy.

We seem to go to the same places, do the same things, each year extending the memories and reminiscing. My children look forward to it fondly all year long! Ice cream from the Gelati shop, sandcastles on the beach. Scavenging for shells and New Year fireworks.

Not to mention our own personally engineered sparkler extravaganza from the balcony unit! Generations come together (some years more graciously than others) and enjoy this couple of weeks of just being together.

Warm wishes
Susan
Editor

Lunchbox Hits! - Healthy Treats for School

With school lunch boxes just around the corner we thought we would seek out some great new recipes that will not only tantalise your children's taste buds but also are really healthy for them.

One of my greatest challenges is getting enough vegies into my little ones. The mere mention of the dreaded 'v-word' sends shivers down their spines. So here are a couple of great ideas to hide some vegies and still let kids feel like they are having a treat.

Pumpkin Raisin Cake

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups cooked mashed pumpkin
1 1/2 raisins or currents
1 1/2 cups wholemeal SR flour

See then complete recipe here Lunchbox Hits! - Healthy Treats for School

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Visit the recipes section of our Forum

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A terrific read-aloud, 'look and find' counting book from an award-winning author, Lee Fox. Ten lovable hermit crabs are at the beach. One by one they disappear as the group encounters the challenges of the seaside...but never fear, the ending is a happy one! This great book is full of fun and bright and lively illustrations by Shane McG.

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