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ELF HACK – HOLIDAY READING FOR EARLY READERS
A sweet holiday trick to get your children to read more! And in foreign language if desired.
COVID-19 At-Home Halloween
Just because we are in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Halloween does not need to be cancelled. In fact, we will make it more special and memorable than any traditional Halloween. Here are the things we will do during the Pandemic Halloween.
First Week of Remote Learning in COVID-19 pandemic – Grade 1
A tale of first week of remote learning in COVID-19 pandemic. Grade 1.
Vegan Pumpkin Seed Oat Muffins
Healthy, vegan, gluten-free, school safe, allergens-free, quick & easy, delicious muffins. Excellent for breakfast or school lunches.
An Important Message Alert to All the Exhausted Parents!
On the importance of knowing self limitations, recognizing fatigue and taking a proper rest.
Gratitude Goat – anyone?
Goat. How can this remote animal can possibly help us cope better in difficult situations?
Chasing Trophies
A blurb on friendships and the importance of living a balanced life, while pursing goals and dreams.
In The Spirit of Art, Motherhood and Everything In-between
In the spirit of giving our children the gift of Art, let’s get some insight into one very special artist’s work and experience. In this blog-post, I am interviewing my friend, and an amazing artist – Nelly Tsyrlin. Nelly is a “painter and a print …
Cottage Cheese Balls
I love these filling and delicious Cottage Cheese Balls for breakfast with yogurt and berries. They are gluten-free, healthy and easy to make.
Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free, Healthy Buckwheat Pancakes
The Best Vegan, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly healthiest pancakes
Managing At Home Learning during COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
This hands-on, information packed article will help you navigate through some of the tough questions and issues you might have, whether or not, this Fall, you chose to send your children back to school (which might close down again in flu season with the COVID-19 second wave), do remote-learning, or home-school entirely.
French Theater
For today’s French lesson, I wanted my 6 year old daughter to read me a few pages in French. But, of course, what child at this age, really wants to read, especially in foreign language? So, we decided to spice it up and convert our …
Teaching Essentials
Whether you are teaching your child a hobby, a skill, a lesson, or a whole school curriculum, this article is for you. Or, perhaps your child has reached a road-block and needs your help to move on? Or maybe you have a child with physical …
Rewards System
Sticker Passport for young children to serve as a reward for completing school assignments.
Cheesy Sweet Potato Flat Bread
This healthy, vegan, cheesy, gluten-free sweet potato flat bread is delicious, kid-friendly and husband approved. It tastes great with nut butters, cheese, hummus or just on it’s own.
Vegan Pizza
This vegan, gluten-free, healthy pizza is a great alternative to traditional pizza. It is healthy, nutritious and delicious, and you will feel light and satisfied after having it. Enjoy!
Healthy GF Buckwheat Pizza Crust
This is probably the healthiest, quickest and easiest gluten-free pizza crust recipe you will ever make, not to mention it’s yummy! It’s made entirely from buckwheat groats which are super nutritious and delicious.
It’s Not All or Nothing
As parents (especially of young children), we often feel drained of energy as we give and give, and we never have time for ourselves, except for maybe basic self maintenance things, such as food prep, showers and exercise. But could we be our own obstacles?
Cool-off Chocolate Pudding Bowl
On those hot, hot summer days, this dish has become my favourite go-to lunch. It is cold, satisfying those ice-cream cravings; light but filling, semi-sweet, is packed with nutrients and will keep you cool for at least some time. The starches in sweet potato, protein …
Sugar-Free Energy Balls
When you want an energy ball but without all the sugar (from dates or otherwise), these come very handy and are delicious! You can have them as a snack or even pop a few for breakfast or lunch.
Back In The Game
Is there a childhood hobby, or interest, in your life that used to get you all hyped up and excited … but that you no longer pursue because … you became an adult or a parent?
Red Lentils Curry Balls
Vegan, red lentils curry balls with olives and brown rice. These balls are very flavourful and are gluten-free.
Everything Egg Muffin
These hearty egg muffins are great for breakfast or lunch. They also make a great meal for a child and are especially good for those school lunches.
No-Bake Blueberry Goat Cheese Cake
No-bake delicious blueberry cheesecake with benefits. Made primarily from soft goat cheese and dates, it’s quick and easy to make and beats any store bought cheesecake.
Labeling Our Children
A quick reminder that labeling our children as “good” or “bad” or anything in between can lead to unexpected negative consequences. Instead, shift the focus on desirable behaviour.
Easy Rosemary Buckwheat Flat-Bread
This Gluten-Free flatbread is very healthy, easy to make and is delicious. I love it with hummus or avocado spread.
Monster Spray and Imagery for Piano Motivation
Every now and then a child needs some inspiration and motivation to keep learning his/her craft or skill. This is a short story of inspiration in the ‘day-in-life’ category.
Raising A Champion
The world today is more competitive than it has ever been, and the parents are starting off their children young, very young. Just read a parenting book such as “After 3 it’s too late”, by Ibaki Masaru. The title alone will freak any parent out …
No-Bake Orange Maca Healthy Donuts
These gluten-free, no-bake donuts are packed with flavour and are quick and easy to make. They require no baking and will please any crowd.
All Natural Sprinkles
All natural organic sprinkles made from fruit, veggies, spices and shredded coconut alone. They will spice up any dessert and are totally guilt-free.
Orange Banana Breakfast Cream
Breakfast is a perfect time to eat fruits and healthy sweets. Sometimes I just want to eat a (healthy) cake! Well, now I can. I made this delicious cream that is not too rich so that you can have a good amount of it and not worry too much about calories.
Sauerkraut Avocado Dip
Quick and easy to make, this Sauerkraut Avocado dip is delicious and is filled with probiotics. Enjoy it with crackers, toast, or vegan lentil balls.
Healthy Fruity Carrot Cake
Healthy, delicious and grain-free fruit and nut cake. It’s so healthy, you can eat it and feel good about it too.
Savoury Green Lentils Squares
Vegan, gluten-free and healthy green lentils squares, sweetened with apple, carrot and dried currants. Your whole family love them.
Blueberry Buckwheat Pancake Minis
The Best Vegan, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly healthiest buckwheat pancakes
Banana Oat Pancakes
Vegan, gluten-free and healthy, these Banana Oat Pancakes are delicious. My whole family, including my kids love them. They are easy and quick to make and can be frozen for those hectic mornings. I also love making a healthy breakfast “cake” out of them. See …
Chocolate Strawberry Vanilla Cake
Delicious, nutritious, flour-less and gluten-free, filling and very satisfying, this Chocolate Strawberry Vanilla cake is a hit in my family. So yes, you can eat your cake and feel good about it too. It can almost be meal on its own! This cake was inspired …
Prebiotic Balls
Feed your good gut bacteria with the foods they like – prebiotics. These Vegan and Gluten-Free balls are loaded with prebiotics.
Black Bean Brown Rice Balls
Vegan, Gluten-Free delicious balls that are nutritious and filling. They are approved by the pickiest eaters in my home.
Give-Me-Reds Beet Spread
This is a highly nutritious and delicious alternative to hummus. Enjoy it with Lunch Pancakes*, crackers or veggies.
Gluten-Free Lunch Pancakes
The absolute best Vegan, Gluten-Free, Healthy lunch pancakes. Prepared with soaked buckwheat and not buckwheat flour.
Chocolate-Free Chocolate Recipe
Is chocolate good for you or bad? Find out an answer and enjoy a cacao free chocolate recipe!
Gluten-Free Carob Brownie
Gluten-free, grain-free, kid-friendly, super healthy Ingredients 1C finely chopped wallnuts 3C cooked chickpeas 1 Banana 12 Dates 1 Egg 5 tbs Coconut oil ¼ C Coconut flour ¼ C Carob powder 1 tsp baking powder 1½ tsp pure vanilla 4 tsp maple syrop ½ C …
COVID-19 Survival Breakfast
When you run out of eggs, milk and other major household staples and the grocery stores are empty, we can still hold ourselves at breakfast for a few months with: nuts, seeds, oats and dry fruit. They’ve got a long shelf life so stock up …
Sweet Potato Chia Pudding
Vegan, Paleo, grain-free, egg-free breakfast alternative. Also hearty, filling and delicious.
How To Boost Your Immune System Naturally
Now, more than ever, we need to do everything we can to stay healthy and strong. We may not be able to avoid viruses and bacteria but we CAN boost our immune system to fight them off. Here are some of the things we can …
How To Teach Your Child A Foreign Language At Home
You don’t have to be fluent or even know a word in foreign language in order to teach your child at home, although that definitely helps, of course. You DO need to be engaged with them and integrate it into your lifestyle. I’m going to …
Paleo Pizza
I love making healthy versions of unhealthy foods. This grain-less, cheese-less “pizza” is very satisfying and filling but does require a bit of a time investment. It takes me about 30 – 40 minutes.
Skinny Goddess Breakfast Boats
When I’m tired of eating eggs, grains, fruits and nuts for breakfast, I turn to these babies. Delicious, refreshing, nourishing, satisfying.
Things To Do With Kids At Home
Dear parents, fear not the March Break and the Corona-virus Quarantine and self-isolation. There are still plenty of fun things for you to do with your children at home. This is also an excellent opportunity for you to bond more with your children and to …
The Psychology of Winning
Being one of the top female chess players in Canada, back in the day, I have a thing or two to share about the psychology of winning, preparing for competitions, dedicating yourself to a hobby and a lot more … Stay tuned for new posts…
Consciouszzz Parenting By Night
Tonight, I’m bracing myself for yet another sleepless night phase. In this phase, I decided to put my Conscious Parent Hat on and not to threaten my children with things like cancelling Christmas or playdates, and I decided not to let them “cry it out” …
Probiotic Dip
Healthy dip, filled with natural probiotics. Ingredients 3tbs Tahini 1 Clove of garlic or 1tbs Garlic powder if you find garlic taste too overwhelming 3/4C Fermented veggie brine, such as brine from Sauerkraut 4 tbs Olive oil 1tbs Oregano 1tsp Honey A pinch of Salt …
Bento-Box School Lunch Ideas Round II
Hello healthy parents. Here is a Round II of healthy, nutritious and delicious bento box lunch ideas for the week. All vegetarian or vegan and school-safe. Most recipes are also included. Feel free to experiment with different fruit, veggies, snack and main combos. 1. Chickpeas …
Mock-Chocolate Brownie Balls
-School Safe, Kid Friendly Is chocolate your Frienemy? If you know me, then you probably also know that it is my! It’s so delicious and is loaded with good antioxidants, polyphenols and feel-good magic; these are my friends. But it’s also addictive, got caffeine and …
How To Sprout Grains And Legumes
Did you know that sprouted grains and legumes are a lot healthier for you than their non sprouted counterparts? Sprouted grains and legumes are more nutritious, less allergenic (if you have food sensitivities) and are more easily digested. They also contain less of the harmful …
My Kids Highjacked My Spotify
–On being too immersed in motherhood You know when you have a full time office job and you take a week off to go on vacation … then you come back and have 300 emails to plow through and all the work to catch up …
Breastfeeding Challenges & Solutions
In a separate post: “Breastfeeding Challenges – My Story”, ( https://mamaschronicles.com/breastfeeding-challenges-my-story/ ) I’ve shared my story on the challenges I have faced while breastfeeding my second child. In this post, I’m leaving my story behind and am focusing on the lessons learned and what has …
Breastfeeding Challenges – My Story
When I was happily pregnant with my second child, I was confident in my ability to sail through breastfeeding just like I did with my first child. Little did I know at the time that I would have to face so many challenges and set-backs, …
Vegan Feta
Want to make your own Almond Milk and (vegan) Feta too? Now you can. I have always been saving the nut pulp from my home-made almond milk but often times never got to use it and it went to waste …until now. Here is what …
On Conscious Parenting
Recently I was privileged to complete an online course with Dr. Shefali Tsabary on Conscious Parenting and I will never be the same again! She challenges the traditional parenting approach, the burdens of unconscious parenting, that have been passed from generation to generation and awakens …
Post Kids Eating Habits
It might seem not obvious, it might not even occur to you, but if you have had kids, have you ever wondered if you have also developed some unhealthy eating habits? If yes, read on. If not – you’re either a superstar, or you’re still …
How I Lost My Mummy-Tummy
It took me over two years, but yes, I finally did it – I finally lost my mummy tummy. And this is my story: Eight months after I had my second and last (for now) child I noticed that my tummy didn’t go back to …
Holiday Reading for Early Readers
A sweet holiday trick to get your children to read more! And in foreign language if desired.
Mama Is The Sweetest Word
Today, I got to experience two important parenting lessons: The Pause and Watching Your Feelings Rise and Fade while being in the state of non-reactivity. It was only after the experience that I gained conscious awareness of how beautiful and calm it feels to experience …
Consciously Unconscious
Last night I made a conscious decision to finish my parenting day as an “unconscious”, or “unaware”, parent. I’ve been on this eye-opening, thought provoking 3+ weeks Conscious Parenting Quest with Dr. Shefali Tsabary and learned a great deal what conscious parenting is about. But …
A Long Painful Walk Home, Or …
Our walk home from school today was quite something. The moment my 5 year old daughter, Chloe, got out of school, she started being demanding about a playdate. No hug, no simple “Hello mommy”. A playdate with a girl I’ve never heard her speak of. …
Rushing Against the Clock
If there is one thing in my relationship with my five year old daughter Chloe that has been bugging me almost on a daily basis, that would be her procrastination. As probably any small child, she’s taking so (and I mean soooo!) much unbearably long …
Home-Made Food In Disguise
Making healthy and delicious foods for kids seems to be not enough these days. You also have to package them, disguise them and, at times, do some major marketing to get them to eat. That is the case with my kids and some foods anyways. …
Zesty Carob Hummus
I devised this recipe for my older daughter since she refused to eat regular hummus. I still wanted her to eat legumes and chickpeas in particular. So I made this “mock-chocolate” looking hummus for her and it was a hit! Why mock-chocolate and not use …
If You Had a Rough Day …
Not in million years, would I have ever thought that putting eye contact lenses under pressure could cause a series of unfortunate events. It’s 8:15am. Both of my kids (3 and 5) are fed, dressed and ready for school. I am in the bathroom trying …
Ginger Turmeric Butt-Kicker
My entire family is sick with a flu right now. What keeps me going despite all the germs and sleepless nights? We’ve all heard about the health benefits of ginger and turmeric. Together they form a very powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial alley. But it’s a …
The Mama-Zombie Phase
Tonight, I’m bracing myself for yet another sleepless night. I don’t know why, but in the last two weeks my girls have decided to take turns as to who could keep mommy awake the longest. We go through such phases now and then. Sometimes it’s …