ErikH, Author at Blooming & Glowing

Simplifying Dinnertimes

In the tapestry of childhood, what stands out is not the splashy, blow-out trip to Disneyland but the common threads that run throughout and repeat: family dinners, nature walks, reading together at bedtime,...

Ayurveda Teas for Autumn

During this windy cooler “Vata" time of year, I thought it would be nice to include some tea recipes to help you to stay hydrated and moist. Staying well-hydrated is critical to health. Sufficient hydration...

My Love Affair With Ceremonial Cacao

Over the last few years I have found myself having a love affair with ceremonial cacao. I would say that mamma cacaos heart opening medicine has lead to many changes in our lives. I believe she lead us on our...

Elderberry Rob

This week I foraged elderberries and made them into an immune-boosting elderberry Rob (spiced elderberry syrup) Method After I had washed and removed the berries from their stalks I covered them with water...

Ayurveda This Autumn

Many of you will know I am mid-learning to become an Ayurvedic practitioner. I adore learning more about this ancient wisdom that speaks to my soul. Each month I will share snippets with you as I learn as...

Hold Them Close

Simplicity parenting encourages us as individuals and as parents to ask oursleves "is the way I am living my life aligned with my deepest values? Offering simple steps to help us strengthen that alignment...

The Benefits of Dry-Brushing

Every day ... using my favourite metabolic blend dry body brushing, daily commitments, and investment into my body-mind, and spiritual health care practice. The mechanical action of dry brushing is...

10 Years of Breastfeeding

Yesterday my eldest turned ten. With 4 children who range from ten to 1 and having long term breastfed them all for at least 2 -3 years each, I realise I have been breastfeeding for the most part of ten years...

Oh Who am I

This poem was written by my daddy when he was aged just 13. He struggled with confidence and acceptance, as many of us do. My father had darker skin than most and he was told he would never be a success. He...

Avocado, Lime, and Coriander Dressing

I love making different salads in the summer. It’s like my body tells me I need to eat as much raw food as I can. But sometimes salads can taste a little bland… unless of course, you get them dressed!!!!...

Cleanse Salad

I have become a little obsessed with adding herbs into my salads not only for their health benefits but also because fresh herbs taste amazing!!! In this salad you could use a big bunch of parsley, coriander,...

Flourless Blueberry Muffins

Baking is such a simple lovely thing to do with the children. My kids love putting on their pinnies and taking it in turns to mix. This is something they often do at their Steiner school and I really...

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