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How you can try delicious and nutritious ancient grains today! There’s nothing like a freshly baked loaf of bread – the feeling of comfort and happiness brought on by its smell and taste is wonderful. My mum had a bread maker and used to bake bread every morning, and the thought chomping into a fresh, […]
A story to hear and how you can try delicious and nutritious ancient grains today! Read More »
If there’s one thing we can start today to be more sustainable, it’s reducing food waste. And it is super easy! If you’re cooking broccoli and cauliflower, you can peel and chop the stems and eat them. If you’re chopping bunches of spring onion, herbs or spinach, leave 2cm on top of the roots and
If there’s one guarantee to get little people laughing, it’s conversations about poo and wee … and I am grinning as I type. I remember laughing until my four year old cheeks hurt whenever I talked with Dad about worm poo for the veggie patch. Dad showed Herbie his worm farm recently, and here’s the
A universal truth – All kids love worm poo and worm wee! Read More »
Herbert Peabody is very lucky to have a fortnightly radio segment on country radio. Herbie/I (!) discuss ideas with wonderful host, Cynthia, before getting into Wardrobe Studios (because clothes absorb excess sound!) to record a five to seven minute segment. Last week, I decided to road test one of Herbert Peabody’s activities – Interview Your
Family History. And, a Herbert Peabody segment for your child to listen to. Read More »
The special bond between grandparents and grandchildren It is a universal truth that grandparents are wise. They possess a lifetime of knowledge having been through childhood and adolescence, had their heartbroken, reared their own children, and lived through tremendous change. Grandparents have immense love to give and they know how to listen. And perhaps these
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Writing is an important life skill because good writing allows us to clearly communicate our thoughts and feelings so others can understand us. Writing helps us articulate what’s going on in our heads, which is why many of us love therapeutic journaling. Putting pen to paper lets us see our thoughts! Teaching children to write
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Herbert Peabody has been busy tending his winter veggies, and over a lovely, warm cup of teapot tea, Herbie and I were talking about growing our own food.And, I remembered my dear nan. Nan made it to 101 years old, and she grew her own food. She was mobile on her own two feet, she
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The numbers have it, and they’re telling us colouring in is cool! Over the last few weeks, Amazon’s best selling books are colouring in books for adults. And to be honest, who doesn’t love a good colour-in session?! Herbie certainly does, download your FREE printables on the HOME page, print and colour in until relaxation
Day 59: Best Seller is … Colour in! Read More »
Hello Readers, Herbie and I have been offline with school readings, market visits, and planning our up coming Prahran Market School Holiday Lunchbox Workshop! We’re super excited for October 1, at 10:30am and 1:30pm, with the help from our lovely and delicious friends, Health Bowl Cafe! And I spied a great article literally confirming our
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As a writer, I’ve discovered that I can achieve a lot in 15 minutes. I first read the 15 minutes notion in Gretchen Rubin’s “The Happiness Project,” a life changing read. Check out her work at http://gretchenrubin.com/ Being an author is rewarding and challenging. If you wait for inspiration, it will not necessarily come. However, if
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The adventures of Herbert Peabody focus on connecting children with where food comes from, and centre around problem solving and co-operation.