Let me tell you something about trends and its algorithmic cycle: Seasons are continuous, so basically when a trend is spotted during a certain season (SS18 for example), you can be sure that it will be on all runways by the next collection (FW1819). With that said, you will notice a lot of similarities with my previous Spring Summer trend report whereby some trends were not as developed as this Fall.

These days, most of us are trying our best to be a “green mom” with recycling and doing more things to protect the planet, but isn’t it sad that we are even having to think about these things in the first place? People are so quick to judge the generation before ours, saying they didn’t do enough for the future generations. However, it’s time our generation takes a long, hard look in the mirror because WE are the generation to blame. Yes you heard right. Let’s look at some examples of being a green mom nowadays as opposed to 50 years ago:

What I like the most about this cookie is that it contains no flour or flour-like ingredients. It is grain free, gluten free, dairy free, and oil free.

This is the perfect combination of healthy, tasty, and fun in every bite. The sound effect when chewing makes the kids feel happy while eating these chips. We all know that the benefits of kale are numerous, but how about adding some more super food ingredients to it? Sounds like a supersonic food, right?

A little message from Yasmina:

Now that schools are starting, I receive so many messages about recipes for snacks, especially from mothers with picky eating children, or mothers fearing school negative peer pressure influence. Their main demand was something delicious, mimicking store bought junk and items which are safe to pack in a lunch box.

I feel so honoured to share a few of my recipes on this blog specifically, because the people sharing their diaries are mothers first and foremost, and secondly genuine amazing people that I am proud to call my friends.

Food Expiration Dates can be very confusing.  Although they might sound similar, “use-by,” “sell-by,” and “best-before” dates actually mean three different things when it comes to food safety. So let me break down the most popular food expiration date terms, and the common food safety indicators you should always look for when in doubt.

Sometimes, common food safety mistakes we make in the kitchen can have severe and major consequences on our health and our family’s. Handling food in a safe way is more than just checking expiry dates and washing our fruits and vegetables. Here are simple mistakes we make on a daily basis that could get us food poisoned:

Whether you are a stay-at-home or a working mom, taking care of your kid is one of the most challenging duties ever! We’re always exhausted trying to manage the endless calls of motherhood and we tend to forget about what WE NEED. We feel like our household cannot function without us, and we sometimes feel like nobody gets it, and we want somebody to remind us to take care of ourselves before we start diving into a sink hole. At some point, you will have to realize that you should prioritize some time for your own self-care needs.

Motherhood can be very lonely. Sometimes I just feel like having an adult conversation with someone other than my parents or my husband – someone who is going through the same thing I’m going through at this stage in my life.

Got some ripe bananas in the kitchen? Don’t throw them out! Check out this recipe for a delicious Blueberry Banana Bread Loaf which you will love!