This is a very interesting article from Kidspot.com.au - it's information we all need to know about the link between artificial food colouring and hyperactivity, to read more click here:
http://www.kidspot.com.au/familyhealth/Family-Health-Healthy-Living-The-artificial-food-colouring-and-hyperactivity-link+3545+190+article.htm
 

It's great to be mentioned in the South China Morning Post newspaper today, read on....

by Nicki Perry, Lingerie Specialist, www.bralicious.com.hk 
Congratulations on your pregnancy or the birth of your little one.  This time is exciting and filled with many changes … one of those changes are your breasts!  If you are pregnant you may find that your boobs have an explosion in size in the first few weeks…this is perfectly normal and some women can even increase up to 3 cup sizes throughout their pregnancy. It is also perfectly normal if you do not explode – every woman, every pregnancy is different. You will also expand in the back as your ribcage expands due to the growing baby – don't worry this goes back pretty fast after!

It is extremely important to be wearing a correctly fitted and supportive maternity bra throughout your pregnancy and while nursing. At bralicious we stock the range of HOTmilk maternity lingerie and sleepwear . The HOTmilk range is non underwired and has clipdowns for easy breast feeding and even without the underwire they provide excellent support and also the materials used allow flexibility for breast size fluctuation. The importance of wearing a non underwired bra during pregnancy and feeding is recommended – firstly you will feel much more comfortable and secondly underwired bras may cause blocked milk ducts therefore restricting milk flow. I have seen a number of women also that have been bruised by underwired bras – so I highly recommend to stay away from underwire!

The HOTmilk bras have soft cotton lining and the seam construction ensures that you have absolute comfort and support of tender areas. Another great feature is the back of band has six rows of 2 or 3 hook and eyes to allow for expansion of the ribcage.  When we fit bras we make sure that the whole breast is encased in the cup – spillage over the top or out the side is not a great look but it is also not giving you the best support. We make sure that the band is also firm as you should take most of the weight of your breasts around your back rather than taking it on the shoulders as this can also lead to major back problems.

We also recommend that you wear a bra to bed at night to support your breasts – both during pregnancy and after. We have a range of bedtime bras from another range called Nearly Nude that I myself lived in! they are soft and supportive and comfortable!  We recommend that you visit us for a professional bra fitting at the 3 – 4 month mark to ensure that the right bra is chosen for you. The depending on the development of your bust size you should be fitted again at 36 weeks , though if you feel at all restricted, have a fitting straight away.  The collection is available in cup sizes B to G (H to be released in September) and bands from 30 to 44.  The HOTmilk range is completely different to anything else on the market…it is feminine, sexy, sassy and best of all comfortable! Who said you had to wear boring nude, black or white and feel like you are wearing your grannys undies whilst pregnant or feeding.  Nicki x 

Whilst I was pregnant with my third child Charlie, I totally lived in my Sono Vaso wardrobe. I was very busy promoting my books at the time and did numerous interviews, radio and TV appearances as well as fairs and seminars around Europe which of course involved a lot of travelling. The schedule is usually quite gruelling when I am on promotion tours and normally I get whisked away straight from the airport to the first interview and then it goes on to the next one through the day and finally a late dinner! This is hard work at the best of times and wearing clothes that can work through all this at the same time as looking ones best, is not always easy. The Sono Vaso stretchy modal dresses were my absolute life saver during these events, together with styles like Camilla (yes, named after me!) and Cara leggings. I love tunics and their fashion tunics at the time appeared in several magazines and TV shows. I adored these tunics and I remember one time when I was doing a photo shoot and interview for a big fashion magazine and the topic was being a famous mum and all that. The stylist had chosen the clothes (as they do) and I had asked if we could use some of my favourites from Sono Vaso and she reluctantly allowed me one item for the last shoot. I chose my favourite tunic and make-up artist, photographer and all other staff all commented that they loved this tunic and wanted to know about the brand. The stylist was not too happy as nobody had commented on the clothes she had chosen!

During my previous pregnancies I hated buying maternity pants as there was always something so frumpy about them but the Sono Vaso pants are just great as they are a comfortable pair of stylish legs and what goes around the tummy is just soft and comfortable. The Sono Vaso jeans and, yes, a tunic was what I wore for casual days. Now, I have to admit that, as glamorous as I need to look when I work, you would not recognise me at home, I just love lounging in total comfort with no make-up and my hair in a ponytail. Again, the Sono Vaso basic modal styles are just comfortable bliss and I still wear those at home. Ok, I still wear some other things too, they just don’t look like maternity wear so that’s fine.

I only have one complaint, where were you when I was pregnant with my other two children?  Camilla x

Spicy colours, embellished tunics and flowing silk, naturally...

This season we bring draping and natural fabrics to life in flowing tunics, tops, long tees and dresses. Inspired by 1960’s A-line silhouettes and vibrant colours, highlights include embellished tunics and silk dresses in hot, ethnic colours - spicy cayenne red and warm violet teamed with the season’s must-have nude, black and white.

Today’s schedule: 3 client meetings followed by a night out with the girls.

You want to look stylishly professional for the day, and casual glam in the evening.

And do it all in comfort. We have just the thing for you in 5 great options:

1.  Camilla Tunic + Cara Legging

2.  Melanie Tunic + Ella Capri Pant

3.  Bettina Dress

4.  Hannah Shirt + Nicoletta Pencil Skirt

5.  Vanni Jacket + Cameo Tank + Elena Skinny Pant

We love Modal!  There we've said it!  It's made by a very smart company, called Lenzing, from 100% beech wood pulp; a natural raw material.  It's the perfect fibre worn next to the skin as it breathes naturally like cotton and is incredibly soft.  Long lasting, it's designed to be washed again and again yet retain its softness and colour.  Best of all the fibre is a bi-product of the timber industry from sustained forestry plantations and produced in the highest environmental standards.

When you’re pregnant your appetite changes along with your food preferences.  Maybe you used to be crazy about cheese – and now you can’t even intolerant the smell.  Or you never get hungry at meal time – just at every other time of day and night.  With your growing belly, you are likely to be a lot more conscious of what you eat and how it affects your health.  Our philosophy is to eat what you want – but all in moderation and with a mind to the ingredients.  A balanced diet is the key.  Here are some tips to eating healthy through your pregnancy: 
1.  Maximise the good by eating fresh fruit and vegetables.
2.  Make your own fresh juice – it’s an excellent source of vitamins.  And you can bring raw carrots or other fruit and veg to work to eat as snacks through the day.
3.  Minimise the amount of foods containing preservatives.
4.  Try to choose organic where your budget allows so that you minimise the toxins you eat.  This is most important for soft skin fruits.

Renee's Grandfather's recipe from Australia;

1 ½ cups brown sugar

Pinch of salt

½ cup (125g) butter (salted)

3 eggs, separated

2 cups self raising flour

1 teaspoon bicarbonate soda

½ cup (125 ml) sour milk (cream)

1 cup of mashed bananas (old and black)

Method:

- Cream sugar, salt and butter until light and fluffy.  Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.

- Add alternatively flour sifted with the bicarbonate of soda and the sour milk to the creamed mixture.

- Add mashed bananas.  Mix until well blended.

- Beat egg whites until stiff.  Gently fold in the cake mixture.

- Bake in a 180 c (350 f) oven in a 18 cm (7 inch) cake tin or a loaf tin for about 30-40 minutes.  Enjoy!

It’s time to exercise!

Not only is it good for your body, it’s an amazing treat for the mind.

Exercise keeps your spirits high and your stress levels under control.

Add a few elements to your daily routine.  Go swimming in the morning.

Walk wherever you can – either as a family activity or instead of taking the bus.

Other great pregnancy activities include low impact cardio,

yoga for moms and water aerobics.

Our "Rita" Tunic is one of our best selling styles because it's an amazingly flexible addition to your wardrobe.  it's in our signature Modal spandex jersey with 100% silk sateen trim, resulting in a stunning look and super comfortable!  Dress it down with Ella capri, Cari legging or Cecelia lounge pant with flat shoes.  Or dress it up with Donata wide leg pant, Elena skinny pant or Zia jean with boots or heels and large pendant necklace!