This week Israel Smith Photographers turns 9. Our 9th Anniversary And We’re Still Learning!! At the outset in 2004, it was just Israel. It was BM & BC (before marriage & children). Israel hated his IT job, and Bel was in a well paid job, so we thought why not follow what Israel loves. It [...]
I had so many people write & thank me for sharing this information in our December 2012 e-news. So I thought it really deserves a blog post so anyone who visits us would benefit too. Family – Who does it include? Regardless of the definition, it usually starts with you. It’s easy to forget to take time [...]
You see your children or your partner everyday. Obvious statement I know. But do you really see and recognise the extent of changes that occur in one year? From personal experience, I know I certainly don’t. Every year whilst we are on our annual holiday, Israel takes our children’s (Indrani & Rilien) portraits at the [...]
This simple healthy recipe for Sparkling Apple and Berry Punch is so colourful, it’s perfect for the festive season. This recipe was provided by our wonderful friends at Mama Chia. Monique and her team from Mama Chia deliver our organic fruit & veg weekly, and it creates much excitement in the house. Check out Mama [...]
This simple healthy recipe of Zucchini Spaghetti with a yummy tomato sauce (reminiscent of the tomato on bruschetta). It’s a tasty side dish or light meal which is best prepared & served with vegetables at room temperature. It’s not intended to be a hot dish. It’s also a Raw Food recipe so no cooking is [...]
This healthy recipe is dairy free & does not require an ice cream maker (although I am sure this would make it easier). Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (I know this post would be better with a photo but I have ran out of time. I’ll add one when I make them at Christmas time). [...]
This simple healthy recipe can be used as a starter dish for Christmas (or anytime really). It’s a delicious soup of Sweet Potato, Red Capsicum & Coconut Milk and can be served cold or warm. If your prefer warm (which we do) its best for all ingredients to be at room temperature. Sweet Potato, Red [...]
This simple healthy recipe of Cucumber Yummy Bites is provided as a healthy nibbly option for Christmas. Cucumber, Avo & Cherry Tomato Bites (I know this post would be better with a photo but I have ran out of time. I’ll add one when I make them at Christmas time). Ingredients 1 Lebanese cucumber 1 [...]
This month we shine our local spotlight on another of our wonderful clients businesses. Nina recently had her family portraits with us. When we learnt more about her business, we just knew it had to be one to share with you. Nina is an exceptional interior stylist, artist and designer in her own right. In [...]
Here’s a great little Kids Relaxation exercise provided to us courtesy of Christina at Relax Kids. We often use it with Indrani, particularly when she is having trouble getting to sleep or when we recognise she is getting wound up. We hope you can use of it too. Magic Quiet Button Exercise Have your child [...]
