Don’t forget your Ovaries ~ Ovarian Cancer Awareness

by Momma Jo // 1st February 2018 // No Comments

Earlier this year, in January, a dear friend was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer after experiencing extreme abdominal pain while on holiday with her family. It came as a HUGE shock to us all as she was always appeared so healthy.... Continue reading →

Do you know Flylady?

by Momma Jo // 22nd July 2017 // No Comments

Who is Flylady and how has she helped me? Marla Cilley is The FlyLady. She does not fly a plane! To keep a long story short, Marla loves to teach people to flyfish. That is how she got the name... Continue reading →

Dear Rachel Platten, Thank you!

by Momma Jo // 19th July 2017 // No Comments

Dear Rachel Platten Thank you! Thank you for putting your thoughts onto paper and then writing such an inspirational song that so many people have found motivation in. There has yet to be a moment during this song, that I... Continue reading →

Type 2 Diabetes Recipes ~ Baked Chicken with Bacon and Yoghurt Sauce

by Momma Jo // 20th March 2017 // No Comments

My Type 2 Diabetes Recipes series has had such a great response that I’ve decided to make it a weekly occurrence. This week I’m sharing my absolutely favourite chicken recipe. Served with stir fried green beans with a little of... Continue reading →

Type 2 Diabetes Recipes ~ Chicken Soup

by Momma Jo // 14th March 2017 // No Comments

I finally came up with a Type 2 diabetes chicken soup recipe that tastes divine, is low in carbs and sodium, is super filling and one my fussy kidlets will actually eat. I have had a hard time getting the... Continue reading →

My Meal Plan

by Momma Jo // 28th February 2017 // No Comments

I have an dear, and amazing, friend who has helped me develop my new meal plan. It really wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be. Why is it that we always over complicate things? I am now changing... Continue reading →

Changing eating habits is HARD!

by Momma Jo // 21st February 2017 // 2 Comments

Changing eating habits after being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is harder than I thought it would be. I generally found eating a chore and when I did eat, I’d stuff my face until I felt sick. Now, I... Continue reading →

What is Benzoyl Peroxide?

by Momma Jo // 31st August 2016 // 2 Comments

As a teen I never battled with Acne, however as a mom to a teen who is going through the Acne stage, I have bought him a Benzoyl Peroxide gel to wash his face. It’s effective (when he remembers to... Continue reading →

What is SLS – Sodium Lauryl Sulfate?

by Momma Jo // 24th August 2016 // 4 Comments

On average women add more than 200 chemicals to their skin daily, and more than 60% of these chemicals get absorbed directly into the bloodstream. Combine this with chemicals found in hair care and dental hygiene products, such as Sodium... Continue reading →

Alternatives to Chemical Rich Beauty Products

by Momma Jo // 17th August 2016 // 1 Comment

I must confess that in my search for Paraben Free products and alternatives to chemical rich beauty products, I have found few products that are, in fact, Paraben Free. It’s been a disheartening process and I have had to look... Continue reading →