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
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Do you know Flylady?
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
Continue ReadingDear Rachel Platten, Thank you!
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
Continue ReadingType 2 Diabetes Recipes ~ Baked Chicken with Bacon and Yoghurt Sauce
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
Continue ReadingType 2 Diabetes Recipes ~ Chicken Soup
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
Continue ReadingMy Meal Plan
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
Continue ReadingChanging eating habits is HARD!
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
Continue ReadingWhat is Benzoyl Peroxide?
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
Continue ReadingWhat is SLS – Sodium Lauryl Sulfate?
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
Continue ReadingAlternatives to Chemical Rich Beauty Products
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
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