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 →

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 →

What’s the deal with Parabens?

by Momma Jo // 10th August 2016 // 4 Comments

As a mom of girls, and someone who occasionally wears makeup, I have started doing research into what is put into the products we buy. I have heard many, many negative things about Parabens and, because it seems to be... Continue reading →

Reality check!

by Momma Jo // 2nd February 2016 // No Comments

So on Saturday morning I received an ugly reality check! I saw, actually saw, myself in the mirror for the first time. Rolls, bulges and all. I was devastated and spent the entire time I was blow drying in hair... Continue reading →