It would be easy to spend hundreds of dollars each year for beauty products wouldn’t it? There are so many different brands, products etc. and we are told by the marketing people that we need them all. But what do we really need each day? I have fairly simple needs – I need a moisturiser Continue Reading
What oil should I use for Managing Emotions/Moods?
Essential Oils can be used throughout the day to help you regulate your moods, emotions and your focus. It is often as simple as a drop of oil in your palm or a swipe over your wrists and temples. Or if you love using your diffuser try these oils to keep your day on an Continue Reading
What oil should I use for Inflammation and Pain?
Essential Oils can be used to reduce inflammation and pain in the body. It is amazing how many oils have anti inflammatory properties. This is great for you if you have some Essential Oils at home because it means that when part of your body is aching, swollen and in pain you are likely to Continue Reading
Retirement Series -The Third Step Towards a New Life
I have named this installment of the Retirement Series the ‘Third Step’ but for me it is nothing new. I am talking about keeping fit and strong. I have always been one to keep moving and finding new ways to move and stay fit are part of my everyday challenge to myself. I almost never Continue Reading
What oil should I use for Skin Repair?
There are so many commercial creams and treatments for skin repair. Sometimes we just need some moisture to repair dry skin, but sometimes we need a little more help. For example, have you cut your finger lately or grazed your shin? We need help with healing in these instances as well as some moisture. There Continue Reading
What oil should I use to Build Immunity?
Essential oils can be used in your everyday life to help build immunity. There are many oils that will help, some are very expensive but there are also a range of reasonably priced oils that will help you with your immunity. Four reasonably priced oils to build immunity are listed and describe below: Basil Basil Continue Reading
Vegetable and Potato Fritters
Do ever get tired of the same old vegetable dishes? Why not try this potato and veggie dish? You can serve it on its own or as an accompaniment. What you will need: 2 medium potatoes 3 medium carrots 2 medium zucchini 1 onion, chopped finely 1 1/2 cups grated cheese 3/4 cup plain flour Continue Reading
Security Now! Part 2: Further tips to secure your home network – user behavior and actions
In my previous post on how to secure your home network I focused on how to secure your router to reduce the threat to your network. In today’s post I look at what we can do about our own behavior (and other users on our network) to further reduce the risk of breaches of our Continue Reading
Easy Crumbed Chicken Drumsticks
This recipe was one of my favourites when I was growing up and it comes from Mum’s Recipe Book. It is easy, tasty and is a great dish to make when you have to feed a crowd. I used to make it for church lunches and it was always popular with the kids! What you Continue Reading
Tuna Lasagna
You may not have thought about putting ‘tuna’ and ‘lasagna’ together, but my mother did and this recipe from her Recipe book is tasty and will please a crowd! What you will need: Tuna Filling: 2 large tins tuna 1 chopped onion 1 crushed clove garlic 1 red capsicum, chopped finely 1 bottle of tomato passatta Continue Reading