Should I Give Up Breastfeeding?

…e it up. I know how beneficial it is for so many reasons: bonding, health, cost, convenience, and I can’t bear the thought of making the decision to cut that all off. Breastfeeding Challenges But there is the other side to breastfeeding that can be so draining. The constant feeding of a tummy that won’t fill up, the constantly leaking boobies, the hassle of discreet breastfeeding in public, the trauma of trying to express milk to cover those times…

The Money Experiment: How are you wasting money?

…Raleigh to go to two different supermarkets and a farmers market. But now I am too busy. This video is making me think more and since watching it I have bought a few more specials from the fruit and veg store and really its only cost me about 3 minutes of time but is stopping me wasting money.. Click to see to see and share the Umi money experiment video. It will get you thinking about ways to save money in your own life. This is a RocketFuel Spon…

Keeping healthy with a Breville juicer from Big W

…a Breville juicer. And the price wasn’t even too bad. When you add up the cost of juices you buy pre-made and the health side to it, it really is worth it. Now the beetroot juice did make me throw up the first time I drank it, but I did get used to it after a while (and sticking to that diet and exercise plan meant I lost six kilos). I fell in love with my Breville juicer. It was quick and easy to use and easy to clean. It was only a few days aft…

Magic at Work and Blogging on the Power of networking on Styling You

…about a difficult decision we had to make. News about what it was will be coming up soon as well as a post about how to make a decision. I’m super excited because I think I may have gotten it right. It’s a big deal to me, because I have made so many wrong decisions over the past 5 yeras, decisions that have cost me close to $400, 000. (Ouch! There I finally said it out loud wihtout sobbing!!) It goes without saying that I did not trust myself in…

What’s been really going on with me

…nd the power I believe that the Universe and the Earth holds to heal. I picked up the phone. Fiona answered and I immediately felt warmth, understanding and certainty from her. “Yes. absolutely I can help you. It will take a lot of commitment from you, but we can do this.” “I just want to feel normal again. I’ll do anything. Can I come tomorrow?” I will share with you next week all about Naet and how for the first time in 18 months I am feeling al…

How to have radiant skin

…tive. I’ve also used Rosehip Oil from Trilogy and Jojoba cream from Jojoba Company Clay Mask: I use red clay from Vrindavan. So earthy and makes me skin feel so soft. It cost me about $50 to buy an oil cleanser, toner and moisturizer. Judging by the amount I’ve used after a month, it should last for 6-7 months. (Rosehip oil probably 3 months) Pretty cheap skin care right? Why I love natural skin care with oils Going by the Ayurvedic principles, I’…

3 key steps for building stronger relationships with brands

…e still happens, and if for some reason you are delayed, don’t worry, just communicate this and communicate early when possible. It’s much better to explain that you won’t have a post ready in time rather than neglecting emails. This might ruin a relationship if a PR feels they can’t trust you to work on a project you agreed upon. Also, don’t be afraid to pick up the phone and ask questions. Ask for details to gain a better understanding of why th…