Pointing out the negative and Uplifting the positive
No one likes to be cheated, feel used or to not be in control. Whether it's bad service, price vs value, quality, safety, misinformation or information not being divulged, this website will inform you, to assist you to make better decisions, plan ahead and be aware of things that could affect you or your family negatively.Why... Continue Reading →
We moved to Spain from South Africa in June 2018, and found that the changes, challenges, working hours and life-schooling our four small kids was draining us! So we looked into what we could include in our diet to help us with building up our immune system and the extra energy that we so desperately... Continue Reading →
If you read my post Plant-Based Review and Tips Introductions, you will know that we believe in a whole food plant-based diet. I mentioned in this post that there are a few items that I feel are invaluable to this type of diet and that make life a lot more interesting and easier. I published... Continue Reading →
We moved to Spain a few months ago (July 2018), and my husband has been teaching English at an English Academy. He works crazy hours from the afternoon into the late evening, with very short breaks of between ten and twenty minutes! He therefore needs to take food with him that is healthy, easy and quick... Continue Reading →
I published a post in April 2017 about the Elzed Seed Sprouter that I bought (you can read it here Elzed Seed Sprouter) and that it works well for a fairly cheap product. I have since learnt a few things about sprouting, which I thought I would share with you: Always use clean water, preferably filtered.... Continue Reading →
I believe in keeping our bodies away from harmful chemicals and additives, as much as possible, to prevent damage to our bodies' natural systems. I was so happy therefore when I found a shampoo and conditioner in South Africa that is based on pure simple natural ingredients. The shampoo literally makes my hair feel squeaky clean... Continue Reading →
A fantastic dentist once told me that one should never use a toothbrush with hard or medium bristles, as it erodes the enamel on one's teeth and can also lead to sensitive teeth (not a nice problem to end up with!). I did some research and found out that this is actually very true. Here... Continue Reading →
I decided to include this post in my Spanish tips section, just in case there are any people out there that think that because they don't have: Enough money; The right technology; Fancy new clothes; Experience with travelling; The perfect luggage; Lots of contacts and A big support base, ... that their dream to travel... Continue Reading →
In May 2018, we found out that my husband, Clive, was being retrenched from his job. To cut a very long story short, we had known for about a year that this was going to happen one day in the near future and so we had been looking around for work for my husband but... Continue Reading →
Our family has been working towards a plant-based wholefood diet for five years now (2018) and I thought I would share some tips and a few reviews on some of the items that make it easier for us to live this type of lifestyle. It is not easy to transition from meat, processed and refined... Continue Reading →
When I got married in 2007, my husband and I had no appliances and furniture to use for our new life together. We were weary of getting into debt by buying on accounts because we did not have sufficient money to buy the items we needed with cash. Then we found out about Teljoy (https://www.teljoy.co.za/)... Continue Reading →
If you have read my posts on Ultimag Magnesium and Powerball, you will know that I was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in my right wrist / hand more than two years ago, and I was told by the doctor that I will need surgery to sort it out. I prefer to deal with issues as naturally... Continue Reading →
This is a review that my husband put together with regards a smartphone, tablet and P.C. specialist repair shop in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal: "I had an iPhone 5s cellphone with a smashed screen that I wanted to repair. The only business that came to mind for iPhone repair was a business called Appleberry. I looked... Continue Reading →
I have been hearing from many different people that the latest trend/advice from paediatricians is to not wrap babies in receiving blankets or blankets after they are born and for the first few weeks of their lives. I have had four babies and I do not understand the logic of this. Our babies spend nine long months in... Continue Reading →
"It’s being here now that's important. There's no past and there's no future. Time is a very misleading thing. All there is ever, is the now. We can gain experience from the past, but we can't relive it; and we can hope for the future, but we don't know if there is one.” George Harrison
"Forever is composed of nows." Emily Dickinson
