Tag Archive: wellness

Wellness Wednesday: best hot chocolate ever

That’s a pretty big claim, isn’t it? But I think once you’ve tried this hot chocolate, you’ll agree. Let me start with a big disclaimer though, it is not something I came up with… Continue reading

Wellness Wednesday: cold and flu fighters in your kitchen

It seems that after last weekend’s burst of hot weather, Melbourne’s summer is over – and with autumn have come the ubiquitous colds, flu and general lurgies that lay a large percentage of the… Continue reading

Wellness Wednesday: good green stuff

Like just about anyone who’s interested in looking and feeling good, I’ve tried a few nutritional supplements in my time. A few years ago I drank liquid chlorophyll for a while but didn’t… Continue reading

Wellness Wednesday: all-natural air freshener

As much as I love cats (which is a LOT), keeping them indoors can be a bit stinky. Growing up, we never had this problem as the cats mainly hung out outside and… Continue reading

Wellness Wednesday: a parasol is a lethal weapon…

…against wrinkles, anyway. When I lived in Japan, where most women are fairly fanatical about keeping their faces out of the sun, I started copying them and now carry an umbrella with UV protection wherever I go… Continue reading

Wellness Wednesday: the lip balm I love

Of all the items in my skincare kit, lip balm is by far the one I’m most fussy about. When it comes to buying cleansers, moisturisers, sunscreens and any other lotions or potions,… Continue reading

Wellness Wednesday #1 : Apple Cider Vinegar

You’re probably wondering a) why a photo of apple cider vinegar is popping up on your screen and b) what I’m doing posting mid-week when you usually only hear from me on a… Continue reading