Once Upon A Midlife Crisis

Kindy assessment for Mr 5 = chill out time for me! 😍
Could I be cleaning? Yes
Could I be washing clothes or making candles or doing some planting or washing the dog or one of a million other things? Yes

Am I? No....I'm choosing me. And time enjoyed is never time wasted! 😉😘

I was never into skin care - I was also a wash 'n' wear kinda girl who bought cleanser & moisturiser from Coles or Woolies and didn't wear sunscreen.

Now - at 37 - I get to pay for that.....and the price is hefty!

If I could go back and start looking after my skin earlier I 100% would! I feel.like I'm trying to undo 20 years of damage and neglect. Problem is....skincare that actually does anything is EXPENSIVE! And I have very sensitive skin to boot.

I was directed to Skinstitut by a women at Laser Clinics Australia and thought I would give it a go. It's pretty reasonably priced and they had a good range so I dove in. I'm really glad I did because I've noticed a big difference in my skin and there's been no irritation or breakouts. I stopped using the cleanser & sunscreen a while back to try a different brand but had big time breakouts so went back to skinstitut and won't change again!

The before & after photo was not taken right at the beginning of my skincare revolution but somewhere close to..... I definitely feel better about how my skin is looking and feeling now!

I highly recommend! 👍 What skincare brands do you love & why?

🙋‍♀️ FFS so much laundry! Becoming a nudist now...

I'm baaaacck! It's been a while - guess there's been a thing or two happening in the world 🤔😒 but if anything this craziness has highlighted a bunch of stuff for me and bought up aaallll the feels.

Firstly, just pure gratitude really - for my family, our life together, this body that has carried two beautiful boys and that I have a love/hate relationship with (the body not the boys...although...😆). For the privilege of living in a country where women are treated as equals (mostly) and are respected and loved.

That freedom is a funny thing that we take for granted.....you don't know what you've got til it's gone right? And with freedom comes the right to have an opinion, but we can all see now how important it is to also be open to new information, different points of view and the possibility that you don't know everything. And that the world doesn't revolve around you....or me.... but that we are a community and should be there to keep each other grounded, humble and supported.

The combination of home-schooling & lockdown bordem eating has left me a little bit fatter and a little bit greyer, but I'm determined to start my 37th circle around the sun as a healthier & happier version of myself. ❤

And so I start with a bit of a detox....anyone tried this ? Wish me luck, I've been warned things could get a little....messy 😬☕🤞

Xox

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👇 Preservative Free Sausages!

We try to eat fairly cleanly - although we're no where near perfect. I am a label checker and quite serious about making healthier choices for myself and the fam. Most foods you can easily swap out for healthier, more whole & less processed alternatives - without spending a heap more money.

Meat, I have found, isn't one of them.... 😆😒 However, I am sick of spending good money on the old, crappy meat in the supermarkets! We have a number of great butchers in our area, but none of them beat these guys! And none have preservative free sausages! These are the best ones that we've tried (and we've tried a few!) Fresh meat without all the added crap tastes great....who knew!

Last night was the first night I wore my Wrinkles Schminkles chest/decolletage silicone patch and I'm so happy with the result from just 1 night! 😍 I had trouble getting the light the same because the before pic was at night and the after was this morning but the difference is dramatic!

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Home made almond milk! 👇👇

Why almond milk? So glad you asked!
- lower in fat
- lower in sugar
- lower in carbs
- higher in protein
- higher in vitamins & minerals
- lower in cholesterol & saturated fat
- dairy free so better for digestion for many people

Truthfully - it's a totally different taste and takes a bit of getting used to, but stick with it because it's so worth it! If you make your own, it's super easy and you can add dates or honey, cocoa, coconut or whatever else you like! I add 2 teaspoons of vanilla essence and that's it!

1. Soak 1 cup of almonds overnight, then empty that water and give them a rinse.
2. Add 4 cups of fresh water and blend for a couple of minutes.
3. Optional- Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla essence, a pinch of salt, cocoa, honey, dates etc. and blend some more.
4. Strain through nut milk bag, cheesecloth or think clean tea towel.
5. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Makes approx. 1 litre. You can also use the almond pulp in baking!

Voila!

Wrinkles Schminkles! 👇🤔

A silicone patch that claims to help with fine lines and wrinkles, stretch marks & scarring AND boost skin collagen production.

About 3 or 4 months ago I was seriously considering botox peeps. I have a very expressive face and my forehead looked like a colourbond fence panel! It was really making me self conscious and I even had a botox consultation to discuss ironing these bad boys out! Apart from being expensive, I was worried the botox would make my heavy hooded eyes worse! So I decided to try to really work on my skin instead - started using quality products and found these silicone patches. 🤷‍♀️ Add to cart - thanks for coming!

I've been using them for about 2 and a half months now and I am honestly impressed! You sleep with them on or wear them for a few hours during the day. They are super comfortable and stay on all night! I also bought the cleanser to clean them every couple of days and to make them last longer. At first my forehead felt kinda numb but I've definitely noticed an improvement in the severity of the lines. I am really aware of what I do with my face now, so I try not to raise my eyebrows unnecessarily! Face Yoga is helping too but I'm trying to improve a lifetime of neglect so nothing is going to happen overnight.....let's be realistic!

So anyhoo, there's 2 in a pack and mine have lasted for over a month each. I will definitely be trying some of the other ones in the Wrinkles Schminkles range!

Xox

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I am working on my portion sizes. Sorta....like sometimes....ok so I know I SHOULD be working on my portion sizes....🤷‍♀️

Truth is I have a massive appetite for such a small person and am all about my carby comfort foods! I have gotten a lot better, but I'm a work in progress and sometimes my willpower just goes M.I.A. 🖕

A couple of nights ago I was making pizzas for the fam and thought I'd try my sandwich thins as a base to 'lighten the load' so to speak. They were really yum so I can definitely recommend mini pizzas using the sandwich thins! This topping was natural ham, pizza cheese, baby spinach, capsicum and mushroom with a touch of bbq sauce. The big one is using a pizza base from Woolies which is so good and preservative and additive free - which is a big thing in our place!