Posted on January 29th, 2010, by Lisa
Did anyone catch the Chris Moyles show this week with Paul McKenna as his guest and they were talking about his updated and re-released book ‘I Can Make You Thin!
Well, it got me thinking that maybe something like that could actually work so I’ve tracked it down on Amazon and I think I might just [...]
Tags: exercise, fit, Health, ideas
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Posted on January 28th, 2010, by Lisa
Many years ago I used to do so much sewing, dressmaking etc and haven’t touched anything for ages!
Well, I’ve started a new ‘little’ project with my 17 year old daughter. We are going to make an huge patchwork quilt all by hand!!!
We started nearly a week ago and its growing already. Im teaching her about [...]
Tags: ideas, sewing, Women
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Posted on January 25th, 2010, by Lisa
We all know nutrition is the basis of health and anti ageing. Well, I’m working on the nutrition bit and trying to detox (slipped slightly last night with a glass or two of wine!) but my skin is in a right mess and it needs looking after. Along with the Evening Primrose I need to [...]
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Posted on January 21st, 2010, by Lisa
This is a great chicken recipe for the kids. Have a go and let me know what you think!
18 Chicken Drumsticks, 2 tbsp Brown Sugar, 5 oz Dark Soy Sauce, 1 tsp Dijon Mustard, 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
Mix all the marinade ingredients together and add the drumsticks and leave for at least 1 hour. Tip [...]
Tags: Health, ideas, kids, lunch, Recipes
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Posted on January 15th, 2010, by Lisa
Are you stuck for ideas for Valentine’s Day?
I’ve found a few little ideas which may inspire you to treat the one you love on Valentine’s Day. After all, it is the one day of the year when we can get away with being really soppy if we want to!
How about a lovely personalised card, [...]
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Posted on January 13th, 2010, by Lisa
I’m feeling really frustrated! Having just turned 40 I find myself suffering with facial spots. Just small white spots that appear on a daily basis around my forehead and chin. Never suffered in past until about 4/5 months ago. I’ve tried all sorts of creams and potions but nothing seems to be helping. They are [...]
Tags: Beauty, Health, skin, Women
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Posted on January 8th, 2010, by Lisa
Fit & Healthy Banana Shake! (Makes enough for 4)
2 Medium Sized Ripe Bananas, 2 Cups Skimmed Milk, 1/2 Cup Skimmed Dry Milk Powder
1/3 Cup Wheat Germ, 1/2 Cup Fat Free Plain Yoghurt, 1tsp Vanilla Essence, 2.5 tsp of Low Calorie Sweetener
Blend all ingredients together and divide into four glasses. For a little bit of extra [...]
Tags: bananas, fit, Health, Recipes, shakes, slimming, smoothies
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Posted on January 5th, 2010, by Lisa
Top 10 Beauty Tips on a Budget
We all have to tighten our belts at some time or another, especially after the expense of Christmas so, heres my top 10 beauty tips for a budget!
Adding a drop of olive oil and lemon juice to an ice cube then running it over your face gives you better [...]
Tags: Beauty, budget, eyes, ideas, makeup, manicures, tips
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Posted on January 4th, 2010, by Lisa
Why not try this at home, its delicious!
This is a real favourite in our house!
Lime & Ginger Cheesecake (Yummy!)
Yummy Lime & Ginger Cheesecake
Ingredients:
225g/8oz Ginger Biscuits, 115g/4oz Unsalted Butter melted, 300g/11oz full fat Soft Cheese,
250ml/9floz Double Cream, Juice & Rind of 2 Limes, 4tbsp Ginger Syrup, 8 Pieces of Stem Ginger
Lime Zest & [...]
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Posted on January 4th, 2010, by Lisa
How on earth do you find the right diet?
You have to find the one that suits you best and not one that requires you to change your entire life to be successful. If its too diverse from what you are used to then you are more likely to give up easily. Not good for a [...]
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