Winter Must-Haves: Immune Boosters for the whole family

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A few years ago I learnt that protecting my family with an immune booster was a great way for us not to get sick during the colder months.

I used to get us ready in March and ended our Immune Support at the end of September,then life took over, I forgot all about boosting our immune system and then it was a rotation of colds and flus in our household.One person would catch it and it would be weeks of runny noses and coughing, days away from work and school.

Eventually I reassessed what was wrong and we’ve been back on track the last two or three Winters.

Why Viral Choice?

It was the immune support our Paediatrician had recommended at the time.I saw the great results with the boys and then both hubby and I started taking it.

To date there have been a few changes in our intake.

My oldest still takes the syrup for children (Junior)

My youngest doesn’t mind taking the tablets , my husband kept forgetting to take his tablets so I now buy him the effervescent tablets which he can drink when he has his breakfast at the office.

Winter is my one of favourite seasons of the year.I love the cold , I love the knitted jerseys and beautiful coats and jackets.What I don’t like is the getting sick part which inevitably comes with the colder months.So preparation if key for me.

Do you and your family take immune boosters?

20 in 2020

You’ve seen all the hashtags.Listened to all the podcasts so I’m not here to tell you how it’s going to change your life.

I started making a list of things I’d like to do or achieve in 2019 (19 things) it was also alot less pressurized than making a new years resolution list with unachievable expectations.

At the end of 2019 I had done /achieved 14 things on my 19 in 2019. It felt great and not ticking off the other 5 things didn’t really matter, it was so freeing to change my mindset.

So yes, this year it’s 20 in 2020 and I know I’d really like to cross everything off the list but I also know that I’m not setting myself up for disappointment either.

Below is a list I made and would like to share with all of you.I keep mine in my journal so I can see it everyday.

Gretchen Rubin and Liz mentioned in their Podcast episode 255 that making a 20 in 2020 is a great conversation starter and guys I totally agree. I’ve spoken to so many people about their 20 list and it’s been so much fun.

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Easter Napkin Ring

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The realization that Easter is possibly my most favourite celebrations has really been cemented.

I love Easter.

I made these Gold Napkin Rings for our Easter Sunday Table.

You can to!

What you will need

  • Foam glitter Sheets – Available at PNA
  • Scissors
  • Pencil and Ruler

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I measured on the smooth foam side of the sheet (Glitter front is face down) See measurements above

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cut a slit half way on the top left side and a slit half way on the bottom right side so when you bring both arms together you will slot on into the other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You could always just tape the two arms together if you like.

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Upcycling – Easter Decor

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I like to do a touch of “festive decorating”  over almost any holiday be it a heart wreath at our entrance , Father Christmas Cookie Jar on the kitchen shelf and a little bunny-something over Easter.

Many years ago I went all pastels for Easter and covered a Wooden cross from PNA with scrap-booking paper.

I never used it again after that because I was done with the colours.I thought I’d be smart this year and upcycle it.

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All I needed was the glue, a scissors and a Stanley knife – I removed all the scrap-booking paper – not easy as I used really good glue.This took me ages and then I had a great idea to use a damp cloth and gently wipe.This did the trick and in not time it looked almost good as new – no left over paper that is.

I had some leftover Gold Glittered sheets from a party we had so I used that and some school glue (Pritt) – this way next year it wont be so hard to remove when I want to used it again to match the Easter colour scheme.

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I love how this simple little project turned out.

 

 

12 Month Savings Challenge – Remember to Save – February

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February is done and dusted #shocking how it’s just flying by! I love it!

By now you will have accumulated a total of R 500.00

Your debit orders and monthly payments should have been done by now so remember to save.

It’s not major and wont dent your pocket.  R380.00 – that’s all – remember to be vigilante the amounts are going to get higher.

If you can afford and want to save more this month I suggest you pick a figure from another month from March to December and save that amount , then scratch that month out and put that money away.

Click below to view the full 12 month breakdown.

52 week 12 month Savings Challenge South Africa 2015

Good Luck and all the best.

Ana

Easter Egg Decoration

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This is by far the quickest and easiest Easter Egg decoration ever.

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All you need are White Boiled Eggs (allow them to cool before you start) , Gold Striping Tape (can be found at an good Nail supply store – such as  A-Z Nail Suppliers or  Planet Nails) and a scissors.

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This year my theme or should I say colour scheme will be Indigo and Gold – so everything is either a deep blue or gold colour.

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