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replied to the topic Suggestions for books for a 7yo boy. in the forum Home Schooling 7 years, 1 month ago
My 2 older children the eldest being 13 would struggle with some of the suggestions however my youngest thank goodness takes after me in reading and is a fast and quick learner and enjoys the whole Diary of a Wimpey kid series.
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replied to the topic Ginger beer in the forum Brewing and winemaking 7 years, 1 month ago
I am going to have a go at this over the next few weeks, we have been up at Noosa and went to the Eumundi Markets and tasted the most delicious home made Ginger Beer. I have 3 young boys though so keen not to get them drunk! Hoping to be able to make it alcohol free.
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replied to the topic Tomato sauce, Dick Smith and Aldi. in the forum General chat and catching up 7 years, 11 months ago
Pretty annoyed with Aldi right now always going about healthy for kids no colours and additives! We were halfway through eating a product when I noticed it hag 621 (msg) in it which all my family react too, should have checked I know stupidly I figured they would not have those products!! :shrug:
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replied to the topic Hi – mnelbourne mum of 7 in the forum Introduce yourself 7 years, 11 months ago
My god I just broke out in a cold sweat reading 5 kids under 5!!!! :ohmy: I only have 3 only 1 special needs and his issues are relatively mild compared to others, So full of admiration for both you ladies!
I think going back to the basics for saving money works for us, we have our own fruit trees and vegie garden, always used cloth nappies and…[Read more]
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replied to the topic Hi Everyone in the forum Introduce yourself 7 years, 11 months ago
Welcome – I lack the paitent husband :blink: hope you enjoy the site, loads of friendly people!
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replied to the topic DIABETES TYPE 2 in the forum Natural Remedies and Health Support 7 years, 11 months ago
I am very interested in this thread, both my parents had type 2 and I am over 40 now and slightly overweight I have been fit all my life but tragic circumstances over the past 3 years and nearly loosing my life 13 months ago led me to gain so now I definatley need to lose a good 10 kgs to get me to 58 kgs so I am out of the danger zone for getting…[Read more]
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replied to the topic Gallstones anyone? in the forum Natural Remedies and Health Support 7 years, 11 months ago
Iduna post=335229 wrote: I was told I didn’t fit the profile for gallstones. I was told the 4 Fs, Fair, Female, Fat and Forty.
Lol, Ive not heard that profile before, at the time I got them I was 28, very, very fit, not fat at all didn’t eat much fat and I am olive skinned and have dark brunette hair.
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replied to the topic Homemade citrus oil cleaner in the forum Natural Cleaners and Products for the Home 7 years, 11 months ago
I have not tried this but after reading how simple it is I am going too!In Naval Orange season we go through about 3-4 kgs per week so shouldbe easy to get a fast bottle of cleaner!
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replied to the topic Elderberry Berries in the forum Fruit, Vines, Nuts and Sprouts 7 years, 11 months ago
Hmmm, I eat loads of fruit and laxative I do not need :blush: I wonder about jam or would the sugar ruin all the antioxidant properties?
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replied to the topic Top 10 Herbal Remedies to take on the go in the forum Natural Remedies and Health Support 7 years, 11 months ago
I like Arnica for bruising, having 3 boys bruising is frequent here! And also Lavender essential oil I use that all the time for small burns. Lemon Balm I love for anxiety as a tea (Melissa).
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replied to the topic Bloggsphere in the forum Life Changes 7 years, 11 months ago
Feel free Humbug hope it helps inspire you and your tubs!
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replied to the topic Gallstones anyone? in the forum Natural Remedies and Health Support 7 years, 11 months ago
I had them when pregnant with my first child 14 years ago now, very painful and I suffered the entire way through the pregnancy! Then after I had his I had this experiance where I passed all the stones, it was bizarre TMI but I had oily BM’s for a day, it was like I had gastro but was passing pure oil and I could see the stones and I had no…[Read more]
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replied to the topic Bloggsphere in the forum Life Changes 7 years, 11 months ago
Thanks Zippy! I love the pond and was able to purchase some cheap solar pumps for under $50 free postage so whilst the sun is shinning all the birds get a free bath 😆
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replied to the topic clucky hens in the forum All things Chicken 7 years, 11 months ago
I sin bin mine, usually a few days longer although if they have been broody for awhile it takes longer.
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replied to the topic Bloggsphere in the forum Life Changes 7 years, 11 months ago
I do blog but not often enough, I must visit the blog site on here more often I really enjoy reading what people are up to in their gardens and with their animals.
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replied to the topic New member – south of Ballarat in the forum Introduce yourself 8 years, 7 months ago
Hi Peter I am also in Ballarat, have you tried backyard poultry site for poultry? Lots of breeders on that. Also the Ballarat Permaculture Guild is a wonderful group teaching loads of workshops at the moment on various things. Welcome – I only joined last week 🙂
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replied to the topic Hello from Ballarat in the forum Introduce yourself 8 years, 7 months ago
Bluesnip – I have just this weekend passed gone to a talk from the Perm. Guild and I do plan to go to a few Blitzes and probably will join the guy running it was lovely and really knew his stuff and all the people seemed lovely too.
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replied to the topic Hello from Ballarat in the forum Introduce yourself 8 years, 7 months ago
Oh thank you all for the lovely welcome. :silly: I put all dog poo in a very large black compost bin and periodically add leaves,used straw or hay, and it just constantly breaks down and evetually after a good 8 months it just seems to go back to soil or a medium I can then add to my other compost anyway. I am not yet ready to use it on the…[Read more]