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24.01.2022 DIY CHOCOLATE CLARIFYING MASK It’s that day again....Sunday self-care day For me, that means a DIY face mask and some sunshine to start my day. Don’t get me wrong, Sunday’s are generally a busy day for me, I don’t just lounge around with a face mask on At this point, I’ve cleaned the shower and am on my second load of washing. But, now it’s just time for a little something for me while I make breakfast. ... RECIPE 1 tsp bentonite clay 1 tsp raw cacao powder 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 1/2 tsp honey #sundayselfcare #selfcare #wellbeing #timeout #vitamind #diy #diyfacemask #diybeauty #diyskincare #naturalskincare #naturalbeauty #facemask #chocolate #clearskin #cleanskin

24.01.2022 FRIDAY FOCUS - This quote for me is also a reminder to not make assumptions on someone's health from their physical appearance. A lot of people look at a slim person (I hate using the word skinny), and think they are the picture of health, but that is not necessarily true. They may just have been blessed with a great metabolism and genes. I was called skinny A LOT growing up and absolutely hated it. It was an insult to me because it always seemed to come with an "how dare you... be skinny when I'm not" implication. It always felt like such a negative and judgemental comment. Despite being "skinny" I definitely wasn't very healthy with my food choices and exercise. Health is more than just your outward appearance. We all have different body types and shape. Celebrate your body and don't make someone else feel bad for theirs. #fridayfocus #friyay #healthandwellness #health #bodyimage #everybodyisbeatiful #celebrateyoursize #inspiration #healthinspiration #fridayquote #fridayinspiration

24.01.2022 WEDNESDAY WELLNESS - let's talk health insurance Not a very inspirational topic is it? And, many people have different views about it. But, what I'm sure we can all agree on is that prevention and education can be the key to improving your chances of staying healthy. Taking small steps to learn about taking care of your mental and physical health can save thousands in doctor's fees, not to mention the actual feeling and consequences of not being healthy.... Get to know your body and what it needs to be healthy. Look into the follow ideas: 1. Get a physical from your doctor - check hormone levels (ask for ALL of them to be checked), iron levels, blood pressure etc. What area could you improve? What is the best way to go about that for your body? 2. Experiment with exercising at different times of the days to find out what your body responds best to. 3. Learn what your body type is, and what foods or type of exercise could would best. There is an amazing program called ph360.com that also has an app. You fill out a bunch of information and it lets you know what body type you have. It then provides suggestions for the best type of foods for your body to have and to avoid (as well a plethora of recipes), and the best types of exercise and the best time to exercise. It also gives you a schedule of the best sleeping times, productivity times and a multitude of other suggestions personalised to you and your health journey. It does cost money, but it is a great starting point to get some ideas and then you can always cancel your subscriptions. I did this as part of the Lifestyle Medicine course I am currently doing, and it is amazing! I highly recommend it. Get to know your body and learn what works best for you. We are all different and no one diet or exercise regime is going to work for us all. What does your body and mind need to be at its best?

23.01.2022 NEW BLOG POST - Homemade Sticky Chai recipe There is nothing quite like the warming and soothing spices of a good chai mix to warm the body, mind and soul. Make your own customisable recipe that is jam packed with nutritional benefits and flavour! In this blog post you will find:... 1. health benefits of each ingredient 2. the recipe 3. video showing how I make it See more

23.01.2022 Today, I felt the need for a bit of a cleanse and some raw foods. So, I started the day with a juice: carrot, apple and orange. Lunch was a basil pesto Zoodle (zucchini noodles) bowl using some basil out of my garden. It was delicious. Felt soooooo good! I highly recommend taking a day each week where you just eat fruits, vegetables and nuts.... #rawfood #eatraw #eatarainbow #freshjuice #homemadejuice #detox #cleanse #zoodles

21.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW THAT NOT ALL ESSENTIAL OILS ARE SAFE TO USE AROUND OUR FURRY FRIENDS? Our furry little friends can be a lot more sensitive to us. Learn what makes them more sensitive, what essential oils to avoid around them, what ones are safe and beneficial for them, and general tips for using essential oils safely.

20.01.2022 Move for your mental health

19.01.2022 16 YEARS WITH THIS HOTTIE On this day 16 years ago, this good looking man asked me to be his girlfriend, so glad I said yes Can’t wait for the next 16 with you ... #anniversary #love #couple #togetherforever #ilovehim #bestfriend #husbandandwife #husband #winning

18.01.2022 WHAT?! PANCAKES CAN BE HEALTHY? Well, maple syrup is the sneaky treat on top which doesn’t really provide nutritional benefits and is mostly just sugar....but, you can easily swap that for honey, date syrup or agave syrup. This recipe is so quick and easy to make! Swipe for the recipe.... To add even more nutrition to this recipe, swap the eggs for chia eggs. Mix 2 tbsp chia seeds with about 12 tbsp of water and let sit for 5 minutes. I also use a plant based milk, such as almond milk. This recipe really serves 4, I don’t know why I wrote 2. Maybe I was super hungry at the time Enjoy #pancakeday #pancakes #healthypancakes #nutrition #chiaegga #eatclean #eathealthy #health #healthy #healthyrecipe #healthyfood #healthy foods #healthyfoodideas #nutritiousanddelicious #bananas #bananapancakes #sundaybrunch

18.01.2022 BREAKFAST PREP Trying to be a bit more organised with food this week to save time and be healthy, so have made some overnight oats. RECIPE... 3/4 cup rolled oats 3/4 plant based milk 1 tbsp chia seeds 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1. Add all ingredients and mix well. Place in fridge overnight. 2. Add your favourite toppings. I’m going to be adding fresh pineapple, banana, shredded coconut and honey. #mealprep #overnightoats #oats #breakfast #breakfastprep #healthyeating #healthybreakfast #eatclean #pinacolada #pineapple #coconut #cleaneating #breakfastrecipes #breakfastideas #breakfastofchampions #breakfastrecipe #healthybreakfastideas #healthybreakfastrecipes #organised

17.01.2022 FRIDAY FOCUS - ain't none of us going to ever reach what we think is perfection. All we can do is take one day at a time working towards our goals, whether it be choosing a healthy snack over a sugary one, or just doing a 15min workout instead of 30mins because time is short or your just not feeling it. It's ok to not meet your goals sometimes, as long as we know we have kept working towards them. Progress is the key word NOT PERFECTION! #fridayfocus #friyay #fridayinspiration #inspirationalquote #healthandwellness #wellness #progressnotperfection #progress

17.01.2022 WEDNESDAY WELLNESS - DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN REVERSE THE EFFECTS OF CHRONIC DISEASES WITH SOME SIMPLE LIFESTYLE CHANGES? I'm currently studying Lifestyle Medicine and am learning a lot about the importance of creating healthy habits, and how effective simple choices in how we live can prevent chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease and diabetes. I have read so much research in which numerous people have been studied applying some simple healthy habits, which have l...ead to reversing coronary heart disease. They have included ideas we have all heard before, such as: 1. Eating a whole foods, plant-based vegetarian diet 2. Exercising for 30 minutes a day 3. Managing stress effectively 4. Having a supportive and loving network around you 5. Not smoking This is not an exhaustive list and just touches on some of the key elements. If you are interested in all the research on this topic, let me know and I'm happy to pass on the things I have learned so far. Pick one element today that you could focus on incorporating into your lifestyle to reduce your risk of chronic disease or help to reverse the effects of one.

16.01.2022 SMOOTHIE TIME....recipe below There is so much fruit around this time of year and I love it! Every morning it’s a slightly different recipe, but here is today’s... Serves Two... 1 1/2 cups coconut water 2 tbsp chia seeds 1/2 punnet blueberries 1/2 punnet strawberries 1 banana 1/4 rockmelon 3-4 kale leaves 1 tbsp peanut butter Optional: 1 tsp honey Soak the chia seeds in the coconut water for around 5 minutes while you get the rest of the ingredients ready. Then, throw it all in and blend. #smoothie #sundaysmoothie #sundaybreakfast #smoothiesunday #smoothierecipe #fruitsmoothie #dairyfreesmoothie #eatclean #eathealthy #eatclean #healthyeating #healthyrecipe #healthybreakfast #healthybreakfastrecipes #summervibes #summersmoothie

16.01.2022 FRIDAY FOCUS - where is your focus? Some people are naturally gifted at looking to the positive and some towards the "reality" as my husband likes to put it (but really it's just pessimism right?!) Take some time today and this week to focus on where there are possibilities. Where can you see a possibility to help someone, to make a wise decision, to take a step towards a goal, or to start a new habit. Where are you going to put your focus?

15.01.2022 WEDNESDAY WELLNESS (BELATED) I've been home all week with sinusitis and lost track of what day it is! But, we can't miss out on the Wednesday Wellness quote of the week. By nature, I'm a bit of a control freak, which is perhaps why I like primary teaching. It allows you, in some respects, to be a bit of your own boss with how you do things in your classroom :) ... Life throws us so many curveballs, as 2020 has proven, which we really don't get any control over. But, at least we do have control over how we take care of ourselves; how we eat, if we exercise or not, getting sunshine, drinking enough water, taking time out to relieve stress. YOU CAN HAVE CONTROL over your choices to help lead a healthier and happier life. Take a step today to take back control of your health and wellness. #health #wellness #wellbeing #curveballs #control #controlfreak #healthandwellness #takecontrol #choices #wednesday #wednesdaywellness #wellnessquote #healthquote #inspirationquote #inspiration #takecareofyou #selfcare #takecharge

14.01.2022 Interested in a discount for essential oils and other beautiful products such as Shea butter, cocoa butter and more? I have partnered with N-Essentials, who I have been using for years for most of my DIY essentials. Use the affiliate code MANDIMAKES and get 10% off your first order xx

14.01.2022 Celebrating this beautiful lady’s baby boy on the way! So, you may be wondering about the second photo....we were reminiscing about sore muscles from smiling so much for wedding day photos haha #babyshower #babyboy #babyontheway #pregnantmama #pregnant #pregnantbelly

11.01.2022 NEW BLOG POST AND VIDEO With dresses, skirts and shorts starting to make an appearance now that spring is here, make your skin ready to show off with these easy to make moisturising lotion bars. These are great for popping in your handbag to have on the go, and they make great gifts. Take a look at my latest blog post (includes instructional YouTube video) to find out how to make them and the benefits of the ingredients used.... www.mandimakes.com.au/post/moisturising-lotion-bars

09.01.2022 HEALTH IS NOT ABOUT MISSING OUT! Most people associate being healthy with missing out on all the good stuff. That's not what it is about at all. You can still be healthy and not starve yourself of the things you enjoy. I like to think about being healthy as just finding new routines and habits that you enjoy, but will enhance your physical and mental health. For example, just swap out something you know isn't so good for you with something that provides more nutritional value..., such as brown rice instead of white. Don't focus on having to remove and miss out on something, but on ENHANCING the nutritional value for your body and mind! Maybe that means parking in the furtherest spot from the entrance to the supermarket so you get more steps in :) Create those positive habits that will provide those long term benefits. But, remember that it doesn't mean that you have miss out on enjoying your favourite foods.

08.01.2022 WEDNESDAY WELLNESS - remember that when we talk about health, it includes both the physical and mental. Did you know that your gut and your brain have a communication highway between the two? What we eat affects how we feel (our emotions) and some of the choices we make. But also, what we think and feel affects what we eat. There is a lot of research that show the significance of this connection, therefore it is really important to be aware of this gut-brain axis. A healthy ...gut helps promote a healthy brain, and a healthy brain helps promote a healthy gut. This is why stress plays such a big part in your physical health! What can you do to work on your happiness today? Maybe it means choosing an apple over a Tim Tam, getting some exercise, starting a thankfulness journal, forgiving someone who hurt you, checking in with your gut health, seeing a councellor to check in with your mental health, take something off your plate to reduce your stress. It is going to mean something different for everyone. When we eat good, we feel good; when we think good, we feel good. When we feel good, we can share the love with others. #wednesdaywellness #humpday #healthandwellness #mentalhealth #guthealth #happiness #happinessquote #health #goodhealth #choices #stressmanagement #stress

08.01.2022 RAW FOOD CAN BE DELICIOUS! Believe it or not, there are some really enjoyable ways to eat raw. I love eating raw in summer time, but decided to have this on one of our recent gorgeous winter days. Swipe for original recipe. I swapped out pistachios for pine nuts, and just used normal garden tomatoes.... #raw #rawfood #rawfoodrecipes #rawfooddiet #zoodles #eatclean #cleaneating #health #healthy #healthyfood #eathealthy #eatarainbow

07.01.2022 DELICIOUS GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPE I just can’t get into smoothies when the weather is cold. All I want for breakfast then is porridge or some form of eggs on toast. Now that the weather is warming up here (sporadically at least) I’m loving having smoothies again. I always incorporate greens into my smoothies, usually in the form of kale, as my iron levels are typically on the low side. Several years ago my Dr wanted to put me on iron tablets as I was borderline anaemic, which... he said would likely give me bloating and constipation. I said yeah, nah and decided to up my iron rich foods. I started putting kale in EVERYTHING, and within one month I had quadrupled my iron levels. It frustrates me that Doctors often go to pills as the first point of call for treating patients. While I 100% agree that they have their place in healthcare and are necessary at times, food can also be medicine and is too often overlooked. Ok, rant over. Here’s today’s yummy and nutritious green smoothie recipe RECIPE (2 serves) 1/2 cup rolled oats 2 tbsp chia seeds 1 1/2 cups coconut water 1 mango 1 banana 1 1/2 cups chopped pineapple 3 large kale leaves 2 packed cups of baby spinach Optional additions: ice cubes, LSA, honey, handful of mint leaves or parsley, 1/4 cup shredded coconut 1. Add rolled oats, chia seeds and coconut water to blender jug. Let sit for 5 - 10 minutes while you get dressed or prep other ingredients. 2. Add all other ingredients and blend well. #smoothie #greensmoothie #smoothierecipes #smoothierecipe #greensmoothies #greensmoothierecipe #eatclean #breakfast #breakfastidea #nutrition #eatclean #healthyrecipe #healthybreakfast #healthybreakfastideas #healthybreakfastrecipes #healthyeating #healthiswealth #healthyliving #mango #mangoseason

05.01.2022 SELF-CARE SUNDAY (smoothie & mask recipe) Sunshine, smoothie and face mask time I love all the summer fruits that are around now and cheap! Smoothies are my favourite breakfast meal when the weather warms up. Here’s my first smoothie recipe of Spring:... (Makes 2 serves) 1/4 cup rolled oats 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 1/2 cups coconut water 1 banana 3 large Kale leaves 6 large strawberries 1/4 cup blueberries Soak rolled oats and chia seeds in the coconut water while preparing the rest of the ingredients. Then, add very thing and blend. Add more coconut water if needed. You all know how much I love face masks, they are part of my Sunday morning routine (90% of the time). At the moment, I’m loving white kaolin clay, so that is forming the base of my mask today: 2 tsp white kaolin clay 1/2 tsp raw honey 1 drop lavender essential oil Apple cider vinegar to make a paste I love this combo because the clay helps to draw out impurities, the honey is antibacterial (fights acne and blackheads) and soothing, the apple cider vinegar balances skin pH and tones, and the lavender is also antibacterial and soothing. What are you going to do for you today? #selfcare #selfcaresunday #selfcaresundays #facemask #diyfacemask #skincare #healthyskin #diyskincare #naturalbeauty #naturalskin #naturalskincare #naturalskincaretips #naturalskinremedies #acneskincare #skincareroutine #facecare #honey #honeyskincare #claymask #facemaskrecipe #clay #kaolinclay #applecidervinegar #essentialoilskincare #essentialoilsrecipes #essentialoils #lavender #lavenderessentialoil #smoothie #smoothierecipe

05.01.2022 NEW BLOG POST - make your own face wipes using a few simple ingredients in only a few minutes! Click on the link in my bio. #makeup #makeupremover #makeupremoverwipes #homemademakeupremover #diymakeupremover #cleanskincare #cleanskin #naturalbeauty #naturalskincare #diyskincare #homemadeskincare

04.01.2022 NEED A QUICK, EASY DINNER? When short on time, a quinoa bowl is my go to meal. Did you know that quinoa is one of the most protein-rich foods you can eat, and it contains almost twice as much fibre as other grains. Quinoa also contains: iron magnesium... B2 vitamin E calcium manganese potassium phosphorous plus more vitamins and minerals Because of all these vitamins and minerals, quinoa: promotes weight loss helps prevent osteoporosis protects the heart improves skin health fights inflammation helps fight cancer helps fight diabetes and hypertension improves metabolism aids in anaemia treatment enhances digestive health promotes longevity aids tissue repair and growth antiviral and antidepressant effects strengthen hair follicles helps treat dandruff Quite the list?! No surprises why this makes the superfood list. Oh, and it’s also gluten free It’s super quick to cook and can be used in so many different ways, from a rice alternative to a salad staple. #quinoa #superfood #quinoabowl #quickdinner #quinoabenefits #health #healthyeating #healthyfood #healthfood #healthylifestyle #nutrition #fibre #eatmorefibre #eatclean #eathealthy #vegetariandiet #vegetarianprotein

04.01.2022 FRIDAY FOCUS - take a break this weekend as much as you can. Forgot work, forget the struggles and challenges, forget how much there still is to do. When you walk out the door this afternoon, leave it all behind and focus on yourself, your friends and family. Let yourself truly relax and do something that brings you joy. I promise that you will be happier and more energised to tackle whatever new challenges you may face next week. #fridayfocus #fridaymotivation #fridaygoals #friyay #inspiration #inspirationalquote #wellbeing #healthandwellness #mentalhealth #weekendvibes

01.01.2022 FRIDAY FOCUS - I'm so guilty of letting busyness take over and ending up unintentionally being selfish with my time and resources, forgetting to look out for others and how I can help them. This weekend's goal is to look for ways to bless other people, not so that I will receive a blessing in return, but so they can pay it forward and maybe lots of people will find a reason to feel loved, appreciated and to smile. #friday #friyay #fridayinspiration #fridayfocus #inspiration #inspirationalquote #blessothers #beablessing #serveothers #weekendgoals