Day 1328 - Getting enough sleep

Apparently 72% of Aussie women get no more than 7 hours sleep a night*.

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I need a minimum of 8 hours to get me through. If I don't get that minimum, my fibromyalgia symptoms set in, I end up in a fog, my resilience is low and I become a very intolerant mummy. And yes, there will be tears. Getting the right amount of sleep is critical for my health... and for the mental state of the people around me.  But waking up at 4.30am every day is not exactly working in well with my minimum requirements!

Do you lose your snooze?

Day 1327 - Canberra Weekly Magazine

Does this make me a cover girl?

Leanne Shea Langdown - Canberra Weekly

I wasn't actually going to blog today.  I decided that Deep Fried Fruit was to be closed for business. Achieve Beyond was also closed for business.  As was Cheer Chick Charlie. It's a bit of a grey sky day and I am feeling tired and blue.  And my body aches. So I dedicated my day to cooking, groceries and the couch.  And then I literally ran into myself coming out of Woollies.  My trolley smacked into a magazine rack with a bunch of Canberra press. After I swore I realised I was staring at myself. This wasn't due out until June! So I figured it might be worth blogging about.

Day 1326 - Wordless Wednesday

Today I give you taco salad ... and birds!

What does one do with left over taco mince?
They make taco salad for lunch the next day
(Note: I am not supposed to eat tomato salsa - sensitivities - currently dealing with repercussions)

Day 1325 - Cheer Chick Charlie

Time for an update on all things Charlie

I actually don't talk too much about Cheer Chick Charlie on this blog. Well, I do. But not in proportion to the space she takes up in my life I don't give her much air time.  Anyway, I thought you might be interested in an update.  And I'd be keen to get your views. Actually, more than your views ... I need your opinion and advice.  Will you join me in a quick round table chat?

Day 1324 - The family lunch box

This is what my kitchen bench looks like at 6.00am

The Deep Fried bench top at lunch preparation time

I haven't even had a cuppa yet, nor showered or eaten breakfast, and already I'm having to think about lunch.  One of the first things I do (after checking my emails, stretching and blogging) is get the family lunches sorted.

Day 1323 - Ginger Tea

This post it brought to you by a woman sipping home-made ginger tea ...

A very simple ginger "tea"

When I say "home-made" that's probably overstating it a bit. When I say "tea" that's definitely overstating it a lot. I boiled the kettle, grabbed a teaspoon of ginger from a jar, and stirred it in the hot water.  That simple. Not exactly a chef secret, nor is there a tea leaf it sight. But I'm still gonna claim the home-made tea status. I've had an upset stomach for a few days and after yesterday's post I figured I would put my money where my mouth is (or my ginger where my mouth is ...?!?!) to see if this stuff actually works.  You know what? I think it does! My tummy is definitely starting to settle down. Next trial will be to add mint.  I might even try ginger mixed in my green tea. Genius!*

* In my own mind at least. 

Day 1322 - Foods that could help make your stomach flatter

Would you like to flatten out that tum tum?

Mint and Ginger

As a Deep Fried woman of the world I am always on the look out for tips and tricks to help other Deep Fried ladies feel fit and fabulous in their own skin.  One thing that people complain of a lot as they age is a swollen stomach region.  Don't fear! Apparently there's food that can help with that ...

Day 1321 - Looking good at any age

Lookin' good Shazza!

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For the last week I've been reflecting a bit on the people around us that seem to look good at any age.  Sharon Stone is 55 years old and she seems to scrub up pretty good.  In response to my post of last Friday a bunch of you have given me your "looking good at any age" suggestions.

Day 1320 - Just kiss her!

All it takes is a little kiss .... (or not)




I was cruising the "news" at dawn this morning and came across this little gem.  At a baseball game in the USA the "kiss cam" cruised past this couple hoping for a quick peck for the cameras.  It seems that Mr Not-so-fabulous was too busy chatting on the phone to be troubled with his date.  Well, she quickly doused that flame.  Three strikes and your out mate!

To make up for his lack of affection let's all go and kiss our loved ones today (multiple times).  Happy Thursday!

Day 1319 - Wordless Wednesday

When the leaves fall ....

Our autumn colour is coming to and end