This video from Ella Bangs is the one I used to cut my own hair at the front and sides, recently. I did have a hairdresser come to my house but decided I wanted bangs at the side—after she left. Trouble is, I've only done one side, however, I like it because when I plait it to one side, the pieces I cut stay in. If I plait it to the other side, they poke out so I may leave it … [Read more...] about DIY Haircuts
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Kathryn Treat Tribute: #pour1out4MCS Video
Up on my blog, I now have part II of ‘New Beginnings—No Turning Back’, with Author of Allergic to Life: My Battle for Courage, Survival and Hope, Kathryn Treat up on my blog. (It took me a whole year to complete part I and another whole year for part II. And part III is in the works. Life's a struggle. To write and edit you need a functioning brain and body. Ha, and I want to … [Read more...] about Kathryn Treat Tribute: #pour1out4MCS Video
How to Get Your 3M Mask to Seal Tight
Hello! I've not been around this blog much due to having an awful winter where I lost tolerance to a lot of my safe foods (and as I've just discovered via testing with my Allergist and Immunologist, this was due to the mould, Pullaria). I've spent most of my time holding onto the furniture while feeling as if I am spinning uncontrollably out of control. Not fun. Woodsmoke … [Read more...] about How to Get Your 3M Mask to Seal Tight
Doubling up on Chemical Exposures for the Sake of Convenience
Today is doomsday. Nah, just kidding. But hyperbole can help make light of seemingly dire circumstances... I have an appointment, one I can't avoid, and I know I'm going to have a fragrance exposure of mass proportions. I have my mask; I've organised to be the first one seen; and I can wait in a room set aside for people with disabilities. The nature of this appointment is … [Read more...] about Doubling up on Chemical Exposures for the Sake of Convenience
My Reviews Are Back (as am I!)
Due to being under the weather for most of this year, I've not been reviewing products that I find useful for people living a life sensitive to chemicals. However, I aim to get right back into the sunshine; now that I've wiped away my tears. It's not like I've been grateful for much at all, let alone thinking about how I can help others. But that really has changed. Not sure if … [Read more...] about My Reviews Are Back (as am I!)