Daily Helen

Turns out my new ceramic-glass stove top is rather high maintenance. I saw that specialist cleaning products are recommended, so bought t...

I had to go to the dentist today. My worst!  ~ A year ago today I was visiting a garden ~

Some of the lovely things I received for my birthday this week.  ~ A year ago today I was taking photos of my cat ~ 

Things I put into my body today: my usual Vitamin D tablet as well as an immune booster and throat spray. There's a nasty cold doing ...

Today's grocery shop included a couple of cleaning products. ~ A year ago today I got a new phone ~

Favourite aromatherapy oils. ~ A year ago today I got a new lampshade ~ 

My spring cleaning project continues. Polishing furniture, washing ornaments, wiping out cupboards, sorting shelves etc. It's very te...

Hmm, expiry date 08/2012. Does that mean the contents have spoiled, or simply lost their efficacy? And do I risk it?  ~ A year ago toda...

A month or so back I started using these hair products. I really like the deep conditioning treatment. ~ A year ago today I was visitin...

I've been using this shampoo and conditioner for the last few months. The make my hair smell like honey. ~ A year ago today I notic...

Someone was handing out Lindt chocolate balls at the supermarket this afternoon. I didn't say no... I love these things! ~ A year a...

Recent gifts... they all smell delicious. And I will definitely be using one of them this evening. It's freezing cold again and I pla...

I've been using aromatherapy oils again. Today: rose and sweet orange. ~ A year ago today I was cooking ~ 

Things I like: body butter for my dry winter skin. ~ A year ago today I was doing backups ~ 

My throat is killing me today. I sucked Stepsils practically non-stop, but they have offered little relief. ~ A year ago today I took T...

I think I'm fighting off a cold - aches and pains, and a scratchy sore throat. The pharmacist recommended I try this spray. It's...

I'm trying out a new bath soap. Smells good! ~ A year ago today I collected by foreign exchange ~ 

My cold was worse today. I sat with the bowl of boiling water, drops of Olbas oil and a towel over my head, in an attempt to ease the co...

Tom came back from the vet this afternoon and he seems to be feeling much better (yay!) . I have to start him on this antibiotic tomorro...

I have a sore heel. A friend gave me this gel to try and it really helped. Great product! ~ A year ago today I started reading the Game...