Why saying that ‘it is all part of God’s plan’ is never the right thing to say to someone in suffering

I remember the first time another special needs mum told me how hurtful it was when people told her that 'it is all part of God's plan'. I remember being confused because as a special needs mum and as Christian I have often said this for myself and even in my immense suffering and wondering…

Tirtyl product review – hand soap and body wash

I've been using a lot of the doTerra products for a number of years now, starting with making my own handwash with castile soap and adding essential oils (see http://www.youroiljourney.com.au for my online store to buy supplies). Then doTerra released their body wash and foaming hand wash. We had been using foaming hand wash for…

The verdict – medication tracker

In my previous post I looked at alternatives for our current app we use to track my daughters daily medication which you can read more about here To pay or not to pay – Daily medication tracker – apps comparison. It came down to two apps, do we stick with what we have, Baby Connect, with…

To pay or not to pay – Daily medication tracker – apps comparison

TLDR: Read if you are looking for a way to moved off paper to track mediations with multiple carers and provide assurance that the right medication was administered and by whom. This article looks at a range of options, including paid and DIY solutions and includes a comparison based on value and value for money.…

Wheel chair accessible car modifications, a journey to freedom

I recall the first time I was asked the question 'Do you want tie-downs?' "What? What are tie-downs?", I asked, puzzled. "Tie-downs are these little metal things that attached to your wheel-chair but means that you can be strapped into a wheel-chair accessible vehicle.", responded our OT (occupational therapist). "Don't worry, you can always add…

Rocketbook trial – DIY uses and review

I was so excited when I purchased the Evo planner, however but after watching receiving it I watched a few videos on how to use it, I quickly regretted it. This was very similar to my existing system but instead of focusing on getting things down or even breaking down and scheduling goals and tasks,…

Hot lunch on the go when travelling with special needs

One of the challenges of travelling without access to power is how to heat food on the go - this is particularly tricky when doing long haul international travel, camping or even just day trips around town. My daughter has food allergies and also eats orally but only single textures with a particular consistency. She…

Paper Planners

It's about this time of the year I start looking for my next best planner that works for me to keep on top of my work, juggle all the moving parts in life. I've tried digital, automated, calendars, to-do lists and back to paper planners and it's difficult to find one thing that sticks. Covid…

Supporting epilepsy with essential oils at home and school

Disclaimer: firstly I want to say essential oils are not a replacement for modern medicine. We don't use oils to treat but to support our existing approaches to my daughter's health. We take a complementary and a holistic approach to our daughter's health and will consider every medication and intervention how it works in the…

Foaming hand soap tablets – changing the world one less bottle at a time

I've come across a number of these type of products for a while and it's become quite popular with the focus on climate change. I've been tempted because of the great environmental impact and having less single use bottles in the ecosystem, when I look at the ingredients there are unknown fragrances and ingredients that…