Author Archives: The Giddy Tigress

Veni, Vidi, Vici

Indeed. I came.  I saw.  (I almost backed out for fear of not being able to complete it, but) I conquered. Hubby took the day off today, so after we dropped the kids off for the School Holiday Program for … Continue reading

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Could Beauty Clinic’s Sensitive Sun Cream be the Sunscreen I have been looking for?

For the past few months, especially after my love-hate episode with one of my (ex)favorite sunscreens, I have been extra careful about what I put on my skin.  I know that I am allergic to homosalate, and with the recent … Continue reading

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French Beans, Papaya, Ginger … but that’s not all…

This, my dear friends, was my humble haul from the market early this morning.  It’s only a small haul today because I wanted to grab something fast to cook later.  So that, and some chicken…and I was about to make … Continue reading

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Skin Patch Test Update: Things I Should NOT Touch

So today, I showed up at the doctor’s office bright and early to remove the rest of the skin patch stickers on my back, and get a report on what my skin is allergic to.  I was hoping to get … Continue reading

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Soupe Du Jour, S’il Vous Plaît

Today, I am going to share with you what I made for dinner tonight.  I had some carrots, onion, potatoes and broccoli, but instead of the *predictable* chicken ABC soup, I opted to try something different:  Cream of Carrot Soup … Continue reading

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