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Anyone with me on this one? The journey to wellness can have it’s hiccups.   I can attest to that.   Salted Caramel can be hard to resist.   I  have started to wean myself (again) from refined sugar.   No I am…

I think it must be my age - nearing 52. I’ve been having regular physio treatments from my physiotherapist,  Jacqui Sinclair and attend her yoga classes, to try and alleviate some of the aches that I feel.  I use turmeric when…

An easy way to support Mamma's Laef After much thought, consideration and advice taken from various people, I have gone ahead and created and had approved, a Give A Little page (NZ based) for those who want to "buy a kit"…

Rene Saama  in North Efate (the main island of Vanuatu); is the village of a late friend of mine, Rene.  We had become friends when Rene worked in New Zealand as part of the RSE scheme.    We made simple jewellery together, with…

There was a surplus of $652 from the donations made for the shipment of the two containers to Vanuatu. With the permission of the donors, I took the funds to Vanuatu with me in September and gave to Julie from the…

Organic * Vanuatu * Tranquillity Before I had even arrived, Janet Bunyan, the host and owner of Malowia Guesthouse in the village of Paunangisu – North Efate - had shown her attention to detail. I had intended to arrive well…

It’s a week since I arrived back in New Zealand from the Vanuatu “distribution / education” trip with the Mamma's Laef team. This was my 11th trip into Vanuatu and each time I learn something new about the culture, the…

I will be in Vanuatu working with the Mammas Laef Washable Sanitary Pad project for a couple of weeks. All orders placed during 5th to 23rd September will be actioned on my return. I appreciate your patience and support. Mi…

"When women get together in a group, it's immensely powerful". That is exactly what has happened here. Seven months of accepting donations of $20 per girl, we now have 116 girls sponsored to each receive a Mamma's Laef Washable Sanitary…