The cost of eczema

Eczema isn't something we can just get rid of, it needs careful management and lots of time put in to keep it under control. Unfortunately, this means using a lot of different products.

I have been working for 4 years now, earning money for my own expenses. My sister asked me the other day "How come you dont have as much money saved up as me, when I havent been working as long as you?" She got her answer when we went to the chemist; I have to buy products for my eczema. I spent $100 dollars in the space of an hour on my skin... Steroid creams, Moisturiser, Soap Free Wash, Antihistamines. That didnt even include the other creams I usually buy!

If I tallied up everything I wanted to buy/should buy for my skin, I would probably be looking at $200-$300 per week.

So how on earth can we make this more affordable? Well, the answer is not simple at all... in fact I dont think I can make it more affordable for myself! I already buy my moisturiser where it is cheapest, and I have a health care card so that my prescriptions are cheaper, but it still adds up to a lot of money each week!

I am a uni student with a casual job, so it can be super hard to afford stuff that I would really like to buy, when I have to spend so much on my skin. The frustrating part is; it doesnt even work; my skin still flares!

I know we are all in the same boat, spending so much money every week/month on the eczema and the allergies, making sure we take care of ourselves/our kids. How on earth does everyone else manage it? Any tips?

I just thought the other day, that I am going to have to do this for a long long time... Let's hope they come up with a cure fast!

Have a lovely day :)

PANCAKES!

Nearly everybody I know loves a good pancake! But when you have allergies, some recipes can be hard to find or adapt.

My mum has been making these pancakes for me on a sunday morning for as long as I can remember! And as soon as I could, I was learning how to make them myself! I wanted to share this recipe with you as it tastes amazing, is easy to make and is not only great for breakfast! They can be taken in lunchboxes or eaten for afternoon tea! 

These are Dairy, Egg and Nut Free and can be adapted to be Gluten Free and Soy Free as well! 

Ingredients

1 tsp No Egg

1 tbsp Water

1 Cup Self Raising Flour (Or your GF alternative)

1 Cup Soy Milk (or your preffered alternative)

1 tsp of Raw Sugar

Method:

1) Whisk together 1 tsp No Egg and 1 tbsp Water in the bottom of your bowl. 

2) Add Raw Sugar and whisk until combined

3) Add half of the flour and milk into the bowl and whisk. 

4) Add the remaining flour and milk into the bowl and whisk until completely combined. 

Cooking: 

1) Preheat pan and use oil/butter to lubricate

2) Pour some of the mixture into the pan

3) Wait until the top of the pancake is no longer shiny/ has tiny bubbles popping on the surface. 

4) Flip the pancake

5) Wait until the edges are brown and then your pancake is cooked!

6) Repeat until all of your mixture is gone!

Serve with whatever toppings you enjoy!

NOTE: You can add things such as chocolate chips to the batter before cooking for an awesome treat!

           - You can add more sugar to the recipe if you desire, I use less as I prefer them with a lower                   sugar content but if you think they need more sugar, add more!

Comment your pancakes below or on the facebook page! :D