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One of the most important aspects of addressing and destigmatising mental health and those who struggle with it, is changing how we speak about it. The words used in the media, or by our friends, or our doctors and most importantly the words we use to describe our own mental health, are critical to how …
Are you an apple lover? Or do you find that while you eat them occasionally, every time you buy them they seem to add up and end up wrinkling in your fruit bowl? I love apples, but I do go through phases of eating them as snacks and not really feeling like them (I have …
What do you do with your food scraps? Put them in your compost or feed them to your chooks? Maybe you just put them in the bin. Well, did you know that every year in Australia about 4,000,000 tonnes of wasted food goes to landfill, that's about $8 billion worth. So what can you do? …
As part of my journey to reduce the amount of plastic I use and the waste I produce, I have been making small changes around the house, including the bathroom. So far I've been making changes to brushing my teeth and washing my hair, but I want to start with updating my skincare routine. One …
To avoid the destination, we need to change what happens on the journey. More and more people are realising the impact that they, and the wider community, are having on the environment. While it may seem like one person can’t make a difference, if multiple ‘one persons’ began making changes, you would notice. The issue? …
Hey guys this October is Frocktober! If you haven't heard of the initiative before it's all about raising awareness for Ovarian Cancer as well as funds for research. Every year roughly 1,500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer and 1 in 10 women lose their battle. Although it's not as common as other cancers, it's …
It seems lifestyle is the new black when it comes to career moves for female celebrities. In the past few years, a few have expanded their resume by launching their own lifestyle websites; namely, Gwyneth Paltrow (Goop) and Blake Lively (Preserve). But the latest addition might surprise you, mainly because in Australia you might not …
Spring is in the air and I am so excited!! Don't get me wrong, I actually like winter; the big coats, the layers, the boots, the baked dinners and hot drinks. But there is just something about spring that is fresh and new and makes you feel like 'yep this is it'. One of my …
I'm always on the hunt for the right kind of beauty products for my skin. My skin can be pretty sensitive, it's pale and can get pretty dry in the cold winter months. But lately I've come across some great products for keeping my skin smooth and hydrated, especially over winter. One of my favourite …
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