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Articles by Fleur Michell
Elle Macpherson On How She Overcame Feeling Blah At 50 To Now Being On Top Of The World
Supermodel Elle Macpherson may now call Florida home, but she’s still famously down to earth in typical Aussie style. The now 59-year-old admits that when she hit 50 she felt run down and far from glam which led to the formulation of her successful wellness company WelleCo. “At 50, I began to notice how run down I felt. I was taking a host of vitamins and supplements, but nothing seemed to be working,” she says.
How To Work From Home With Kids: ‘If You Fail To Plan – You Plan To Fail’ - Mouths of Mums
Pandemic lock-down life may well be in the rear-view but for many of us, working from home has become the new normal. Some of us love it, some of us hate it … and some of us have to do it whilst taking care of our kids. It’s a lot to juggle, and truth be told, the key to nailing it is accepting that some days will be better than others. Here organisational queen and mum of two, Steph Pase, shares her tips on how to WFH with kids without completely losing the plot.
The Mums And Dads Who Turned Their Frustrations Into Mega Successful Healthy Living Businesses
Sometimes a simple life frustration can lead to something much bigger ÔÇô such as a whole new business ÔÇŽ and even finding your life partner. We talk to three parents who developed successful businesses in the healthy living sphere when life presented them lemons.
Supermodel Elle Macpherson Gets Candid On Ageing: From Being ‘Run Down At 50’ To Now Feeling Better Than Ever
She’s undeniably the poster girl for looking incredible at any age, but supermodel Elle Macpherson, admits that once she hit 50, she suddenly started to struggle health-wise.
Why Everyone Loves Hey Duggee – It’s Laugh Out Loud Funny And Helps Kids Learn Through Play - Mouths of Mums
Mega popular kids show Hey Duggee, from Studio AKA and BBC Studios, has been a smash hit with both kids and parents ever since its debut in 2014. It’s also been praised for encouraging core skills and promoting learning through play. If you’re not sure what the latest is with the best kids shows, here’s the secret to the show’s enduring success.
Better-for-you brands gaining ground
Many great ideas are sparked by an ‘a ha’ moment or twist of fate. While the spark is often the easy bit, creating a viable product can be challenging for producers in the rapidly growing healthy living sector. In keeping up with changing trends, this year’s Naturally Good sees the launch of the Conscious Consumption Zone, highlighting products demonstrating positive social, economic and environmental impact. Alexandra Szwarcberg-Poch: Allie’s Cold Pressed Juices How did the business start?
The chickens and the bees
One area of the organic market that continues to grow is farming and live cultivation. Fleur Michell speaks to two producers in the poultry and honey sector to learn more. Sonya Dowling and her husband Angus established Enviroganic Farm in 1999. Located on the southwestern slopes of New South Wales, the couple had started to question the chemicals in foods they were consuming. “We saw an opportunity to grow and produce healthy, responsibly raised organic chickens.
4 Top Ways To Stay Hydrated
It’s something we hear from health experts all the time – we all need to drink more water. However, that’s easier said than done. If you have a busy life, juggle kids, forget to drink or just don’t like the taste of water, sooner or later you end up dry as a bone without even trying. “Aside from glowing skin, boosted energy, mind clarity, weight loss and overall healthy bodily functions, drinking water also helps maintain good mental health,” says Paul Sprokkreeff from hydration brand waterdrop®.
The NAPLAN Quiz Stumping Aussie Parents – How Do You Score? - Mouths of Mums
A NAPLAN sample quiz aimed at children has managed to stump parents with one third of adult testers managing to score only six (or less) out of 10. Whilst the average score came in at seven correctly answered questions, 15 people who took the test sank dismally to the bottom of the class, scoring zero.
Media Personality Maria Thattil On Unlocking Her Most Candid Thoughts In Unbounded
Model turned author Maria Thattil says she’s always wanted to write a book from a very young age. However, she later discovered a lot of her creative expression in her teens and 20s was suppressed because of messaging she’d absorbing from many different places. “This was everything from who I should be and what I should be doing career wise to what it is to be a good woman,” she says.
Model And Actor Toks James On Being A ‘Hot Dad’ And Playing Second Fiddle To A Duck
Sydney’s Toks James has appeared alongside some of the most well-known personalities in his growing screen career – but starring alongside a duck called Daffy was a first. As one of Australia’s most in-demand male models over 40, Toks stars in new TikTok and online series Lets Get Ducking Famous alongside some of Australia’s most up and coming new talents.
Healthy After School Habits Can Help Your Child’s Homework Routine
It’s a battle fought daily across the nation – kids racing home to snack on junk food and dragging their feet when it comes to homework – much to parents’ aggravation. Good after school eating habits are vital as nutritious food can improve mental health and academic performance. Eating the right foods at meals and snack time can enhance concentration and memory with nutrients omega-3 fatty acids, iron, and vitamins B6, B12, and D all vital for cognitive function.
Casey Donovan On Why She’s No Longer Into ‘Dirty Burgers’ And Hot Chippies And Feels All The Better For It
One of Australia’s most-loved performers Casey Donovan is on top of the world. Not only is Casey down to ‘double digits’ on the scales for the first time in her adult life thanks to a dedicated health kick, she’s also brimming with energy. Which is just as well considering how much the former Australian Idol winner currently has on.
A Naturally Good alley of organic companies
With more consumers turning to organic food and beverages since the start of the pandemic, demand for organic products is booming. Fleur Michell takes a look at companies and trends to watch. According to the latest market report from leading body Australian Organic Limited (AOL), more than half (56 per cent) of all Australian shoppers have purchased certified organic products in the last year.
How a wasteful problem led to a lucrative solution for The Swag
Despite increasing awareness about environmental issues and sustainability, it’s a sad fact that in Australia alone, more than 5 million tonnes of food ends up in landfill every year. Astonishingly, each of us wastes around 140kg of food every year with much of it being fruit and vegetable matter. This equates to around 20 per cent of the food purchased per person or a yearly loss of around $1,000 per typical household.
The rise of organic snack food
With many sectors of the Australian organic industry currently thriving, one sector that is set to boom in the coming years is that of organic snack foods. Fleur Michell writes. This article was first published in Food & Drink Business September/October 2020. The global organic snack market is currently valued at more than $8.7 million and is expected to rise to $24 million by 2025, according to the latest Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast report.
The money-saving grocery shopping hacks that savvy women swear by.
With the ever-increasing cost of groceries burning a major hole in your pocket, here’s how to save more without losing your mind. If the sight of your shopper docket at the supermarket checkout makes you want to run to the alcohol section to soothe your sorrows, you’re not alone.
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