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15 Beautiful Candles You Can Give Mum this Sunday ... That She Definitely Won't Re-Gift!
When it comes to Mother’s Day Gift guides, some may be convinced that candles fall into the same generic category as “socks and supermarket chocs.” But, they’re clearly not doing it right. Because, the right candle really can be a perfect pressie. Packed with the power to create ambience, evoke memories and soothe mum’s soul. With their diverse array of scents and styles, these 15 candles are our pick of the best for those looking for a Mother’s Day Gift that will light up mum’s world.
Domestic violence disclosure schemes
he spotlight is yet again shining on the national crisis of violence against women in Australia, and the calls for increased action and improved responses to all forms of domestic, family and sexual violence has intensified over the last three weeks.
David Marr Wins Book of The Year At The Indie Book Awards
Australian independent booksellers have announced Killing for Country: A Family Story by David Marr (Black Inc) as the best book from the last year, and the winner of the Indie Book Awards 2024 Book of the Year. The Book of the Year is voted by independent booksellers across the country from the six category winners.
Seven Australian Women of Colour We're Celebrating
SheaMoisture Australia – the modern legacy of legacy of Sofi Tucker, a pioneering mother of four and entrepreneur, who sold Shea Butter, African Black Soap and homemade beauty preparations in Sierra Leone in 1912 – recently celebrated two milestone events. Particularly relevant for Australian Women of Colour, and their allies. Firstly, the expansion of its number one-selling Coconut & Hibiscus range.
The Easiest Easter Cupcakes You Can Make
Whether you make these long weekend holiday activity with the kids. Need something sweet to accompany your seafood spread.
InProfile's Giulia Sirignani Talks To Shannon Stewart About Her Urban Clean Franchise
Shannon Stewart has spent a career in hospitality, but this year she and her husband Jed have become Urban Clean Regional Franchises in South East Queensland. It’s their first time as business partners, and Shannon’s here to tell us about why they’ve made this business and life decision to join the Urban Clean family. Giulia: Shannon, welcome. Shannon: Thanks, Giulia. Thank you for having me.
Green Renovation: How To Remodel Your Home In An Eco-Friendly Way
Remodelling your home is an exciting journey, one that offers the chance to not just refresh your living space but to make it kinder to the planet. In Australia, where the sun scorches a bit brighter and the landscapes demand our respect, going green isn’t just a trend—it’s a necessity. Here, we dive into the heart of eco-friendly home renovations, sharing practical, straightforward tips for those looking to merge style with sustainability.
One Pan Shakshuka Recipe
Easy to make. And even easier to clean (especially when you cook it in one of Circulon‘s scratch-proof, non-stick, dishwasher safe cookware essential), this one pan shakshuka recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch or a lazy dinner.
Leah Itsines Greek Pasta Salad
This recipe for Leah Itsines Greek Pasta Salad is an an excellent example of the wholesome, healthy recipes that have earned her 579,000 Instagram followers. A perfectly balanced dish, (owing to an excellent combination of fresh veggies, proteins and carbs) , we suggest you enjoy it for dinner. Or, double the serving size and pack a little extra for the kind of lunch leftovers that will make you the envy of the office.
Homemade Blackberry Ice Cream with Chocolate Chips
With KitchenAid recently announcing their Colour Of The Year to be Blue Salt, it only makes sense to create a sweet dessert in complementary hue. Introducing their recipe for homemade blackberry ice cream with chocolate chips. Equally parts fresh and fruity and silky sweet, it makes the most of in season blackberries.
Unlocking Savings With Jo Munro: The Savvy Shopaholic's Insider Tips
Jo Munro’s excitement is palpable. Her words accelerate. She is very nearly salivating. “This is such a bargain,” she coos, her eyes set on some expensive skincare products. She has paid less than a third of their price tag for them and living up to her reputation as a modern-day Robin Hood, she will now share where to find these bargains on a podcast for her fans.
Five Easy Cleaning Tips For Someone Who Absolutely Hates House Work
With 900 services under her belt, Nikita Gridley recently showcased both her tenacity and technical cleaning skills at the VIVA House of Spills – in an attempt to win $5000 and the title of Australia’s Fastest Cleaner. The event saw Nikita join former Bachelor and Host Matty J and four other finalists – including eventual winner, 22-year-old Jason Shipway – to compete in an all-white display home.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Receiving Health and Wellness Advice Online
Many people turn to “Dr. Google” when experiencing a symptom. With the overwhelming amount of online advice, it can be challenging to know what’s reliable. Learn how to discern misinformation from reputable advice with these tips. Medical misinformation can appear anywhere, anytime — on social media platforms, websites, forums and even face-to-face conversations. It’s most prevalent on Twitter, now X, on issues related to drugs, smoking, vaccines and non-communicable diseases.
Your Horoscope: February's Full Snow Moon In Virgo Leads To Relationship Turning Points
February’s full moon falls just 10 days after Valentine’s Day this year… and could bring with it turning points or endings to some relationships, with practical steps set to help the process. Saturday’s full moon (also known this month as the Snow Moon) is in Virgo and brings with it energies of practicality, groundedness and efficiency which may make a big difference to our lives.
How I Made a Fortune From Being A Shopaholic
Yes, I truly am a shopaholic but not in a destructive way. I am a savvy shopper. Why savvy? I discovered a wonderful formula that allows me to focus all of the elements of my shopping prowess to actually make money instead of just maxing out credit cards on a regular basis. I used to hear the men I worked with talking and playfully complaining about their wives’ and girlfriends’ shopping habits.
Lola Berry's Top Five Tips For Better Gut Health
The CSIRO has revealed that over 50% of Australians suffer from digestive problems. Making it little surprise that more Aussies than ever are searching for solutions for better gut health. Professional qualifications aside, renowned nutritionist Lola Berry’s youthful skin, lush hair and boundless energy is living proof of the power of making healthy lifestyle choices.
I Tried the Kardashian-Approved Beauty Treatment That Will Be Everywhere in 2024
Kim Kardashian‘s curves have left many questioning whether she’s ever undergone a Brazilian Butt Lift. While never verified, she has openly confirmed her commitment to another BBL – aka Broadband Light treatment – a game changing in-salon solution designed to address a multitude of skin concerns with impressive results.
Top Hair Stylist Anthony Nader Shares His Backstage Tips
He flits between Sydney, where he can be found snipping and styling away at celebrated salon Raw, and New York, where he works backstage at the likes of Marc Jacobs and Ralph Lauren. In other words, Anthony – photographed above with Miranda Kerr – is at the top of his game. The ultra-talented Mr Nader found time in his busy jet-setting schedule to talk insider tricks and trends … What products are always in your backstage bag?
Here's how to use cream blush by beauty expert Eleanor Pendelton
Want a youthful, dewy finish from your blush? Here’s how to use cream blush by beauty expert Eleanor Pendelton Eleanor says in her how to video produced by The Carousel that ‘cream blush is a great alternative to powder blush as it gives a more dewy and youthful finish, this is particularly the case if you have dry skin.’ The best way to apply cream blush is actually using your fingers because the body heat helps melt the cream on your fingers.
7 Steps To Happy Skin And How To Deal With Pimples
Spots are a bit like a difficult relationship – if you don’t address the cause of the conflict they just won’t go away. But with a bit of understanding, you can manage them and live happily ever after. Here, Emma Hobson, Education Manager for the International Dermal Institute and Dermalogica, gives some spot-on advice for understanding, managing and zapping pesky pimples, so you can walk down the aisle with a clear complexion and glowing skin.
What’s in Store for 2024: Leading Australian Psychic Shares Her Predictions
Leading Australian psychic Rose Smith has been busy working on her predictions for 2024 – and unfortunately, it’s going to be a challenging and unpredictable year for many of us, and more extreme weather is on the horizon. But some good news is in store for the Australian PM, for Prince Harry and Meghan, and Hollywood celebrities Jennifer Aniston and Taylor Swift.
Ocean-Safe Sunscreens You'll Love This Summer
Sunscreen is arguably summer’s most important accessory and one everyone should be applying on the regular. This is particularly true if you live in Australia, which has the highest rates of skin cancer in the world (per capita), according the Cancer Council. And it applies to everyone, no matter what your ethnic background or skin tone. Trouble is, many formulas disperse harmful chemicals into our oceans, with the negative effect of bleaching coral reefs or exposing sea life to toxins.
Don't Miss The Last Full Moon For 2023
We’re in for an end-of-year lunar treat with 2023’s final full moon rising in its native sign Cancer – encouraging all of us to reflect on the year that’s past, but in an especially sensitive way. While the full Cold Moon (December 27th) centres around reflection and planning ahead as the year comes to a close, being in tender-hearted Cancer means we need to be mindful of our emotions. Cancer is known for being emotional, nurturing and highly intuitive, as well as sensitive and sometimes insecure.
Why It's Time To Dump Your Makeup Bag!
I recently had a beauty purge. Not a makeover for my face or for my wardrobe but a total beauty product purge. In the process of spring cleaning, I started going through ‘that’ drawer. You know, that drawer where the odd items in the bathroom get stuffed to stay out of sight. When opening some of the products I hadn’t used for some time there was discolouration and mould. Yes mould! The horror! It got me thinking about the skincare treatments regularly used near our mouth, eyes and face.
Beauty Cues From Our Favourite Disney Princesses
A nostalgic nod to the ladies that lit up our screens, not only did the Disney Princesses inspire fashion, but kindled beauty in little girls the world over. Here, we take a retro ride through the whimsical worlds of Disney gone by, and pluck our favourite beauty moments for some modern inspiration. We salute our beauty crowns to the princesses that charmed us (and their subsequent princes’). ALICE Although not technically a princess, we adore Alice.
The Perfect Gift Guide For The Loved One With Everything
Gift giving and shopping for a gift is a delight. However, I do have a couple of culprits on my gift list who are difficult to buy for. They buy the things they want for themselves throughout the year. When it comes to finding something wonderful to delight them at Christmas it really does take some extra effort. Here are some interesting finds for the those challenging individuals on your list or perhaps just something interesting for you to spoil yourself with.
Kate & Will's First Love Nest
The Middleton family (and Prince William) are often spotted in the local community, shopping at the local Bladebone Butchery (now the Blackbird Café) and Peach’s Stores (William and Kate are fans of Haribo sweets and mint Viennetta ice cream), drinking in the picturesque 17th century Bladebone Inn and attending the traditional August Bank holiday fair.
Gifts For Him: So Much More Than Just Socks and Jocks
The male members of my shopping list are always the most challenging to buy for. I don’t think I am alone with this challenge. I aim to find the inspiring and fabulous yet more often than not default to the well trodden path of socks, jocks and T-shirts. I made extra effort this year for the blokes in my life and to my delight some stunning Aussie brands have provided the inspiration I was hoping for. Is it an Esky? Is it a Chillybin?
Premium Cyber Monday Big Deals Massive Savings
Cyber Monday is not only an opportunity to do your Christmas shopping but it is also the perfect time to update your every day home technology, indulge in premium name brands and make huge savings.
Need Secret Santa Ideas? You Can't Go Wrong With These Jurlique Christmas Gift Sets
If you’re struggling to think of thoughtful Secret Santa ideas, you can’t go wrong with these Jurlique Christmas gift sets. Not only are the products amazing for the skin, but the packaging is perfect for holiday gifting. Gift the joy of an indulgent ritual set that leaves skin feeling hydrated, nourished, and radiant. The Rare Rose Hydrating Ritual is ideal for normal to dry skin, as it cocoons the skin in the benefits of Jurlique Rose.
Style Wars: 6 Tips To Maximise Your Own Brand Power
The power of style and self branding plays an ever increasing role not just with our own and international political leaders but for all of us. What tips can we take home to keep front and center strategies when it comes to the power of fashion? Here are my 6 tips to maximise your own brand power… 1. Update but don’t alienate If we have a look at Hillary Rodham Clinton’s changing hairstyles overall there has been, to a point, a consistency with various contoured bobs, flips and fringes.
How To Exfoliate Your Lips For A Smoother Pout (Even In The Winter)
Winter is around the corner for some of us and beauty fanatics have their hydrating skincare routine down to a fine art (gentle exfoliants only, people – step away from that apricot scrub!). Our skin may be glowing but it’s easy to forget that our lips need some TLC, too. It’s hard to nail the trendy winter-kissed cheeks and blindingly-white highlighter cold-girl look when your cracked lips are serving frostbite instead.
The Perfect Aussie Christmas Gift All Wrapped Up
Christmas is a time for spreading joy, love, and cheer, and more often than not for feeling run off your feet to get the whole celebration organised. Why not streamline your shopping list by giving your loved ones exactly what they love? I have sisters and friends who are impossible to buy inspired Christmas gifts for. I finally decided to keep it simple. I take the guess work out of wondering if they would like the gift by selecting a gorgeous, festive gift pack from their favourite brands.
Halloween Sugar Skull Makeup - Not As Tricky As It Looks
Why is it so important to use a lighter base for this sugar skull makeup tutorial? “Sugar skulls, or Calavera are traditionally made from sugar, which is mostly white so the base or bulk of the skull prior to decorating was white,” says makeup artist Napoleon Perdis. “When a sugar skull is celebrated through art, the base of the skull is typically depicted as white because of the sugary material it’s portraying.
Click Frenzy Mayhem Tech Bonanza
Click Frenzy Mayhem Sales event officially finishes tonight (Thursday 26 October at midnight) but the frenzy continues for tech lovers. Don’t be lured into thinking this event is all about fashion, homewares and fitness. It is but it is also a wonderful tech shopping bonanza just in time for Christmas. The beauty of this event is that most of Australia’s favourite brands are part of the frenzy.
Australia's Festive Season Sales Bonanza Begins
As the weather warms up, Aussie shoppers get prepared for the best money saving, shopping time of the year. Let’s delve into the best of the holiday season sales and minimise the dent on the credit cards. Spring marks the beginning of the Festive sales season, with retailers offering enticing deals to kickstart the festive spirit. This month is synonymous with the Spring Carnival racing season with fashion, shoes and hats on sale.
Timeless Fashion for Modern Souls
Stepping into the exotic world of Eva’s Sunday is a feast for the senses. It is simply timeless fashion for modern souls. My first impression browsing through the online store was that the styles are modern classics that accommodate a flattering silhouette for every body shape and age. Beautiful pieces suitable for every shape and every occasion, just as it should be. A visit to the stores is an adventure in gorgeous fabrications, sumptuous textures and fascinating curiousities.
7 Best Radiance-Boosting Beauty Tips
Reclaim your radiance with a few simple beauty tweaks and you’ll be glow, glow, glowing! Best Beauty Tips For Radiant Skin Step 1. Use a mask. If you’ve got an extra 15 minutes to spare, I highly recommend applying a moisturising face mask right before you apply any makeup. Anything with hyaluronic acid is great to give dehydrated skin the flick, like these cloth ones from Neutrogena’s award-winning Hydro Boost range. Try Neutrogena HydroBoosMask. Step 2. Moisturise your skin.
What Your Eye Colour Says About Who You’re Attracted To
Well it’s often said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. Eyes are the first thing we notice in another person and there’s much more to eye colour than simple genetic pigmentation. They can reveal a lot about your personality and your health.
Nine hemp beauty products that actually work
From retinol to rose petals, the list of trending skin care ingredients is ever evolving. However, hemp beauty products are certainly having a moment. We caught up with Belinda Shu, Global Head of Quality, Regulatory Affairs & ESG at Vanity Group/Damn Good Beauty who demystified the difference between hemp beauty products and the illegal drug, discussed why you should include them into your skin care regime, and explained exactly what you can expect when you do.
Unisex Beauty Products: His And Her Toiletries You Can Share
We all know that toiletries can be expensive. Imagine when you opt to buy a set of hair care products that cost you more than $100 dollars, only to find each time you go to use it that it is substantially lighter. Alarm bells start to go off and your blood pressure begins to rise. Let’s face it, if you are living with a significant other half or a male housemates, it’s likely they use your toiletries and bathroom products.
Vivid’s “Vale” to Australian Artist John Olsen
At 6 pm sharp on every night of this year’s Vivid Sydney, the late Australian artist John Olsen’s vibrant paintings of the natural world will illuminate the Sydney Opera House sails. Before his death on Easter Saturday at 95 years old, Olsen had been proud and excited about the planned project in which his works depicting Australian nature and landscapes would adorn the iconic sails.
Inspiring Telstra Ballet Dancer Award Nominee Katherine Sonnekus Shares Her Passion For Ballet
Today Katherine Sonnekus was announced as one of five Telstra Ballet Dancer Award Nominees. Through sheer tenacity, a defiant spirit and talent, Katherine Sonnekus has risen through the ranks to be recognised as one of the future stars of the ballet world.
Step Inside Australia's Chocolate Factory This Easter
If you are a chocolate fanatic like us, then watch the SBS’s Slow TV on Youtube below, this Easter. Take a deep dive into the making of some of our favourite chocolate treats right from inside Australia’s own Willy Wonka-inspired Cadbury chocolate factory. And the best part is, you don’t need a golden ticket for this tour. Discover how each individual ingredient is used for the chocolate that Aussies all know and love.
Lucy Broadbent Shares The Inspiration Behind Her Book 'What Would Ted Lasso Do?'
Author Lucy Broadbent shares the inspiration behind her latest book release What Would Ted Lasso Do? How Ted’s Positive Approach Can Help You. This week sees the release of the motivational book What Would Ted Lasso Do? How Ted’s Positive Approach Can Help You, by the author and journalist Lucy Broadbent. Here she talks about how a silly comedy TV show changed her worldview. Why did you write this book?
Dan Churchill's Next Level Smoked Snapper
A great Spring lunch menu is incomplete without crowd favourites like fish, so this Next Level Smoked Snapper that infuses the moody meeting of Quandong, Kakadu Plum and Hemp with Feels Bask is sure to win you points in the kitchen.
Sugar Free Asian Vermicelli Noodle Salad Healthy Recipe
This Thai recipe has all the taste and no guilt… No sugar, MSG, GMO’s or gluten, and way more green veggies. Its light, fragrant yet filling, and as with everything I cook, very healthy and nutritious. It’s ideal served at room temperature just after making it, and due to being vegan it can withstand being left out at parties and picnics without worrying about it going off.
Your Guide To The Latest Tech-Driven Carpet Trends
Savvy Shopaholic Jo Munro provides the ultimate guide to tech-driven carpet trends. When you think of floor coverings, the latest trends for home technology and sustainability are not really the first things that spring to mind. On my recent shopping adventure to replace my carpet, I was surprised how technology has helped make the products more sustainable.
Australia Post Celebrates 100 years of Country Women's Association
Growing up in rural Australia, I remember eating scones at local fairs held by the Country Women’s Association (CWA). Much like recipes produced by The Australian Women’s Weekly, anything produced by these fabulous home cooks was, without fail, delicious. In fact anything with the CWA brand on it gets a gold star stamp of approval from me and the way it has enriched our society is a source of pride for heartland Australia.
Belkin's SOUNDFORM Earbuds Will Keep You Entertained While Moving
If you love your music and podcasts, then you’ve probably tried out a range of earbuds because there’s a lot available these days. We’ve been trialling Belkin’s latest range of wireless earbuds in its SOUNDFORM audio range and we’ve found they produce a clear, quality sound at an affordable price point. There are three models of earbuds in the SOUNDFORM range and all of these come with charging platform which makes it easy to ensure they’re charged and ready to go when you need them.
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