I was gifted with a facial voucher for Missy's Place in Willoughby, Sydney for my birthday by a very good friend of mine ms Kylie, and I finally had the opportunity to find out what all the fuss was about.
I went with Kylie and another friend and my first thoughts were 'oh no' it is on a main road - then we walked inside and I was instantly taken to "skincare heaven". Calming decor with smiling faces and welcoming voices set the scene for what was to be a wonderful experience. Read on...
Do you have more than one handbag and always forget to transfer something across each time you switch? Or worse still keep buying things for each bag?
I realized that it was becoming an expensive exercise to buy up to 5 of everything for each key handbag that I used. So I thought I would try out a handbag organizer by Borne Naked that I had heard so much about.
This roundtable discussion offered an interesting insight into the many complex views on this issue and its potential impact on both the consumer and supplier.
In summary, some expert advice for consumers collated included:
• Come prepared with a budget outline
• Ask as many questions as you can of your supplier so that you receive the level of service you’re expecting Read on...
My best friend (Maverick my puppy) was given then chance to trial a brand new type of Dog Food. It is called Yoghurt Plus and as most fanatical mothers of new dogs know, there are some great components within natural yoghurt that can really help the growth of your puppy - well these guys have added that to dry food.
I kept a journal of how the new food went down with Mr Maverick.
I think it's about time some of these label messages need to be explained. Take for example this new product range from Uncle Toby's - Fruit Fix. The product description says they are 99% fruit ingredients, each snack counts as one serve of fruit, contains no artificial colours or ingredients, are a source of Vitamin C, folate and fibre, and are Heart Foundation Tick Approved.
So...you're thinking these snacks are healthy right? Well look at what these claims really mean and make up your own mind. Read on...
I'm sure you have heard the hype that has been around for a while now surrounding the antioxidants in chocolate providing health benefits. But is all chocolate the same and how much do you have to eat to get these health benefits? Is it all just a farce or can eating chocolate actually be good for you?
Chocolate is made from cocoa beans and just like any plant food they contain antioxidants called flavonoids. Research using chocolate looks at the effects of these flavonoids on health. So far the results have shown a weak but protective effect against heart disease. Read on...
Overweight and obesity continues to be a major public health problem in Australia not only in adults but in our children. Check out these tips parents and carers can follow to help kids be healthy and set them up to manage their weight long term.
1. Be a role model - young ones copy behaviors of adults. Set good example when it comes to eating healthy and living a healthy lifestyle. Read on...
Are those desserts tempting you at the end of a meal...or are you a savory girl who can't resist a fried entree?
What ever your weakness, eating out is never easy when you're trying to watch the waistline but these tips will help you think before you splurge:
So you've starved yourself silly to fit into that dress for your partners work Christmas party, or to impress that guy who works in the Marketing Department (they're always the hottest...or best dressed and groomed!).
But now you're feeling moody, your concentration span has dropped - need something sweet at 2pm instead of 3pm...and you just lack that energy, that get up and go that you used to. Well ladies, it's time you knew what you are doing to yourselves. Read on...
When you get home late and you don't know what to cook, throw this easy dish together to keep your hunger at bay:
Serves 2
