The skipping rope and medicine ball are must-haves for your training. They’re so versatile that you can take them anywhere and do any number of exercises with them.
Skipping is perfect for cardio...
In an earlier column, we looked at the hugely significant problem of antibiotic over-prescribing. Heading into the colder months, it’s important to be mindful that antibiotics are not recommended, even though they...
There’s nothing dull about this year’s autumn trends, so we’re bringing you some tips on building a wardrobe full of colour and style.
How to wear colour
The colours you select to wear are...
No-dig is a gardening method which doesn’t require cultivation of the existing soil. The technique was pioneered in 1977 by Australian gardener and author Esther Dean. It has since been adopted in...
Offering sustainability and affordability, the tiny house movement is gaining momentum across Australia – but there’s plenty to consider before opting to downsize.
One of the first decisions prospective tiny home owners need...
This week, let’s look at how a spin bike and a bench can change up your workout.
The spin bike is a great, low-impact way to improve your fitness. If you have or...
Get that Oscars-worthy glow from home with some DIY beauty treatments.
The Long Life Plan, New Holland Publishers RRP $35; available from all good book retailers or online at www.newhollandpublishers.com
Turmeric face mask
While you’re...
It’s time to preserve the last of our summer veg. Antonietta, fellow gardener, cook and preserver extraordinaire, shares two of her favourite recipes.
PASSATA
A classic Italian recipe, perfect for preserving an abundance of...
The latest in news, trends and happenings for the home.
#30greenminutes
Garden Releaf Day is on Sunday 24 March with people encouraged to take on the #30greenminutes challenge and get in the garden, get...
How are we to best navigate the conflicting sources of information about health? Google just about any health topic and discover anew the tribal and combative nature of the internet where both...
‘What on earth is a climate change garden?”, I hear you ask.
A climate change garden is a garden better equipped to handle extremes in temperature, flooding, drought and unpredictable weather. It’s a...
This homemade laundry detergent recipe from Biome is 100% natural, free from synthetics, and has antifungal, antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Here’s how to make your own!
Ingredients
1 cup coconut soap flakes1/2 cup...
No longer just a space for a washer and dryer, there’s a growing trend for functional laundries that are a workroom for busy families. Here’s what it takes to start loving your...
Over my next three columns, we’ll go over some of the basic pieces of equipment you can use to improve your workout. This week, the focus is on the dumbbell; some of...
Charlie’s Angels
Australian hairdressers across the country have joined forces with neurosurgeon Charlie Teo to raise funds for brain cancer research during the month of March. The collaboration between the Australian Hairdressing Council...
Trees are an invaluable part of our urban landscape. They are functional and beautiful, playing an essential role in maintaining emotional and physical human health – who hasn’t admired, touched, laid beneath...
The latest in news, trends and happenings for the home
Cancer Carers get hands-on
The gardens at Clare Holland House recently received a makeover thanks to the Cancer Carers Group – a supportive group...
Chemical pest control options have proliferated over the years due to their efficacy in killing pests rapidly. But according to Tracey Bailey, founder of Biome Eco Stores, these chemicals are extremely harmful...
When I think of Switzerland, my mind conjures up images of snow clad peaks, bubbling pots of fondue, Swiss Army knives and delicious chocolate. Yet within this country famous for its impartiality...
Summer is over, but that doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to tousled beach tresses and sun-kissed strands. Our beach hair edit will leave you looking like a beach babe, whether...
The latest in news, trends and happenings for the home.
Diverting linen from landfill
Sheridan is aiming to reduce the amount of bed linen and towels going to landfill through the Sheridan Recycling Program....
I recently met Tina and John on their family’s 2,000 acre, six generation sheep grazing property in Currawang, near Collector NSW. Although relatively new to gardening, Tina has always fostered a connection...
Not only does an organised pantry look great, it can help prevent food wastage. Unwanted visitors cannot get into foods that are stored in airtight containers, helping to prevent food from spoiling....
Our homes can have a dramatic effect on the way we feel – from colour psychology through to the feelings that different lighting can evoke.
Lysn psychologist Noosha Anzab says it’s important to...
It’s time to clear the clutter and find joy in your home. We’ve sourced some tips, tricks and inspiration to help you get your home sorted.
Where to start?
Gualov storage table
$79
Ikea
UrbanYou co-founder, and...
I’m going to let you in on the golden rules of training! If you stick to these ‘four points’ of exercise, you’ll be able to create your own training style and pattern,...
A new fashion event will take the runway in Canberra, created by local lovers of fashion Bianca Pavlic, the creative director and designer at Bianca Pavlic the Label, and Maryanne Irhia.
Meraki –...
For those who can get a bit muddled telling the difference between turnips, swedes and parsnips, gardening friend Christine said parsnips are shaped like carrots, swedes are bulbous and yellow-fleshed, and turnips...
This simple DIY project from Lincraft is a cute way to engage with your loved one to create a box of date night ideas.
Popsicle stick date ideas
Difficulty: Easy
Approximate time of project: 2...
