Health & Beauty
The Importance of Pap Smears in the Fight Against Cervical Cancer
A beautiful speech given by a man who recently lost his wife – and mother of his two young children – to cervical cancer illustrates why Pap tests are so important, better than a thousand statistics.
Lifting Weights–A Guide for Real Women, Part 3
Part 1 | Part 2 Now that you’ve discovered the joys of pumping iron and worked your way through a Beginner’s Routine, you must be interested in exploring weightlifting further! Unfortunately, the weightlifting world is very male-dominated and results in articles like, Get Huge Biceps by Employing Hypertrophy Progressions and EFA Stacks!!! I don’t know [...]
Lifting Weights–A Guide for Real Women, Part 2
A simple Google search on “weight training beginner routines” gave me 644,000 results this morning. That’s a pretty overwhelming amount of information, but I have good news for you. If you’re a beginner, it doesn’t really matter if you’re using an “optimal” routine. Just starting is good enough.
Lifting Weights – A Guide for Real Women, Part 1
Ladies, I’m going to exercise my powers of clairvoyance for a moment and make some wild predictions:
1. You would like to lose some weight
2. You would like lean, toned muscles
3. You’ve never lifted a barbell in your life!
If any of the above is true, I’d like to convince you to give weightlifting a try.
Lifestyle
RSPCA Cupcake Day
Grab your mixing bowl, dust off your chef’s hat and get ready to bake up a storm for the RSPCA because Monday 16 August 2010 is Cupcake Day. Last year 350,000 cupcakes were baked around the country and this year the RSPCA is hoping that even more people take part in this yummy fundraiser. Getting [...]
Blogging topic to post list
I’m sure most bloggers have beeen there, you have thought of something amazing to blog, making a mental note for late..yes must blog that! Only, you sit down to actually blog..and it’s gone *poof* Mental notes aren’t too reliable unfortunately. With this super handy Blog topic to post list, you will never forget those awesome [...]
RSPCA supporting victims of domestic violence
Every day, RSPCA NSW helps many 100′s of abused and neglected animals. But little known is the support they also offer to women (and Men) and their children to live a life free from fear and abuse. RSPCA NSW aims to assist in empowering women and their children to escape domestic violence through their Safe [...]
World's Greatest Shave
The World’s Greatest Shave is the Leukemia Foundation’s major fundraiser in Australia each year. Sorry, I couldn’t bring myself to shave my head. I have had a bad haircut waaaay too short, and that was traumatic enough. I would happily dye it though. Thankfully there are 1000′s of other brave souls willing to shave for [...]
Shopping
Personalised hand stamped Jewellery
Personalised hand stamped necklaces, rings, bracelet and bangles. They would make a great gift idea For Mother’s Day or Christmas ;) (you had better get in quick to order to insure delivery in time). I have been looking around for a necklace myself for months, there are so many..it is hard to decide. Here are [...]
Plus Sized clothes shopping online
Plus Size Shopping Guide for Australians
Gift Guide for Men Under $100
My top Christmas gift ideas for Men 18-30 under $100
Sometimes this gender and age group can be the hardest to buy gifts for, whether it’s a office Kris Kringle or a son in law, if you stick to this guide you will be on your way to becoming the perfect gift giver.
Cheap airfares in Australia-How to get the lowest price flights
Over the past few years, the cost of domestic airfares has been decreasing with new competition entering the market. With prices so low, why would you not want to take the opportunity to see our beautiful country. Here are a few tips to make sure you are getting the best price possible on your airfares.
Food
ANZAC Biscuits Recipe
I’ve been told before that I can’t call myself an Australian until I can bake ANZAC biscuits. And not just any ANZAC biscuits, mind you. They have to be delicious – not too hard, not too soft, just enough crunch. I’m not sure if that’s easier than sitting the citizenship test or not!
CSR Bake a Difference for Mission Australia
This Christmas, join with CSR Sugar (Bake a Difference) to give others a fair go by baking gifts for your loved ones, friends and co-workers and donate the money saved from buying presents to Mission Australia. CSR will also match your donation dollar for dollar!
Magnum Temptation
The Magnum folks are at it again, with the new Magnum Temptation Chocolate. If you are a chocolate fan, this is THE ultimate ice cream for you.
Jim's Pancakes
Who doesn’t love pancakes!? They have to be one of my fav treats. I don’t remember eating them much as a kid however. Jim loves pancakes too, and baking THE most awesome pancakes for his daughter. They are truely amazing! Moon and ball shape are about as far as my creative skills go. Check out [...]
Web & Tech
Cheap airfares in Australia-How to get the lowest price flights
Over the past few years, the cost of domestic airfares has been decreasing with new competition entering the market. With prices so low, why would you not want to take the opportunity to see our beautiful country. Here are a few tips to make sure you are getting the best price possible on your airfares.
Discount Online Book Shopping
Nothing beats reading a real book, with pages..and that yummy book smell. And it’s great to share the special joy of books with kids while we still can. But buying books can get a little expensive, depending on how bad your habit is. So here are a few sites to help you find the cheapest books to feed your reading passion and not go broke in the process.
6 deal a day sites to help you find the best bargains
Who doesn’t love shopping for a bargain?! Here are 6 popular sites to help you get some bargains for Christmas.
Isaiah Mustafa (Old Spice Guy) Coming to Australia
Shame it is for something as boring as promoting the upcoming launch of Windows Phone 7.
Pets
Four out of Five Aussie Women Neglect Partners for Puppy Love
Forget Diamonds, a recent survey reveles Dogs maybe a Woman’s new best friend. A recent PawClub survey of over 80,000 dog owners revealed surprisingly, 80 percent of women spend more on their dogs than their significant other. Not only are their wallets being tested, but also their time, with 77 per cent of female owners claiming they [...]
Pets and Snake Bites- The symptoms and how to keep your pet safe this summer
Many dogs and cats a bitten and often die from snakes bites each year. Learn the signs of snake bites and how to keep your dog and cats safe from snakes this summer.
Get Ready to Play-Cute NZ cat commercial
Super cute new Purina ONE tv ad, shot in NZ by an award-winning kiwi film company, starring the cutest kiwi cats.
Giant kitteh couch
Think we have all seen the giant kitteh couch that has been doing the rounds this week. But there have been little detail about the what, why and where of this furry giant The couch is part of the Unfold art installation in Belgium, 8 artists are taking over an old apartment block. Also part [...]
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