To coincide with the 80th anniversary of blood collection services in Australia, the Federal Government has designated 2009 the Year of the Blood Donor. The 14th June 2009 is also World Blood Donor Day. It’s an opportunity to showcase and recognise the Millions of special donors all over the world and hear from the people [...]
RSPCA Cupcake Day is back again this year.
Monday August 17th (my birthday!) is Cupcake Day for the RSPCA. RSPCA Cupcake Cooks across Australia will descend on their schools, workplaces and social groups with batches of yummy homemade cupcakes to sell. With 100% of the proceeds will go to the RSPCA.
Whether you want to be an [...]
Nominations are now open for this years Telstra Business Women’s Awards.
Since its inception in 1995, the Telstra Business Women’s Awards program has recognised over 400 amazing business women from all fields of business.
“Nominations for the Telstra Business Women’s Awards are now open and we are looking forward to recognising and rewarding some of Australia’s [...]
EA Sports Active Personal trainer for Wii was released yesterday. I have been having fun the last few days trying it out (my quads however have not enjoyed the experience so much)
The game has been developed in collaboration with fitness experts, including Bob Greene – renowned exercise physiologist, author and Oprah Winfrey’s personal trainer. EA [...]
Sara has launched a new site, Perfect Pose to help you look fabulous in any photo no matter what your shape or flaws you think you have. Thanks to Perfect Pose over at That’s Noice have a $50 voucher to spend at Ezibuy to give away. Read on to see how you can win.
The Million paws walk is coming up again on the 17th of May. A great RSPCA event that has helped raise money and awareness for the RSPCA across Australia since 1994. It’s also a great day out for people and their dogs.
That’s great and all, but what about all the cat lovers of Australia?
The RSPCA [...]
The whole of Australia has been deeply touched and saddened by the devastating bushfires that destroyed so many homes and lives through out Victoria over the weekend.
We all feel so helpless and just want to do SOMETHING to help. Here are a few ways you can help those affected by this terribly tragedy. Australians are [...]
World’s Greatest Shave will be on again soon (March 12-14, 2009) where around 100,000 people will be either shaving or colouring their hair to help raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation.
Leukaemia Foundation provide practical care and support to patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders.
World’s Greatest Shave helps by raising [...]
I have always had a thing for bean bags, not sure why. I wasn’t allowed one as a kid “cause they’re too bloody noisy!” (this may also explain my slight obsession with cats)
I have been through a few bean bags in recent years trying to find one that an adult can sit in comfortably, the [...]
Have you noticed that Christmas paraphernalia has hit the stores already? It really does seem like it’s happening earlier and earlier every year. I love a lot of things about Christmas, spending time with my loved ones, my children’s excitement, great food.
I don’t really love that it means an influx of new toys in my [...]
Do you know what is in your tap water? Or the environmental impact of bottled water consumption? Until recently, it wasn’t something I had given much thought to. We use a lot of bottled water in our house each week, purely for the convenience. Tap water can be a chemical cocktail with many impurities, [...]
Paramount Pictures Australia is about to release ‘The Duchess’ starring Keira Knightley and Ralph Fiennes.
It’s the story of the life of an 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who created scandal for her extravagant political and personal views. Visit ‘The Duchess’ website to learn more.
Would you like to see it? We have 25 [...]
