The tiny house movement which is also commonly referred to as the “small house movement” is an architectural and social movement in Australia and around the globe, that implores people to live in small houses. However, till this day, there is no clear definition as to which components constitute a tiny house. However, a house …
Looking after our skin is so important, yet every day millions of people don’t look after themselves. Skin cancer is a growing problem, and sunscreen really helps. This article explains more. Why we need to look after our skin There are two types of skin cancers, however the most common is basal cell carcinoma. This …
All across Australia, the popular drink, Gin, is becoming even more popular. There are many varieties of Gin, and we explain. What is Gin? Gin is basically an alcoholic spirit, which originated from the Northern European country of Germany. From the 17th century onwards, people from the Northern Europe countries were at the forefront of …
On my list of places to declutter are my closet, the bathroom, the laundry room, the shed and gosh the list just goes on and on! Since I want to have SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound), I will not say that I will finish with all those areas by the end of …
Using crash diets to lose weight is extremely popular. When researching the topic I found that a lot of diets that are referred to as “crash diets” aren’t necessarily “real crash diets.” Crash Diets Defined As used here, crash diets refers to any type of diet that severely restricts caloric intake with the goal of …
Many of us are always on a search to find ways to be more effective so that we have more time, more energy and more freedom to do what it is that we were each meant to do, whatever that may be. The number one new years resolution every year topping the charts is to …
Juice fasting is an excellent way to get rid of any excess weight and cleanse your body of accumulated waste. It is also a tool for nourishing the body and encouraging healing; while the body is shedding what is does not need, it is also taking in nutrition from the fresh fruit and vegetable juices. …
Ranging from nearly any developed nation in the world, there are major banks that we all know about and visit on a near weekly basis to do all of our banking. We step into an office to deal with our bills, our loans, our accounts and for many of us, our savings. You can ask …
These campsite setup tips were compiled over many experiences and lessons learned. Whether you’re going on a weekend campout or pitching a tent along the Appalachian Trail, use these tips to help plan your campsite. Some campsite setup tips are unique to the campers and the location and the conditions. For example, campers with children …
Growing chillies and capsicums is cheap and fun – they come in so many different colours and varieties, and growing your own means you save your grocery bill. This article takes you through the main points. Enjoy! Growing capsicums – which ones should I choose? If you are thinking of growing capsicums, have a think …
Even though you thought you were prepared, financial disaster struck. You were wiped out…all your money gone…your plans put on hold, perhaps indefinitely. What are you supposed to do now? How do you survive a financial disaster and start over again? Your finances may not be that bad, but economic woes are commonplace nowadays. Who …
Herbs are essential in great vegetarian recipes, and if you can grow your own, so much the better! When it comes to herb recipes, my garden is my inspiration of growing herbs at home! Even if it hasn’t been a great year for vegetable growing – and that is definitely the case this year – …
Everyone works in a different way and has different organisational needs. The techniques I suggest to one client may not work for another. The first step to knowing which organisational systems will make you more efficient is recognising your own particular working style. In oder to organise yourself, I’ve found that most people fall into …
The divorce component of family law in Western Australia applies to couples who are (or were) married or during a de facto relationship. De facto under Australian law is a couple who have lived together in a relationship for at least two years, unless you have had children together or there have been substantial contributions …
Last weekend I finally got around to watching that financial drama, Wolf of Wall Street with my wife during our “date night” while my parents watched the kids. I’ll admit, with a running time of 3 hours the movie was fairly long however I’ll tell you it was worth every minute. In fact, I believe …
The notebook, a simple tool that you can use to organise your thoughts and writing things down. You might already have gotten into the habit of writing things down and have discovered how helpful it can be. I actually have just started writing things down a few months ago. Before I found out how useful jotting …