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By: Sheridan Voysey
“You need to get a life,” Laura told me. “There’s plenty you can do to help children without being a father.” Then there was Maya: “Forgive me if I don’t cry a river when men suffer the indignity of infertility when women have suffered that stigma for millennia.” And Charlie had his say: “Get over your ego and adopt.” Continue reading “How to Deal With Trolls (Hint: Don’t Get Even and Don’t Give In)”
By: McCrindle
Over recent years there has been a shift in the drinking culture of Aussies from beer to wine, making it less likely to binge drink due to factors such as social expectations, social environments and costs. Continue reading “Alcohol Consumption at Lowest Level in 50 Years”
By: Susan Joy
You can still have treats for Christmas when they are healthy like my Pecan Shortbread Fingers. Delicious melt in your mouth shortbread with extra flavour by adding, roasted pecans and topping them with a drizzling of dark chocolate. Continue reading “Pecan Shortbread Fingers”
By: Sheridan Voysey
In 2016 I found myself in the United States at the time of the Presidential election. Heading to Nashville airport one morning, my taxi driver told me he was thinking of voting for Donald Trump and asked me what I thought. An hour of lively but friendly debate followed. Continue reading “How Can We Stay Civil in the Age of Outrage? Here are Three Ideas”
By: Susan Joy
These hot dog buns came about after I received a message from a mum. Her daughter needed a grain and gluten free bun that looked like other kids buns for when she went to parties. I’ve used yeast to help create a soft-centred bun (choose a yeast without additives, Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the type for baking bread). They are perfect to cradle your hot dog or sausage in. Continue reading “Grain and Gluten Free Hot Dog Buns”
By: Susan Joy
I’ve turned an unhealthy high-sugar kids birthday party treat, into a healthy nourishing snack. My version of crispy chocolate crackles contain organic coconut, sunflower seeds and flaked almonds in place of processed cereal. This recipe can also be made nut-free. Continue reading “Paleo Chocolate Crackles”
By: Anne Rinaudo
In her book, Habitat – A practical guide to creating a wildlife friendly Australian Garden AB Bishop shares a wealth of advice and information, including how to build places for all sorts of animals to congregate. There are even step by step guides to building an insect hotel and a bee apartment block. Continue reading “A Practical Guide to Creating a Wildlife-Friendly Garden”
By: Susan Browning
So often we talk about “rest” and the importance of making room for it in our busy lives. Except for one thing, how do we actually rest? Continue reading “Rest Doesn’t Equal Being a Couch Potato”
By: Danny Huerta
When life kicks you, it’s easy to become disoriented. Counselling is simply a way of pressing the “reset button.” Continue reading “5 Signs That It’s Time to Look for a Counsellor”
By: Susan Joy
This creamy, refreshing tropical smoothie not only tastes amazing but it contains ingredients to help with gut health and digestion. Continue reading “Tropical Smoothie”