Timing is everything. Here’s how to know when it’s right for buying a new home. Buying a home can be an exciting yet emotional experience full of questions and decisions. One of the biggest considerations is timing – but how do you know when it’s right? Doing your homework, sorting your finances and monitoring the […]
Author Archives: Jenna Meade
Five undiscovered camping destinations on the NSW coast
Pull off the beaten track. These are five secret camp spots on the stunning NSW coast. Whether you’re working your way along the New South Wales coast, or yearning for a break from Sydney, there’s a sandy camp spot waiting for you just off the Hume Highway. From sleeping in a seabird colony on your own private island to […]
Supporting youth mental health in tough times
Professor Patrick McGorry explains that while the COVID-19 pandemic has been tough for all of us, the burden placed on our youngsters is unparalleled. Studies have shown the devastating impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Australia’s mental health, with young Australians particularly affected. Combining exam stress, general developmental changes, and a lack of accessible […]
Beginner’s guide to backyard composting
Stop filling your rubbish bin with food waste. Here’s how to start composting. For every five grocery bags of food bought each week, FoodWise estimates one will be tossed in the bin. Approximately half of this waste could be reborn and reused through clever composting. By setting up your own sustainable composting station, you’ll spark […]
How to cold and flu-proof your flight
Catch your flight – not a cold – thanks to these inflight travel hacks. The last thing you want to take with you on holiday is a cold or flu bug. But travelling to your destination via plane is often the ideal setting to breed your next bacterial buddy. The Journal of Environmental Health Research recently […]
6 apps to hack your productivity in 2020
Genius apps to help you hack your health, productivity – and even your coffee break. You need look no further than your pocket for help with your personal development, productivity or budget planning this year. No matter the goal, there’s a smartphone app to help get you fit, focused and financially healthy. Whether you want […]
Seven-step checklist for setting up your new home
Unpack like a pro with our handy seven-step guide to setting up a new home. You’ve signed on the dotted line for your dream home, the boxes are in and the delivery trucks have driven away. Now what? Before you start randomly unpacking boxes, we’re here to help you learn the art of setting up […]
How to op shop like a pro
Here’s how to master the art of pre-loved purchasing. From the thrill of the find to the joy of shopping sustainably, opportunity shops are worth a stop for everyone from beginners to seasoned opportunists. As well as giving unwanted items another shot at life, raising money for charity and instilling a sense of community, the […]
Best pit stops along the Great Ocean Road
Planning a Great Ocean Road trip? These are some of the best pit stops along the way. Half the fun of a road trip is stopping to take in the tastes, and you’re spoilt for choice in the sandy surroundings of the Great Ocean Road. Whether you’re one for discovering new eateries and distilleries or […]
Newborn, new relationship dynamics
Welcoming a baby into Emma Power’s world meant navigating difficult new dynamics of motherhood and marriage for the relationships expert “Our relationship was in an amazing place pre-baby. My husband, Adam, and I were madly in love and had done the work, investing time and energy into our connection. But we were thrown into the new parents’ […]