Let The Festival of November Sales Begin!

With six Fridays until Christmas Day making your list and checking it twice has never been more important than this year. This is not the year to leave your shopping to the last minute. Not only will being organised ensure you have a stress free, well planned Holiday Season but it will ensure…

ByJo Munro09/11/2020

Beauty & Fashion

Australian Organic Skincare that Packs a Punch

As a shopper and someone who actively considers health and sustainability in my purchases, I do have a bias for buying organic and buying Australian. I do love to use organic, botanical home products, skincare and hair care. I recently had a discussion with a friend who was picking my brain on organic skin care…

ByJo Munro02/11/2020

Beauty & Fashion

Must-Have Gadgets for Salon Results At-home

The last few months have stoked my interest in at-home health and beauty products and gadgets. Being on lockdown will do that to a gal! To keep my sanity and maintain salon-quality results beyond cleansing, toning and moisturising I have done a test drive on some fabulous DIY gadgets that are not…

ByJo Munro02/11/2020

Beauty & Fashion World

Self Tan Test Drive The Quest For The Great Aussie At-home Tan

Spring is here – hooray. Winter weather seemed to last forever this year, partially because we Melbournites were in lockdown at home, with curfews and limited daily shopping and exercise time. Now the weather is sunnier, warmer and the lockdown is being rolled back, it is time to get serious about popping on a dress,…

ByJo Munro30/10/2020

Fashion

Bag A Bargain Leveraging The Best Online Shopping Platforms

With 70 days until Christmas, it is time to think about a plan for your purchases. This is definitely not the year to leave everything to the last minute. Why plan? Besides allowing time for online purchases to arrive (given limitations on postage that COVID-19 management has imposed) you have the opportunity to save time…

ByJo Munro15/10/2020

Fashion

Would You Wear Upcycled Sunnies To Save The Great Barrier Reef?

It is estimated that more than eight million tonnes of plastic, including harmful fishing nets, end up in our oceans every year. As younger generations lead the charge in demanding eco-friendly fashion and environmental first initiatives from brands, we can expect to see more recycled fashion in the future. Vision Direct’s Upcycled Arise Sunglasses Consider how…

ByJo Munro29/09/2020

Lifestyle & Homes Parenting

Last-minute and Local: Father’s Day Gifts To Delight Dad

For some of us in Australia, COVID-19 lockdown is strict with many under curfew and limited to a 5k radius from our homes. This really has put a dampener on our Father's Day shopping. It really cast a black cloud over the future of many Aussie businesses. The bright side of the…

ByJo Munro05/09/2020

Environment

Aldi Australia’s Sustainable Commitment To Good Energy

One of the best ways to support the causes you believe in is to vote with your dollars. I first experienced the power of this when the world, horrified by the slaughter of dolphins in tuna production, stopped purchasing brands that were not dolphin friendly. I now consciously support brands, products and services that align…

ByJo Munro02/09/2020

Food & Drink Healthy Recipes

Mexican Fish And Black Beans From The Latest CSIRO Health Book

Check out this tasty Mexican fish and black beans recipe from The CSIRO Low-Carb Diabetes Diet & Lifestyle Solution. Serves 4 11 grams carbs per serve 200 g drained, rinsed tinned black beans (see note) 160 g avocado, sliced 1 red capsicum, seeded and finely chopped 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves Finely grated zest…

ByJo Munro30/08/2020

Lifestyle & Homes Pets

Best Cities Around The World For Man’s Best Friend

Celebrating international dog day this week naturally poses the question. What are the best international places to be if you are a gorgeous fur baby? A global research study conducted by Insurance company Coya reveals the most dog-friendly cities around the world. Melbournites would not be shocked to find that one of Australia’s most livable…

ByJo Munro30/08/2020