BBQ Season Is Here. Up Your Grill Game With Our Top Tips.

BBQ season usually kicks off on Boxing Day in my house, although this year, it's trended to creep in earlier. Perhaps because we all need some respite from the past 12 months. In any case, it's also become harder as I am now AVAP (As Vegan As Possible). So, sizzling a snag or popping a…

ByShonagh Walker26/11/2024

Beauty & Fashion

Dry Winter Skin – How To Soothe It!

Winter skin can be quite uncomfortable and sometimes even painful, as environmental aggressors strip it of the naturally occurring oils that keep it smooth, supple, hydrated and protected. While most of us are vigilant about protecting our face, many women neglect the skin on their bodies. In fact, over eight in 10 women experience changes to…

ByShonagh Walker07/08/2024

Entertaining & Wine

Vive La France! Three Ways With Champagne This Bastille Day!

Bastille Day is one nation's public holiday that sees the whole world celebrating. There's good reason for this, of course, as France is possibly the most beautiful and romantic country in the world. But we are also willing to bet that one of the main reasons is that we get to sip lots of Champagne. The…

ByShonagh Walker08/07/2024

Destinations Travel & Leisure World

Vanuatu – Five Reasons To Put It On Your Bucket List

Vanuatu should be on the top of your travel bucket list when this potential South Pacific Travel Bubble opens up. Here's five reasons why. Why you should travel to Vanuatu! As one of Australia’s closest South Pacific neighbours, Vanuatu is composed of 83 spectacular islands, and offers an authentic and unique blend of breathtaking landscapes, rich culture…

ByShonagh Walker03/05/2024

Homes

The Homewares Trend Turned Household Essential.

A homewares trend will come and go. It will occasionally reappear, before disappearing into the ether, never to be seen again (plastic table cloths, anyone?). However, one that's emerged in recent years looks set to stay, and we couldn't be happier. In fact, the category is actually booming, with great reason. Increasingly, people are…

ByShonagh Walker11/04/2024

Beauty & Fashion Environment Get The Look Hair Skin & Body Make-Up

Vegan & Vegetarian Balms You Need Now

Whether you eat plant-based or not, I reckon we are all on the same page when it comes to animal testing, or cruelty in the beauty industry. particularly when it comes to lip gloss, balm or sticks, I think it’s a little more than OK if we are all particular about what we put…

ByShonagh Walker28/03/2024

Home Entertainment

Easter Movies You Should Not Miss

Easter Movies ... there doesn't seem to be an abundance of them in the same way there is Christmas flicks. However the four day weekend is perfect for lazing in front of the telly and binging movies. In the spirit of the season, we thought we'd round up some of our favourite Easter Movies (or…

ByShonagh Walker26/03/2024

Health News

The Enneagram – How It Can Improve Wellbeing

The Enneagram is a detailed tool which helps individuals recognise personality traits in themselves and others. As a result, it also allows us to understand the whys and wherefores of our own behaviour as well as those of friends, families and even strangers. Shonagh Walker dives into the Enneagram and the nine personality types. …

ByShonagh Walker17/01/2024

Beauty & Fashion Hair Skin & Body

Skin Scrubs You’ll Love This Summer

Summer skin can become clogged and blemished from sunscreens, chlorinated or salt water and perspiration. These skin scrubs will help keep it glowing.. Shonagh Walker reports Skin scrubs for both face and body will become your complexion’s BFF in summer. They help prevent congestion caused by make-up, sunscreen and the environment, which can create myriad…

ByShonagh Walker08/01/2024

Food & Drink Recipes

Curtis Stone’s Sweet Cherry Pie Recipe

Curtis Stone's Sweet Cherry Pie, comes to us just in time for Valentine's Day. Curtis chatted to us about his latest LA pop up - The Pie Shop By Gwen, and shared his Cherry-Amaretto Lattice Pie recipe exclusively with The Carousel. Curtis Reveals His New Pop LA Up “Hot pies, cold drinks, get…

ByShonagh Walker31/12/2023