Slow Parenting: Why It’s Good For Your Children & You

That same night, I started searching for an art tutor to nurture my son’s ‘gift.’ Visions of raising the next Picasso swam through my mind – until the next morning. “Daddy, I don’t want a tutor, I just want to draw,” my seven-year-old son told me. “Why do grown-ups always have to take over everything?” His…

ByThe Carousel11/08/20150Comments

Wellness & Health

The New Wave Of Social Media Anxiety: What Is It And Do You Think You Have It?

Her name is Sienna and she wakes up feeling perfectly rested. She really needed a good night’s sleep because life is stressful. The dog walker is frequently late. Her hair straightener is on the blink. Her partner bought home spinach instead of kale. Thanks Andrew. Heaps. But, on the whole, life is grand. But then she…

ByLJ Charleston07/08/20150Comments

World

12 Apps You Can’t Live Without

There's a profusion of apps on the market but we've made it easy for you and singled out the apps we love best here at TheCarousel. Smiling Mind Meditation isn’t just for hippies! With an app like Smiling Mind, you’ll reach your happy place in no time. Choose from 20 different programs, then punch in…

ByRobyn Foyster04/08/20150Comments

Bridal Technology

7 Free Wedding Apps For Planning The Big Day

With 40% of Australian couples budgeting over $5,000 just for a wedding planner, and on average $65,000 for all expenses for the big day, it’s necessary to reduce wedding costs by getting organised. 7 Free Wedding Apps For Planning The Big Day Here a great list of free apps to help you to plan your wedding without spending…

ByFrederique Bros28/07/20150Comments

Technology

Get Organised With The ASUS ZenWatch

Get Organised With The ASUS ZenWatch If you’re on the hunt for a new tech buy, then ASUS’ ZenWatch could be your calling. On first impressions, this Android-only device is shmick - the curved screen along with the leather straps make it look premium, and the oversized screen surprisingly doesn’t look ridiculous on my kiddie…

ByIantha Yu13/07/20150Comments

Devices Technology Trends

Tron Style Activity Tracker: Garmin Vívosmart Roadtest…

Smarty Pants: What Is it? This activity tracker is all about getting your backside moving, tracking your progress with regular performance updates and as a bonus, you can connect it to your smartphone via Bluetooth for notifications. Whizz Bang Features The activity tracker monitors your steps, calories, distance travelled, heart rate (optional extra that requires wearing a chest…

ByFranki Hobson04/06/20150Comments

Innovations Technology Trends

Tomorrowland Technology: Wearable Trends To Connect & Transform

No matter how you look at it, technology aims to connect us as human beings. It adds new layers to our personal relationships by extending the reach and power of how we communicate with each other. It drives crucial advancements in science and industry that make life easier, better. It streamlines the logistics of life…

ByYvette Le Grew26/05/20150Comments

Devices Technology

Track Your Active Lifestyle With Garmin’s Forerunner 15

There’s nothing as powerful as a big run to immediately relieve stress, anxiety or anger. Forget indoor gyms… outdoor running is how you’ll get your necessary hit of fresh air, and it works as such a good break from being chained indoors to your work desk. Wearable technology is a term that’s really blown up in…

ByIantha Yu26/05/20150Comments

Innovations Technology Trends

Telstra’s Chief Technology Officer Lends Us His Innovative Vision For The Future…

What exactly does the future hold? Advancements in technology is the hottest topic on the lips and fingertips of people in the know. What better place to get the industry inside information about the latest and greatest cutting edge innovations than from Telsta’s Chief Technology Officer – Vish Nandlall. Here, TheCarousel.com’s Publisher Robyn Foyster chats…

ByRobyn Foyster19/05/20150Comments

Technology Trends

Tech Gadgets You Can’t Live Without – Plus The Latest Trends

What’s hot in technology? What tech gadget can’t you live without? And what’s next in technology? From wearable technology to the new Apple Smart Phone, Tech Entrepreneurs give their top tips. We asked a team of Telstra’s Business Influencers: Robyn Foyster, Publisher of Women’s Lifestyle site The Carousel; Larry Heath, Founder & Editor in Chief,…

ByRobyn Foyster12/05/20150Comments