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Let’s have a staycation! Brisbane Hilton

January 24, 2015 by Amy Darcy 3 Comments

Have you heard of a staycation? It's the new way busy people can take some time out, without using your annual leave. How does it it work? You stay in the city you live and explore new places you've ...

The Biggest Contributors to Plastic Waste in our Oceans – How Everyday Australians Can do their Bit

The war on waste is here, with many Australian’s standing up to plastic waste and making sustainable changes inside and outside of their homes. I am one of these people after seeing up close the horrifying impact that it has on our sea life (turtles in particular, who think plastic bags are jelly fish to…

How Mindful Eating can Change your Relationship with Food

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Elyse Knowles on overcoming the comparison trap – PLUS Win 1 of 5 copies of her new book!

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Psychologists share How to Optimise Your Thinking to Achieve Your Goals + Book giveaway

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What counts as a serving of Vegetables? Are you meeting your recommended daily intake?

We all know we need to eat more vegetables, but just how much more? This is essential for us to know as the average Australian is meeting only half of their recommended intake of vegetables. How can you determine if you’re meeting your needs or not? Eat Pray Workout’s dietitian, Melanie Sharpe is going to…

BODY BY FINCH – a holistic health and wellness program I’m on board with!

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5 Ways to Manage Stress as a Small Business Owner

Let’s face it, managing a small business is not a small task. It can be overwhelming and can lead to BIG levels of stress. I’ve been asked before – how do you do it all? Sometimes I wonder too and often think ‘with great difficulty’, however I have learnt a few things about managing stress…

Should I switch to buying organic food in Australia?

For many years now I’ve been wondering ‘should I switch to buying organic food’? Is it really necessary in Australia? Do I have to go completely organic when I grocery shop? How does a full non-organic grocery shop compare? Which items should I opt for if I can’t do the whole shop organically? Why aren’t…

Banana and Berry Breakfast Smoothie

This Banana and Berry Breakfast Smoothie is super simple and really delicious . Until recently, I had been a skeptic that smoothies would actually fill you up enough as a breakfast meal – but they do and they are great! Here’s how to create your own: You’ll need: Frozen Banana (peel and chop prior to freezing)…

Morning Delights & Strawberry Oats + GIVEAWAY

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Green Smoothie Bowl

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An army wife’s breakfast at home

Some days I’m over it. I’m too tired to embody the motto ‘get more things done before 9am than most people do in a day’. This morning I was one of those days. So we cuddled, ate breakfast and spent time with God. We don’t eat breakfast together during the week, we’re both off to…

Banana Cinnamon & Almond Smoothie Recipe

Remember when i told you these overnight oats were my favourite breakfast? Well now banana oat smoothies have become my favourites! I previously made them without oats, like this banana berry smoothie but found they weren’t filling enough so I use that recipe as a snack instead. The oats are low gi meaning they will keep you full…

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Let’s have a staycation! Brisbane Hilton

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