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Health & Wellbeing

Embracing Your Natural Beauty: 6 Makeup Tips for a Fresh-Faced Look

The natural makeup look has become timeless. And since it’s not about masking but enhancing the features that make you, you, we’re all for it. Napoleon Perdis also backs this sentiment with their philosophy that makeup should be an accessory to your beauty. With their help, we thought we’d prepare a guide to effortlessly achieving that coveted fresh-faced makeup look.  So how does one do natural makeup look right? While we wholeheartedly encourage makeup-free days to allow your skin to breathe, there are moments when getting that fresh, luminous appearance with minimal effort becomes the goal. In these instances, the…

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Health & Wellbeing, Kids, What to do

Open Day @ City of Sydney Pools

Make a splash into a healthier lifestyle, while enjoying the celebration of Summer Open Day at swimming pools across Sydney. Need a way to entertain the kids and have some fun with the family? Looking to chat with a health and wellbeing expert about positive lifestyle choices? Or want to stretch, meditate and relax in a yoga class? Then look no further than our annual Summer Open Days taking place at all six aquatic and leisure centres across Sydney – and the best part, it’s all FREE! There’ll be a wide range of activities, in-centre events, and giveaways and prizes…

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Food, Health & Wellbeing, Kids

Help to overcome common mealtime challenges

Learning to eat is an individual journey for every child.  From the fundamental motor skills involved in eating and swallowing to experiencing new tastes and textures to the introduction of informed nutrition choices, there is so much to keep learning throughout this journey. For children and young people, eating brings a continuous wave of new experiences which helps shape their attitudes to food and mealtimes. It’s not uncommon for children to become fussy when eating, as they react to things such as different textures and flavours, smells, temperature and variations in the presentation of food. We’ve looked at some of…

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Health & Wellbeing, Inspiration

The lip flip: what is it and how do you get on board the latest trend

The hottest trend in the cosmetics field has just arrived in Australia for the summer and those wanting the look can get it right away with the lip flip.  According to Dr Vivek Eranki, CEO of Cosmetique, the lip flip is a technique that is achieved through placement of Botox into the edge of the lips to create a sumptuous lift of the lips.   It is a natural yet stunning look that accentuates the pout and makes the lips look fuller, more defined and incredibly luscious. “The lip flip is a popular cosmetic treatment in Australia, arriving from America…

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Health & Wellbeing

How to deal with difficult people at Christmas gatherings

Navigating festive challenges with expert insights from Niki Saks Christmas is the time of the year when family, friends and work colleagues get together to enjoy festive gatherings. The thing is that many people in the same room don’t get along, in fact, they may even dislike each other immensely. How do you manage a situation like this? According to Niki Saks, leading health and wellness expert and author of the bestselling book, ‘Hiding in the Open: Living Sensitively’, the festive season is often not so festive a season because people lose their cool and patience having to socialise with…

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Health & Wellbeing, Inspiration

5 relaxation practices to put into action before bedtime

It’s been a long day, and you’re finally ready to snuggle up in bed, surrounded by soft pillows and cosy blankets. You close your eyes, looking forward to drifting off, but your mind is still buzzing with thoughts, to-do-lists, and worries.  If this sounds familiar, there are a few practices you can try to help relax and calm your mind, ready for sleep. Here are our top tips to help you switch off at the end of a busy day. 1. Switch off with noise Have you ever experienced the tranquillity of raindrops gently pattering against a window? Or the…

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Health & Wellbeing

Broccoli: why it’s not all it’s cracked up to be

Broccoli: why it’s not all it’s cracked up to be Kitty Blomfield challenges broccoli’s superfood status Broccoli, with its deep green head of florets and reputation for being high in vitamins and minerals, has earned its way into every diet program in the world. Kitty Blomfield, founder of one of Australia’s favourite nutrition and training programs, NuStrength, has never been a fan of broccoli. “It’s overrated and not all it’s cracked up to be and I’ll tell you why exactly why I’d rather have ice cream and orange juice than broccoli in my fridge,” she challenged. Kitty Blomfield is a…

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Health & Wellbeing

Balancing Motherhood And Eye Care: When To Consider Laser Eye Surgery

Motherhood demands unwavering attention, and amidst this, eye care may become less of a priority. Yet, clear vision is fundamental when watching a lively toddler or reading bedtime stories. You may find glasses or contacts inconvenient due to visual impairment, and prolonged screen exposure and lack of sleep can lead to temporary eye strain and discomfort. If you’re a mum with young kids, understanding how improved sight can streamline your routine is crucial. Continue for insights on how laser eye surgery might fit into your lifestyle as a parent. Understanding The Impact Of Motherhood On Eye Health Struggling to read…

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Babies, Health & Wellbeing, Parenting

What is a Mothercraft Nurse?

What is a Mothercraft Nurse? Some clients declare us as a “parenting godsend” of baby and toddler sleep for every new Mum or Dad, indeed for the whole family.  At Mothercraft for Babies, we want to empower you with the skills and confidence to implement a practical, customised solution for your baby or toddler’s feeding, sleeping and routine issues so the whole family will thrive not just survive!  “We had fallen into a difficult cycle where the days and nights were back to front, we were (unwillingly) co-sleeping, my baby could only settle to sleep by being nursed and some…

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Health & Wellbeing, Parenting

Senior Care: A Family’s Guide To Costs And Options

When making important decisions about the care of your loved ones, it’s crucial to understand the costs involved and the variety of options available. Across Australia, families face these decisions daily, seeking out the best care solutions within their means.  Whether it’s understanding government subsidies or weighing up in-home care versus residential facilities, being informed is the first step towards making financially and emotionally sustainable choices. Before delving into the practicalities of organising senior care, imagine a scenario as comforting as anticipating a Christmas flower delivery. This same sense of reassurance is what we aim for in finding the right…

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