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8 Tips For Taking Care Of Your Ageing Parents

19/06/2023

The population of retirees is projected to grow by 6.66 million in the next 20 years, as reported by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. That means many of us will soon find ourselves caring for ageing parents, which can be challenging but also rewarding. So as you strive to learn about effective parenting for teens, it’s also important to understand how to take care of your ageing parents (and return the favour they did upon you when you were little). Let’s begin! Find And Employ Support Resources If you’re busy and caring for your ageing parent overwhelms you, you can always…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Sophie Taylor

19/06/2023

Hi Fellow Super Mums! I’m Sophie, a Vaucluse-based mama of three little ones who drive me crazy on a daily basis (crazy in love and just plain crazy, in equal measures!). Living in the Eastern Suburbs of this sparkling city is a dream come true; I love the beachy lifestyle, epic water views, strong sense of community and unrivalled coffee culture. Life is busy juggling the demands of family life and running a business. My husband Phil and his business partner Julian co-own a multi-award-winning pest control company called Pest2Kill and I head up the marketing for them. We’ve just…

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Food

Indulge in live jazz and Italian dining this Wednesday night at Cipri Italian..

17/06/2023

The Cipri Italian team are bringing a taste of the Italian Riviera to Paddington, this Wednesday 21 June. On the night, you’ll be transported to the cliffside shores of the Italian Riviera, with all the sounds and tastes of Italy’s most picturesque northern towns. Tuck into an exquisite degustation menu inspired by the flavours of LIGURIA: the lush and breathtakingly beautiful region on Italy’s Mediterranean coastline, nestled beneath France. Liguria’s coastline is speckled with luxurious seaside resort towns, stunning aqua inlets and a bustling coastal culture. Think Portofino, Cinque Terre, Santa Margherita…and their traditional cuisine of fresh seafood, handmade focaccia,…

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Health & Wellbeing

5 reasons your skin needs Desert Tomato

14/06/2023

Thirsty Turtl’s Desert Glow Brightening Gel-Crème is the first skincare product in the world to feature native Australian desert tomato (aka bush tomato, Solanum centrale, desert raisin). This hero ingredient grows in the arid central Australian desert regions. This harsh climate causes the plant to produce powerhouse compounds that have known benefits for your skin. Alongside Desert Tomato, Desert Glow Brightening Gel-Crème features 5% niacinamide and green tea for instant skin brightening, hydration and soothing; and reducing the appearance of sun damage. Here are five reasons to love Desert Tomato for your skin: It is packed with different phenolic acids…

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Health & Wellbeing

WHY ALTITUDE TRAINING? LEARN MORE ABOUT COMBINE AIR

13/06/2023

At Combine Air, we are not your typical fitness business. Our model strives on making statements, getting out of bed and getting what we are worth. We are driven to deliver world-class training with a meaningful and positive impact on everyone that engages with CA. COMBINE AIR TRAINING Combine Air’s mission is to make simulated altitude the training environment of choice for athletes and health & fitness enthusiasts worldwide, whilst making the Combine Air brand synonymous with simulated altitude training. COMBINE AIR RECOVERY Combine Air Recovery offers world-class, state of the art facilities to help you recover faster, so you…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Cathy Shortt

12/06/2023

Hi! I’m Cathy and I’m an Eastern Suburbs Nurse, Midwife, Lactation Consultant and mother of three beautiful children. I love beach walks, good coffee and the company of friends. I decided to start my own company Milk & Mums Co. after working in the hospital environment for many years and feeling that the gap in support between the hospital and the home was just too great for parents. I wanted to make a difference to families wanting to thrive in this incredibly challenging period of transition. My mission is to make sure all families are supported through education and that they receive continuity of support and…

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Health & Wellbeing

When can I start running again?

07/06/2023

Love it or hate it, running is an easy, cost-effective way to exercise. We were born to run, right? But when is it safe to start running again after childbirth? Year in, year out, as the temperature starts to drop in Sydney, you start to notice people running EVERYWHERE! And unless you’re new to the area or have been living under a rock, you’ll be well aware of the City2Surf, the iconic fun run that covers 14km of turf starting in the CBD with most of the route going through the Eastern Suburbs, finishing in our own back garden of…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Elizabeth Cummings

05/06/2023

This week we are interviewing Coogee-based, Elizabeth was born in England grew up in Scotland. She works in both educational and mental health fields. Elizabeth is a counsellor, psychotherapist, and educator, specialising in working with young people and their families. Elizabeth’s writes children’s books and poetry and is part of the NSW Children’s Book Council Executive. Elizabeth writing focuses on social and community health matters as well as environmental themes. She released a collection of poetry co-authored with fellow writer and local author Libby Hathorn. Elizabeth’s latest release Ruby’s Release is out now and is a story of resilience and…

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Business & Career

Position available: Recruitment Resourcer

01/06/2023

Boutique recruitment firm in CBD looking for a part time Recruitment Resourcer to support a motivated and collaborative Director. WORK 1-2 DAYS A WEEK FOR 6 MONTH CONTRACT WITH A POSSIBILITY TO EXTEND OFFICE LOCATED HEART OF CBD BE PART OF A COLLABORATIVE FUN TEAM About the Company Established Australian owned boutique recruitment firm that has received multiple 5 star reviews from previous clients and candidates is ready to hire a Resourcer for 2 days a week. The company has a culture that is supportive, welcoming and rewarding with a focus on supporting growth and learning opportunities. They fill senior…

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Business & Career, Work From Home

Practical Tips For Creating A Home Office Space

31/05/2023

Working from home has seen a major uptick in the last few years for a lot of different reasons. With digital technologies opening up many opportunities for remote work, developing a home office space that supports your 9-to-5 is becoming an invaluable resource. Whether you’re looking to transition from a fully in-house work schedule to a hybrid work arrangement, are on the hunt for remote work, or are seeking to run your own business from home, having a dedicated workspace that’s comfortable, free from distractions, and equipped with everything you’ll need to plug away at your work is imperative for…

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