Inspiration Archives

Southern right whale children’s art exhibition, Bondi

23/10/2023

On Saturday 4 November the Australian Conservation Foundation will host a children’s art showcase at Bondi Pavilion to celebrate the southern right whale. “Southern right whales can be seen off the coast from Sydney from June to August as they head north to breed in warmer waters,” said Stephen Lightfoot, leader of ACF Community Eastern Sydney. “In July we had a wonderful whale watching event which more than 80 people attended and a kids art class supported by a local business. “Kids drew pictures of the southern right whale and submitted them to ACF’s Wild at Art competition – Australia’s…

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Inspiration

How to Win a Prize with Your Best Halloween Street Video

20/10/2023

As Halloween approaches, it’s the perfect time to embrace the spooky, fun, and festive moments that define this special holiday. You can turn your Halloween videos, even from last year, into prize-winning entries by participating in our Halloween Street Video Contest. Here’s how to join in just three straightforward steps: Capture the essence of Halloween on your smartphone by recording the creatively decorated houses, kids’ costumes, and bustling streets filled with trick-or-treaters. Unleash your creativity and add a personal touch to your video. Play with angles, lighting, and editing apps to create a unique Halloween story that stands out. Keep…

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Inspiration, Parenting

Festive fear: How to introduce your kids to your new partner

19/10/2023

Ensuring Smooth Family Transitions During the Festive Season As Australians continue to recover from the global pandemic, many are also facing their first Christmas with a new partner. According to Tracey Horton a lot of people are celebrating their first Christmas with a new partner and have no idea how to introduce their child to the new person in their life. “Some people will do it well, and others will do it badly, simply because they didn’t give the introduction or the situation the care, thought and preparation that it needed,” Horton said. “Sadly this means that many families will…

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Events, Inspiration, Kids

Gardeners Road Public School

18/10/2023

Gardeners Road Public School, located in Rosebery, Sydney is celebrating 140 years of Public Primary Education as well celebrating 25 Years as an Inclusive Primary School with over 640 students. The school has a rich history and their festivities are scheduled for Friday, November 17th with a Formal Assembly & Art Show and Saturday, November 18th with the School Fair. Everyone is invited to join in this remarkable celebration. Under the theme of “Our Shared Stories,” the school will be sharing artworks reflecting their understanding of the land on which the school is located and its history. Gardeners Road Public…

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Inspiration

Study Techniques for Busy Mums: Maximising Productivity in Limited Time

14/10/2023

Being a mother is one of the most demanding and rewarding jobs in the world. Between managing household chores, taking care of the kids, and possibly holding down a job, finding time for studying can be a real challenge. However, it’s not impossible. In fact, with the right study techniques and strategies, busy mums can make the most of their limited time and achieve their educational goals. In this article, we will explore some effective study techniques tailored to the unique needs of busy mums – allowing them to maximise productivity in the limited time available. If you can implement…

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Inspiration

Next recycle it Saturday is 25th of November 2023

11/10/2023

What happens to items dropped off at Recycle It Saturday? Do you want to do the right thing for the planet by recycling your old lightbulbs, batteries, X-rays, unwanted clothes – but you find you never have the time to drive around to various drop off locations? The Woollahra Recycle It Saturday event is for you! It’s a one-stop-shop for all your ‘problem waste’ recycling needs, and you don’t even need to get out of your car. The next event is on Saturday 25 November from 9am to 3pm at Alexandra Canal Depot and is open to City of Sydney, Waverley…

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Inspiration

Decathlon launches its globally successful ‘Second Life’ initiative in Australia

06/10/2023

Enables customers to purchase certified refurbished items at a discount of up to 50 percent Supports the recycling of Decathlon sporting equipment with environmental initiatives Provides customers with the ability to sell items no longer needed and have them prepared for a new life of use and adventure International sporting goods designer and retailer, Decathlon, is continuing to revolutionise the retail sector with innovative and customer focused initiatives designed to increase affordable participation in sporting activities across Australia. Decathlon’s latest announcement involves the launch of its highly successful global concept Second Life, which provides a system for the recycling…

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Inspiration, What to do

Guided Bird Walk – Bronte

03/10/2023

To celebrate National Bird Week this Guided Bird Walk is FREE. Join a small group on a 90 minute guided walk in Bronte to enjoy a morning of bird watching. Please stay afterwards, if you can, to enjoy a coffee together at one of the local cafés! Guided Bird Walk includes: Guidance on how to identify local bird species by sight and sound Practice spotting birds and using binoculars Binoculars will be provided for the walk You will get a local bird list to take home All experience levels welcome! Places are limited so booking is essential. WHAT TO BRING Water bottle…

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Inspiration

Estas Bel: The pioneering Australian shapewear brand founded by a nurse revolutionising the fashion industry

02/10/2023

If the word ‘faja’, pronounced ‘faha’ doesn’t sound familiar to you, it’s because it’s a Spanish word, meaning girdle. Estás Bel is a new Australian company specialising in shapewear garments called fajas. Originating from Columbia, these fajas were originally intended for a totally different purpose. In fact, they were used in hospitals and clinics as post-op and post-partum garments.Working as a Registered Nurse in Sydney, Belinda Tayi quickly realised after patients who had recently gone for cosmetic procedures such as liposuction and Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs) had limited options in relation to post-op shapewear and that most post-op garments were…

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Top Tips To Turn Your Stash To Cash

28/09/2023

On average, sellers make $857 by hosting a sale on the Garage Sale Trail. That’s a tidy sum for stuff you don’t use or want anymore. If you’re serious about making money at your garage sale, there are a few tips you might want to follow… Price to clear Hike up the prices on your really special stuff but otherwise price to clear. Consider creating a table for items of a certain value or use a pricing chart with coloured stickers to make it super easy for shoppers to buy. Location, location, location The most successful garage sales take place on…

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