How to help your local small businesses
Supporting local small businesses is essential for the growth and sustainability of your community. Here are various ways you can help these businesses thrive: Shop Locally: This is the most direct way to support local businesses. Choose to shop at local stores, markets, and boutiques instead of large chain retailers. When possible, prioritize purchasing from […]
How To Stay Active In Winter
How To Stay Active In Winter Getting and staying active in the winter months can keep you warm, but can also help beat heart disease. Yoga is an excellent winter fitness activity because you can do it almost anywhere, the barriers to getting started are low, and there are a lot of resources, in-person and […]
The benefits of hiring a professional cleaner
Benefits of hiring a professional cleaner Have you considered hiring the services of a professional cleaner? Everyone has different reasons to hire cleaners – in addition, everyone has a different level of income and budget. Some may think that hiring a cleaning lady is an absolute necessity. While others consider it a luxurious pampering. Regardless […]
6 Reasons Why You Should Use Sugar Cane Straws Over Paper Straws
6 Reasons Why You Should Use Sugar Cane Straws Over Paper Straws One of the most significant contributions to our plastic crisis is single-use plastic straws. They decompose into small fragments, which either pollute our waters or drift about in the ocean, wreaking havoc on animals and upsetting the natural balance. Sugar cane straws may […]
People who listen to podcasts are, on average, more open
Podcast listeners more curious than neurotic A study by the University of Washington has found that those who listen to podcasts are more curious than neurotic and less neurotic than open-minded, according to online science magazine Science Daily. The study was based on over 2,000 people who were asked questions to evaluate their curiosity, openness […]
Mental Health Risks Increase for Winter
As many studies have already reported, during 2020 the number of mental illness symptoms in the population increased due to social distancing measures, increased lockdowns, and general disruption to normal life due to the COVID pandemic. For this reason, the prevalence of seasonal affective/affective disorders and depression is also expected to hit record highs in […]
Australians Paying Double For Plant-Based Processed Products
Australians Paying Double For Plant-Based Processed Products Despite their growing ubiquity in Australian supermarkets, vegan products are still significantly more expensive than their meat counterparts, according to new research from consumer advocacy group Choice. The survey looked at products in a wide variety of grocery stores, from guacamole to fruit pies, and found that processed […]
5 Outdoor Living Trends Taking Over in 2022
Outdoor Living Trends in 2022 Whether you have a sprawling backyard, a cozy front porch, or a sliver of a balcony, today’s outdoor spaces are increasingly being designed for everyday use, rather than sporadic weekend parties or warm-weather grill-outs. Many homeowners now depend on these outdoor areas to provide additional living space, a peaceful escape, […]
Australian Consumer Group Finds Toddlers’ Snacks Lacking
Misleading packaging A study by Australian consumer advocacy group Choice found that many snacks sold for young children have misleading packaging that belies the high sugar content. Choice studied 78 packaged baby foods, comparing package pictures and product claims with nutritional information and ingredient lists, and found that 58% contained added sugars that are harmful […]
How Covid-19 Has Changed Housemate Hunting
Screening potential roommates When Sydney resident Evelyn Bratchford’s roommate tested positive for Covid this week, she was at her boyfriend’s house. Not wanting to go home and risk exposure, she says, “Now I feel like a lost egg.” I showed up at a friend’s house last night with a small bag of stuff from a […]