People all over the globe have a love affair with this feel good food. And it’s not just the warm, fuzzy childhood memories conjured up by chocolate that boost your mood. Chocolate is thought to actually promote the release of endorphins, natural chemicals, in the brain. As chocolate is high in fat and kilojoules, big […]

In days gone by children used to walk miles and miles to school and back each day, often without shoes! And perhaps in your childhood you walked or biked to school alone or with your neighbours and siblings. But in today’s busy world it’s not so common. Kids still love to ride bikes and a […]

Question Do you know the long term effect of bleaching the hair on ones face? Will it get thicker? Do I need to moisturise more? I would like to know more please. Lorraine, via email. Answer Bleaching your hair won’t cause it to get thicker, but it could irritate your skin and there is always […]

Question I’m a little confused about body exfoliants. Why use them? Do they actually do anything? Which one is the best to use on the body? And how do I use them? Sam, via email. Answer I hope I can assist in clearing up your confusion. Firstly, you need to exfoliate your body twice a […]

Question I’ve noticed with age that I have developed cracked heals. Is there anything that I can do to stop this from happening? Joan, via email. Answer Cracked, dry and/or calloused heels can generally be blamed on open backed sandals or slides. Cracks occur when the skin is too dry or too thick, so you […]

Question I was just wondering if you could provide me with some insider tips on how to apply eye shadow like a pro. I find when I apply it, a greasy looking crease forms on my eyelids. Emma, via email. Answer To start with, you need the right tools. The best shape brush is one […]

Question: Hope you can help! Can you tell me what make-up ranges have a foundation that does NOT contain SPF? I get an allergic reaction even to the ones with only 5% SPF and it would seem that every foundation i pick up in the stores has a SPF in it. I have been using […]

Question: I am newly arrived in Australia from the United States. I have been advised that tipping employees of many establishments is not customary here. My question is: do I tip the hairdresser and beauty therapist? I want to make sure I am giving my girls proper compensation. Melissa, via email. Answer: No, unlike the […]

MEASUREMENTS MATERIALS: 7 x 50g balls Panda Regal 4ply; 4.00mm crochet hook or size required to give correct tension; knitter’s needle for finishing ends. TENSION: This poncho has been designed at a tension of 3 patts to 8cm and 6 rows to 10cm over patt, using 4.00mm hook. ABBREVIATIONS: alt = alternate; approx = approximately; […]

Selected as the Great Read in the March issue of The Australian Women’s Weekly. Prologue August 1986 People didn’t have babies on aeroplanes. They just didn’t. Well – well, actually they did. And then it was all over the newspapers. ‘Gallant aircrew deliver bouncing boy,’ it said, or words to that effect, and then went […]