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October Beauty & Brains Newsletter Out Now

Just scraped into October for this one. Phew!
What’s Inside?
Happy Holloween!

October 31, 2008 Chemical Nasties, Domestic Goddess, Great Books, Green & Gorgeous, Health, Things n Stuff! 0 Comments

Natural Beauty Treatments Good Enough to Eat

Cleopatra, the legendary Queen of Egypt was renowned for her exquisite complexion. She of course lived in a time when only plants, fruits and other natural ingredients like milk and honey were used to create beauty treatments. Our diet can also be a major contributor to our complexion, with that old adage – ‘you are [...]

October 30, 2008 Chemical Nasties, Health, Nourishing Food 7 Comments

Get Organic in the Bedroom

Everyday we’re exposed to a cocktail of toxins from the air we breathe, the food we eat and in the personal care products and cosmetics we use. With our busy and demanding lifestyles our rest and recuperation time would ideally be spent in the most favourable surroundings to have the maximum effect on our mind, body & soul. [...]

October 29, 2008 Chemical Nasties, Domestic Goddess, Green & Gorgeous, Health 0 Comments

Holidays – The Journey or the Destination

Written by Angela Stewart
Our Green & Gorgeous Domestic Goddess
During the recent school holidays I planned to take my three children on a trip to catch up with our friends who had recently relocated to a warmer climate. How was I going to stay sane, keep my three boisterous and very excited children entertained and happy, [...]

October 27, 2008 Domestic Goddess, Green & Gorgeous, Things n Stuff! 1 Comment

5 Best Ways to Stay Sane while the World Goes Mad

It’s tough to be an optimist right now but I’ve decided to stick at it.
Economics 101 tells us that markets are cyclical. 20 years ago we witnessed the 1987 Stock Market Crash, now in 2008 we’re witnessing what many are calling the demise of Capitalism. Whatever it is that’s going on right now – and [...]

October 12, 2008 Things n Stuff! 1 Comment

Rosewater & Soda Bread by Marsha Mehran

Rosewater & Soda Bread by Marsha Mehran
Reviewed by Gabrielle Sutton
I read this book over a long weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it. The author, Marsha Mehran is Iranian and has lived in Iran, Argentina, Australia, Ireland and North America and this novel draws on her experiences.
It centers around three Iranian sisters who run a café [...]

October 7, 2008 Domestic Goddess, Great Books, Things n Stuff! 1 Comment

Breast Cancer Awareness – How to Check your Breasts for Changes

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Have you checked your breasts for changes lately? This month (and every other month of the year) is the perfect time to do it.
We’ve put together all you need to know, what to look for & what to do if you find something unusual.
The McGrath Foundation have a one page [...]

October 1, 2008 Health, Things n Stuff! 0 Comments