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I am a proud mother of 1 and have called both England and New Zealand home before settling down in Australia. My working background has included Retail, Alternative Health Therapies & Financial Services (with Accountants, Credit Unions & Banks).

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Sciences > Sciences (Other) Groundbreaking inventions of the 18th century: 3 of 8
As I'm sitting in an airport lounge waiting to board my plane, Stevie Wonder playing on my ipod, drink in my hand, I start to think how did I get here? Aircraft, Stevie Wonder & even the drink in my hand has it's roots in the 1700s.Man first flew in the late 1700s courtesy of the hot air balloon invented by the Montgolfier br... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition (Other) Foods that beat the bloat: 2 of 5
No one likes feeling bloated, not only is it an uncomfortable feeling it also does not look flattering. There are ways to get rid of the bloated feeling and bloated look however, read on to find out more.One of the biggest culprits in causing bloating is sodium, this means that we need to avoid sodium or neutralize sodium to ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Top 10 simple ways to be green: 47 of 116
"It isn't easy being green," lamented Kermit the frog, well I've got just ten simple ways to prove it is.1. Save energy. Three little steps, number one start by turning off your appliances at the wall when you're not using them. Also switch off lights when not in use. Number two is to replace your light bulbs with compact flu... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Foods that build bulk muscle: 5 of 12
If you want to increase muscle bulk then you will need protein, carbohydrates & lipids along with vitamins, minerals and water. The first one most people think of when they think of muscle is protein. When training intensely (which you will need to do if you want to increase muscle mass) you require between 1 and 1 g of prote... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Floors & Walls Carpet cleaning tips: 6 of 14
The best carpet cleaning tip is to get plastic sheeting and spread this on top of your carpet like they do in some show homes. This means no unsightly stains and no need to vacuum up every crumb, a brisk sweep once a day and you're done. Unfortunately in the real world we do not live like that, could you imagine your mother's... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed: Italian Greyhound: 3 of 7
If you love cats, then an Italian Greyhound is a great choice as a pet. They generally, get on very well with cats and have a number of feline-like characteristics themselves. They do require a lot of time and commitment on your part however. Like cats they hate to get wet and will refuse to go outside to do their business in... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Asian Culture Displaying proper personal etiquette in Japan: 3 of 7
The Japanese culture is based on harmony and respect and personal politeness is a very big part of that. The Japanese are very respectful of others and have an expectation that others will be respectful towards them.When meeting someone for the first time you must never introduce yourself. It is important that someone introdu... More..
Health & Fitness > Diabetes Exercising tips for people with diabetes: 4 of 9
Regular exercise is important as part of any healthy lifestyle, but it is especially beneficial to people with diabetes. Diabetes is a condition in which the amount of glucose in the blood becomes too high because the body cannot process it properly due to either insufficient levels of insulin or cellular resistance to insuli... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Irritable bowel syndrome: Natural remedies that work: 5 of 11
Irritable Bowel Syndrome can strike people at any age and is the most common conditions seen by gastroenterologists as it affects 1 in 5 people. When your body digests food then it is usually moved through the gut by a series of muscular contractions, this process is known as peristalsis. When you suffer from Irritable Bowel ... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) How to green clean your house: 6 of 13
Green house-cleaning isn't just good for the environment it is also good for your family's health and for your financial well-being. Three staples in my cleaning cupboard are white vinegar, baking soda and micro-fiber cloths, all of these are far cheaper to use than the "non-green" alternatives and are also non toxic.So to al... More..