Wabi-sabi is a concept in traditional Japanese aesthetics centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete”. Loosely translated, “wabi” is simplicity, whether [...Read More]
1. Spend more time being realistic and less time being materialistic. Fact: There is no way you can afford a $300,000 car on a $20,000 annual salary. 2. Go for comfort over fashion. Fact: It’s always good to look your best, but don’t let your hot trend block your oxygen. 3. Though [...Read More]
If you’re on a journey to lose weight or to improve your overall health in general, then like many, you’ve probably hit a plateau along the way. Whether it’s in your workout, or the things you eat, sometimes you feel like no matter what you do the number on the scale won’t [...Read More]
Australia’s warm climate and immense natural attractions inspires many people living outside the country to desire to buy property here. In addition, the friendly people, the wonderful food and wine, the scenic beaches, and a thriving economy make people look forward to re-settling down [...Read More]
These days, the allure of working from home has become considerably more tempting. Owing to the continued progress of technology, more and more people are able to do their work remotely. This trend is even reflected at the corporate level, where a growing number of companies have started permitting [...Read More]
As an artistic trend, minimalism first appeared in the Western world in the 1960s and 1970s as a reaction to abstract expressionism. It relies on repetition and pared-down design elements, and generally gives off an air of understated elegance. To that end, you can see why minimalism has been an [...Read More]
Cosmetic surgery has become increasingly popular among Australians in recent decades. As procedures have become safer, more affordable and able to yield more natural-looking results, more people have chosen to go under the knife. Rather than seeking cosmetic surgery to correct the disfiguring [...Read More]
Roughly every 50 years, the retail industry faces a major upset as a paradigm shift occurs. Over a century ago, the advent of the railroad fueled the rise of big cities, and suburban living locations. Specialised retail stalls saw their dawn as retailers sought to make shopping more personal and [...Read More]
It’s a generally-accepted notion that finding your way in life is no easy feat. Simply put, life is a series of choices that reflect who you are as a person, with many of these choices having far-reaching consequences that directly impact your well-being and happiness. For example, picking [...Read More]
Just like most of the diets, the alkaline one was developed in Hollywood. It’s vastly popular among celebrities, but this diet can also protect the health of your family. Also known as ash or alkaline acid diet, this change in nutrition can help you lose weight, protect your teeth and [...Read More]
Your body’s vital energy, its Ki, flowing freely through pathways known as meridians is essential to physical and emotional health. Your Ki is a key aspect to ensuring that you stay relaxed, focused and on top of your ball game. Many massage methods have been useful in revitalising your body [...Read More]
Have you ever heard about Fitness Blender? Well, I’ve only discovered their channel four months ago and let me tell you, their workouts are amazing! Fitness Blender is made up of husband and wife duo, Daniel and Kelli, and together they’ve created over 500 videos to help you burn and [...Read More]
Whether you are escaping for the weekend or planning a month long excursion, Airbnb has revolutionized the way people travel. The company, founded in 2008 is a unique online community marketplace for posting, finding, and booking lodging arrangements around the globe. The company already has a wide [...Read More]
The girls’ day out is a timeless tradition. Whether it’s shopping during the day or some good old fashioned pub crawling at night, being together with your friends can be wonderfully uplifting and often provides a big boost for your mood. It doesn’t matter if you have a large gang [...Read More]
Engage your child with these amazing fun and educational gift ideas that will make them flabbergasted by the amazing toys that; spin, light up and fly with the educational exposure necessary. Kids are curious beings that need something amazing to keep their attention fixated on something. With [...Read More]
Statistics show that over 320 million people are currently living away from their countries of birth, a number that is roughly 3.4% of the total population of the world. In developed countries such as Australia, USA and Canada, immigrants and expatriates make up to about 10% of the population. [...Read More]
Our home is the place where we spend most of our time. But a lot of people have been finding it difficult to manage their business life and their personal life, and taking care of our homes usually takes second place. However, by being willing to do some simple changes in your home, it can become a [...Read More]
“Time is what we want most, but also what we spend most”. Very well put by William Penn an American entrepreneur and philosopher. We humans, beg and plead for more time, but asked how we would have it spent; we often fall short of answers. Time management is paramount to success in every aspect [...Read More]
Perhaps the most common question of every parent in the world is: “How to make kids listen to me?” Many of them have tried everything, but it doesn’t always work. It’s even harder for single moms who have to take care of their kids all by themselves. This gets even harder when we have two [...Read More]
A lot of focus has been placed on environmental awareness lately, and how we can improve our world by living “green”. But aside from the basics that most of us know about – recycling, using public transportation instead of cars, and that sort of thing – many people wonder [...Read More]
