10By: Russ Matthews
Here’s something you won’t find on your social media feed: celebration of the quiet life.
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Work was Given to Adam and Eve Before “The Fall” – How the Mundane Can Be Meaningful
By: Laura Bennett
Roughly one third of our lives is spent working. For some it’s more as overtime creeps in, and with the commute, “work” balloons out to this all-encompassing part of our day.
Why Australians Are Caught Up In Consumerism
By: McCrindle
Australia is a nation of consumers. Our consumption habits are impacting our physical and emotional lives with four in five Australians (80%) believing they consume significantly or much more than what they need. Are we consuming to distract ourselves from life’s stresses and if so, what can we do about it?
Salt – Important to Every System in our Bodies
Salt or Sodium (yes it’s the same thing) is a mineral. Our body contains around 250g of it, which makes up 0.4% of our body weight (so maybe a bit more salt in my body). It is an Electrolyte like Potassium, Calcium and Magnesium. Salt is important to every system in our bodies, from your blood to your nerves and even your digestive system.
Three Australian Cities in the Top Ten Most Liveable Cities Worldwide
By: McCrindle
A 2019 report by the Economist Intelligence Unit has revealed the world’s most liveable cities.
Aussies Are Earning Less and Living at Home Longer
By: McCrindle
Australia’s population is experiencing unprecedented growth, now sitting at a population of 25.4 million. Some of the implications of this population growth are seen in this latest data release from HILDA. It reveals that Australians are experiencing greater stresses due to flat wages growth and increasing house prices.
Melbournians Willing To Trade In Their Latte Lifestyle
By: McCrindle
Voted the world’s most livable city for seven of the last eight years, it is little surprise that Melbourne remains the fastest growing city. Yet the cost of living, pace of life, traffic and travel times in Melbourne have become such a challenge that more than half of Melbournians (55%) have considered moving out of Melbourne, a new study commissioned by CLARA shows.
Chopped Mixed Salad with Almonds
By: Susan Joy
This is a quick and simple salad that the whole family will love. Just substitute any of the salad vegetables with your family’s favourites. I’ve made the dressing with almond butter for a creamy consistency and added chopped almonds to the salad for some crunch. Chopping the salad makes it easy to serve and a great choice to take to a BBQ or on a picnic. For a nut-free version, use sunflower butter or tahini in the dressing and add seeds to the salad instead of almonds.