Consumer Tip
Public holidays and school vacations mean a chance to let your hair down and celebrate. By making smarter spending choices, you can have fun as a family without racking up [...]
Car games for children
Are you planning a long journey in your car this holiday season? Driving long distances with children can be a nightmare, but you can "shorten" the trip and "lengthen" your [...]
Fun activities for families
Remember the adage that says families who play (and pray) together stay together? Here are some ideas to help you plan some fun activities with your family. Family comes first [...]
How much alcohol is too much?
Alcohol consumption not only poses the risk of the obvious discomfort of inebriation such as nausea, vomiting and suffering with a hangover. Regular consumption can pose very real and serious [...]
Packing for a holiday trip
If you're one of the lucky ones that can go on holiday this year, follow this advice to ensure you've got everything you need. It is time to start thinking [...]
Make your own perfume to alter your mood
The fragrance industry isn't heavily regulated. By making your own perfumes, you eliminate your exposure to harmful chemicals and help save the environment. Making perfume is a simple process. Water, [...]
Beach safety
We all love a day at the beach, but fun can easily turn into tragedy if you don't follow the basic safety rules. Tragic water accidents in the sea happen [...]
Blue bottles (man ‘o war)
Blue bottles are common to our beaches during high tides and when north easterly winds blow. The blue bottle is infamous for its very painful sting. Even dead bluebottles and [...]
Relaxation techniques
We all get stressed out at times; it's part of life. However, it does help to know a few stress-busting, quick relaxation tricks to fall back on when the going [...]
Managing chronic medicine while travelling
Key to the success and enjoyment of any trip, especially when you have chronic disease, is being and staying healthy. Having access to all your medications can potentially be a [...]
Road safety tips for the summer holidays
Holiday seasons are generally the busiest time on the roads and, considering the escalation of fatal vehicle collisions during these times, it is imperative that you take preventative measures to [...]
Five reasons why outdoor hobbies make good recreational activities
Thinking of taking up a new pastime? Here are five reasons why choosing the outdoors as the setting for your future hobby may be a good idea. 1. Outdoor hobbies combat [...]