"Got Time on Your Hands?" asks Amanda Realising that I was often in a state of panic about how much I have to do and so little time to do it in, made me realise how much time I spend worrying how little time I have. I also realised how often I, dare I say it…procrastinate! There I said it. I fluff around, fiddle, make excuses not to deal with the stuff I need to get onto, and then suddenly I realise there is a huge amount to deal with and as if I need the pressure to perform ..... Read more, have a laugh and learn with Amanda
A Discussion on a sister site "guilt is narcissistic" The women of Vibrant Nation speak out Read more..
Shopping in The High Street
Exquisite Files, Jewelled with Swarovski Crystals Glass Manicure and Pedicure Files from the Czech Republic. Only Czech glass is able to guarantee elasticity and firmness at the same time, preventing breakage. Quality…This is the main aim.
There is “A Lifetime Guarantee” on the abrasive surface of the crystal nail file, which will never wear off! When it is properly used these glass nail files will replace all other nail files. Check out the entire range
The Best Breakfast Foods All delish products are handmade to the highest quality using only the best NZ and imported ingredients lovingly baked by people who have a passion for fine food. All pure delish products are handmade in small batches to ensure quality. A speciality of the company is their best ever breakfast food products. Too gorgeous to share, make one of these products your everyday breakfast. Read more & buy here
Feeling & Looking Good
Sleep and Maintaining a Good Body Clock did you know
When you get up in the night and switch on a light your sleep-wake centre will think the light is dawn and it will release Cortisol, serotonin and other alertness hormones. This diminishes the melatonin (sleep hormone) and makes it difficult to resume your sleep. Read more on how to get a good night's sleep...
Midlife Style & me -Finding My Mojo, The right shape Glasses and a New Book on Style Sorry girls, this is not all about style this time as I decided it's all very well to have the outside sorted with makeup, makeovers and a wardrobe revamp but if the inside doesn't match the look, there remains a problem. I might have looked good on the outside but inside wasn't flash - see picture on right. Read more...
Living & Going Places
Geraldine Finds Exotic & Homegrown Spa Retreats & Details What's Coming... I recently read an article about Janine Hall, a New Zealander who decided in her mid 30s that there had to be more to life than a career that demanded a 24/7 commitment. Janine’s antidote to her mid-life crisis was to run off to Bali and set up a surfing and yoga retreat for women called Surf Haven Bali. Read more..
Latest Competitions ..WIN Crystal Nail files and $150 Shopping Voucher An amazing response already to our new competition draw for Two sets of exquisite Ice File manicure and pedicure Crystal Nail Files
Plus.. $150 to win in Auckland's new quality fashion store. Jennifer Johns is the new stockist of Smedley knitwear, offering the chance to win a voucher to buy a beautiful accessory to enhance this gorgeous product. Read more..
Best Winter Recipe - Marinated Lamb Backstraps Beautifully tender lamb with spices that smell amazing as its being cooked.
Both Geraldine and Raewyn say, "This is so quick and easy. We love using backstraps.
They are lean and tender. Read the full recipe