Sam Blum
This week we’re learning how to pare down our belongings and embrace the minimalist lifestyle with help from author and advocate Christine Platt (aka The Afrominimalist). Christine’s own personal journey from overconsumption to one of minimalism is an inspiration, and she helps us understand how everything from our childhoods to…
Kids are curious little beings, which is part of what makes them wonderful. They are experiencing so much in the world for the first time and much of it — from the colour of the sky to the existence of fingernails — is utterly baffling to them. A little kid’s…
You might look at your sprawling list of to-dos in the iOS Reminders app and think, “That is a lot.” And while Apple’s upgrades to Reminders in iOS 14.5 might not help you complete them any faster, they’ll certainly help organise them. And that’s the first step toward completing any…
ABC TV’s heartwarming/breaking reality series Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds is almost at an end — but that doesn’t mean that the friendships this show has built are over. And the final episode of Season 2 calls on a special guest to keep the good vibes going: gardening…
As the weather cools down the whales show up. Here are the must-visit destinations in Australia to spot whales this season.
Whether you’ve got a passion for home cooking, or are simply trying to better preserve your leftovers, a food vacuum sealer might be the next kitchen appliance you need on your countertop. Commonly referred to as vacuum packers (you’ve probably seen the clothes versions all over organised peoples Instagrams), a…
If you love nothing more than cooking up a storm in the kitchen, you know how important it is to invest in the right equipment. Scanpan are one of the most well-recognised and trusted kitchenware brands in the world – and it’s not hard to see why. With their durable products, non-stick…
Most longtime gardeners are fluent in the language of plants, knowing how to read the signs and signals that their plants are thriving, or in some type of distress. But those without years of experience may not recognise some of the more subtle ways their garden is trying to tell…
Looking for a great deal on the new Samsung S21 range? Woolworths Mobile is offering $200 off when you pre-order any of the new Samsung Galaxy S21 phones.
It’s time to bust a gym myth. I remember being taught, explicitly, as if it were a fact that my life might someday depend on, that you should never strength train the same muscle two days in a row. There is, it turns out, no such law of nature. You…
Spotify is overhauling the “Your Library” section of its mobile app with a new layout, better search filters, and shortcut options that should make sifting through your ever-expanding Spotify collection a lot less tedious.
Even when you think you’ve got a handle on grammar, you might not realise how easy it is easy to unwittingly venture into lexical territory that would rile your freshman year English teacher. Certainly back in my college days, I had a few teacher’s assistants who would get on my…
As adults, we understand the nuanced differences between a surprise, a secret, and something that is private. But for kids, these concepts can blur and overlap — and unfortunately, that is a fact child predators take advantage of. That’s why it’s important to help define what each concept is and…
Little kids have this way of being brutally honest in all facets of their life (that is, when they’re not telling an obvious lie about eating all the cupcakes, even as their face is smeared with icing). Many young children prize honesty and, when they’re still too young to understand…
Every Windows PC would benefit from a spring cleaning. Hell, it doesn’t even have to be spring. If you can’t remember the last time you saved all your critical data, wiped your drive, and reinstalled a fresh copy of the operating system, you’re due.
Prebiotic and probiotic are two terms you’ve likely heard before, but it’s hard to know what it is they actually do and how they differ. At a base level, we know they’re good for our digestion and gut health, but beyond that it can get a little confusing. If you’ve…
Eurovision Song Contest 2021 is on its way. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s different and how to watch along in Australia.
Bookshelves have become the official unofficial backdrop for Zoom presentations. I can’t count the number of meetings where I’ve seen the speaker sitting in front of a wall of books, all strategically placed, and it makes sense: Nice-looking bookcases look professional. Elegant, even. They show off a sense of sophistication…
Google is updating Google Assistant with better contextual learning features that should make the digital helper more accurate. One of the changes is the ability to teach Google Assistant how to properly pronounce names — after a little bit of self-started voice training.
So much of parenting is about the long game. We may be raising children, but we’re really raising adults — people who, in a surprisingly short amount of time, will be off on their own, living their own lives. And how we parent them as kids will at least partially…
As the human of a smart, quirky herding dog, I’ve had to learn a few hard lessons about the importance of boundaries. If my pup isn’t given a job, for example, he’ll find one himself. And if anyone (especially a stranger) violates his personal space, he gets nippy. We’ve had…
Before they have kids, everyone has a different image in their head of the type of parent they think they’ll be. Maybe you’ll be a free-range parent, or the parent who prioritises family dinnertime above all else. Or — better yet! — you’ll be the fun parent, the parent every…
If you or someone you love is in need of support, help is available. Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. When I began researching the transmission of transgenerational trauma and literary trauma testimony in 2010, I rarely encountered the word “trauma” in the media and national conversation. Trauma as a…
The 2021 BAFTA TV nominees include favourites like The Crown and Normal People. Here’s where you can watch all the nominees in Australia.
NSW’s Dine and Discover Vouchers are set to expire on June 30. Here are some ideas to help you take advantage of them before then.
Sustainable tech brand Pela has been garnering a fair bit of attention this week for its latest waste management development. As Apartment Therapy has reported, the company that brought us compostable phone cases has announced it has now developed a smart composter that claims to turn waste into compost in…
Start planning your weekends because there’s a bunch of great new movies and TV shows coming to Aussie streaming services in May.
Blessed be the fruit, guys. Because as we’re all well aware now, The Handmaid’s Tale (based on the Margaret Atwood novel of the same title) now has a fourth season (and a fifth season on the way). If you’ve been watching along so far, you’ll know that the series is…
Apple finally released its much-anticipated App Tracking Transparency feature with the launch of iOS 14.5, and it’s incredibly helpful if you want some fine-grain control over which apps can track other aspects of your digital activity. That’s assuming, of course, the feature isn’t grayed out for you.
Moving to a new apartment or home is an exciting time. You’ve been hunting for months (or even years) and have finally found the perfect place to settle down. But before you start nesting, there are a few housekeeping matters to take care of. Most people know to change the…
There are certain things you’d like to “hone” and there are things you’d like to “home in on,” but these things are not the same. However, it’s one of those pairs of words and phrases that sound so similar and have similar meanings (like further and farther or then and…
It seems that no matter where I buy my garlic, at least half of my haul is always on the verge of sprouting. As the germ (the little sprout thing in the middle) ages and turns green, it becomes bitter, and while I am capable of removing it, it’s an…
It’s planting season, but before you head to your local garden centre for fancy (and expensive) solutions to your gardening problems, consider that you might have some of what you need already in your pantry. One of those things is vinegar.
