By Vanilla Slate | Jul 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
We recently heard that a funky new coffee shop had opened in Knightsbridge, Castle Hill and we couldn’t resist popping in for a pick-me-up on our way to a client. At the entry, right next to the coffee machine, we were greeted by a tentacle monster that bites. Oh my,...
By Tina Taylor | Jul 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
Have you ever wondered why for generations the humble bowl of chicken soup has been a failsafe recipe for sick families across the globe? As I reach for my own family chicken soup recipe this winter, I can’t help but ponder the wisdom of our ancestors… So why does...
By Rebecca O'Farrell | Jul 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
I remember the day I first visited Café El’s in Winston Hills. I was relatively new to the area and I decided to visit the Winston Hills Mall on a whim. I was sleep deprived and had a grizzly 3 year old in tow. All I wanted was a decent coffee and for my little...
By Amanda Eglon | Jul 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
Do you feel super organised today? Has the morning gone smoothly, as if you’ve had extra time to get things done? That would be due to the leap second that got added on to our normal 24 hours today! What’s a leap second, you ask? Well, a leap second is an extra second...
By Justine Slapp | Jun 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
There’s a new team in place at the historical Mungerie House Rouse Hill and we were treated to their new menu! New owners of the renamed Mezze Bar Cafe, Steven and Rickardo, are part of a family that’s been in the hospitality business for 45 years. Although born and...
By Dr Amanda Mullin | Jun 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
While there is no denying good self-esteem is important, in recent years there has been an idea that parents can ‘give’ their child high self-esteem, and that this will lead our next generation to be both happier and high achievers. This has led to a wave...