Category: Lifestyle
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Ten Australian Alternatives To Roses For Valentine’s Day
Call me an old romantic (yes, my wife, Leila, does all the time) but I still think flowers are essential for Valentine’s Day. And with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I thought that this year I would shake things up and purchase some stunning native flowers. I know roses are the classic choice, but…
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Ten Terrific Tips for Coping with the Australian Summer
G’day. The Australian summer is a time of year we all look forward to – beach trips, barbecues, and long days filled with sunshine. But let’s be real, it can get pretty intense. With soaring temperatures and the infamous Aussie sun, it’s important to know how to stay cool and safe. So, grab your sunnies…
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My 18 Best Summer Reads by Australian Authors
Summer is the perfect time to dive into a good book, and Australian authors have delivered some fantastic reads over the years. Whether you’re lounging by the beach, relaxing at home, or traveling, these books are sure to transport you to different worlds and keep you entertained. I’ve included a few old ones, so you…
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Aussie Shops For Kids Christmas Presents They’ll Love
We guarantee you’ll find something to please every child in our Aussie Kids Christmas Present Shop List. Geppetto’s Workshop Geppetto’s Workshop offers you a journey through the nostalgia of your childhood, all set to the sounds, smells and textures of a classic European toy store. For over 25 years, customers have visited regularly for the…
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10 Best Aussie Men’s Christmas Gift Shops
Do men get excited over the Christmas gifts they receive? After years of socks, jocks and aftershave, the answer is probably ‘no’. The Great Australian Blog team believe men deserve more than this. It’s time to raise the bar – and this doesn’t necessarily mean spending a lot of money. It means getting creative, thinking…
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20 Best Aussie Women’s Christmas Gift Shops
Aussie Women’s Christmas Gifts The females in my family pretty much outweigh the males 2:1. And frankly, that has made gift shopping so much easier. I know some people will disagree, but for us girls there’s always the standard perfume, jewellery, something green – plants or flowers—or clothes to fall back on. Although the guys…
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Australian Christmas Gifts For Really Cool People
Each year you say you’re going to be more organized, and you’re going to have Christmas presents all wrapped by mid-December. Well, guess what? There’s SEVEN weeks till Christmas Day. There’s still time to get it all done. With a large family, I always start early and from experience I know it makes life so…
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Why is the Aussie Summer Sun left off the list of things that will kill you in Australia?
Gran’s warnings about falling asleep in the sun was mostly ignored during the hot summer days of my youth. She’d warned me of brain cells frying and skin that looked like a roast chook. It wasn’t until the summer I went away with my best friend’s family that I finally realised she was on to…
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10 Best Aussie Shops for Father’s Day Gifts
Father’s Day in Australia, celebrated on the first Sunday of September, honors fathers and paternal figures. Originating in the US, it was formally recognized in Australia in 1958. The day can be celebrated with various activities, gifts, and meals. Suggestions for gifts include creative ideas and items from local Aussie shops.
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The Great Australian Sickie
The Great Australian Sickie-something to be proud of? The Great Australian Sickie–whether or not you think taking a sick day off work is something to be proud of, it has been a welcome fallback for many a person, young or old, for as long as I can remember. It’s always been much more than paid…