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Book Review: Honeycomb Kids: Big Picture Parenting for a Changing World

May 22, 2012 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 4.5] Many is the time I look at my digital babies (aged 11 and 9) and marvel at the completely different planet they live on. I marvel at the complete divergence between their childhood and … [Read more...]

Cookbook Review: The Sweet Life by Kate Bracks

May 17, 2012 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 4] Being the consummate sweet tooth, it didn't take much to convince me to dive into Kate Bracks' new book - The Sweet Life - a collection of divine temptations from Australia's 2011 … [Read more...]

Book Review: Am I Black Enough for You? by Anita Heiss

May 14, 2012 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 4] Having watched the irrepressible Anita Heiss navigate the social media arena with pomp, opinion and savvy this past 18 months, I grew increasingly intrigued over her (at the time) upcoming … [Read more...]

Book Review: Bitter Greens by Kate Forsyth

March 22, 2012 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 5] When I first took Bitter Greens in hand, I immediately assigned this brick-like tome to the ‘too long to read’ review pile. Before doing so, however, I briefly flipped open the first pages … [Read more...]

Book Review: Food Myths by Nicole Senior

March 9, 2012 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 4] It's all out there. The fads and opinion, the facts and myth relating to food. We've all been party and privy to it. And many of us have been both intrigued and confused by it. Conflicting … [Read more...]

Book Review: Ultimate Fashionista: The Young Hollywood Style Guide by Alana Wulff

March 6, 2012 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 3.5] I may have left the 'young' version of the fashionista world a few years ago now, but that sure as Prada doesn't stop me from appreciating the young chicky babes doing the fashion scene … [Read more...]

Book Review: Minxy Vintage by Kelly Doust

February 29, 2012 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 4] That crafty minx is back, this time with a fashionista theme, following hot on the coat tails of her memoir A Life in Frocks. A self-confessed flea market and charity shop-scourer, it's no … [Read more...]

Book Review: Lose Weight Fast! by Susie Burrell

February 28, 2012 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 4] Great title. But also a fraught title. Goodness knows, weight loss is one of the hottest and most controversial topics in the Western world and will do doubt remain that way for many … [Read more...]

Book Review: Home: Evolution of the Australian Dream

February 27, 2012 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 4] If home is where the heart is, this beautiful book is a home-lover's dream destination. Subtitled Evolution of the Australian Dream, an illustrated review of housing in Australia, anyone … [Read more...]

Hair Nightmares in Australian Salons

February 12, 2012 by Tania McCartney

Three years ago, our family returned from four years in China where we were treated to the best hair salon experiences I've ever had in my life. No one cuts and styles like the Chinese. No one. They … [Read more...]

Book Review: Mums Shape Up by Lisa Westlake

January 6, 2012 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 4] There's two things new mums don't need. One - twelve (or more) months stuck in their maternity jeans. Two - a complicated, time-consuming regime for getting rid of said jeans. New mums … [Read more...]

Book Review: What’s Eating You? by Kathleen Alleaume

January 2, 2012 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 4.5] We're a funny species. We know what we need to do. We know what we should be eating and should not be eating. We know all about exercise. We are totally au fait with comfort eating. … [Read more...]

Cookbook Review: A Cook’s Guide by Donna Hay

December 29, 2011 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 4.5] It's easy to recognise a Donna Hay cookbook. The queen of gorgeous styling and branding knows the power of both familiarity and consistent best quality, and A Cook's Guide - a … [Read more...]

Book Review: When Happiness is Not Enough by Chris Skellett

December 19, 2011 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 4.5] It's Christmas time - a time that's meant to be the happiest of the year but for many, the festive season is fraught with stress, relationship strain, financial burden and that … [Read more...]

Cookbook Review: The Art of French Baking by Ginette Mathiot

December 16, 2011 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 5] Oh yes, it's an art all right. Like sushi chefs, French pâtissières spend many years studying and perfecting their craft. Ginette Mathiot (1907 - 1998) taught three generations of French … [Read more...]

Cookbook Review: The Cook’s Garden by Sheridan Rogers

December 11, 2011 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 5] I don’t know. Maybe it’s because I’m getting older and can truly appreciate those little underrated treasures in life, but there’s not much more satisfying than plucking home-grown produce … [Read more...]

Book Review: Everyday Kindness by Stephanie Dowrick

December 3, 2011 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 5] Could there be a more perfect time for a book on everyday kindness? Author and holistic wellbeing expert Stephanie Dowrick has long been tapped into Australia's emotional zeitgeist, … [Read more...]

What’s on your Bucket List? 100 Things with Sebastian Terry

December 2, 2011 by Tania McCartney

Handsome, smart, adventurous and philothranthopic? Stand back girls, 26-year-old Sebastian Terry is too busy zipping all over our fair planet achieving extraordinary things to stop for a quick … [Read more...]

Cookbook Review: Sicilian Seafood Cooking by Marisa Raniolo Wilkins

December 1, 2011 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 4] The wonderful thing about modern day cookbooks is their reliance on more than fabulous recipes. It's their reliance on travel, on culture, on a way of living . . . a reliance on heart, … [Read more...]

Book Review: Popsicle by Alison Thompson

November 28, 2011 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 4] Summer is busting out all over and this icy book is just the sweet ticket to an oasis of cool (even if only for the tongue). Best be careful where you shelve this brand new tome of … [Read more...]

Cookbook Review: Planet Cake Celebrate by Paris Cutler

November 18, 2011 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 3] Having a long-time obsession with fondant, sprinkles, cupcake liners and ganache, it was with much anticipation that I carefully inked in the Lifestyle Food Channel-arrival of the … [Read more...]

Online Boutiques: One Mother’s Handmade Journey

November 18, 2011 by Tania McCartney

Hand-crafted and home-made items are as old as the dawn of man, however, not since the infamous macramé craze of the 1970s has the notion of ‘handmade’ been taken to a whole new level of chic. … [Read more...]

Book Review: Nomad by Sibella Court

November 8, 2011 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 4] How glorious it is to travel. To wander the planet and delight in the cultural and geographical wonder stretching to all corners of the globe. To delve into, experience, treasure ... and … [Read more...]

Book Review: 10 Mindful Minutes by Goldie Hawn with Wendy Holden

November 8, 2011 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 5] This is quite an astonishing book. And no, I'm not star-struck ... I've always liked Hollywood icon Goldie Hawn, yes, but I'm not a die-hard fan or anything. Except ... I am now. This … [Read more...]

Book Review: The Sound of Music Family Scrapbook by Fred Bronson

October 28, 2011 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 5] Created by the original cast of children from one of the most famous musicals of all time, this beautifully-produced book is not only like taking a behind-the-scenes tour of this … [Read more...]

Cookbook Review: Around the World with Little Kitchen by Sabrina Parrini

October 26, 2011 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 4] Since the advent of Junior Masterchef, cookbooks for children have never been hotter – and indeed, they’ve been popping off the hotplate and onto the bookstore serving shelves like those … [Read more...]

The Sound of Silence: Speaking Out About Miscarriage

October 10, 2011 by Tania McCartney

The loss of a child is arguably the most crushing form of loss for any human being … least of all the mother who remains central to the life force of each child she bears. Losing a child through … [Read more...]

Book Review: Discover the Gift by Shajen Joy Aziz and Demian Lichtenstein

October 1, 2011 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 4] What’s your gift? No, I’m not talking about the trinket you recently received for a birthday or festive celebration. I’m talking about your gift to the world. The one you can use to help … [Read more...]

Book Review: Horoscopes 2012 by Milton Black

October 1, 2011 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 4] There’s something to be said about ‘creating your own life’ – about reality stemming from that which you believe. Such is the hidden and relatively untapped power of the mind. Soothsayers … [Read more...]

Cookbook Review: Blood Sugar by Michael Moore

September 30, 2011 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 4.5] Hello. My name is Tania and I'm a sugarholic. So are you (more than likely). In fact, sugar-addiction is so rife, we're in danger of crystallising. Sure, we're cottoning onto the fact … [Read more...]

Book Review: Laugh With Health by Manfred Urs Koch

September 27, 2011 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 4.5] Loving the title of this book - firstly because it, well - makes me smile. But also because it infers holistic health. The clutch of vibrant fruit and veg on the cover also helps – but … [Read more...]

Bedtime Stories: Downloadable Tales for Children

September 24, 2011 by Tania McCartney

DUE TO UNEXPECTED CIRCUMSTANCES, BEDTIME STORIES HAS BEEN RELUCTANTLY DELAYED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, HOWEVER, MARCH STORIES WILL STILL BE PUBLISHED. WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. PLEASE DO KEEP … [Read more...]

The Ultimate Birth Experience with Pelvic Floor Expert Mary O’Dwyer

September 16, 2011 by Tania McCartney

Women’s health advocate Mary O’Dwyer is passionate about your floor. No – she isn’t interested in the shine of your floorboards nor the spring in your carpet. It’s your other floor. That one. Down … [Read more...]

Book Review: The Big Book of Small Business

September 12, 2011 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 5] All businesses start out small - even if it's just the seed of an idea. But the secret to turning small businesses 'big' is absolutely entrenched in practicality, no matter how soaring and … [Read more...]

Book Review: The Little Veggie Patch Co: how to grow food in small spaces

September 11, 2011 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 5] Okay, let's just get this out of the way, shall we? because I simply can't wait another moment. I LOVE this book. There, I said it. And why do I love this book? Well, there are many … [Read more...]

Book Review: Me of the Never Never by Fiona O’Loughlin

September 6, 2011 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 4] Everyone loves a good laugh, and I must admit, when it comes to comedians, a good comedienne can often be the master at really seeking out and tickling that funny bone. Perhaps, as women, … [Read more...]

Book Review: Kids’ Crafternoon: Papercraft and Sewing

July 21, 2011 by Tania McCartney

[rating: 4] Twenty-five projects for a crafty afternoon? Yes, please! A rainy afternoon, a bored afternoon, a school holiday afternoon would also suffice, but what kid doesn't love a crafty half-day, … [Read more...]

Book Review: 100 Great Journeys

June 28, 2011 by Tania McCartney

[rating:4.5] With the subtitle: Exciting Voyages Through History and Literature, how could anyone even remotely interested in books or travel pass it by? 100 Great Journeys is the armchair book … [Read more...]

Book Review: Vintage Knitwear for Modern Knitters

June 21, 2011 by Tania McCartney

Everything retro is in again - probably more than ever before... and most especially when it comes to fashion. It's no secret knitting has gained a well-deserved resurgence this past decade - its … [Read more...]

Book Review: Zakka Sewing

June 18, 2011 by Tania McCartney

[rating:5] Anything Japanese is assuredly beautiful, especially when it comes to handmade. In Zakka Sewing, authors Laskey and Mori have come together to produce a truly gorgeous book that will … [Read more...]

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