Michelle Schoffro Cook, PhD, DNM

Travel

Exploring Queensland's Spectacular Western Scenic Rim

admin - September 30, 2019

After a chilly Melbourne winter, we’ve been doing a spot of desk dreaming of getaways in warmer Northern climates. Enter, our Brisbane contributor Jo Hoban, with this epic travel experience in Queensland’s southeast!

Having recently hiked the iconic Spicers two-day Scenic Rim Trail, Jo was bubbling with enthusiasm for the western Scenic Rim region, just over an hour’s drive inland from Brisbane. While there have been devastating bushfires in some parts of the Scenic Rim recently, this section has luckily avoided the burn so far.

Jo, along with photographer, Mindi Cooke, showcase some appealing stops for exploring, eating, drinking, and shopping, from Kalbar to Spicers Peak.

Creative Ways to Add Order to Your Home

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5 Ways to Support Your Community this Holiday Season

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5 Ways to Support Your Community this Holiday SeasonEach year, the true spirit of the holidays can seem to get buried further beneath mountains of wrapping paper and drowned out by commercialism. Howe

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Building a Successful Budget

Nafees Mamnoon - March 14, 2022

Building a Successful BudgetWhether you’re trying to pay off bills, save for a dream vacation or create a nest egg for retirement, having a sound budget is often the first step toward bringing your fi

6 Steps to Safer Winter Driving

Nashia Baker - March 14, 2022

6 Steps to Safer Winter DrivingThe winter season is typically one of the busiest times of the year for travelers. While millions prepare to hit the road to visit family and see sights they may never h

Caring for Caregivers: How to prevent caregiver burnout

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Caring for Caregivers: How to prevent caregiver burnoutHow to prevent caregiver burnoutWhile caring for an older family member – whether it be a spouse, parent or grandparent – can be a rewarding expe

Cars to Consider for 2019

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Cars to Consider for 2019Purchasing a new vehicle, while exciting, can be a burden for many shoppers. A variety of options and considerations for each make and model can turn the decision-making proce

Chasing Childhood Passions

Nafees Mamnoon - March 14, 2022

Chasing Childhood PassionsAs education continues to be more accessible to American workers, lifelong learning is increasingly important. Pearson, a digital education company, surveyed working adults a

6 Tips to Prepare Your Lawn for Winter

Nashia Baker - March 14, 2022

6 Tips to Prepare Your Lawn for WinterAs days get shorter and temperatures drop, many homeowners overlook their lawns’ needs. Unfortunately, winter can be brutal and make it hard for lawns, trees and

7 Ways to Promote Cool-Weather Skin Care

Nashia Baker - March 14, 2022

7 Ways to Promote Cool-Weather Skin CareWhen temperatures plummet, a seasonal wardrobe change helps protect most of your body from the elements. However, your face and hands are likely still exposed a

Engage at Every Age

Nafees Mamnoon - March 14, 2022

Engage at Every AgeYou are never too old (or young) to take part in activities that enrich your physical, mental and emotional well-being. No matter your age, there is no better time than now to start

Find Your Influence Style this Year

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Find Your Influence Style this YearThe ability to influence those around you is a key leadership skill. To influence effectively, you must be adept at getting your opinions and ideas heard, recognized

Find Out the Truth About Tap Water

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Find Out the Truth About Tap WaterWhile the tap water you drink may look clean, it may contain harmful contaminants like lead, pesticides and industrial pollutants. These and others may be picked up o

Get Involved in the Game of Chess

Nafees Mamnoon - March 14, 2022

Get Involved in the Game of ChessChess, once a game considered to be reserved for the affluent and older men, is creating a cooler image with a younger demographic. The ancient game has seen a rising

A Fresh Approach to the Winter Freeze

Nashia Baker - March 14, 2022

A Fresh Approach to the Winter FreezeWinter means snowfall, cold days and time spent near a fireplace seeking warmth and comfort. While planning for chilly days and frozen nights, it\'s important to pr

Go Exploring for These Hidden Travel Gems

Nafees Mamnoon - March 14, 2022

Go Exploring for These Hidden Travel GemsDiscovering a region’s secret treasures is one of the greatest rewards of travel. When you embrace an adventurer’s spirit, there’s no telling just where you’ll

Hatching a Plan

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Travel

Retreat To This Hemingway-Style Cabin In The Rainforest

admin - December 10, 20200

The Otways Loft in the tiny Victorian town of Forrest is wedged between mountain ash rainforest and the Mount Cowley terrain. This magical timber home is built from materials salvaged from train carriages and demolished churches.

Part tree-house, part train-house, part-cabin – Otways Loft is a picturesque retreat fit for a reclusive writer. Or if you’re not writing your memoir, just a quiet, nature-filled vaycay!

Lifestyle

Select Wines that Match Your Style

Nafees Mamnoon - March 14, 20220

Select Wines that Match Your StyleFor a novice, simply distinguishing a wine preference – white or red, sweet or dry – may be the extent of his or her comfort level. However, a more experienced wine e

Travel

A Rare Visit To New Zealand's Gibbs Farm Sculpture Park

admin - June 27, 20180

It was bucketing down with rain as we drove out of Auckland. I was in New Zealand to cover the Auckland Art Fair, and lucky to have found myself in some pretty unbelievable scenarios over the course of the trip (including my first-ever meeting of a Sir at an art-filled estate, but I’ll save that story for another day).

Miraculously, the clouds parted just as we pulled into Gibbs Farm. Part Jurassic Park, part Westworld, part am-I-still-on-planet-Earth, entry to the private sculpture park caused such a collective jaw drop I’m surprised the car didn’t tip over.

Interiors

The Elegant and Serene Tamarama Home Of Tamsin Johnson

admin - November 26, 20190

Tamarama is tucked between Bronte and Bondi Beach… aka one of Sydney’s most enviable beachside locations. Interior designer Tamsin Johnson and husband Patrick Johnson (designer and tailor of P. Johnson fame) fortuitously stumbled upon their 1970’s home here, and purchased it the very next day, before undertaking a complete re-design for their young family.

Tamsin and Patrick share this serene space with kids Bunny (18 months) and Arthur (3 years). A dreamy coastal delight, within arms reach of the city!

health

Taming the Hunk Within

Mike Broderick - April 24, 20150

Now it appears that, increasingly, men are taking responsibility for not only their own health and fitness but also the health and fitness of their families.The cultural standard used to be that it wa

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Exploring Queensland's Spectacular Western Scenic Rim

Creative Ways to Add Order to Your Home

5 Ways to Support Your Community this Holiday Season

Creative Ways to Add Order to Your Home

5 Ways to Support Your Community this Holiday Season

Building a Successful Budget

6 Steps to Safer Winter Driving

Caring for Caregivers: How to prevent caregiver burnout

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Engage at Every Age

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Get Involved in the Game of Chess

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