Archive for May, 2009

GoGet CarShare

GoGet CarShare

[ 1 ] May 31, 2009

TweetLiving in Sydney’s inner-west, I often see zippy little cars with the GoGet logo on them. I finally got around to looking into what it is – and it’s quite a clever concept! GoGet CarShare is a professional car sharing service. There are cars located in varying places (Sydney’s inner-city seems to be the busiest [...]

Foof macbook and iPod sleeves

Foof macbook and iPod sleeves

[ 1 ] May 29, 2009

TweetI have been looking about for a comfy jumper for my new macbook, had come across a few in the US. But as usual, the postage was often worth more than the item. So I put a call out on twitter for something Aussie and Shan (go check out her awesome handmade cards) gave me [...]

Women’s Clothing Size Standards

Women’s Clothing Size Standards

[ 9 ] May 29, 2009

Tweet Choice has today released a new report outlining the fact that widespread clothing size irregularities and lack of data on the changing shape of Australians highlights the need need for a new National sizing survey. Despite a heavier population the most recent data collected for the women’s sizing standard was in 1975. With many [...]

Year of the Blood Donor 2009

Year of the Blood Donor 2009

[ 3 ] May 28, 2009

TweetTo coincide with the 80th anniversary of blood collection services in Australia, the Federal Government has designated 2009 the Year of the Blood Donor. The 14th June 2009 is also World Blood Donor Day. It’s an opportunity to showcase and recognise the Millions of special donors all over the world and hear from the people [...]

The next “must-have” iPod accessory

The next “must-have” iPod accessory

[ 5 ] May 28, 2009

TweetLadies and gents, I present: Yes. It’s a toilet roll holder with iPod dock and speakers. Now I’ve *really* seen it all. (I’ve been sitting here for 10 minutes trying to think of a good toilet humour joke to go with this, but no luck – any suggestions?)

RSPCA Cupcake Day

RSPCA Cupcake Day

[ 2 ] May 27, 2009

Tweet RSPCA Cupcake Day is back again this year. Last year there was more than 250,00 cupcakes sold. I am sure we can top that this year! Those marketing folk at the RSPCA are a clever bunch..no? Can there be a better combination, cute animals and yummy cupcakes! Monday August 17th (my birthday!) is Cupcake [...]

RSPCA Cupcake Day

RSPCA Cupcake Day

[ 1 ] May 27, 2009

Tweet RSPCA Cupcake Day is back again this year. Monday August 17th (my birthday!) is Cupcake Day for the RSPCA. RSPCA Cupcake Cooks across Australia will descend on their schools, workplaces and social groups with batches of yummy homemade cupcakes to sell. With 100% of the proceeds will go to the RSPCA. Whether you want [...]

Pet Memorials

Pet Memorials

[ 4 ] May 25, 2009

TweetAt our place, the four legged children are just as special as the 2 legged variety. It can be devastating when we lose a furry loved one. I wished I had known about these products back when we lost a very special cat 12mths ago. My Best Friends has 2 special products to help remember [...]

Gift voucher from The Tea Room at QVB

Gift voucher from The Tea Room at QVB

[ 3 ] May 23, 2009

TweetA group of friends and I were trying to work out what to buy a friend as a collective gift earlier this week. We don’t like giving something that’s just going to go to waste and we normally go for something like a voucher for a visit to a day spa or fancy restaurant. We [...]

EA Sports Active Personal Trainer on Wii

EA Sports Active Personal Trainer on Wii

[ 0 ] May 22, 2009

TweetEA Sports Active Personal trainer for Wii was released yesterday. I have been having fun the last few days trying it out (my quads however have not enjoyed the experience so much) The game has been developed in collaboration with fitness experts, including Bob Greene – renowned exercise physiologist, author and Oprah Winfrey’s personal trainer. [...]