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Spring clean your

Sparking JOY

LIFE!

Declutter the KonMari way

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LETTER FROM

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Spring is finally here, after what seems like an endless Winter.

Heavy news has a way of making time go a little bit slower, and this month, there’s been plenty of it.

We are so fortunate here in Queensland, to have only endured one lockdown, and we enter Spring with some of the most relaxed COVID-19 restrictions in the country.

Aside from beautiful weather and blooming flowers, Spring is best associated with, well, cleaning.

The annual Spring clean isn’t for everyone, but there’s certainly some merit to it.

Let’s face it, there are few better experiences than that feeling of freedom that hits you after a major declutter.

But you’ve got to be prepared. Ready to make the hard decisions.

Do I really need that ten-year-old vase? Or that dress that might come back into fashion one day?

Should we keep the puzzle collection, in case we want some family bonding time during the next lockdown (even though we didn’t touch them during the last two)?

If you are looking for inspiration though, this month, we asked a KonMari specialist from the Gold Coast to share her wisdom about ditching household items that don’t spark joy.

But why stop at your home? Having already passed the halfway mark of 2021, why not give your body, mind, and soul a bit of a Spring clean too? Note: check out page 8 for some delish vegan recipes.

This past month has been one of my busiest ever. There have been some great things going on in my life, but some stressful things too.

And when ‘life’ takes over, it’s easy for your mind to resemble something like scrambled eggs, and a good mental Spring clean is the only way to put Humpty Dumpty back together again.

For me, that means bringing water back into my diet (as opposed to coffee, tea, Diet Coke), spending mindful time with my family, and making time to read.

Books are my drug, but I haven’t picked one up in weeks, and that’s a critical sign that I need to slow down, and take stock of what’s happening around me.

I think many people are in the same boat. COVID-19 has made life strange. For some, it’s been devastating, for others, it’s been okay.

But whichever end of the spectrum you sit, there’s no denying, life is not the same as it used to be.

So, I plan to make the most of Spring, to declutter my brain, breath in and out, and reset myself to ride this wave that we call life.

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THE LYRICS OF MY LIFE

How ELEEA found her voice

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MY WAY WITH WORDS

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Independent singer, songwriter, and GC local, ELEEA, sits down with Get It Magazine’s Holly Bartter to talk about her journey as an artist, and bringing her skills together to create a life she loves.

For Eleea Navarro, music has been both a natural talent and passion since an early age, writing her first song at just four years old, and releasing her first album at 17. In an industry that’s highly competitive, ELEEA reflects on the personal strengths that have got her to where she is today.

“It’s taken a lot of self-belief, resilience and motivation, but it’s been a really fun journey so far and it’s exciting to see momentum picking up as I progress.”

When it comes to sourcing inspiration for her songwriting, travel has been essential to the creative process, seeing ELEEA “backpack, busk and couch-surf” her way across 35 countries after she graduated from school.

“I set myself a challenge to write a song inspired by every single country and city I visited. That idea turned into ‘The Travel Collection’, which now has over 100 songs in it, including the three singles I brought out in the past 18-months.”

As an artist, songwriting offers a unique way for ELEEA to share her own journey, she explains.

“I’ve always used it as a way to process emotions and find resolution, which is why my songs are usually quite sad, despite me being a very upbeat, positive person.”

ELEEA finds her most memorable career moments come from making an impact with the listeners.

“I have two memories that stay close to my heart - one with the family of a young girl from my high school who passed away from brain cancer, and another with a regular patron who was battling terminal lung cancer. The feedback from them about how much my music helped them is what keeps me going.”

When she’s back home on the Gold Coast, ELEEA makes time to soak up the sights and sounds of nature as much as possible.

“The Gold Coast is a really beautiful place to live, and I spend as much time as possible enjoying the natural beauty, especially mornings or sunsets exercising on the beach.”

most of your career, so you have to be quite strong, as well as thick skinned, as there will be plenty of rejection along the way,” she explains.

“You need a higher purpose that drives you to want to reach your goals.”

ELEEA finishes by sharing her perfect ‘recipe’ for a fulfilling, dynamic and creative life.

“I always try to remember that knowing what my passion is and being able to do it full time is already ‘success’, and if that builds to more people, money and opportunities, then that’s just the icing on the cake - but even without icing, it’s still a pretty tasty cake!”

Having received a Regional Arts Development Fund grant earlier this year, ELEEA is now in the process of adding final touches to her upcoming tracks, and working on the visual side of things as well.

“It’s very exciting to dream those music videos and photo shoots up and get my team together to bring them to life. I’m looking forward to performing at Brisbane festival on the 16th of September, as well as releasing new singles in 2022.”

As an independent singersongwriter, ELEEA is empowered to manage and drive her own career, and also recognises the importance of purpose in her motivation to keep striving forward.

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When it comes to the men in our lives, we can’t deny that many of them need some serious help in the style department, am I right ladies? Whether it’s your husband, boyfriend, dad or your annoying brother, help is on the way! Getit caught up with multi-awardwinning hairdresser Paul James Graham from Paul & Paul Salon to get his top 5 tips to a less scruffy man.

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TIP 1: SIMPLE IS THE NEW REMARKABLE Most women understand the importance of a good shampoo & conditioner, but the most common grievance is that the men in their lives steal their good shampoo and waste most of it by washing their entire body. Men prefer to keep things simple. My advice is to kit your men out with a 3 in 1, body wash, shampoo & conditioner. Find one that will stimulate the hair and scalp while conditioning and detangling the hair and also leave his skin cleansed. Perfect for men with an active lifestyle.

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presume that people used to ‘spring’ clean because they had been inside during a cold, damp, dank northern Winter and probably had an open fire and associated smoke and stains.

TIP 2: HAIR SPRAY ISN’T JUST FOR HER Hairspray can also be your man’s best hair ally! Waxes and pastes are great, but more often than not guys end up using way too much, leaving the hair sticky and waxy. A light spritz of hair spray can do the trick to keep your man’s hair looking awesome. Look for a product that has a strong but flexible hold factor, but also absorbs oils and adds texture.

Our Winters are spectacularly lovely. Nothing really dark and dank at all! I think in the current environment we need to think about a metaphorical Winter. A Winter of the soul in which we have been beset by uncertainty, plague and the very disturbing realisation that some of our friends and family are actually secret antivax COVID deniers and source all their information from Facebook and Sky News!

TIP 3: BALD DOESN’T MEAN BLAND With so many men embracing their thinning hair and opting for close cropped cuts it’s important to remember to protect the scalp. There is nothing worse than that itchy feeling of sunburn and nothing more unsightly than a red sore, flaking bald scalp. This is where sun protection is essential. A sunscreen that contains SPF30 and a moisturiser is also good for scalp exposed protection too. Try for a non greasy product you can massage onto his scalp and he’ll be singing your praises in no time!

It is time, after our Winter of the spirit, to cleanse and refresh. To clear all the cobwebs out of our brains (and pantry) and plan for what we really want in the future. Hold people, and if they do not ‘bring you joy’ feel free to remove them from your life.

TIP 4: PASTE IN GOOD TASTE Pastes and waxes can build up in the hair, but only if they’re used incorrectly or not cleansed from the hair regularly. For men that have very dense, thick and coarse hair sometimes the only product that might work is a strong wax or paste.

That being said it is important to use it sparingly and add more as you may require it.

Look at what your habits are and what can be better.

I need to stop reaching for my phone the minute my eyes open to look at social media and COVID numbers.

Unfurl your mind and body in the warmth of spring GET MOVING!

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Argan, macadamia or coconut, the variety and options of oil are endless, but one thing is certain, applying a small amount of oil to your ends goes a long way in caring for your hair. An oil that contains shea butter, a natural source of keratin that is essential for maintaining the integrity of long hair is a great option for both of you.

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We’re all spending more time at home than ever before, so it only makes sense that we’re casting our focus to organising the spaces we use every day. Michelle Anderson, professional organiser, KonMari consultant and founder of The Tidy Effect, talks to us about all things decluttering.

In 2019, Netflix released ‘Tidying Up with Marie Kondo’, bringing the renowned organisational expert to screens worldwide, and sparking a surge of new devotees of her KonMari Method.

Michelle Anderson is all too familiar with the desire for a streamlined home, sharing with us the concept behind KonMari, making space in our lives both mentally and physically, and getting started with decluttering.

1. Tell us about The Tidy Effect, how did the business come about?

I’ve always loved homes and started my career as an interior designer, but after a few years realised I wanted to help people get rid of stuff, rather than accumulate more. I now specialise in decluttering homes using the KonMari Method, plus clearing digital clutter such as files, emails and photos.

2. What is the importance of decluttering your space, and how does it impact other areas of your life?

A decluttered and organised home is the foundation of your overall well being. When the home is cluttered, your mind feels cluttered, and anxiety rises as your brain reads all the incomplete tasks as it scans the room. When everything has a home, it reduces stress and conflict and saves time.

Start with deciding why you’re doing this, what your end goal is, and what your ideal life looks like. Write that down for reference during difficult points in the process.

Begin with your clothing and if doing your entire wardrobe is too daunting, break it down into smaller categories. Thirdly, make sure you follow through with the discarding. Donate, sell, recycle, or trash everything you no longer want to keep.

3. What is the KonMari Method, and what makes it so unique and effective?

It’s a very particular method of decluttering and organising the home. It differs from other methods of organising as we work in categories rather than room by room.

Working in categories means we see all the items of each category at once, making us more aware of the volume and making us more willing to cull.

4. Can you take me through ‘digital decluttering’?

Digital decluttering is organising your files, emails, photos, and optimising your computers to suit your use. We can get all your passwords under control, sort out your bookmarks and more. It’s proving to be a popular service among small business owners, especially.

5. If someone is daunted by the thought of decluttering, what are 3 steps they could take to get started?

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Spring is here! So, it’s time for some Spring cleaning – but not just for your home. Now is the perfect time to declutter your body, mind and soul too. Editor Nicole Madigan shares her top products to do just that.

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With an increase in urban living, and Australians building houses on smaller blocks, space in outdoor living areas is becoming a premium. By utilising the space available effectively, a well-designed outdoor area, even the smallest courtyard, rooftop or balcony can be a functional space for everyday living and easily transformed to the ultimate sanctuary to entertain and unwind.

Here, Natasha D’Cruz, Home Living Category Manager, AMES Australasia shares smart ideas to maximise your outdoor space.

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CLEVER SEATING An outdoor space should be a comfortable environment for you to relax, so seating is important. Multi-functional pieces are essential in small areas. Consider using storage boxes which can double as benches, stools or tables. Larger throw pillows made from waterproof fabric also works as floor cushions. To free up valuable floor space, install a bold or patterned hammock to add a pop of colour to the area. Alternatively, built-in bench seating around the perimeter of the area would be an ideal solution for a tight spot.

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INTRODUCE A FOCAL POINT Focal points can divert the focus from a small balcony and make it feel more spacious and create visual interest. Focal points can be a striking piece of furniture, a unique piece of wall art or a small sculpture. Once the focal point has been chosen, build and place the remaining furniture and design features around it. This will serve as a central gathering spot to relax and connect with family and friends.

LIGHT UP Outdoor lighting is another way to enhance your outdoor area and give the appearance of spaciousness. For a patio or balcony, the ideal options to utilise are string lights, solar spotlights or LED candles. LEDs consume less energy than halogen bulbs and are nearly maintenance-free, so you won’t need to change bulbs. These lighting options can be hung from latticework or installed around the perimeter of a deck to take up minimal space. Subtle lighting creates a peaceful ambience for entertaining and dining, but also provides additional security for the home.

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If your children have been inspired by the Olympics and the recent Ninja Warrior show, we’ve rounded up the best and most exhilarating ropes courses around for them to challenge themselves.

and agility: in all, there’s more than 100 challenges, including eleven flying foxes and heart-stopping into-the-net swings.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Ropes Courses

By Charmaine Yabsley

Set 30m above the ground amongst the serene rainforest, it’s the perfect day out for kids aged seven years and up. If you still have your nerve, finish your expedition with the Canyon Zipwire – guaranteed to get your adrenalin pumping! Even little ones are taken care of here, with a ropes course designed especially for the youngsters.

Best of all, parents are given a break, the 50 challenges are perfect for kids aged 3 – 5 years– all you have do is cheer from the sidelines.

If you’ve ever wanted to fly over a crocodile, here’s your chance. At the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary you’ll have a perfect bird’s eye view of the attraction’s kangaroos, emus and yes, the enormous resident crocodile in its pen as you climb, swing and fly through the trees. Perfect for the whole family, or for a children’s party, you’ll get the chance to flex your strength and balance on the beams and single wires. Courses range from Green (easy) to Black (challenging) and are suitable for ages 8 years and up.

What you need to know: Family packages $200. Visit www.thunderbirdpark.com

For those not tall enough to participate, or just prefer their entertainment on terra firma, you can visit the wildlife and see the

There’s something about swinging through the trees, Tarzan-style, to get the blood pumping. Whether you’re a family of little ones, or looking to improve your fitness and set new physical and personal goals, a day at a ropes course may be just what you’re looking for.

Thunderbird Park Ropes Course Just 40 minutes from the Gold Coast, amongst the Mt Tamborine rainforest, lies a day of adventure for the whole family.

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GET IT I TRAVEL difficult than the previous one. In all, there’s 145 aerial challenges to conquer, including 16 ziplines which whizz you over a creek. The higher you climb, the harder you’ll find it.

Whether you want to swing into a cargo net, run across spinning logs, or crawl along the double helix ladder, this course is perfect for those bitten by the Ninja Warrior bug. If you prefer to observe, you can head to the 360 degree viewing platform, for sweeping views of beautiful Sunshine Coast.

What you need to know: Prices begin at $25 for a child’s circuit pass. Visit www. nextlevelpark.com.au Where to stay

various shows held throughout the day, while the rest of the family zooms overhead.

What you need to know: Family packages $180. (A separate ticket is needed if you want to visit the Wildlife Sanctuary.) Visit: Zipline over Crocodiles at Currumbin | TreeTop Challenge Big Pineapple – Sunshine Coast As an alternative to the beach at the Sunshine Coast, you can’t beat the refurbished ropes course at the Big Pineapple for some serious thrills. There’s a zipline which spans 140m for starters, and some tricky courses to manoeuvre through. All ages are catered for, with children as young as three years able to tackle the Tree Top Challenge Juniors green course, the largest zipline and high ropes

course in Australia for youngsters. Parents can choose to participate, or watch from the sidelines. For those seeking a more exhilarating and challenging experience, you can work your work up to the red courses in the TreeTop Challenge. Afterwards, wind down with some more sedate entertainment at the Wildlife Zoo. Catch the iconic train through the grounds and see your favourite creatures up close.

What you need to know: Family price $200. Visit Big Pineapple | Sunshine Coast | Queensland Next Level For the perfect afternoon of adventures, you can’t go past Next Level Maroochydore.

Work your way through seven circuits spanning four levels, with each level more

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The Novotel Twin Waters Resort is the perfect place to rest weary bones after a day’s adventure. There’s the spa and jacuzzi to soak your sore and tired body in, or just relax in your overwater bungalow.

Set on a lagoon, you’ll feel a million miles from anywhere. If you’ve still got the active bug, you can hire some paddle boards to explore the river, or head out the front of the hotel to the beach for some waves. Kids of all ages are catered for, and there’s even babysitting available for a proper grown-ups getaway.

Visit www.novotelsunshinecoast.com.au.

Bounce If your kids have been well and truly inspired to improve their Ninja and Parkour skills, then why not sign them up for a course to help them develop their ability safely.

Bounce offers a Ninja Squad weekly class, where kids learn the core elements of Ninja, Parkour and free running. They’ll improve their fitness, strength and coordinating skills, while developing their ability to overcome obstacles, both mental and physical.

What you need to know: Visit www. bounceinc.com.au to find a location near you.

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My Way with

Words In July of this year, Cathryn Mora published Medicine Women: An Anthology of Stories and Letters

by Female Doctors and Health Professionals with Change Empire.

Get It Magazine’s Holly Bartter sits down with Cathryn to talk about her experience creating this book, the challenges faced by women in the health industry, and helping others bring their stories to life.

As a book coach, ghostwriter, and publisher, Cathryn is driven by supporting others to get their stories across the finish line.

“My biggest career motivation was to help other people achieve the same satisfaction I did from finishing their first draft,” says Cathryn.

“I wrote my first book when I had a baby and a full-time job, and finishing it remains my proudest achievement.”

Over the years, Cathryn had many requests to create an anthology, giving an opportunity for a group of people to come together and have their voices heard.

“I published two anthologies last year, and one of the authors, a doctor, asked me if I would consider an anthology written only by female doctors and medical professionals,” Cathryn recalls.

“She told me all about how women in medicine are subject to a lot of sexism.”

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From this conversation, Medicine Women was born, and a network of doctors willing to share their experiences quickly formed.

“I was fortunate to bring together a group of incredible female doctors and health professionals to tell their stories,” Cathryn adds.

“The ones which hit me the hardest are when the doctors have to tell patients that their prognosis is very bad, or even terminal.

“They not only have the strength, but also see it as a privilege to support people in their darkest hour,” Cathryn explains.

But with all of the privileges that come with being health professional, there’s also a darker side when it comes to female practitioners.

“Every doctor in the book has talked about being called ‘nurse’, ‘love’, ‘darl’, and being asked things like ‘When is the real doctor getting here?’

“It’s incredible that this is still an issue, but it is.”

Medicine Women brings to light the challenges female health professionals face, Cathryn says.

“Most of the doctors are also mothers, and had crossroads where they felt they had to ‘choose’ between motherhood and medicine.

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women were made to feel they were falling short in both roles.”

Cathryn emphasises the importance of awareness across the community to break down these inequities.

“Never assume that your doctor will be male.

Know that female doctors and surgeons are plentiful, and they are also kind, caring, as well as skilled, incredibly knowledgeable and experienced.”

The response to Medicine Women has been overwhelmingly positive, says Cathryn.

“People are really touched and moved by so many of the stories, and are seeing female medical professionals in a whole new light.”

Cathryn’s mission continues with Change Empire, where she and her team help others plan, write and publish non-fiction books, and Cathryn is now moving into ghostwriting celebrity and high-profile autobiographies.

“Unfortunately, I can’t tell you who they are because I’ve signed NDAs,” she adds.

Striving to make an impact and share wisdom with the world through words, Cathryn’s quote to live by is one surely echoed by all of the professionals who contributed to Medicine Women: “‘I am enough’”, she says, “It’s fairly simple but it underpins the work I am always doing on myself”.

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Winter

Winter has come and gone, the mornings are getting brighter, and the weather is getting warmer. Allergies and spring cleaning are two of the most common words spoken when talking about Spring, so with that being said, check out below our top 5 Health tips for getting the most out of the upcoming season!

1. Get Clean Attempt one area at a time. Don’t expect to hit every room right away - take it drawer by drawer. Dump anything that you don’t remember buying or that has an expiration date. Check ingredient lists of your products. A number of chemicals in thousands of cosmetic and personal care products have been linked to numerous health issues - skin irritants, endocrine disrupters, even known carcinogens.

2. Get Dirty There’s no better way to ring in Spring than by getting outside and digging in the dirt. Enjoying the outdoors by gardening whether mowing the lawn, pulling weeds,

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or hauling mulch - is known to brighten moods and burn calories. About 250-350 calories an hour, to be exact! Gardening is a great way to keep active, but it has also been proven to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as reduces stress and depression. Not only will your landscaping benefit, but so will you.

Invite your kids, grandkids, or neighbourhood kids to join you. Allowing children to get dirty is good for them, as well.

3. Get Fresh Think about farmers markets or local growers. How good is it to know exactly where your food is coming from, or know that it is grown as close to natural without additives or chemicals!

Spring brings with it a beautiful bounty of fruit, veg, flowers and other produce. Think about all the colours that come with spring fruit and veg - those beautiful vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. This season also allows us to move on from all the comfort food we have been eating for the past few months and how fresh salads, grills, light meals, full of tastes and colours.

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4. Get Going Consider Becoming an Early Bird. Studies have shown that people who wake up earlier are healthier than those night owls who snooze the morning away. Taking advantage of the morning light will also give you a good dose of needed vitamin D. And you’ll get a leg up on symptoms of depression.

5. Get Rest What’s better than laying your head down after a long day of cleaning, gardening, cooking, and enjoying the Spring weather?

Laying your head down on a fresh pillow!

It is important to note that studies show that after approximately five years, up to ten percent of a pillow’s weight is made up of bacteria, pollen, fungi, mould, and dust mites. That thought is anything but restful and will make it harder to get up early in the morning feeling fresh and ready to attack the day!

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Spring clean your

For many of us, going vegan or even vegetarian just isn’t an option (Sunday roast anyone?), but that doesn’t mean you can’t treat your body to some vegan delights now and again. Check out these delicious recipes from Califa Farms (califiafarms.com.au) to get you started.

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VEGAN POTATO & LEEK SOUP

Serves 4

A recipe from Pop Up Girl @popupgirl_food

Ingredients:

Method:

2 leeks

Cut leeks in thicker rings and wash thoroughly.

4 large potatoes

Peel potatoes and onion. Dice finely.

1 large onion

Set a handful of both diced potatoes and leek rings aside as topping.

250 ml water

In a large pot heat up oil and braise onion, leek and potatoes.

1/4 lemon, juice only

Add water and simmer until potatoes are soft.

Salt & pepper

Add Califia’s almond milk and lemon juice and blend until smooth.

Nutmeg

Meanwhile heat up some oil in a pan and fry the set aside potatoes and leek rings. Season with salt & pepper.

250 ml Califia Farms Unsweetened Almond milk Sunflower Oil or alternativ plant based oil

Season the potato & leek soup with salt, pepper und nutmeg.

Garnish with the fried potato and leek.

Enjoy.

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VEGAN ALMOND MILK CURRY A recipe from The Nourished Chef @thenourishedchef

Ingredients: 1 Large Onion (diced) 3 Tbsp Olive Oil 2 Garlic Cloves (minced) 1 ¼ Cup Passata

1 Cup Chickpeas (drained + rinsed) 1 tsp Ground Cardamom 2 Handfuls Baby Spinach 2 tsp Garam Masala 2 tsp Sea Salt Flakes

1 tsp Ground Ginger

1 Small Cauliflower (broken into florets, pre-roasted or shallow fried)

2 Cups Califia Farms Unsweetened Almond Milk

To Serve

½ tsp Ground Turmeric 2 Cinnamon Sticks (optional) 1 tsp Ground Cumin

Basmati or Cauliflower Rice Fresh Coriander

Method: In a large frypan, add your oil, onion, garlic and spices. Cook until fragrant and translucent.

Pour in the passata and almond milk. Add cinnamon sticks (if using). Simmer on low-medium heat for 20-25 minutes.

In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the pre-cooked cauliflower, chickpeas and spinach. Stir to combine. Once the spinach has wilted, remove the cinnamon sticks. Pour curry over your choice of rice. Top with fresh coriander and plant-based yoghurt. Enjoy!

Cook’s Tip: Adjust the curries thickness by simply whisking in 1 Tbsp tapioca flour whilst simmering the sauce. This will produce a thick and luscious sauce.

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BLUEBERRY & VANILLA BAKED OATMEAL FOR ONE A recipe from The Fit Foodie @thefitfoodieblog

Ingredients: 65g rolled oats

30g shredded coconut 120g blueberries (frozen or fresh) 1/2 tsp cinnamon 175ml Califia Farms Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk 1 tbsp granulated golden monk fruit or stevia

Method: Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees C and grease a small casserole dish.

Mix together the oats, coconut, cinnamon and blueberries.

Pour over the almond milk, mix, and microwave for 90 seconds.

Sprinkle over the sweetener and place in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden on top or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

ESPRESSO BUCKWHEAT PORRIDGE WITH POACHED PEARS A recipe from The Fit Foodie @thefitfoodieblog

Ingredients: 1 small bosch pear, cored 1 star anise 1/2 cup raw buckwheat groats (100 g) 2 cups Califia Farms XX Espresso cold brew coffee (500 ml) plus additional to serve Toppings: crushes pistachio, black sesame, maple syrup

Method: Halve and core the pear.

Head a small pan with simmering water, and add 1 star anise.

Add the pear halves to the pan ensuring the pears are covered, cooking for 10 minutes or until soft.

In a separate pan, heat the Califia cold brew over a medium heat.

Add the groats and cook for 10-15 minutes until the liquid is mostly absorbed and groats soft.

Divide between two bowls and pour over additional cold brew to taste.

Serve with your favourite toppings and enjoy warm!

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VEGAN CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES A recipe from Nourishingly Delicious @nourishinglydelicious

Ingredients:

Method:

1 1/2 Cup - 2 Cups Hazelnut meal

To make the chocolate ganache, fill a pot with water halfway and bring to the boil on medium heat.

1/2 Cup Califia Farms Unsweetened Almond Milk 1 Tsp Vanilla extract 4 Tbsp Cacao 100 grams Melted Vegan Dark Chocolate

Add a bowl on top, place dark chocolate in the bowl and melt mix together until the chocolate is completely dissolved.

Add in the unsweetened almond milk. Set aside to cool a bit.

2-3 Tsp Cacao nibs

Add Hazelnut meal to a bowl along with the coconut oil, vanilla, cacao, melted dark chocolate and almond milk mix (ganache) and chia seeds. Mix together well until the mixture comes together.

3-4 Tsp Almonds ground

Add in some cacao nibs for extra crunch!

3- 4 Tsp Coconut oil

If the mix is still on the dry side add some extra Califia almond milk and if it’s on the wet side add more hazelnut meal. Adjust accordingly!

3 Tsp Chia seeds

Roll the mixture into balls and add extra melted dark chocolate on top of the balls then sprinkle with cacao nibs or ground almond to decorate.

Set in the freezer for 15 minutes – enjoy!

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Strictly Acoustic

Bine Bar & Dining

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Kevin Keepa from the Koi Boys

Koi

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Kevin Keepa from the Koi Boys

Koi

08

Kent Dustin

Bine Bar & Dining

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Gregg Peterson

Nightjar

08

James D’Khan

Nightjar

01

Polish Club

Miami Marketta

09

Stephen Lovelight

Bine Bar & Dining

02

The Smith Street Band

Miami Marketta

09

Spacey Jane

Miami Marketta

02

Steven Michael

The Coolangatta Hotel

09

Matt Musella

Nightcap Nobbys

02

Kate Mckay

Nightjar

09

Greer Sullivan

Nightjar

02

Gregg Peterson

Nightcap Nobbys

10

Tijuana Cartel

Miami Marketta

02

Benny O’Dwyer

Bine Bar & Dining

10

Steven Michael

The Coolangatta Hotel

03

Zookeepers

Southport Sharks

10

Ryan Livings

Roosevelt Lounge

03

Ryan Livings

Roosevelt Lounge

10

Michael Hickey

Sanctuary Markets

03

Nick Waters

Precinct Brewing

10

Living In The 70s

The Coolangatta Hotel

03

Michael Hickey

The Club at Parkwood Village

10

Kye Grant

Nightcap Nobbys

03

Maddy Breen

Bine Bar & Dining

10

Kent Dustin

Precinct Brewing

03

Greer Sullivan

Nightcap Nobbys

10

Kate Mckay

Nightjar

03

Craig Atkins

Eddie’s Grub House

10

Josh Hamilton

Kingscliff Beach Hotel

03

Brad Johns

The Coolangatta Hotel

10

Disco Disciples

Southport Sharks

03

Benny D Williams

Kingscliff Beach Hotel

10

Captain Wow Duo

North Burleigh SLSC

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Benny D Williams

Kingscliff Beach Hotel

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Brett Gannon

Bine Bar & Dining

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Precinct Brewing

10

Benny Whiskey

Eddie’s Grub House

04 The Switch

Southport Sharks

10

Ben Amor

Currumbin RSL

04 The Chad

The Coolangatta Hotel

11

Zak Keenan

Bine Bar & Dining

04 Tahlia Matheson

Currumbin RSL

11

The Coolangatta Hotel

04 Tahlia Matheson

Currumbin RSL

The Blink-182 & Green Day Experience

04 Ryan Livings

Roosevelt Lounge

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Ryan Livings

Roosevelt Lounge

04 Ondre Davis

Burleigh Brewing Co

11

Ryan Livings

Roosevelt Lounge

04 Marshall Okell

Kingscliff Beach Hotel

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Rick Barron

The Coolangatta Hotel

04 Kent Dustin

Choofas Smokehouse & Seafood

11

Matty Rogers

Kingscliff Beach Hotel

04 Kate Mckay

Bine Bar & Dining

11

Matthew Armitage

Burleigh Brewing Co

04 Hannah May

Nightcap Nobbys

11

Kate Mckay

Precinct Brewing

04 Greer Sullivan

Currumbin RSL

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James D’Khan

Currumbin RSL

04 Greer Sullivan

Currumbin RSL

11

Hannah May

Nightjar

04 Gaudion & Lemaire

Miami Marketta

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Click Click Boom

Southport Sharks

04 Casey Fogg

The Coolangatta Hotel

11

Brett Gannon

Nightcap Nobbys

05

Zac Hubbard

Currumbin RSL

11

Benno & Kesh

Currumbin RSL

05

Remedy Duo

The Coolangatta Hotel

12

Zak Keenan

Nightjar

05

Nuz & Kevin (The Koi Boys)

Koi

12

Nuz & Kevin (The Koi Boys)

Koi

05

Megan Core

Burleigh Brewing Co

12

Nick Waters

Precinct Brewing

05

Mallrat

Miami Marketta

12

Mono

Currumbin RSL

05

Maddy Breen

Precinct Brewing

12

Michael Hickey

Burleigh Bears

05

Kate Mckay

Nightcap Nobbys

12

Kent Dustin

The Henchman

05

Gregg Peterson

Bine Bar & Dining

12

Kate Mckay

Bine Bar & Dining

05

DJ Jack Rabbit

Nightjar

12

Fat Albert

The Coolangatta Hotel

05

Corey Hargreaves

North Burleigh SLSC

12

DJ Jack Rabbit

Nightcap Nobbys

06

Zak Keenan

Nightcap Nobbys

12

Brazilian Day

Miami Marketta

06

Nick Waters

Bine Bar & Dining

12

Blakboi - Tom Avery

Burleigh Brewing Co

07

Tyler Vivian & Scotty McGregor

Nightjar

13

Zak Keenan

Bine Bar & Dining

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Kent Dustin

Nightcap Nobbys

19

Brett Gannon

Bine Bar & Dining

14

Freddie Fresh Prince

Nightjar

20

Zak Keenan

Nightcap Nobbys

15

Nick Waters

Bine Bar & Dining

20

James D’Khan

Bine Bar & Dining

15

Maddy Breen

Nightjar

21

Tyler Vivian & Scotty McGregor

Nightjar

15

Kevin Keepa from the Koi Boys

Koi

22

Life is a Myth

Bine Bar & Dining

16

Ziggy Alberts

Miami Marketta

22

Kevin Keepa from the Koi Boys

Koi

16

Zak Keenan

Nightjar

22

Kent Dustin

Nightjar

16

Opal Ocean

Mo’s Desert Clubhouse

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Zak Keenan

Bine Bar & Dining

16

Maddy Breen

Bine Bar & Dining

23

Pierce Brothers

Miami Marketta

16

Benny O’Dwyer

Nightcap Nobbys

23

Kate Mckay

Nightcap Nobbys

17

The Black Sorrows

The Coolangatta Hotel

23

Greer Sullivan

Nightjar

17

Steven Michael

Currumbin RSL

24 Shit Shirt Disco

Nightcap Nobbys

17

Sally Sa

Eddie’s Grub House

24 Ryan Livings

Roosevelt Lounge

17

Ryan Livings

Roosevelt Lounge

24 Michael Hickey

Pearls Bar

17

Rob Fitchett

The Coolangatta Hotel

24 Maddy Breen

Nightjar

17

Rick Barron

North Burleigh SLSC

24 Kate Mckay

Precinct Brewing

17

No Right Turn

The Coolangatta Hotel

24 Jethro Andrews

The Coolangatta Hotel

17

Mirrorball Express

Southport Sharks

24 Burning Hands Duo

Eddie’s Grub House

17

Maddy Breen

Precinct Brewing

24 Benny O’Dwyer

Bine Bar & Dining

17

Maddy Breen

Nightcap Nobbys

24 Ben Jansz

Kingscliff Beach Hotel

17

Kiara Jack

Ground N Sound

25

The Smashed Crabs

The Coolangatta Hotel

17

Jesse Witney

Kingscliff Beach Hotel

25

The Crowdpleasers

Southport Sharks

17

Hannah May

Bine Bar & Dining

25

Stephen Lovelight

Bine Bar & Dining

17

Brooke Supple

Currumbin RSL

25

Ryan Livings

Roosevelt Lounge

17

Benny O’Dwyer

Nightjar

25

Kate Mckay

Nightjar

18

The Hitmen

Currumbin RSL

25

Gregg Peterson

Burleigh Brewing Co

18

Strictly Acoustic

Nightjar

25

Frenzal Rhomb

The Coolangatta Hotel

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Strictly Acoustic

The Coolangatta Hotel

25

DJ Jack Rabbit

Nightcap Nobbys

18

Simon Meola

The Coolangatta Hotel

25

CURIOUS - September

Soundlounge

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Sean Martin

Burleigh Brewing Co

25

Brett Gannon

Precinct Brewing

18

Ryan Livings

Roosevelt Lounge

26

Zak Keenan

Nightjar

18

Mescalito Blues

The Royal Mail Hotel

26

Phil & Tilley

Currumbin RSL

18

McKenzie Band

The Coolangatta Hotel

26

Nuz & Kevin (The Koi Boys)

Koi

18

Matty Rogers

Currumbin RSL

26

Miss Mandy Swings

Spaghetti & Jazz

18

Matt Musella

Bine Bar & Dining

26

Maddy Breen

Precinct Brewing

18

Kate Mckay

Nightcap Nobbys

26

Kent Dustin

The Henchman

18

Jason Delphin

Kingscliff Beach Hotel

26

Kate Mckay

Bine Bar & Dining

18

Inexcess

Southport Sharks

26

Jet Club Effect

The Coolangatta Hotel

18

Greer Sullivan

Precinct Brewing

26

Corey Hargreaves

North Burleigh SLSC

18

DZ Deathrays

Miami Marketta

26

Chris Bent

Kingscliff Beach Hotel

19

Zak Keenan

Nightcap Nobbys

26

Benny Whiskey

Burleigh Brewing Co

19

Nuz & Kevin (The Koi Boys)

Koi

26

Benny O’Dwyer

Nightcap Nobbys

19

Naomi Connell

Currumbin RSL

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Zak Keenan

Bine Bar & Dining

19

Michael Hickey

The Local at Paradise Point

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Maddy Breen

Nightcap Nobbys

19

Lisa Hunt

The Coolangatta Hotel

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Freddie Fresh Prince

Nightjar

19

Life is a Myth

Precinct Brewing

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Pvcker Up

Nightjar

19

Kent Dustin

The Henchman

29

Nick Waters

Bine Bar & Dining

19

Kent Dustin

Choofas Smokehouse & Seafood

29

Kevin Keepa from the Koi Boys

Koi

19

Karl Peters

North Burleigh SLSC

29

Gregg Peterson

Bine Bar & Dining

19

James D’Khan

Burleigh Brewing Co

30

Kent Dustin

Nightcap Nobbys

19

DJ Jack Rabbit

Nightjar

30

Benny O’Dwyer

Nightjar

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Horoscope Sarah Murphy

Find out what’s in your stars, with popular astrologer Sarah Murphy. Connect with Sarah and request a personal reading at luminary-astrology.com; find her on Instagram @ luminary_astro and Facebook ‘Luminary Astrology’.

Libra September 22 – October 23

September brings a planetary focus to your sign, thanks to five of the inner planets transiting your sign during the month. This brings your health front and centre along with how you like to represent yourself and be seen. Venus, your ruler, flatters and enhances; Mars motivates and strengthens; Mercury vocalises and communicates. Late in the month Mercury begins its retrograde in Libra commencing the process of re-actualisation, re-invention and re-assessment.

Scorpio October 23 - November 22

Virgo August 23 - September 22

Your annual new moon grounds and re-centre you, allowing you to begin a new and prosperous period of growth and vitality.

Reconnection with who you are and what you value. The full moon on 21 September helps illuminate those you are in close relationship with and shines a light on the key role they have in your life. It’s a wonderful full moon to enjoy the magic of friendship and partnership.

Capricorn December 22 – January 20 Taurus April 20 – May 21 September sees strong activation of your career and reputation sector beginning with Venus bestowing pleasurable interactions and exchanges. This will evolve with Mars’ entry mid-month. Mars will motivate and create a tense atmosphere. By the time Mercury starts its retrograde on the 28th, planning and reassessment around your career will be evolving; focus on shifting the balances.

This month’s new moon delivers some innovation and independence for all your creative ventures and expression. This is thanks to Uranus, who is transiting Taurus, being in close aspect to this new moon; ideas are seeded. The full moon will set a dreamy and pleasurable tone for your social engagements, with Pluto offering an opportunity to evolve and be in control in your social settings.

Aquarius January 21 – February 19

Gemini May 21 – June 21

Pisces February 19 – March 20

Cancer June 21 – July 22

The new moon on 7 September occurs in your shared resource sector creating an opportunity.

The new moon is an initiation point. With Uranus in a positive aspect to the moon, an unexpected support maybe on offer. The full moon highlights your personal finances and resources, showing room for improvement or supporting increases to your worth.

The new moon in your social sector on 7 September offers a reset in your social networks and group dynamics, an opportunity to realign.

New pathways are forming. The full moon helps shine a light on the things you truly love and connects you to what you find creative and joyful.

Your soul sector has some planetary stimulation, creating a background of deep diving into what really drives your baseline needs.

September brings attention to your individuality and relationship sector with both the new and full moons. The new moon offers new growth with a fresh six month cycle focusing on all personal, working, and contractual relationships.

This is followed by the full moon in Pisces on 21 September. A glorious full moon beams all your individuality and uniqueness for everyone to see and embrace. Enjoy having the lunar love on you this full moon.

Your social networks and community absorb the planetary energy in September which starts off pleasurable and harmonious, thanks to Venus sharing the love. Mars, mid-month, enters the scene and begins to agitate. Towards the end of the month Mercury slows and stations retrograde, beginning a three week phase of re-assessment and re-evaluation of your social group and networks. Creating more balance.

September’s new moon on the 7th presents genius innovations and opportunities to evolve your health and wellbeing sector; small changes can have a lasting impact. The full moon on 21 September shines a spotlight onto your spiritual / subconscious sector, helping you to see what may be driving certain situations and that which previously may have been unseen.

Sagittarius November 23 – December 21 Aries

March 20 – April 19

The new moon in your home, family, ancestor sector supports new growth and being able to connect to things that were previously unseen or unknown. Some of it might come as a surprise.

A beautiful full moon on 21 September is the 6-month high point of your career and reputation, allowing you to be seen and luminous; your home and career / reputation sector are the focus of this month’s moon cycle..

The focus of the inner planets this month falls in Libra which is activating the base of your chart.

Your home, family, ancestors, where you come from is all in focus. Venus and Mercury begin with pleasantry and harmonious communication. As the month progresses Mars shifts into Libra and begins to agitate. By the month’s end Mercury will station retrograde which begins a cycle of re-evaluation and re-assessment which gets resolved in October.

Leo July 22 – August 23

September’s new moon on the 7th offers a new cycle and a new beginning in your financial sector.

This is a time to begin small changes towards big goals. Uranus is in a supportive aspect which means some results might pleasantly surprise you. The full moon shines its light on your resource sector showing you opportunities and ways to work with others. Helping to support your new moon goals.

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