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Many think she’s cringeworthy, with all her toe-sucking, sell-out ways, but I can’t help but like Sarah Ferguson and as a mum I’m horrified there’s a push to ban her from her own daughter Princess Eugenie’s wedding. Surely it’s time the royals forgave Fergie and let the poor woman take up a pew at the church (p14)! Speaking of mums who deserve a break, I was thrilled to learn Big Brother winner Reggie Sorensen won her campaign to access a miracle drug for her son Lucas (p36). Her little boy’s been fighting for his life since the day he was born and she has tirelessly fought for the $250,000-a-year drug to be subsidised. Now it will cost just $6.50 a month and her precious little man will live to see…

Former cricketer Shane Warne has blasted The Project’s Waleed Aly for being an “arrogant” idiot last week after it was rumoured he’d been handpicked by the AFL to consult on proposed rule changes. Warnie, 48, vented on Twitter, “I love #AFL football like so many other people – please tell me this is fake news & that this arrogant cretan is in no way involved on any level !!!” While Waleed, 40, didn’t respond to Shane’s insult directly, he later said he was “obligated” to attend a briefing by the football league. “I don’t think they were particularly interested in any suggestions I might have had. I asked a lot of questions, but that was more for my benefit rather than theirs,” says the TV host.…

Michelle Bridges and husband Steve “Commando” Willis strongly hit back at rumours they’re in the midst of a marriage crisis earlier this month. However, that hasn’t stopped the 47-year-old sharing a cryptic post on Instagram. It read, “…so, it will be what it will be. Let go”. “Hope you ok Mish,” replied one concerned fan, while another added, “Hope you’re alright.” A few weeks ago, Steve, 42, who is currently on screen in Survivor, was forced to hit back at claims he and Michelle had a heated “showdown” ahead of filming the show in Fiji. He described the reports as “mean, hurtful, upsetting, mischievous and destructive”, and Michelle backed him up by reposting his rant on her own social media page.…

It’s been a rough few months for Delta Goodrem, but the smile was firmly back on the star’s face last week as she celebrated the arrival of her beautiful baby niece Emmy. Delta, who is also auntie to a boy, Nate, posted an adorable shot of her cradling the newborn on Instagram, writing, “Welcome to the world Emmy Parker Goodrem my beautiful niece so proud of my brother and Sister in law!” Earlier this month, the 33-year-old singer was spotted househunting in Sydney after being disappointed with the lack of opportunities in the US. “She’s in a rut, and she’s decided that after giving it her best shot, it’s time to call it a day in LA and move back to Australia,” a source told Woman’s Day. “It’s a heartbreaking…

‘Max inspired a level of confidence Bella lacked’ Strolling through London in the summer sun with her husband Max Parker, Bella Cruise looks the picture of happiness. And it’s no wonder! Sources tell Woman’s Day the 25-year-old adopted daughter of Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise is in the best place she’s ever been, both emotionally and physically – and mum Nicole, 51, is thrilled she’s finally found herself. “For years, she was a vulnerable figure who couldn’t decide where she really belonged. Everything changed once she met Max. He inspired a level of confidence she lacked and now she knows what she wants and where she’s going,” our insider says. “She’s doing really well. She’s taking good care of herself, and looking and feeling great! Falling in love had a…

Not one to let the grass grow under her feet, yoga guru Aleksandra Sekuloska has fallen into the arms of another hunk, 28-year-old personal trainer Alexander Smith. A day after 31-year-old Aleks got booted out of the Bachie mansion, the smitten couple were spotted swapping hugs and lattes at South Yarra’s Middle South East cafe. “They met on social media earlier this year,” confides a friend of the brunette beauty, who also writes food blogs for @breakybabes. “And I wouldn’t be surprised if they picked up where they left off before the show began,” the friend says. Do you know this season’s BACHELOR stars? Write in and tell us! Email womansday@bauer-media.com.au…

Adding to Mary’s woes is Fred’s latest row with his younger brother Prince Joachim, 49 – and this time neither of them is backing down! According to a well-placed palace insider, the brothers, who have long had a strained relationship, are said to be at loggerheads over who should be the rightful owner of the Chateau de Cayx in France. The stunning castle was Queen Margrethe and the late Prince Henrik’s summer residence. And with neither prepared to budge, Margrethe may be forced to intervene. “The Queen is still the owner as long as she lives, but she hopes her sons can work out who is the next owner between them,” a palace source reveals.…

Out of all the stars on Friends, Lisa Kudrow is the one whose love has stood the test of time. The 55-year-old has been married to French ad executive Michel Stern since 1995 and they have one son, Julian , 20. “When [Michel and I] decided to get married, we understood: we’re not promising to love each other forever , because you can’t do that, but we are promising to work on whatever problems come up,” Lisa told Glamour. “We’re committed to our marriage working.”…

1 Find a niche you’re passionate about, whether it’s crafting, cooking or travel, so people who share those interests will come to your page for content. 2 Share interesting stories and beautiful photos, and post regularly to engage with followers. 3 Use hashtags and connect with Instagram users to build up a loyal following. 4 Get a business account so you can monitor activity on your posts and run adverts. 5 Connect with and pitch to brands to form relationships and suggest collaborations that will be mutually bene, ficial.…

He’s one of the modern-day kings of Italian cuisine thanks to his work with top chefs such as Gennaro Contaldo, as well as nonnas across Italy! Now Jamie Oliver is bringing you some of his favourite dishes from the food-loving culture in his new book Jamie Cooks Italy. We find out where his inspiration comes from and what his must-have ingredients for the perfect Italian meal are… What do you love about Italian cooking? There are so many messages in the Italian approach to food that ring true for me – whether it’s embracing both fast and slow cooking, celebrating seasonal ingredients, learning from the Mediterranean diet or understanding that the right carbs aren’t bad for you. I love the way Italian food makes people feel – it’s comforting, fun…

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Who doesn’t love getting more bang for your buck? In an increasingly busy world, we are constantly looking for multipurpose heroes to save time, money and space. Here are a few... VASELINE From soothing chapped lips to highlighting cheekbones and diluting eyeshadow, Vaseline is now a transformative tool you should have in your makeup bag or bathroom vanity. TRY Vaseline Petroleum jelly $4.49 BLENDERS This often egg-shaped sponge can basically do anything. From blending foundation to root touch-ups, it’s the go-to beauty tool. Experts recommend using it slightly damp and applying with a “bouncing” or “dabbing” action. TRY Revlon 4-in-1 blending sponge $10.95 MAGNESIUM Feeling stressed? Magnesium acts as an anti-stress agent, relaxing tense muscles, calming the nervous system and improving sleep quality. Miranda Kerr named the macro-mineral her favourite…

We’ve heard about the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) effect. You know, your girlfriends go out to a concert or on holiday without you and you’re stuck wishing you were there with them – hanging off every photo they post online. Well, now that mentality has been turned on its head – with the new craze being the Joy of Missing Out or JOMO. Clinical psychologist and founder of Treat Yourself Well Sydney, Louise Adams, explains. SO WHAT IS IT? According to Louise, a night in on the couch with a good book is the new night out! “JOMO is the antithesis of FOMO, [it’s] the art of self-indulgence,” she says. “Research from Uber Eats shows that we are not bothered about missing out on things, actually quite the opposite…

A sea of cheap designer knock-offs, one copied Adidas cap after another, pole dancers, “ladyboys”, endless massage parlours and cocktail bars, and the pungent sanitation smells of downtown… not quite your idea of a restful family holiday? “That’s a nice wristband, they’re the colours you’re looking for,” I say to my 12-year-old as we take in all the sleazy, bright lights of Patong Beach one night. “But Mum, it says the C word!” he enlightened me, before we both burst out laughing! We spent 10 days in Phuket and while the thought of Patong at night for a family holiday sounds like hell, our time there – which saw two 17-year-old girls, a 12-year-old and six-year-old boy and two hopeful adults in search of a relaxing break – was just…

I feel Nicole Kidman will be single in the future, but it’s not as much of an upset as a realisation. She is very much a lone soldier, and has become more comfortable being by herself. She’s now keen to start exploring her own interests more. I see an argument involving another woman who is very famous. Nicole is like the Meryl Streep of Australia, but I see her husband Keith Urban is at odds with her. As time goes by, she seems very selfish to him and he feels estranged.…

Our lamb jumper knitting pattern has been a big hit with Woman’s Day readers across the nation. Have a go with our updated version and do your bit to help Aussie farmers. The jumper is knitted all in one. Use ONLY 8 ply acrylic yarn (pure wool not suitable for conditions). One ball should give you two jumpers. AS A TENSION GUIDE • Size 5mm needles (tight knitters) • Size 4.5mm needles (loose knitter) TO MAKE THE BACK Cast on 44 stitches, work 18 rows in K2, P2 rib. Work 30 rows in stocking stitch. TO SHAPE SLEEVES Cast on 12 stitches at beginning of next two rows, at the same time change to rib stitch for 22 more rows. SHAPE NECK First row rib 21, cast off 26 stitches, rib 21.…

GOGGLEBOX premieres Wednesday, 7.30pm, Foxtel Lifestyle & Thursday, 8.30pm, Ten The Jacksons ‘WE LOVE BEING GRANDPARENTS!’ When Stacey and Grant Jackson became grandparents last year they certainly didn’t expect to welcome another bundle of joy so soon afterwards – but Woman’s Day can reveal son Corey is now a dad of two! “It’s such a joy watching Corey as a father,” Stacey tells us. Corey and girlfriend Tanya welcomed a baby girl, Norah, in March last year, and shared their happy news on social media. Then, five months ago, they welcomed another daughter, Thea. Stacey and Grant, parents to Corey, Britney, Jesse, Chase, Kane and Nate, feel like the luckiest grandparents in the world. Wayne & Tom ‘WE’RE GETTING OLD’ It’s been a busy few months for favourites Wayne and…

BUM DEAL! SARA LEONARDI-McGRATH Cricketer Glenn McGrath’s wife has taken the sports luxe trend to the extreme – by splashing out the big bucks on a Gucci bumbag! SIZE MATTERS KANYE WEST & KIM KARDASHIAN We’re not sure what’s more shocking – the fact Kanye has to carry Kim into their oversized Mercedes or that he’s wearing sliders a few sizes too small! Pie face KATY PERRY Here’s a girl after our own hearts! The hitmaker embraced her inner Aussie by tucking into a pie during her trip to Sydney. Shoulders above the rest RITA ORA The singer’s shoulder pads bear a creepy resemblance to Frankenstein’s monster… Besties forever! COURTENEY COX & COCO ARQUETTE If going to an Ed Sheeran concert isn’t proof Courteney and her daughter are the best…

Which Australian businessman reportedly dumped his long-term girlfriend and is now believed to be seeing her sister?! He was hired as a guest speaker, but fans said this Ten star was so horrifically boring that they’ll never sit through another event with him! Which Hollywood A-lister is known to meet up and bed women if they message him directly via social media?! Which former Married At First Sight star has taken restraining orders out against her exes? Which reality TV star took home a girl half his age after the Cosmo Bachelor of the Year Awards?…

Funny man Andy Lee has finally revealed why he hasn’t popped the question to girlfriend Rebecca Harding – and it’s not what you’d expect! The star, 37, said he won’t propose until Bec, 26, tells him her ENTER score (the mark Victorians get at the end of year 12). “I have a funny thing with Bec,” Andy told KIIS 101.1’S Jase and PJ. “Bec has never told me her ENTER score, what she got when she finished year 12. Never told me or told anyone. “I said to her, ‘If you want to be proposed to, we can’t have any secrets.’ So the day you tell me your ENTER score is the day I know you’re ready.” It’s time to fess up, Bec!…

‘Steve is an absolute sweetheart and everybody loves him’ When The Block judge Shaynna Blaze announced her separation from her husband of 18 years, Steve Vaughan, the nation was in shock, especially after the pair declared how happy they were a few months earlier in a national publication. But now there could be more heartache on the horizon for Shaynna, 55, as pictures of personal trainer Steve getting close to one of his clients have surfaced. Sources say that Steve has formed a very close friendship with Andi Hall, 57, who he was spotted kissing after she attended one of his bootcamp training sessions in Melbourne. “Andi waited around to ensure she was the last person from the class left, to be alone with Steve,” says an onlooker. “They kissed…

Jennifer Garner has stepped in at the eleventh hour to save her alcoholic estranged husband Ben Affleck from himself, staging a dramatic intervention to force him back into rehab. In a heartwrenching image beamed around the world, Batman hunk Ben is pictured cowering in the back seat of a car driven by the mother of his three children, tears streaming down his red-raw face as she races him to get professional help for his addiction. THREE-DAY BENDER Sources tell Woman’s Day Ben, 46, had been “drinking for at least three days” before Jen’s intervention on the evening of Wednesday August 22. The shocking photos come after a stunning series of events in the actor’s extremely public relapse of his addiction issues. ‘His addiction is completely out of control. Jen fears…

Eagled-eyed Bachie viewers are wondering whether Nick has resorted to sending coded messages to his winner after he shared a video of himself meeting Britt on launch night. Britt did the same – but deleted the clip soon afterwards. Then, he accidentally dropped a huge clue that he “picks a brunette” in an interview with Fitzy and Wippa on Nova 969. Describing his type, he said, “In the past they’ve actually been sandy blonde… and that’s why I’ve had a big changer.” Oops!…

As she strolled through New York City last week, eyes widened and jaws dropped at the size of Claire Danes’ enormous baby bump! The 39-year-old actress announced her pregnancy in April on The Howard Stern Show revealing she was “deep into” her second trimester. “I am pregnant. I’m seriously preggo,” she said. Judging by these shots of heavily pregnant Claire as she strolled to a doctor’s appointment, tongues are wagging that she could be due to give birth any day now. While the Romeo And Juliet star and her husband of nine years, Hugh Dancy, 43, refuse to confirm whether they’re having a boy or a girl, Claire has said they were keen to expand their brood and give their five-year-old son Cyrus a sibling. “We’ve been wanting another kid…

Reggie Sorensen’s son Lucas has been fighting for his life since he was born, and he’s had his mum right by his side, hoping and praying his damaged lungs will keep working. Born with cystic fibrosis (CF), Lucas has spent more time in hospital than out in his nine years, his life expectancy was low and his constant visits to hospital have meant he regularly misses school. But last week the family received news that lifesaving CF drug Orkambi had been added to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS), finally making it affordable. Reggie is over the moon – it means Lucas will get to blow the candles out at his 21st birthday, something the family never thought possible. “I can’t believe it – I was watching it live-stream on the…

HOLE-IN-ONE CUPCAKES MAKES 12 PREP 15 MINS COOK 20 MINS + COOLING • 380g packet vanilla cupcake mix • 125g butter, softened • 1½ cups icing sugar mixture, sifted • 1 tbsp milk • green food colouring • 1 cup desiccated coconut • 5 wheaten biscuits, crushed • 12 mini brown M&M’s • 12 white Tic Tacs • flags, to decorate 1 Make cupcakes following packet instructions. Cool. 2 In a large bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter until very pale. Gradually add icing sugar, beating well until combined. Beat in milk. Tint icing pale green. 3 In a snap-lock bag, combine coconut and a little green food colouring. Seal bag and rub green colouring into coconut. Using a teaspoon, sprinkle coconut over two-thirds of each cupcake. 4 Sprinkle…

SHINE, BABY, SHINE! Not all of us are blessed with legs as perfect as Sharon Stone’s – but that doesn’t mean we can’t fake it with colour and clever highlighting. Start by applying a natural-looking self-tan to your legs, as this will automatically make them look slimmer. We love Skinny Tan Mousse in Medium $29.95 – it contains a green-based foam that won’t develop into an orange hue over time. With 95 per cent naturally derived ingredients, it includes soothing aloe vera and is applied in seconds for a streak-free tan. When you’ve finished that, blend a liquid illuminator down your shins to give the illusion of longer, more shapely legs. Our current go-to is Bondi Sands GLO Gloss Finishing Glow $17.99 – its reflective high-shine formula adds a dose…

Does the thought of starting your day in a spin class with gym junkies’ sweat flying everywhere make you shudder? Then it’s time to look at simple yet effective ways to include physical activity in your day without needing to head to the gym. # 1 Bust a move There’s a reason why dancers have such amazing figures – they move their bodies in every way possible for hours at a time – every muscle is being stimulated and their heart gets a great amount of stimulation, too. So dance anywhere – an organised class, with your friends or solo. #2 Give you love someone a massage This is a beautiful way to give and connect with a loved one while increasing strength in your hands, wrists…

Trying to figure out answers and solutions to our pets’ strange behaviour can be tiring and, at times, downright frustrating! Here, AWL vet and Purina Beyond ambassador Dr Simone Maher shares her simple advice on dealing with some of the most common animal woes – from gulping down their dinner to coping with the clap of thunder. 1 If your pet eats too fast “Just like humans, some pets love their food and eat far too fast,” Simone says. “This can lead to vomiting, and removes a lot of the stimulation pets derive from eating.” If you have a “gulper”, try turning their bowl upside down and put the food in the “moat” part – it’s trickier for them to get it out, so they’ll eat slower. “Provide some of…

PRINCE CHARLES worries about the obstacles facing the young royals. He is reminding them they are the faces of the monarchy and they need to protect it at all costs. Expect to hear some more TV star comebacks and reboots. Stations are competing in a rapid moving market with the likes of Amazon Prime and Netflix. I strongly feel there will be lots of famous Aussie faces making a comeback as the old school becomes cool again. Keep your eyes out for SHARON STONE. She’s on the warpath to beat down some doors in Hollywood. I feel a French director will get his act together for her, and her star is set to rise again. NATALIE IMBRUGLIA is on my psychic radar. I’m picking up a strange yet strong vibe…

Q Almost three months ago I started a new job where some days are fine and some I feel it’s too much stress. My husband says I should resign and look for something I’d enjoy rather than be miserable where I am. Will it get easier? Should I stay or should I go? Will I find something more suitable? Indecisive, via email MITCHELL SAYS I feel your husband is right. Unfortunately, upstairs tells me things won’t get any easier if you stay where you are. I feel you would be better off looking for something you’d enjoy doing – something that feels purposeful to you. I’m told if you begin to look for other jobs you feel drawn to apply for, something more suitable will be offered to you. Bright…

The Pacific: In The Wake Of Captain Cook MONDAY, 7.30PM, FOXTEL HISTORY “The Pacific made Cook and it killed him, too… they are forever bound together. He stitched its islands, its continental borders and its indigenous peoples into the fabric of the global community we know today,” Sam Neill proclaims in this stunning six-part doco series. Taking a thoroughly modern look at the history of Captain Cook 250 years after he began his epic exploration of the Pacific, Sam uncovers fascinating stories in this beautiful look at a slice of history. Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan FRIDAY, AMAZON PRIME Lovers of Tom Clancy’s books have been waiting patiently for this series to drop and season one is finally here! Emily Blunt’s hubby John Krasinski plays Jack Ryan, the CIA operative ripped…

MOVIE THE FLIP SIDE Eddie Izzard plays British movie star Henry in this hilarious Aussie romcom. It’s been years since he and Ronnie (Emily Taheny) had a hot romance on set. When filming wrapped, so did their relationship. But when Ronnie and his new girlfriend turn up in Adelaide for a promotional tour, it creates the perfect opportunity for Henry to seduce Ronnie all over again! IN CINEMAS Thursday BOOK SEA PRAYER by Khaled Hosseini The bestselling author of The Kite Runner is back with his first book in five years, and it fails to disappoint. Illustrated by Dan Williams, the story is inspired by the refugee crisis in Syria, and follows a father and son as they prepare to embark on a dangerous sea crossing. A poignant read. OUT…

In the grips of one of Hollywood’s most difficult custody battles, Angelina Jolie seems to be pulling out all the stops to keep the kids happy on the home front. The 43-year-old Maleficent actress was recently spotted out and about shopping with the kids and treating them to toys and ice-cream as well as enjoying trips to the movies and an escape room adventure. However, Woman’s Day sources can reveal all the attention is a fraught attempt by Angelina to win over her young Jolie-Pitt clan. As Angelina and Brad Pitt’s legal teams go to head-to-head over money and access to the couple’s children, insiders reveal the kids are fed up and desperately missing their 54-year-old father. “Shiloh, Zara and Vivienne in particular are longing to spend time with their…

They’re coupled up again for the upcoming romcom Destination Wedding but Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves may well have been secretly hitched for years! After co-starring together in Bram Stoker’s Dracula in 1992, Winona, 46, has recently hinted that both actors really said “I do” when they filmed an entire wedding ceremony for the hit flick. “We actually got married in Dracula. No, I swear to God, I think we’re married in real life,” Winona confessed to Entertainment Weekly. “In that scene, [director] Francis [Ford Coppola] used a real Romanian priest. We shot the master and he did the whole thing. So I think we’re married.” The two actors also appeared together in A Scanner Darkly and The Private Lives Of Pippa Lee. And while Keanu was surprised to hear…

‘There’s a real worry Fergie will be shut out altogether’ Just weeks away from her big day, Princess Eugenie’s wedding planning has descended into utter chaos and it’s all thanks to her meddling mum Sarah Ferguson! The mother of the bride-to-be’s strained relationship with the royal family has caused such a commotion it could result in Fergie being banned from her daughter’s ceremony entirely! “There has been so much drama that’s threatening to derail Eugenie’s wedding, not least because of Fergie’s friction with the palace,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “At this point it’s gotten out of control and there’s a real worry Fergie is going to be shut out altogether. She’d be completely heartbroken if she wasn’t allowed to attend her own daughter’s wedding.” FAMILY FEUD But it’s looking…

The writing was on the wall for Ben last week, when he was spotted with Playboy model Shauna, shocking the world and seemingly Lindsay. But it was a hand-delivered box of alcohol to his house that really sparked concern, prompting Jen to action. It came as she should have been enjoying her time in the spotlight, having received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame with the pair’s kids in attendance days earlier.…

After enjoying a well-deserved summer break with her family, ever-dutiful Princess Mary was straight back to work. But for her husband Prince Frederik it was a very different story – and his wife is fuming! Woman’s Day can reveal the future king returned from a two-month getaway with Mary and their children, Christian, 12, Isabella, 11, and seven-year-old twins Vincent and Josephine, only to leave the palace once more. This time it was for a wild weekend away at a Danish music festival. The prince was spotted partying with thousands of other young people at Smukfest – a rowdy, five-day-long music festival held in a forest and attended by countless celebrities and punters alike who are looking to let their hair down for a few days. ‘He’s hardly setting a…

SICHUAN PORK BELLY SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS + MARINATING COOK 15 MINS • 500g pork spare ribs, rind removed, cut into 1cm slices • 2 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns, firmly crushed • 2 tsp sesame oil • 2 tsp Chinese five-spice • 2 tbsp vegetable oil • 3 green onions, sliced • 1 long red chilli, sliced, plus extra to serve • 1 clove garlic, crushed • 1 bunch choy sum, trimmed, chopped • 1 tsp salt flakes • ¹/3 cup coriander leaves • steamed rice, to serve 1 In a ceramic bowl, combine pork, pepper, sesame oil and five-spice. Chill, covered, 1 hour. 2 In a wok or large frying pan, heat 2 tsp of the vegetable oil on high. Stir-fry half the pork 3-4 mins until well browned.…

Preheat oven to 200°C. Score flesh of 2 halved eggplants. Insert 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves into scored eggplant. Place eggplant on lined baking tray, cut-side up, and drizzle with oil. Cover with foil. Bake 1 hour until flesh is tender. Scoop eggplant flesh into a sieve and drain well. DUKKAH In a pan, stir ¼ cup chopped hazelnuts, ½ cup sesame seeds, 1 tbsp ground coriander, 2 tsp ground cumin until golden. Stir in 2 tsp salt. Process eggplant, 1/3 cup olive oil, 1/3 cup tahini and juice 1 lemon until smooth. Season. Serve with dukkah, pomegranate seeds and flatbread.…

If you’re looking for an easy way to take your hair from meh to amazing, try adding some sparkle. From a cute headband to embellished hair ties or a snazzy slide, accessories are an easy pick-me-up for the time-poor, as well as a saviour on bad-hair days. Follow the lead of celebs such as Rose Byrne, Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman for understated elegance, where less is clearly more when it comes to hair adorned with diamonds and glitter accents – this is meant to be a subtle statement, not your crowning jewel. Here’s our pick of chic adornments for any occasion...…

Tune in to your body “The next time you feel hungry, ask yourself: ‘What do I really need?’ Investigate whether you need food for nourishment, or if you’re craving some deeper comfort. If you’re physically hungry, give yourself permission to nourish yourself. Often, a disconnect from the body is a root cause of emotional eating.” Reward yourself in other ways “Food is not the only comforting part of life. Treat yourself to a day off, a walk in nature, a bubble bath, a massage or anything else that brings you joy. Commit to doing something nourishing at least once or twice a week.” Explore your deeper emotions “It’s important to ask yourself what you feel is missing in your life. When you come to the answer, don’t be afraid to…

Create some buzz Reel in the right buyers by giving your sale a catchy name that suggests what’s on offer. Promote your sale the week before using community noticeboards, letterbox drops, social media and gumtree.com.au. Master the merch Your fabulous clothes won’t find new homes if they’re all piled together. Remember, your sale is your own personal shop. Show off your goods with attractive displays and always use price tags, grouping items into categories of $2, $5, $10, $20 etc. Know your bestsellers Kids’ clothing, homewares and vintage fashion are always in demand. There are plenty of avid vintage fashion buyers who will pay good money for special pieces, and you might even find yourself receiving visits from dealers if you have some top-notch items. Make the price right Don’t…

Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 As Mars jolts into forward motion, a fresh sense of optimism should infuse your thinking. A decision involving your kids or career might suddenly seem obvious or a health problem could fade. Throughout spring you’ll be propelled towards stimulating new people – and some awe-inspiring places. Libra SEP 24 – OCT 23 Harness the power of positive thinking and you’ll move mountains. Not only are new ideas taking shape, a frustrating situation might dissolve before your eyes. Don’t be surprised if a health problem improves almost overnight. Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 Ready to broaden your horizons? It’s never too late to explore your potential, so if you’ve become stuck in a rut, raise the stakes a little. As Mars boosts your bravado,…

Country life or city life? Our girls loved being outside in nature when we lived in the beautiful Dandenongs but a decision needed to be made when the time to start school was approaching. We decided to relocate back to the city and it ended up being a great decision. There’s a lot to be said for having school and work close to home. We now have more family time but will remember our time in the country with fondness. Melinda Tanti , Melbourne, Vic Great Aussie spirit Australia is coming together to support farmers struggling with record drought conditions. Thanks for the personal stories about those droving across long distances just to give their animals a chance at survival. Our climate has always been harsh, but even more now…

The Body Coach MONDAY, 8.35PM, SBS With spring just weeks away, Joe Wicks, aka The Body Coach, is here to provide some much-needed advice and motivation to get you kick-started. A personal trainer and author, who is responsible for transforming the bodies of everyone from Jessie J to Ellie Goulding, Brit Joe shares his insights into how you can eat more and exercise less but still get the body you’ve always dreamed of. Gardening Australia FRIDAY, 7.30PM, ABC Celebrating the start of spring, this special episode will have you leaping into the new season inspired and full of ideas for creating the perfect garden. From introducing unusual edible crops into your repertoire to the best flowers and vegies you should be cultivating and planting at this time of year. It’s…

Lea Michele Looking marvellous in a colourful Diane von Furstenberg maxi, it’s all sunshine and smiles for the Glee star following her recent engagement. Kylie Minogue The Aussie pop princess proves that petites truly can rock a maxi – especially when paired with sky-high heels! We love this bold orange and purple combo. Jennifer Lopez Perfectly styled in this bold Gucci floral print blouse and flattering wide-leg pants, J.Lo arrives at NBC studios at Rockefeller Centre. Jessica Biel Looking fresh and fabulous rocking a Johanna Ortiz dress and Jimmy Choo clutch, the actress attends The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Rose Byrne Wearing what resembles a work of art, the star dazzles in a Dior gown and Gianvito Rossi pumps at the premiere of Juliet, Naked in New York. Salma…