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According to a recent study, people who make their beds are more adventurous, confident, gregarious, and high-maintenance.
Here are three reasons why and how making your bed can contribute towards a character.
1. A sense of achievement
It may appear to be a minor effort, but making your bed … View moreAccording to a recent study, people who make their beds are more adventurous, confident, gregarious, and high-maintenance.
Here are three reasons why and how making your bed can contribute towards a character.
1. A sense of achievement
It may appear to be a minor effort, but making your bed first thing in the morning provides you a sense of success. It only takes a few minutes of your time each morning to set a great tone for the rest of the day.
2. Creating Good Habits
When making your bed becomes a habit, you may notice that other positive habits will automatically follow. You now keep your clothing off the floor, and dusting has become a necessary habit that you like. Once you realize how quickly you can do these duties, you may begin to incorporate these habits into other areas of the house, such as the kitchen and living room. Before you realize it, your entire home will seem like a delightful, relaxing getaway.
3. Reduced levels of stress
A decluttered bed contributes to a decluttered environment. A clutter-free environment leads to a clutter-free mentality. A clutter-free mind leads to a clutter-free existence. You get the idea...
So can becoming a bed-maker actually change your life?
Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.
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Turn an old suitcase into a glossy glam decorative piece with a little imagination and Resene paint colours!
Find out how to create your own.
Hello neighbours,
It’s International Children’s Books Day on Saturday and we have a huge selection of kids and adults books for you and your family! Come and see our special deals: Buy one get one free for all children’s books, selection of books for $1 per bunch of three, magazines $1 for … View moreHello neighbours,
It’s International Children’s Books Day on Saturday and we have a huge selection of kids and adults books for you and your family! Come and see our special deals: Buy one get one free for all children’s books, selection of books for $1 per bunch of three, magazines $1 for five!
We are open Monday to Saturday 9-5. Sunday 10-4
18 Link Drive, Wairau Valley
Last chance to get awesome deals on Chooza auctions and support New Zealand Red Cross.
Throughout March, Chooza online auctions is donating proceeds from sales to New Zealand Red Cross in support of our Annual Appeal.
To see all our listings, hit the button below.
The manager of an Auckland community centre is “disappointed” vandals who spray-painted homophobic slurs on its signs have not yet been caught.
Angela Spooner the manager of Highbury Community House and Early Learning Centre in Birkenhead, said it was the second time in 16 months vandals… View moreThe manager of an Auckland community centre is “disappointed” vandals who spray-painted homophobic slurs on its signs have not yet been caught.
Angela Spooner the manager of Highbury Community House and Early Learning Centre in Birkenhead, said it was the second time in 16 months vandals had used graffiti to target the rainbow community.
“I arrived at work on a Monday morning and saw the graffiti on the signage,” she said.
Our region's vibrant cultures are celebrated this month with World of Cultures (18 March - 3 April).
This festival offers free activities online and in-person across Tāmaki Makaurau.
With easy long-distance international travel still a way off, you can still immerse yourself in Pacific … View moreOur region's vibrant cultures are celebrated this month with World of Cultures (18 March - 3 April).
This festival offers free activities online and in-person across Tāmaki Makaurau.
With easy long-distance international travel still a way off, you can still immerse yourself in Pacific weaving, admire hand-drawn Indonesian batik fabrics, join a Bollywood dance class and watch live cultural performances.
Although this year's festival is smaller due to COVID-19 restrictions, World of Cultures is a great opportunity to learn, dance, eat and explore everything that makes Auckland a unique and incredible place to live.
Visit the World of Cultures website for more activity details including COVID-19 restrictions for in-person events by clicking on -Read More'.
Kia ora neighbours. Residents of a Murrays Bay neighbourhood are heartbroken after a wastewater overflow into their creek killed about 30 “precious” eels.
The creek, on private property, is shared by about nine neighbours.
Resident Diane O’Connor said they held “high value” on the … View moreKia ora neighbours. Residents of a Murrays Bay neighbourhood are heartbroken after a wastewater overflow into their creek killed about 30 “precious” eels.
The creek, on private property, is shared by about nine neighbours.
Resident Diane O’Connor said they held “high value” on the eels, some of which were estimated to be about 30-50 years old.
But on March 11, about 30 of the eels died from suspected ammonia poisoning after wastewater overflowed into the creek.
The neighbourhood took huge pride in its creek, and to lose so many eels in a manner in which they would have suffered was “heartbreaking”, she said.
“We’re incredibly upset about that because the eels are part of our neighbourhood. We absolutely love the eels.”
An investigation into the overflow by Watercare found a pipe had been blocked by solidified fat.
“This is why we encourage our customers not to pour cooking fats and oils down the kitchen sink. These solidify as they cool, and when combined with things like wet wipes, can cause blockages in our wastewater network," a spokesman said.
Inspired by root vegetables, our Diploma chef students have prepared vegetable Ravioli made not with pasta but from Beetroot and Swede (Rutabaga). The vegetable ravioli is stuffed with a puree of mushrooms.
For the second dish, tomatoes with stuffed with tomato compote, basil mayo, and … View moreInspired by root vegetables, our Diploma chef students have prepared vegetable Ravioli made not with pasta but from Beetroot and Swede (Rutabaga). The vegetable ravioli is stuffed with a puree of mushrooms.
For the second dish, tomatoes with stuffed with tomato compote, basil mayo, and Parmigiano wafers.
Get the King size mattress and base (no back) without payment. At Schnapper Rock Road. The mattress has good spring.
Part time work available 20+ hours per week available in the Hibiscus Coast, North Shore and Rodney areas. We require part time bus drivers for local daily school runs (am and pm), additional charter work is also available.
Are you
● Responsible, friendly, and professional
● Looking for a … View morePart time work available 20+ hours per week available in the Hibiscus Coast, North Shore and Rodney areas. We require part time bus drivers for local daily school runs (am and pm), additional charter work is also available.
Are you
● Responsible, friendly, and professional
● Looking for a rewarding, relaxing, and fun job
● Enjoy driving and have safety at heart
● Have a class 2 Licence and P endorsement (we can help you obtain these)
If this sounds like you apply to Richard below
richard@bayes.co.nz or call us on 094265504 https://www.bayescoachlines.co.nz/contactus
Hi there we have heaps of new stock at very reasonable prices, lots of bedding, books, CD’s and DVD’s all summer stock half price.
Come on over 10 Otakau Road Milford
We are still looking for passionate and dedicated volunteers to help support our shop teams to keep our doors open for valued customers.
If you’d like to volunteer in a Red Cross Shop and you're looking for a fun team to spend a few hours with while doing good, just hit the button below … View moreWe are still looking for passionate and dedicated volunteers to help support our shop teams to keep our doors open for valued customers.
If you’d like to volunteer in a Red Cross Shop and you're looking for a fun team to spend a few hours with while doing good, just hit the button below for more information👇.
To protect our teams, all our staff and volunteers need to practice physical distancing, be fully vaccinated, wear face masks and follow increased hygiene standards.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Have fun learning the fundamental baking and patisserie techniques required to prepare a range of classic cakes, pastries, desserts and breads.
You will learn to prepare delicious cakes and gateaux, shortcrust & puff pastry, breads, brioche, soufflés, ice-creams etc.
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Part-time: 10 … View moreHave fun learning the fundamental baking and patisserie techniques required to prepare a range of classic cakes, pastries, desserts and breads.
You will learn to prepare delicious cakes and gateaux, shortcrust & puff pastry, breads, brioche, soufflés, ice-creams etc.
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Part-time: 10 weeks, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 3 pm - 8pm.
Starts: 13 April - 16 June 2022
Temperatures are going down, but it's easy to bring the warmth up at home without heating up your power bill or our planet.
It's second nature to us to add layers when we go out. We pull on socks, leggings, jumpers, coats, and hats.
For a warm and inviting winter home, layer up … View moreTemperatures are going down, but it's easy to bring the warmth up at home without heating up your power bill or our planet.
It's second nature to us to add layers when we go out. We pull on socks, leggings, jumpers, coats, and hats.
For a warm and inviting winter home, layer up your spaces with our growing range of sustainable and affordable cushions, throws, and furniture.
Start adding your layers today and by the time winter really kicks in, you'll be ready to kick back and relax.
As we have seen with the flooding in New South Wales and Queensland in Australia, climate can pose a significant threat to our homes!
Thousands of people have been evacuated, and many made homeless as a result of the floods. Our homes are often our most significant investments, and the cost of … View moreAs we have seen with the flooding in New South Wales and Queensland in Australia, climate can pose a significant threat to our homes!
Thousands of people have been evacuated, and many made homeless as a result of the floods. Our homes are often our most significant investments, and the cost of these events can be devastating!
Using the Climate Insights residential property tool, you can identify any risks that your home may face in the future with a changing climate. This information, along with adaptation options, allows you to prepare!
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