In 2016, “Gal-entine’s Day” (only the most important day of the year!) is on a Saturday, and I already have grand plans for a brunch that would make Leslie Knope proud. Until then, I’ve been looking around for some places to celebrate the year that was with my very best girlfriends. Here are my favourite picks around Canberra for a girly long lunch.
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It’s that time of year again! And wow has it rolled around quickly! Amongst your busy schedules, Christmas parties and shopping for gifts, it’s always nice to unwind amongst the festivities and food comas. OutInSydney has sourced some of the best Christmas movies for your evenings to bring upon the Christmas cheer!
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1. Family Stone
Read MoreWhen four outsiders saw what the big banks, media and government refused to, the global collapse of the economy, they had an idea: The Big Short. Their bold investment leads them into the dark underbelly of modern banking where they must question everyone and everything.
Based on the true story and best-selling book by Michael Lewis (The Blind Side, Moneyball), and directed by Adam Mckay (Anchorman, Step Brothers) The Big Short stars Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt.
Read MoreLooking back, 2015 was an interesting year for nutrition. In one word, I could describe the last 12 months as ‘extreme’. All captured on Instagram with a filter and a hashtag to make us all feel guilty or righteous. Here’s my take on 2015 – The Good, The Bad and the Ugly.
GREEN SMOOTHIE BOWLS
The Good: People started getting more greens into their diet; and when smoothies are made with majority vege, that’s a superb hit of vitamins and minerals.
Driving home from work yesterday I was dumbfounded by the news that Soundwave Festival had been cancelled due to low ticket sales. Then all of a sudden I felt a little déjà vu as I thought back to how many music festivals had been cancelled this year.
In recent years we have seen a rise in the number of boutique festivals offering more than just the experience of music and live performers; the modern festival is now an experience of escape from the hustle and bustle of city life offering a place to kick back and relax with friends in a secluded location.
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