by Annette @ Wellness WA | Apr 25, 2010 | Dining, Food, Products, Reviews, South of River
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Manna Wholefoods & Cafe is an absolute gem for those of us who are into organic, fair-trade, raw, vegetarian / vegan, healthy or just plain tasty food & groceries.
I was surprised to be informed of the existence of Manna by Conor from Perth food blog Hold The Beef, as it’s the kind of place you’d expect to find in Melbourne, 150% the type of place I’ve been wishing and hoping for and apparently it’s been right under my nose for quite some time!
Tucked down South Terrace, you’d be forgiven for missing it, however the unassuming shop front and few scattered chairs and tables give way to a wonderland of treats once you step through the door.
I spent ages trying to decide what to eat, but finally settled on a scrumptious looking (& tasting) large slice of vegetable pizza ($6) & this lovely drink below…
DELICIOUS – CoCo Coconut Juice w/Blood Orange ($4.34)
Other offerings were raw smoothies, raw salads, spelt vegetarian lasagne, tasty looking sandwiches, organic beef pies & sausage rolls, healthy desserts and a wide range of coffees & juices.
I didn’t have much chance to look around the rest of the shop as my friend wanted to leave, but I did see quite a range of fresh and frozen produce, all labeled organic / conventional which is handy and I will most certainly be back VERY soon to check out their wares and no doubt try some more food & drink!
If you live anywhere in the vicinity of Freo / South of the River I highly, highly recommend checking it out and supporting little businesses who are looking out for your health & wellbeing.
Manna Wholefoods & Cafe
274 South Tce
South Fremantle
WA 6162
Ph: (08) 9335 7995
Fax: (08) 9335 7795
manna@mannawholefoods.com.au
Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8.30am-5pm, Sun: 10am-4pm
Be well,
Annette
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Apr 21, 2010 | Products, Reviews
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I’ve got a secret to let you in on. I understand you probably wont believe me, but everything I’m about to tell you is true!
After years & years of suffering from the dreaded “Ailuropoda melanoleuca” affliction, I’ve been cured. I’m free, I’m not a slave to this condition anymore!
I no longer get panda eyes!
Peculiar animal genus names aside, panda eyes are a well known side-effect of:
a) not removing makeup before bed, usually due to alcohol consumption prior in the evening
b) up close and personal passionate liaisons
c) sessions at the beach/pool where you foolishly forgot you were wearing mascara.
Dear me!
Clinique Lash Power Mascara changes all that.
Originally drawn to it from hearing rave reviews about the interesting & kinda fun method of removal*, I picked up Lash Power in Onyx a fair while ago and haven’t looked back.
It applies well, gives the lashes length & thickness, but most of all the staying power is second to none. It goes all day & all night without smudging. I’ve lost count of the amount of times I’ve fallen asleep with it on (horrible I know!) and woken up in the morning with ABSOLUTELY NO SIGN OF ANY BLACK UNDER EYE MONSTROSITIES!
It’s a miracle, for sure and it’s going to take some pretty hefty convincing to knock this baby off my Ultimate Mascara Winner’s Pedestal
While the tube looks smaller than many other products, it’s been going strong for 3 months so far with me and I use it every day.
Totally love this product and do get a bit crabby when I accidentally leave it at work over the weekend because I am a complete scatterbrain that also likes to have good eyelashes at work.
* Jump in the shower or get some warm water going in your basin, carefully wet your lashes with said warm water, twist your lashes lightly with your thumb & forefinger – VOILA! Little mascara tubes / wormies in your hands!
RRP $38 AUD – Available at Clinique counters.
Be well,
Annette
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Apr 18, 2010 | Alternative Therapy, Events, Inner City, Other, Reviews, Wellness Tips
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Laughing is good for your health. There is a veritable roll call of measurable benefits to be gained from having a giggle, such as…
♥ Reduction of stress hormones, increase in feel-good hormones like endorphins
♥ Physical & emotional release
♥ Workout for the heart & internal organs
♥ Distraction from problems
♥ Connection with others
With this in mind and on the hunt for something different to do on a Friday night with a friend, I stumbled across Friday Night Stand Up @ Lazy Susans Comedy Den, at The Brisbane.
I’d never been to The Brisbane before and found it to be a delightful and elegantly styled ‘pub’ / venue. The Comedy Den is located upstairs (you just have to traverse what must be the steepest staircase in all of Perth to reach it!)
We were seated in a really cute room reminiscent of Seinfeld, as I and other audience members noted and at 8.30pm the acts started. There were three comedians & a host (who was also, surprise surprise, a comedian!)
Here are my thoughts about the evening in general: I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!!
It was the best night out I’ve had in ages, my cheeks were hurting from laughing so much. All of the comedians were fantastic and I would honestly recommend it to EVERYONE I know. The performers vary from week to week, some of them are Perth based and others are touring acts. All are designed to get you chortling, which they do!
I should note that there were plenty of swear words, politically incorrect jokes and references to sex, so if this offends, it’s probably best to give this comedy night a miss.
Friday Night Standup costs $18 (you can book at BOCS or tickets on the door if there are any left) and it went for a little over two hours. Well worth the money and I left with a huge smile and, I’m sure, plenty of endorphins racing around my body!
Lazy Susans Comedy Den runs comedy nights Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday! So you have no excuse not to get some humour & good health into your week!
I’m not sure who Lazy Susan actually is, but she’s 130% onto a winner.
Upstairs @ the Brisbane Hotel
Cnr Brisbane & Beaufort St
Highgate Perth, WA 6003
Email: solongley@yahoo.com
Tel: (08) 9328 2543
Be well,
Annette
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Apr 12, 2010 | Wellness Tips
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Good morning and welcome to the week! If you look out the window Today I’m sure you’ll notice the cool, grey clouds that are hovering over our lovely city.
The seasons are certainly changing and with it, I feel a definite shift in my mind and body. When Winter comes, our animal friends slow down and many go into hibernation. Mating is no longer the priority, as the change in season flicks a switch to tell them that now is the time to eat lots to get fat for Winter and prepare for a long snooze to preserve energy!
I think that these kind of changes occur within us as well, we are after all animals too – albeit clothed, with iPhones & french manicures, but at our core we are the same as our hibernating friends. When the seasons switch I always feel a sense of change and unrest in my body, maybe you do too.
I’ve found myself eating more lately and reflecting internally, I am getting ready to sleep for 3 months (if only)!
So I thought I’d start the week with that little idea to ponder.
In other news, I had a fabulous weekend & have a few pieces of info to share with you!
♥ Blush Day Spa has completed the big move from Leederville to North Fremantle & can now be found at:
Address: 76/80 Stirling Highway, North Fremantle, Western Australia 6195
Phone: +61 (08) 9335 5600
♥ The 3 Months to Glow thread is one of my all-time favourite Vogue Forum discussions. I check it out when I’m wanting some inspiration for glowy skin, which is pretty much always!
♥ WELLNESS WA COMPETITION! We’ve had an amazing response so far, but it’s still running til the end of April, so get your entries in and you could be the chuffed owner of a $100 Ella Express Voucher! There is 3 to win so hop to it 🙂
Be well,
Annette
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Apr 4, 2010 | Exercise, Wellness Tips
♥ Yoga Doggy! ♥
Today my friend and I had a Body Balance date all lined up and ready to go. When we arrived, the disinterested receptionists informed us that there was in fact no class due to it being Easter weekend, surely we need exercise more at this time than any other?! Alas, it was not to be.
But my friend is an inspirational little bunny and suggested we head over to the park and do our own workout, something that I probably wouldn’t have thought of.
So we went to a nearby oval and created our own yoga / body balance / light strength training workout for about 20-30 minutes and I have to say that the sun, pups, breeze, birds and grass, along with the light exercise, did me a world of good.
We could have easily gone home and given up, but we DIDN’T! It’s really inspired me to do spontaneous / proactive things like this more often and I hope that the next time you don’t get to your workout class for whatever reason, you consider making up your own – after all, you probably know most of the moves already! I promise you’ll love it 🙂
Be well,
xoxo
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