The problem of finding and funding adequate aged care

Christian Woods
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The problem of finding and funding adequate aged care

Aged care, particularly the level of care required once people can no longer take care of themselves, is expensive and can be hard to find. The issue of funding can be resolved in a meeting with a specialist adviser like Sydney Aged Care Financial Advisers, and they will also be able to help to find a facility that offers the care that you or your loved ones need.

As people age and their bodies and/or minds deteriorate they can often require a higher level of care than can be provided within their own home. Full term accommodation and round-the-clock care is very expensive, and the government subsidies available are not usually able to cover the full amount – especially when these are means tested.

People in retirement are generally asset rich and cash poor, in the sense that they have built up a sizeable superannuation account and own their own home but do not have much of a liquid income. As they move into old age they are also unlikely to want to move out of their own home, particularly if they have dementia or another cognitive deteriorative condition. This means that their children have the burden of figuring out how comfortable care will be paid for, and need to convince the parent/s to agree.

If there is a substantial amount of superannuation left then this can be cashed out to cover a lot of the care costs, and this is an easy solution. However, commonly the property owned by the people going into care is used to fund it, either through a reverse mortgage or by being sold and either investing the money or putting it in a bank and gradually drawing it down.

Rental income is counted as a part of the means testing for government subsidies for aged care, meaning that there isn’t a lot of point to keeping the family home and renting it out. Selling is often the only practical solution – but then what do you do with the money to make it last and continue funding a comfortable retirement?

An accommodation bond is how you pay for the care home. This can either be paid as one lump sum, periodic payments or a combination of the two. The bond is kept by the home operators and any interest or earnings they make from it is used to pay for your care. When you leave the accommodation or die the bond is returned to you or your estate.

An aged care financial adviser will help to work out what your best option is in this regard. If you can continue to make the payments by investing your money elsewhere then paying in instalments will help you to preserve your wealth for yourself, if you are able to leave the retirement home in the future, or for your heirs.

Finding an appropriate retirement facility is only the start of the aged care puzzle. Once you have settled on one, it is a good idea to speak to an aged care financial adviser to find the best way to pay for it and preserve your built up wealth as much as possible.

The party hit zucchini slice

Mike Smith
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The party hit zucchini slice

If you have an event or small get together coming up, nothing satisfies the crowd more than a zucchini slice.

This dish is so simple to create and yet tastes so damn good! You will even find that it is a very effective way to get your kids to eat their daily serving of vegetables as well.

Nothing is more frustrating than trying to cook several dishes for a party at once so we are here to help you out by sharing our super simple zucchini slice recipe.

Did you know?

The term zucchini comes from the Italian term zucchino which means small squash. The term squash comes from the Indian word, skutasquash which means green thing eaten green.

Important note

If you are after a real vegetable hit you can also add some additional carrot, beans and carrot into the dish.

For the vegetarians out there you can simply leave out the bacon to meet your dietary requirements.

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Zucchini slice

Super simple zucchini slice recipe
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: South America
Keyword: zucchini, zucchini slice
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 230kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 psc zucchinis
  • 1 psc large onion that has been finely chopped
  • 3 psc bacon rasher finely chopped
  • 1 cup of cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup of self-raising flour (150g)
  • 0.5 cup of olive oil
  • 5 psc eggs
  • 1 psc Salt and pepper for seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to approximately 170°C and grease a non-stick lamington or brownie tin.
  • Grate your zucchinis and combine them with your onion, bacon, cheese and flour in a large mixing bowl.
  • Lightly beat your eggs and then add them to your mixing bowl along with the olive oil.
  • Season the mixture with salt and pepper and make sure all the ingredients have been mixed thoroughly.
  • Pour the mixture into your brownie tin.
  • Place your tin into the oven, baking the dish for 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Let the dish cool for up to 10 minutes before you cut it into smaller pieces.
  • You can serve the slice both hot and cold depending on your personal preference.

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Notes

Here is another Zucchini Slice recipe

History of zucchini slice

While the zucchini itself is now a common summer vegetable, many countries were confused or ignorant of what it actually was for many years. While technically the food is a fruit (since it has seeds in it!) it is treated as a vegetable in a culinary aspect to bring out its full flavour. They are technically squash but they are harvested early in the summer to a point where the rind of the fruit is still edible and tender. The resulting product lands you with the zucchini.

The vegetable originates from Central and South America where their ancestors had been snacking on it for thousands of years. However the vegetable that we know and love today is more of a variant that was developed in Italy. Originally it was common for the vegetable to be referred to as the green Italian Squash. The European settlers who went over to the American continents to colonise them brought them back to their homeland where they began the growing and cultivating of their own.

These crops love temperate climates which makes it very easy to cultivate in the Central American and European countries. They produce a very significant yield to the point where farmers can’t handle the overwhelming amount of them. From so it is common for farmers to control the production of the vegetables by picking the flowers and selling them for a high price as they are seen as a delicatessen. The crops are harder to manage though in the fact that they require more bees to pollinate.

Health benefits of zucchini slice

While the added yumminess of the bacon and cheese may not be the best thing for you, the zucchinis themselves are full of very beneficial vitamins that your body loves. Below we are going to list just some of the many health benefits that zucchinis have on your body.

Keeps your heart healthy

Like many fruits and vegetables, zucchinis are great at improving your heart and circulatory health. These vegetables are low in sodium and fat but also high in fibre and potassium which are great for your body. Potassium is very important for keeping your heart health in check while the fibre is a great way to have your digestive system doing its job while also lowering your cholesterol levels.

Slows the aging process

Unfortunately there comes a time where our body will show signs of aging. This process is the result from toxins, inflammation and free radicals in your body. If however you have a diet that is high in inflammatory foods you will find that you can slow down this process. Zucchinis are rich in anti-inflammatory phytonutrients and antioxidants which are great in getting rid of excess free radicals and inflammation in your body.

Heartwarming cauliflower soup

Mike Smith
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Heartwarming cauliflower soup

Nothing is better on a cold winter’s day than a cauliflower soup that simply warms your whole body.

If you haven’t had this dish before it may not sound super appealing but trust me, it will be one of the greatest things you have ever tasted.

A big thing with di it yourself recipes is that people want something that is simple to make yet tastes really good.

Below we have just that as we take you on a journey with our cauliflower soup recipe.

Storage note

This soup refrigerates very well so if you have some leftovers you don’t need to worry about it.

You should be good for up to 4 days in your fridge or even months if you decide to freeze it.

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Cauliflower soup

This cauliflower soup will simply warms your whole body.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Australian, Danish
Keyword: cauliflower, cauliflower soup, soup
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 226kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 psc large cauliflower cut into small pieces
  • 3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 psc Sea salt
  • 1 psc chopped medium sized red onion
  • 2 psc cloves of garlic
  • 4 cups of vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp of butter
  • 1 tbsp of lemon juice
  • 0.25 tbsp of nutmeg
  • 1 psc Chopped parsley, spring onions and chives for garnishing

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to approximately 220°C and grease a baking tray.
  • Toss your chopped up cauliflower onto the tray along with some olive oil. Ensure that it is coated evenly.
  • Once arranged, sprinkle some salt over the top and bake for 25 to 35 minutes. Toss the cauliflower around the 15 minute mark.
  • When your 25 to 35 minutes is almost up, heat the remainder of your oil in a soup pot.
  • Add in your onion and some salt. 
  • Cook and stir for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add in the garlic and stir for 30 seconds before adding in your broth.
  • Transfer the roasted cauliflower into the pot and increase the heat to medium-high. Once that heat is reached reduce it to a simmer.
  • Cook this mixture for 20 minutes while stirring occasionally.
  • Once the soup has finished cooking, remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for a couple of minutes. 
  • Transfer the soup to a blender, work in small batches if you require it.
  • Add butter into the soup and blend it until it is smooth.
  • Add some lemon juice, salt and nutmeg and blend it again.
  • Transfer from the blender to your bowls, garnishing the dishes with some chives, spring onion and chopped parsley. 

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Notes

Here is another Cauliflower soup recipe

History of cauliflower soup

Cauliflower soup is a dish that dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. It is believed that the dish stems back to Danish culture where they would use the ingredients that had in the area at time to put into the soup. This piece of information is very valuable as tradition and the context of a recipe is what makes it taste different.

You would have most likely experienced this in your own life where an older family member cooks the same dish as you but it tastes completely different. That’s because in the way you cook something is how you get a certain taste.

Many traditional cauliflower soup recipes from their Danish origins require ingredients from that particular time period. For example of lot of soup recipes call for you to include some sort of stock into the dish.

The recipe we listed above even had one as we recommend using vegetable stock. For the traditional recipes you would have to create your own stock to give it that unique flavour.

The true brilliance of a dish is in the small details. A store bought stock will taste nothing like a homemade one which in turn will give you an even better end product. If you do have the time on hand to make your own stock we definitely recommend it, otherwise this recipe is still remarkable with bought stock.

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Fun cauliflower facts

The vegetable of cauliflower is pretty much that shy person at a party. They may not have that super extraverted personality, attracting attention to themselves. But when you get to know them they are actually pretty cool and have a lot of interesting things to say. This vegetable can be seen as the same thing as it doesn’t have the bright colours of other vegetables yet it is has so many uses.

Cauliflowers are a great rice substitute where you can break it down into very small pieces. It is also related to cabbage and kale. This vegetable belongs to the Brassica oleracea family which is the same species as kali, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and even broccoli! Cauliflower is essentially the flower buds of the plant that is harvested before it fully blooms.

 

Gladys clings to NSW Government after close election race

Christian Woods
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Gladys clings to NSW Government after close election race

Gladys Berejiklian and the Liberal/National coalition have managed to secure another 4 years in NSW Government.

It comes after a close election race in which neither the Coalition nor Labor could be seen having a clear advantage. Many have speculated that the comments made by Opposition Leader Michael Daley regarding Asian migrant workers in the week before polls opened may have jeopardised an early Labor lead.

Ms Berejiklian won back government despite large swings against her Nationals colleagues in rural New South Wales and major delays in the construction of Sydney’s light rail project.

Ms Berejiklian now has several promises to deliver on for the people of New South Wales; after she assured them they could “have it all”.

So far, the demolition of the Sydney Football Stadium (SFS) is set to continue as scheduled with a new 45,000-seat stadium replacing it. Stadium Australia at Olympic Park will also get a makeover after a decision to demolish it was reversed.

The estimated cost of both projects is around $2 billion according to the Berejiklian Government.

She also promised an $18 billion Metro West project that would build a new rail line from Parramatta to the CBD next year. There will also be plans for a Metro connecting St Marys to Western Sydney Airport.

They will also start constructing the Northern Beaches tunnel next year. This tunnel is due to open in 2026 and would reduce the travel time between the CBD and Brookvale by almost a whole half hour.

The Government has also promised to hire an additional 8,300 frontline health professionals over the next 4 years. This plan would cost $2.8 billion and would include 5000 nurses and midwives, 100 palliative care nurses, 1060 doctors/specialists as well as 880 allied health workers and 1360 support staff.

Why business analytics are essential if you want your company to succeed

Christian Woods
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Why business analytics are essential if you want your company to succeed

When running a business, it is essential to use hard data in making decisions about the strategic direction and future of the company. You should be collecting information about your customers and best selling products as a part of your sales process, which is good start in terms of your decision making, but you will also need analytics software such as that sold by Tridant in order to get the best information.

As a senior manager, director or business owner you will need to have an overall objective for your company to work towards. This could be to open new branches, expand your operations in your current location or consolidate. Regardless of what your goal is, it needs to be realistic and you need to work towards it.

The only way to figure out if your goal is achievable for your business is to properly analyse your current business, your competition and the overall economic environment. To do this, you will need to collect data from various sources – some of which you will already have, some you will need to find ways to get from your customer base and some you will need to research.

Once you have the data you will need to use business management software to analyse it and model various possible future scenarios. This enables you to plan for a number of potential future scenarios and be ready to capitalise on any opportunities that present themselves. You will also already be prepared to recover and protect yourself if something goes wrong.

Finally, you can use the data to work out what kinds of goals are achievable, whether expanding the business is a good idea or if you need to prepare for a rough period. The collated information can be used to help you be more effective in many different business areas, from budgeting to customer engagement and presentations to shareholders.

So how do you get this information? As already mentioned, you should already have details of your sales numbers that will inform you which products bring you the biggest profits and what you sell a lot of. You will also be able to use this information to work out who your most useful staff members are, which will help you to prioritise keeping your best-performing people.

You will also find it reasonably easy to gather demographic data on your customers, as you will presumably know who you are selling to. Instituting some kind of rewards program will let you be more specific about where regular customers live and what their precise age is. You need to follow government and industry reports to see if your environment is likely to change.

Once you have the data your business analytics software will do most of the rest of the work for you! It will interpret the information you have collected for you and help you to figure out what to do in different situations. This will give you a big edge in the world of business and make your enterprise more likely to succeed.

Waratahs shake up Super Rugby with shock victory over the Crusaders

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Waratahs shake up Super Rugby with shock victory over the Crusaders

The NSW Waratahs have put their Super Rugby campaign back on track after handing the Canterbury Crusaders their first defeat in over a year. The 20-12 win for NSW was even more emphatic than it looked, with the defending double champion Crusaders (who were still reeling from the Christchurch massacre) scoring their second try after the siren.

The win took the Waratahs to top spot in the Australian conference after the Rebels, who had been unbeaten, went through their South African tour with just a single losing bonus point. What was especially satisfying about the win is that it was built on strong defence, with the Crusaders enjoying 58% possession but unable to do much with it. This is a change in style for the ‘Tahs from last year, where they relied on all out attack to carry them to the semi-finals.

In the other match in Australia the Queensland Reds took down the ACT Brumbies in a hot and humid match in Brisbane yesterday afternoon. The Reds overpowered the Brumbies with their monster forward pack and huge centre pairing leading the way, while their set piece held up well against the main weapon that the ACT usually rely on.

Elsewhere the Blues took down the Highlanders in an upset in Auckland, with the return of Ma’a Nonu paying dividends for the traditionally underperforming NZ side. The Hurricanes knocked over the visiting Stormers on Saturday, and the Lions comfortably accounted for the Sunwolves in Hong Kong.

Over in South Africa the Chiefs pulled off the upset of the round (challenged possibly by the Waratahs) in a stunning return to form, belting the hitherto impressive Bulls 56-20 on tour in Pretoria. The Sharks comfortably accounted for the Rebels, sending them back to Australia winless from their tour after an undefeated start to the season.

After the round the Waratahs sit in third place on the table (thanks to topping their conference) with a game in hand over the other top four teams. The Rebels have sunk after their horror tour, but still sit in 8th spot, also with a game in hand over most of the other teams in finals positions. They will need to return to form this weekend against the Reds in Brisbane to stay in touch with the Waratahs, who will look for a bonus point win over the Sunwolves in Newcastle.

Tips on how to prepare for your appointment with the dentist

Christian Woods
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Tips on how to prepare for your appointment with the dentist

Visiting the dentist can be a stressful time for anyone. The whole procedure is pretty invasive and rather uncomfortable. Plus, if your consultation is to have a filling put in or some root canal work, then the entire ordeal can be even more stressful. However, you can’t let your anxiety of the dentist take control of your life. You need to be seeing a dentist regularly to ensure that your teeth and oral hygiene remains in good condition. So, if you are someone who is perpetually frightened of seeing the dentist, here are several tips you can use to help mentally prepare.

Find a reliable and friendly dentist

Most of the stress associated with seeing a dentist stems from the professionalism of the actual dentist. If they come across as critical or impolite in your consultations, then this certainly won’t help with your anxiety or fear. You need a friendly and reliable dentist who will treat you with respect and care. The team out at Hawkesbury Family Dental are highly-regarded for their experience and excellent services, so if you’re in need of a new dentist, be sure to give them a call today.

Do a clean up

One of the best things you can do to help out your dentist is to clean and floss your teeth prior to the appointment. It will help streamline the process as your dentist won’t have to spend extra time cleaning your teeth. If you want to be in and out quickly, a quick clean-up is essential.

Arrive slightly early

It’s always good to arrive slightly early for your appointment. There may be some paperwork you need to fill in or update, which means if you arrive early, you’ll have some spare time to complete this before your appointment. The last thing you need is some time-related stress.

Be honest with your dentist

If you are genuinely frightened of dental procedures, make sure you let your dentist know. They’ll endeavour to take more care and time when performing a routine check-up or any other dental related work. They may even offer to help relieve your anxiety by playing soft music or turning on a nearby television as a distraction. Just idle conversation can help a lot. If they know you have some reservations about dental work, they’ll keep you informed as to what is happening every step of the way!

Reward yourself

Once you’ve finished your appointment, make sure you reward yourself! A routine dental check-up can be nerve-wracking, so it’s important for your mental health that you celebrate it. More comprehensive treatments might even result in some dental pain, so a post-appointment reward should definitely be on the cards. So long as you have no restrictions on eating or drinking, maybe order your favourite meal from your local restaurant or go see a movie with friends and family.

What’s the difference between all the different kinds of bongs?

Christian Woods
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What’s the difference between all the different kinds of bongs?

A bong is essentially a smoking device that filters the smoke from tobacco, marijuana and other substances through water, which cools it down, filters it and makes it more pleasant to inhale. An online bong store such as Ozbongs will display lots of options when you are looking for a bong – so what is the difference between the different types?

Standard glass bong

A bong is a device that filters the smoke from tobacco, cannabis or other herbal substances. It generally has an airtight burning container that is connected to a larger, water filled chamber by a pipe. The bong works by burning the herb in one chamber and using a pipe to guide the smoke below water level in the main device. The smoke bubbles through the water and is inhaled by the user.

A bong can be made out of virtually anything as long as the airtight heating chamber, pipe and water chamber are there. This DIY Aussie classic, for example, uses an aluminium can (a coke can, for example), a length of hose and a plastic bottle.

A properly made glass bong, however, avoids the impurities that you risk with burning metal and plastic, as well as being a lot more reliable and efficient. It isn’t hard to get your hands on one and so if you smoke through a bong regularly then it is well worth the cost.

Hookah

A hookah is a medieval type of water pipe from Persia (Iran) and India that is usually used to smoke sweetened or flavoured tobacco. The tobacco (or less legal herbs) is vaporised above the water and the smoke passes through the water before it reaches the smoking pipe. There can be more than one pipe/mouthpiece from a hookah pipe, so people can share the smoke.

Because the smoke passes through water to reach the pipes and users, it is much cooler than smoking from a cigarette or regular pipe. This reduces the risk of burning the throat or lungs, and makes the process smoother and, for most people, more enjoyable. Because multiple people can often use the same hookah it is also a social device.

Double-chambered bong

A double-chambered bong has two chambers (naturally) which are full of water. The first chamber is the same as a normal bong, with a pipe drawing smoke from the vaporising chamber underwater to filter through.

The filtered smoke then goes through another pipe (or more than one) to an upper chamber, which is also full of water. After the second chamber the smoke comes out of the bong to be inhaled. This means that the smoke is filtered twice, which makes it even cooler and smoother than smoke through a standard bong.

These are the most common types of bongs, although there are more available. There are many different types of shape for the water chamber, for example, as well as different kinds of ornamentation. All bongs, however, use largely the same principles to cool and filter the smoke.

Everything first time campers need on their camping list

Rebecca Kellett
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Everything first time campers need on their camping list

There’s no doubt about it, going camping can be an excellent holiday, but it can also be hard work. It takes a lot of organisation and preparation, which can be slightly intimidating if you are planning for your first ever camping trip.

However, don’t let this deter you, as the experience is well worth it! One way of making the planning process easier is by creating a camping list; writing down everything you need to take camping will prevent you from forgetting something important.

If you have no idea where to start, here are some items that every first time camper needs to include on their camping list.

Good quality tent

The first and most important item of any camping list is a tent. Whilst there are some items you can scrimp on, this is not one of them. If you are embarking on any camping trip, a good quality tent is a must have.

The simple fact is, if you are uncomfortable or can’t get a good night’s sleep during your trip, you won’t be able to make the most of it. So finding a tent that will keep you warm and most importantly dry is essential. There is nothing worse than being wet and cramped every night!

It can be challenging to know where to start when it comes to buying a tent; but try to steer clear of cheap Kmart ones and instead opt for a high quality tent from a hiking or outdoor shop.

Before purchasing a tent, you will first need to determine how many people will be sleeping in it. Remember, a four man tent will fit three adults at the most- so always size up if you can. If you can find a tent that you can stand up in, this is a major bonus and you will find it much easier to get dressed and move around in.

The location and conditions of the area in which you are planning on staying will also have an impact on what type of tent you get. But don’t forget that ease of transportation and assembly will also come into play. The easier a tent is to put up and take down, the easier your life will be during the trip!

Ultimate camping list
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Tent footprint and extra tarp

Something that generally deters people from going camping is the idea of getting wet during the night. However, there are actually a couple of items that you can put on your camping list in order to prevent this!

It is no surprise that the ground is cold and hard, this is why any extra protection you can give will come in handy. A good quality tent should have a thick and durable flooring; but if you want to be sure that you won’t get wet, you should consider investing in a tent footprint. For novice campers, a tent footprint is basically a ground cover to put underneath your tent. This will provide a little extra protection and prevent any moisture from seeping into your tent from the ground.

Another handy item to add to your camping list is an extra tarp. Tarp can come in handy for covering items you leave outside your tent, creating an extra shelter outside of your tent or for covering your tent and adding extra protection. Essentially, tarp can be useful for a range of things and you will be grateful for buying one if it rains!

Shovel and a mallet

It is no secret that tents can be challenging to put up and take down. Oftentimes you will not be provided with every piece of equipment you need to assemble it in the tent bag. This is why you need to be prepared.

There is nothing worse than battling with the hard ground and not being able to push the tent peg in. A great way of making your life a bit easier is by bringing a shovel and a mallet to help with this process. It will not only make it easier to push tent pegs in, but it will also make putting up your tent much quicker.

Bedding

Being well rested is incredibly important when you are on holiday as it allows you to be awake enough to appreciate all the exciting activities you have planned. Nothing ruins a holiday like lack of sleep; so bedding is important for any camping list.

What bedding items you purchase will depend on personal preference and how much money you want to spend. But it is recommended that you buy the best quality items you can afford, bedding is a camping essential and it is important not to skimp on it.

At the very least you will need to invest in a good quality sleeping bag which will keep you warm and dry. However, if you really want to splurge, it is also possible to get inflatable mattresses and camping stretchers. If you have a bad back or struggle to get to sleep, it is a good idea to buy something to prevent you from sleeping directly on the floor.

What many first time campers don’t know is that the type of bedding you buy will depend on the season and weather conditions. Don’t be afraid to ask for advice in camping shops about what type of sleeping bag and bedding is most appropriate for your trip.

As well as the essentials, it is also a good idea to bring extra blankets and pillows. This will help to make you feel a bit more comfortable and will come in handy in case you get cold during the night.

Sleeping bag for camping list
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Lighting

It is so easy to take electricity and lighting for granted, so it may come as quite a shock on your first camping trip when you are without this! You may be surprised at how dark it actually gets in the wilderness. This is why lighting and torches should be on your camping list.

There is a huge range of camping lighting for you to purchase, including LED, electric, gas and battery. Regardless of what type you choose, make sure you have plenty of them to put around your campsite, both inside and outside your tent.

Flashlight camping list
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First aid kit

When you are outdoors, accidents can happen; this is why it is so important to be properly prepared. Before embarking on your camping trip you should buy a complete first aid kit. Look for first aid kits that include insect repellent, band aids, antiseptic wipes and bandages.

It is almost impossible to avoid getting a few cuts and bruises when you are adventuring in the wild. So make sure you are fully prepared for this!

Cooking equipment

Part of the fun of camping is cooking your own food in the wilderness! In order to do this, you will need to bring cooking equipment with you. Some of the most important things to buy before your trip include a reliable camping stove, plenty of pots and pans, as well as plastic plates, cutlery, and cups.

It is also recommended that you bring plastic lunch boxes and an esky to store the food in before you eat it. The last thing you want is your food to go off or get attacked by ants!

Cooking camping list
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Best TV series to watch at the moment

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Best TV series to watch at the moment

Online streaming services such as Netflix and Stan have completely changed the way people watch TV shows. There appears to be a shift happening in the entertainment industry, with viewers being more interested in watching big budget TV shows rather than big budget movies.

Streaming services have made it much easier to get access to a variety of different shows, so there is bound to be something that appeals to you. Due to this, many people find themselves eagerly awaiting the next installment of their favourite program.

Netflix in particular has paid attention to this and has started releasing the every episode of a show at once, rather than making viewers wait to watch it week by week. This has made it easier than ever for people to get sucked into their favourite shows and essentially binge watch every episode in one sitting.

The big TV networks appear to have picked up the demand for big budget shows, and seem eager to deliver. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that there is a huge range of TV series to watch in 2019.

If you don’t know where to begin, keep reading to find out some of the best TV series to watch in 2019.

Game of Thrones season eight

It is impossible to talk about TV series to watch without mentioning Game of Thrones. The show was an immediate hit when it first aired in 2011 and has become a worldwide phenomenon.

The pop culture favourite has captivated viewers over seven epic seasons and is set to come to an intense conclusion later on in the year. Game of Thrones pulls viewers into the fantastical world of dragons and white walkers and has twists that no one could see coming.

The final season is set to have six movie length episodes and promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. If you are a fan of the show, this is something you simply cannot miss in 2019. For those of you that still haven’t watched the series, there is still plenty of time to stream all the previous episodes before season eight airs in April!

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The War of the Worlds

One of the most anticipated English TV dramas to watch is none other than The War of the Worlds. The show was announced in 2017, began filming in 2018 and is set to be released sometime in 2019, although an exact air date is yet to be announced.

The show is based on the infamous HG Wells si-fi novel that sparked mass panic during its radio broadcast eighty years ago. Whilst we now know that the world is not actually ending, and the work is purely fiction, the show is set to be intense.

The War of the Worlds TV series is based on the novel of the same name and follows the lives of people as they try to survive an alien invasion. This is the first time that the iconic work of fiction has been turned into a TV series to watch, and it has been announced that it will be a three part mini-series on the BBC.

If you are a fan of si-fi or are simply looking for an intense mini-series to watch, The War of the Worlds is something you can’t miss.

Stranger Things series three

Netflix original Stranger Things was an instant favourite among viewers and is now prominent in pop culture. It was common knowledge that season three was a definite before season two had even finished. Fans simply can’t get enough of the series. It appears that Netflix is happy to indulge them by continuing the story.

It has been a while since season two, which aired in 2017, but it has recently been announced that season three will be back on our screens on the 4th July 2019.

Although the creators of the show have not revealed much about the newest season, they are claiming that “It will be worth the wait.” Producer Shawn Levy has also said that “cinematically, it’s our biggest season yet”.

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Good Omens

One of the lesser known releases for 2019 is Amazon Prime’s Good Omens. The program is baes on Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman’s novel “Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch”. The show is said to be closely linked to the original novel and the script was written by Gaiman.

The plot follows a demon named Crowley and an angel Aziraphale who live on earth and seek to prevent the coming of the antichrist and the final battle between Heaven and Hell.

It has been revealed that Good Omens will be a six part series and will be released at the end of May 2019. If you are a fan of binge watching, this could be for you as Amazon Prime has announced that all six episodes will be released at once.

The show is said to have an all-star cast including actors such as David Tennant, Michael Sheen, Jack Whitehall and Miranda Richardson.

Westworld season three

Another huge si-fi drama has been announced to be coming back for a third season. As viewers will know, the show is set sometime in the future, although no exact date is given. The premise is based around a theme park in which guests can live out their wildest fantasies and desires; the park is filled with advanced artificial intelligence known as “hosts”.

Westworld is known for its complex and confusing plotline that leaves viewers with questions at the end of every episode. Whilst many fans believed the show to be over after season two, HBO have surprised everyone by announcing a third season.

Although fans were hoping for the third season to be released in 2019, recent news has emerged stating that filming will not finish until October 2019. This means that viewers will probably have to wait until mid-2020 before finding out the fate of the characters.

This may not be a TV series you can watch in 2019, but the newest season is in the works and it is certainly something to start getting excited about!

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Rick and Morty season four

Arguably one of the most popular cartoon duos is Rick and Morty. This is another TV series to watch if you are a fan of pop culture and are hoping for a laugh.

If you haven’t heard of the popular cartoon that is aimed at adults, the show follows Rick Sanchez and his grandson Morty Smith as they interdimensional travel, visit bizarre planets and get into some awkward situations. It’s no stretch to say that the show is one of the funniest on our screens at the moment. So it should come as no surprise that fans are desperate for the newest season to air.

It has been a while since a new episode of Rick and Morty has graced our TV screens. Season three ended in October 2017, with it being announced that Adult Swim ordered 70 more Rick and Morty episodes in 2018.

While there is still no solid release date for season four series co- creator Justin Roiland recently tweeted “The new Rick and Morty episodes are feeling preeeetty great”. Optimistic fans are hoping that this means the episodes are complete and will be airing soon.

Despite no set release date, this is a TV show to look out for in 2019! Luckily Netflix still have every episode of seasons one, two and three to keep you entertained until season four drops.

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Our Planet

If you are searching for a documentary to watch in 2019, look no further than Netflix’s answer to Planet Earth. Our Planet is an incredible series that showcases the natural beauty of the world. The show also examines how climate change impacts all living creatures. Similar to Planet Earth, Our Planet will be narrated by David Attenborough.

Netflix has announced that the show will be released on 5th April 2019 and will be composed of eight episodes. Fans can expect incredible cinematography and the soothing and knowledgeable voice of Attenborough from Our Planet. This is certainly one of the top TV shows to watch in 2019.

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Black Mirror season five

Black Mirror captivated viewers in its previous series by pushing boundaries and exploring intense and sensitive topics. Fans of the show will remember the most recent creation by Charlie Brooker and longtime collaborator Annabel Jones. Bandersnatch wowed viewers with its never before seen interactive experience; it’s safe to say that viewers were left wanting more!

It appears that creators are not planning on stopping anytime soon and it has been officially announced that there will be a Black Mirror season five released in 2019.

The creators of the show are being quite secretive about what they have in store for season five, but Brooker stated that season five will contain “a mix” of the shows trademark nihilistic tone and some slightly lighter episodes.

Nightflyers

Game of Thrones may be coming to an end, but viewers can sleep easy knowing that George RR Martin has a new TV series to watch on Syfy and Netflix. Although written by the same author, the two shows could not be more different. Nightflyers is a horror si-fi series based on Martin’s novel of the same name. The author claims that the show is “Psycho in Space”.

The story is set in 2093 on the eve of the Earth’s destruction. The show follows a group of scientists who set out on the most advanced ship in the Galaxy to find alien lifeforms who have the knowledge needed to save the Earth and humankind. However, things don’t go according to plan, Netflix states “as they journey deeper into the unknown, more and more mysterious and destructive incidents begin to threaten the mission and the lives of crew”.

Actor Eoin Macken claims that the show is “like a dark, crazy, twisted, psychological horror journey into space,” he goes on to say that “I like the idea how it’s airing on Netflix, because you get to binge-watch it and I think it’s that type of show,”

Although the show has already aired on Syfy in the US, viewers from around the world will have to wait for a little bit longer before it is released on Netflix. Whilst there is no official Netflix release date yet, it has been confirmed that the show will air sometime in 2019.

The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina season two

Netflix surprised everyone last year when it released a revamped and darker remake of Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Despite this being a surprising and unusual remake, it was an instant favourite and was particularly popular with fans of Riverdale.

Season two has again been written by Riverdale show runner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and is set to see Sabrina get into more trouble and have an even darker undertone. Although there is a teaser trailer for season two, not much has been revealed. But fans can expect to see Sabrina get to grips with being a witch in Greendale. Show runners have stated that fans can expect season two to be “a bit more magical – and a lot sexier”.

Fans won’t have to wait much longer to find out what happens in the magical world of Sabrina, as season two will be released globally on Netflix on 5th April 2019.

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