Category: Lifestyle

Nov 30
To Bear or Not to Bear?

Lisa Luke Michelle Takes a look at some of the issues couples must take into account when exploring IVF treatment. Finish school. Go to work or university. Find a partner, settle down, have kids. All very well for heterosexual couples and those who have access to sperm/egg donors or surrogate mothers – but what about […]

Nov 25
Foodie Bites: Where to Go on Christmas Day

Alexia is the co-author of popular blog www.cheapeats.co.nz the Auckland guide to eating great food without going bankrupt. If you don’t feel like cooking or dealing with difficult relatives this Christmas day, just make some elaborate excuse and sneak out to a restaurant with your significant other or a bunch of friends on the 25th. […]

Nov 25
Foodie Bites: Barilla Expands!

Alexia is the co-author of popular blog www.cheapeats.co.nz the Auckland guide to eating great food without going bankrupt. Fans of one of Auckland’s most popular dumpling restaurants will be excited to know that a second branch of Barilla Dumpling will soon be opening, also on Dominion Road.  No matter how many other dumpling joints have […]

Nov 23
Foodie Bites:Downtown Christmas Markets

Alexia is the co-author of popular blog www.cheapeats.co.nz the Auckland guide to eating great food without going bankrupt. If you love food, and have friends who love food, Downtown’s 12 Days of Christmas Markets is where you need to be from the 1st to the 12th of December this year. Traditional European baking, chocolates, berries, […]

Nov 23
Ask Agony Uncle Lisa: Am I Being Deterred From Transitioning?

Rainbow Counsellor Lisa Luke Michelle is here to help with your problems. Q: I am 50 years old and have been given the run-around by Auckland Sexual Health in regards to starting Hormone Replacement Therapy for transitioning. I have been on their waiting list for months, and now, after a consultation with one of their […]

Nov 19
Love the Skin You’re In!

Summer is by far the majority of peoples favourite time of the year. The heat, the beach, the sun, the lack of clothing, the flings… whew lets not get too carried away! One thing is for sure, there is more damage done to our skin during the summer months than any other time of the […]

Nov 17
Ask Agony Uncle Lisa: Three’s a Crowd?

Rainbow Counsellor Lisa Luke Michelle is here to help with your problems. Q My partner and I have been together for two years now, and recently he suggested we invite a mutual friend into the relationship. Our friend is a fab guy and we both adore him, but I feel dirty – like I’d be […]

Nov 16
Foodie Bites: The Spotify of Wine

Alexia is the co-author of popular blog www.cheapeats.co.nz the Auckland guide to eating great food without going bankrupt. We are loving the new way to order wine from very clever wine expert and Thirsty Work presenter, Yvonne Lorkin, and wine industry veteran, Debbie Sutton. Winefriend is a website where you fill out a quick questionnaire […]