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May232018

Why You Should Talk To Your Dentist About Teeth Whitening

Health & BeautyBy Espresso Education May 23, 2018

Teeth whitening is not something that should be done without consulting your dentist first, especially if you have had dental work done on your teeth in the past. There are several reasons for teeth to look discoloured or stained and some of those reasons will not respond to any whitening agent at all. What are they?

Dental decay. Decays can make your teeth look as if they are stained, but the cause of the discolouration goes deep into the tooth. The decay must be filled before any whitening treatment is undertaken. Bleach can make a dental cavity worse.
Caps or crowns. If you’ve had a broken tooth replaced by a cap or crown, it can become yellowish compared to your natural teeth, but whitening methods don’t work on it because it is not made from enamel and dentin, like normal teeth are. So while the surrounding teeth may become whiter after treatment, the cap will remain the same colour. In fact, it will probably look dingier in comparison.

May152018

6 of the Latest Landscaping Trends

DIY, House & GardenBy Espresso Education May 15, 2018

Beautiful Sydney landscape design always adds value and beauty to your home and increases your enjoyment of life. It should never be an afterthought, or given less attention than it deserves because how we live our lives affects our health and longevity, so anything that can give you a change to relax and enjoy your leisure time is well worth the cost and effort. Here are some great landscaping trends that have made 2016 more enjoyable and will continue to do so for those who implement them.

More people now are seeing the value of consulting professional landscapers and landscape designers – and allowing them to transform their surroundings. It saves you a great deal of time and effort when professional landscapers do the work and you can be sure it will be done properly.

May92018

4 Reasons Why You Should Buy Lawn From A Turf Farm

DIY, House & GardenBy Espresso Education May 9, 2018

Roll on lawn is becoming more and more popular throughout most Australian cities. It presents a very simple and straightforward method of installing a new lawn, and is both affordable and easy to do. If you are considering purchasing some roll on turf, it is very important to buy it from a reputable turf farm – as opposed to someone selling a bit of grass on the side.

There are a lot of problems that can arise if you don’t buy your grass from an experienced grower. You might have problems with it dying from diseases, with it not being as lush and good looking as promised, or with it being difficult to lay. Following are our top four reasons why you should always buy your lawn from a decent turf farm like Carabooda Lawn:

It will be high quality:

Sure, the turf sold by reputable and registered turf farms may not be the cheapest way to get yourself a new lawn, but it is the only reliable way to have a high-quality, lush lawn right from the beginning. If you buy grass from a turf farm, you can be confident in its quality, and in the fact that it will grow and develop free of diseases and other problems. Don’t waste your money on poor quality roll-on lawns, they simply aren’t the same.

Apr192018

Why Should I Set Up A Self-managed Super Fund?

BusinessBy Espresso Education April 19, 2018

Although you may not realise it, your accountant has many aspects to their job other than simply filling out tax returns for people too lazy to do their own. One of the other major things that an accountant’s job can involve is the management of a client’s super and super funds. With a lot more people deciding to use self-managed super funds (SMSFs), a large proportion of accountants are becoming familiar with the setting up and running of these.

What is a self-managed super fund?

A self-managed super fund is really very similar to a normal super fund. The main difference is that instead of another body (the super company) deciding where you should invest your super, you can make investment decisions on your own. You can choose to invest your super in anything from property to shares to commodities. SMSFs are a great choice for people who are experienced when it comes to investing and who believe that they can get better returns than their currents super fund managers.

Mar232018

What’s Hot: 2018 Bridesmaid Robe Trends

EventsBy Espresso Education March 23, 2018

If choosing your bridesmaids isn’t hard enough, picking their outfits such as bridesmaid robes for pre-wedding events, and the big day, will be. Not only do you have to cater for your tastes and the theme of your wedding, but you’ve also got to think about what they will like. Who wants to be known as the bride who made their bridesmaids wear the most horrific outfits?

Instead, think outside the square for the events leading up to the big day, and opt for bridesmaid robes that tick all the boxes. Below, we’ve included robe trends of 2018 that is sure to be appreciated by your bridal party.

Pajama sets

While traditional floral printed wraps are famous for being on trend and exceptionally versatile, pyjama sets could very well be the next big thing. As you treat your bridal group to a girl’s day, full of champagne, manicures, and pedicures, why not opt for a silky set of summer PJs to get the party started? You can purchase them in a range of colours and styles, all the while being as flexible as a bridesmaid robe.

Sweatpants

Okay so it’s not traditional, but if your wedding isn’t traditional, why should your bridesmaid robes be? Sweatpants can be customised to include the names of your bridal party, and are a great talking point for a mid-winter wedding. Don’t feel afraid to buck the wedding bridal party trend. Your bridesmaids are sure to appreciate the comfort these pants provide!

Mar162018

Why A Financial Planner Can Help You Increase The Value Of Your Property

FinanceBy Espresso Education March 16, 2018

There are several reasons why you might want to carry out improvements and renovations to your home and garden. DIY could be your passionate hobby, you might be bored with how your current home looks or you may want to increase the value of your home. Whichever it is, and especially if it is the latter, you should first get the advice of a financial planner to help ensure everything relating to the financing of your project is thought through beforehand.

This is especially true if the main reason you are embarking on this home renovation project is to increase the value of your property. This applies whether you plan to live there long-term, or are looking to sell soon and want the best possible price for your home.

The multitude of possible home and garden renovations, all come with as many different costs so it is vital that in conjunction with your financial planner you not only establish a budget beforehand, but also consider the return on your investment too. This is where you will want to decide whether you want to see the biggest dollar amount increase in your property value, or the biggest percentage return on investment.

Mar22018

Residential Uses for Limestone

DIY, House & GardenBy Espresso Education March 2, 2018

Limestone is a popular building material that has many uses, both inside and outside the home. Any home that makes use of limestone is one that has great value. People can easily see that it is desirable and beautiful, not to mention a home of good quality, so they are willing to pay more for it. If you use limestone from a company such as Meteor Stone in building your home it will always be a valuable asset.

There are many uses for limestone in and out of the home, both practical and decorative. Here are some of them: –

In the kitchen, limestone makes excellent flooring, but it is also great for bench tops.
In the bathroom you can use it for flooring and walling as well as vanity tops.
On the deck, it can be used for flooring and bench tops for external kitchens or a barbeque area.
Outside it can be used for pavement and paths.
External stone cladding

Feb202018

Youthful Skin with Herbs

Health & BeautyBy Espresso Education February 20, 2018

Many people embrace getting older, calling each wrinkle on their face a memory or special event. Those who prefer to retain their youthful glow and innocence, however, often find themselves reaching for creams, lotions, and potions, to help. Did you know that synthetic, human-made products are not the only option? There is an abundance of organic skin care ingredients and herbs to help keep you looking younger for longer. Add the following to your next shopping list.

Basil

If you’re a fan of pesto, soups, and flavoursome oils, then you will no doubt be familiar with using basil to enhance meals. You will be pleased to learn that basil is not only useful for taking your dish to a new level, but retaining your youthful looks, too! Basil includes a lot of vitamin K and flavonoids – both of which strengthen bones and protect your cell structure. If you haven’t already tried pesto in your pasta, or basil in your soups, then now’s the time!

Coriander

Even though there are hate groups dedicated to coriander or cilantro, this herb has more benefits than you think. It might be time to jump off the hater bandwagon and try it for yourself! Coriander is an anti-inflammatory herb that can help your body to digest fats, lower cholesterol, and improve your blood sugar levels as well. It’s also beneficial for giving your skin a younger, more vibrant appearance.

Jan192018

5 Ways to Choose a Name for Your Fencing Business

Business, DIYBy Espresso Education January 19, 2018

Every business should have a name to make it easy for people to remember, to go on their tax and advertising, not to mention their website. Choosing a name for your fencing business need not be that difficult when you take into account the things you want out of it. Top of the list would be that you want to get lots of fencing work; having just the right name can help you achieve this goal.

The name you choose for your business needs to reflect stability and reliability of course, but there are certain other considerations to take into account. Since many lists of things including businesses in a phone book are done alphabetically, having a business name starting with Z will ensure your business is at the bottom of the list. Is this what you really want?

Of course, most people will choose several out of a list to consider, when searching for the right business to deal with. But having your name at the very bottom is not such a good idea. A lot of businesspeople prefer a name starting with A so their business listing will be right at the top of the list. They might choose a name that starts with the word, Acme.

Dec162017

The Evolution and Effectiveness of Branding

BusinessBy Espresso Education December 16, 2017

For ages, branding has been defined as the creation of a name, slogan, design or symbol that differentiates you and your products from the competition. Nowadays, a brand has adopted a wider definition.

It is no longer limited to just a slogan or a symbol, it has become a perception – the image induced when a company name is heard, or thought of. Branding can be linked directly to the customer’s behavior.

This can be described as an embodiment of what a company represents from the customer’s perspective and can be influenced by surrounding words, elements and creativity.

According to digital marketing agency, Slinky Digital: the main objective of branding is to view you as the only ones who provide a solution to their problem or fulfill their needs. It is not limited to getting your target audience to opt for your products or services over the competition.

There are 5 goals that a good branding strategy will set itself to achieve:

Delivering your message clearly
Establishing your credibility
Using pathos to create a connection between your service or product and the target market
Provide motivation to buy what you offer
Ultimately create a loyal customer base

The key towards a branding success story is the understanding of who your target customers are at every stage. It is how a company or organisation expresses themselves to others and what they are offering.

Nov252017

The Effect of Addictive Drugs on the Brain

Health & BeautyBy Espresso Education November 25, 2017

Drug addiction is a physical problem that can’t be recovered from by determination or ‘trying’ harder. It usually requires undertaking drug rehabilitation at a facility for the best results, especially if counselling for other problems is also undertaken. Taking drugs has a physical effect on the brain that is part of why addiction happens.

When drugs are taken the brain is flooded with the chemical dopamine, known as one of the ‘feel-good’ chemicals. This is the same effect that happens when we indulge is pleasurable activities like eating and spending time with our loved ones. Only with drugs, the amount of dopamine released is far greater. Basically, the brain is overstimulated.

What happens next is because of this over stimulation the brain tends to make less dopamine and it also lessens the ability of cells in the reward circuit to respond to it. So the person who is taking the drugs becomes more tolerant of them and must take more to get the same amount of ‘high’ they got in the first place. But that’s not all.

When other things that once made them feel good are done again, the result is much less of the feel-good effect than usual. Thus, eating, spending time with loved ones and so on don’t make the person feel good like they used to. Because they don’t get the same feelings of pleasure, they turn to drugs even more in order to have that feeling.

Nov42017

How to Have Violence Restraining Orders Set Aside

LegalBy Espresso Education November 4, 2017

Violence Restraining Orders (VRO) are taken out by someone who is afraid due to being intimidated or abused in some way, against the perpetrator. It is a legal document, the terms of which are dictated in accordance with the specific situation it is meant to prevent. An experienced criminal law firm may suggest taking out a VRO on someone to prevent them contacting you in any way, thus alleviating a situation and preventing escalation of the problem.

If you have been served with a VRO you should carefully consider consulting a lawyer’s list to find professional legal advice as you have to follow the terms of it carefully, otherwise you will be fined or could face a gaol term. If you feel that it is not necessary or that the terms will make life hard for you – for instance, if you will lose your job because of it – you can apply to have it changed or set aside.

Oct22017

What to do Before Applying for a Binding Financial Agreement

Finance, LegalBy Espresso Education October 2, 2017

A binding financial agreement is usually sought from the courts when a relationship has broken down and the parties have divorced. In some cases the distribution of assets can be decided between the two parties without recourse to a court decision on the matter, but most often there is no agreement, so the matter must be decided by the Family Law Court and both parties should be represented by experienced family lawyers such as Robertson Hayles.

However, you can’t simply apply for a court decision as soon as the divorce is final. First of all, seek advice from a family lawyer and if this is too costly for you, there is a free legal service available through the Family Relationship Advice Line or the Legal Aid Service in your state.

Using a dispute resolution service

The Family Law Courts require you to have genuinely attempted to come to an agreement through a dispute resolution service. The benefits of going this route are that you have more control over the process and it is much more affordable, not to mention quicker. So you can get on with your new life much more quickly when you work out an agreement with these people.

Sep142017

10 Reasons Tourists Choose Bali Villas for Accommodation

TravelBy Espresso Education September 14, 2017

Visiting Bali is an exciting time, especially if you have never been before. It is important to get everything organised; buy your tickets ahead of time and book good accommodation to suit you or your group. According to Easy Bali Villas there are several accommodation options when you holiday at Bali, from hotels and resorts through to B&B or villas. The villas are becoming a popular choice for several reasons.

Staying at a Bali villa gives you more room and freedom. It’s like having your own exotic cottage and you don’t have to worry that you are disturbing people in the adjoining rooms every time you laugh or if you want to play music a bit loud.

There is a kitchenette and living area for your own use so you can brew a coffee or eat whenever you feel like it.

Aug152017

8 Points to Remember About Drug Addiction

Health & BeautyBy Espresso Education August 15, 2017

While the thought of a loved one or anyone else suffering from drug addiction may make you feel bad, there is almost always hope. Most drug rehab centres have great programmes to get the addict off drugs and heading back to a normal life. If you know a person who is addicted to drugs, picking a drug rehab facility and encouraging them to get treatment is essential; the sooner they undergo treatment the more successful it will be.

Here are 8 points to remember about drug addiction:

In spite of the many harmful consequences, drug addicts cannot get off the drugs on their own, just by trying harder. It is a chronic disease where drug use is compulsive and uncontrollable due to changes in the brain.
Brain changes continue to occur while ever the person takes drugs. This can lead to behavioural changes such as lack of self control and the inability to resist the urge to take more drugs.
Drug addiction is a relapsing disease. If the addict relapses it means the treatment regime was not successful and should be changed the next time.
Most drugs cause the brain to produce an oversupply of the chemical dopamine which is what causes the intense pleasurable ‘high’.

Jul22017

The Day and Night before Rehab

Health & BeautyBy Espresso Education July 2, 2017

If you’re planning to go to rehab, well done! Respect.

Thousands of people know that heading to drug rehab to get control of their lives back was the best decision that they ever made. What a large percentage also know, is that the night before rehab, was scary. But they got through it, and changed their lives for the better, and wouldn’t want it any other way.

You’re about to leave your life for a designated amount of time, you will be with strangers, you contact with the outside world will be limited and possibly monitored, you don’t know what’s going to happen at drug rehab, what will the people be like, what will they make you do, and withdrawal looms, how is it going to feel, will you be able to bear it?

Apr142017

What Do You Want From Your Holiday In Bali?

TravelBy Espresso Education April 14, 2017

You may think there is only one thing anyone would want on their holiday to Bali and that is fun. But there are different kinds of fun and what one person likes is not necessarily what another would think of as fun. For instance, some people go to Bali for the amazing theme park with some of the longest water slides in the world, while others are more intent on seeing the temples or other sights. Still others want to go on hikes or white water rafting.

So before you set off, or even book accommodation in Bali, think what it is you really want to do when you get there. Once you know the main areas of your activities you will be able to book accommodation that is near to them and save time and costs in travelling. If you ask Bali accommodation experts Easy Villas Bali villas are a good choice of accommodation as most have pools so you don’t have to depend on going to a beach if you want to cool off or just take a dip.

Mar302017

What is Root Canal Treatment?

Health & BeautyBy Espresso Education March 30, 2017

Root canal treatment is needed when a decay is left untreated for a long time and the infection gets into the root of the tooth. You will need to see a dentist to treat the tooth to remove the pulp where the nerve is. This essentially leaves the tooth without feeling and it will lose its colour and go greyish, but it will remain in the socket and can be used for many more years.

This is better than the alternative of having it pulled out and missing the use of the tooth, which will impact your ability to chew food properly. And if the tooth is visible when you smile, you’ll have an unsightly gap there, so you’ll want to have a part-plate made to replace it and this will be a further expense, not to mention it takes a while to get used to having a plate.

Mar22017

Bali Travel Tips

TravelBy Espresso Education March 2, 2017

Bali is one of the most popular tourist destinations with Australians, partly because the air fares and accommodation are so reasonable. And because it is quite close to our shores, you don’t waste a lot of time travelling. Bali offers plenty to do and see and the nightlife is something that attracts many young people. If you are thinking of Bali as your next overseas destination, there are some must-dos before you travel, but here are some travel tips to make your holiday even more spectacular.

Many people book accommodation in one of the hotels, but according to holiday booking experts Luxury Villas Bali luxury villas can be a good alternative and sometimes closer to the beach. Since the beaches and surf are often a big drawcard, it is better to stay close to them than have to travel out of the city every time you want to surf.
There are many different types and locations when it comes to villas in Bali. You can book into a cabin that is part of a resort and have all the advantages right on your doorstep. Or you can have accommodation that is more private, away from all the other cabins. You can even have your own chef and a chauffeur driven car, if you book them ahead of time. The latter is an excellent choice if you want to enjoy the nightlife but are not sure of getting home afterwards.
You may think that shorts and t-shirts are all you need for a trip to Bali, but many clubs enforce a higher standard dress code, so it will pay you to take at least one ‘good’ outfit.

Feb222017

Tips for Increasing Your Property Value

DIY, Finance, House & GardenBy Espresso Education February 22, 2017

There is no doubt about it, landscaping increases the value of your property. Not only does it make your property look beautiful, it shows everyone that it is a well-cared for property. If you wanted to buy a property you would certainly be less interested in one that had long, straggly grass, half-dead shrubs and weed-filled gardens. You would even suspect that the roof might leak, just by looking at the garden!

Whether you are selling your home or not, it is easy and fun to get your outside area into great shape, especially knowing that the value of the home will rise by up to 11%, as discovered by a Michigan University study. Here are some tips that will provide good value in your landscaping or garden maintenance efforts.

Create edgings around your garden and lawn. This can be simply done by digging a narrow edge with a spade, or you can use bricks, bush rocks or other media. Defining the edges somehow makes it all look so much tidier.

You can use plants for many things apart from just beauty. They can screen an ugly fence, give privacy from nosy neighbours, add cool shade and even create a fence. Purchase mature plants from a nursery if you can’t wait for that hedge to grow.