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In this issue
Feature Article
What's New
Top Tips
Is is possible to work from home with kids?
Many women who work from home, regardless of the type of work they do, agree about one thing: this is not always the perfect childcare solution. When you are in paid employment others are paying for your time. You will need to be sufficiently disciplined to realise that this is time that you will not be able to devote to your family. [ Read More ]
International Women's Day (IWD) 2008
IWD is celebrated on 8 March each year. Activities and celebrations extend over a week, across the country. International Women's Day is a day to celebrate the gains women have made over the years and to bring our attention to the issues that still face us. Most of all, it is a day to celebrate women's contribution to making Australia and the world a better place for everyone. Click here for a calendar of events.
Planning a celebration in March?
March is fast approaching and that means a whirlwind of activity as we get ready to celebrate events such as Purim and Easter. If you are planning a party, remember that DIAL-AN-ANGEL provides professional and reliable Angels to make your celebration as memorable and as pleasant for the hosts and planners as for their guests. Read more.
Delightful Destinations - Great Barrier Reef
It is so massive, astronauts can see it quite clearly from space, however the Great Barrier Reef is much more impressive down low and up close. The largest reef system on earth is so huge (bigger than Italy!), you could dive, snorkel and sail around it for a lifetime without seeing everything. Read more here from TakeABreak
Fit & Well – The secret to great abs
When it comes to burning fat, remember that there is no such thing as spot reduction! No product, ab workout or ab exercise alone will make you lose centimetres solely from your waist - so when someone tries to convince you otherwise, do not fall for it! The bottom line is that in order to gain greater definition in your abs, you need to have a fitness program that will help you burn overall body fat. In order to burn fat most effectively, your fitness program needs to include regular cardiovascular exercise AND strength training. Read more here from Performance Body Works.
Here are some non-toxic cleaning alternatives you can consider for use around the home. The great news is that safe non-toxic choices also cost a lot less!
Oven Cleaner: Baking soda and water as a paste, used with a plain scouring pad
Drain Cleaner: 1/2 cup salt down drain, followed by boiling water
Floor cleaner: 1/2 cup vinegar to 1 bucket of water.
Shoe polish: Use the inside of a banana peel, rub and then wipe off well.
Bleach: Baking soda
General surface cleaner: vinegar, salt, and water
Read more great tips here
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February 2008
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Welcome
Dena Blackman started DIAL-AN-ANGEL in March 1967 on a $200 bank loan whilst caring for her three young children. To put Dena’s achievement into perspective it was only one year after the removal of the marriage bar in the Commonwealth Public Service that required all women once they were married to retire from the workforce.
DIAL-AN-ANGEL has always been a family affair. Four generations of Dena's family have been involved in the business over more than four decades, including Dena’s mother and three daughters.
It is with great pride and fondness we look toward International Women’s Day on March 8th and salute all women, paid and unpaid, for all their countless contributions. Enjoy your day!
Until next month,
Danielle Robertson
CEO,
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