Cassie Spanner wants to know why singles get jibbed when it comes to anniversaries? Because let’s face it, the majority of friendships last longer than relationships anyway. Why isn’t this a cause for celebration? Spending time reflecting on the year that was with the person who knows you the best.

Suzanah Milan joins The Modern Woman’s Survival Guide with her beauty column, ‘Aging Gracefully’. She’s committed to reviewing the latest advances in the beauty industry in order to advise women what is worth investing in for the long term health of their skin. For Suzanah it’s all about putting your best face forward.

The kitchen is not Gaynor Alder’s domain. Never has been. Never will be. She’d rather have root canal than spend time peeling potatoes which means she often forgoes healthy food in favour of convenience. But after reviewing 4 leading home delivery food services, she realises that convenience doesn’t always mean compromising.

As part of our new online business series, NET:101 in conjunction with The Modern Woman’s Survival Guide is offering you the chance to win 1 of 8 ‘Social Media and Internet Marketing for Business’ courses valued at $695 each.

Amy Cassell has tried meditation. She sits still and all her thoughts excitedly gather to overtake the peaceful silence. Then it’s like kids with red cordial. They. Go. Nuts. And, for her at least, neither will power nor believing in the process of meditation do diddly squat in the face of that.

As new blooms herald the changing of the seasons, it’s time to refresh your beauty routine. Take the elegant cues of our spring beauty muse Grace Kelly, and infuse your colour palette with hues of peach and pink. And let your skin breathe with gels and serums for a dewy and radiant complexion.

We all know one.One of those people who seem to have it all together, all of the time – even through break-ups, make-ups, job crises and PMS. Elle Gale gets to the bottom of just how these woman do it.

What makes Zoe Foster tick? What makes a successful writer? And how are her wedding plans coming along? The beauty maven, writer extraordinaire, wife to be and all-round nice gal opens up to Lauren Kruger.

Sandi Sieger’s realised after several years of thinking that doing too much all at the same time was a good idea, that multi-tasking is a complete farce. Alas, do not fear – the washing, cooking and cleaning trifecta is here to stay.

Amy Cassell interviews Sandi Sieger, Director and Editor-in-Chief of Onya Magazine, General Manager of White Echo, Founder of Melbourne Writer’s Club and O&S Publishing.

I don’t know about you but one week’s holiday is never enough, because it takes me at least a couple of days to fully wind down. To stop opening my laptop. To stop checking my inbox. To stop looking at my to do list. And then my brain finally grasps the concept that it’s on a Thailand holiday and starts to sink deep into the present moment, and time takes [...]

“Everyone has a different definition of success. The purpose of this book, however, is to guide you towards realising and achieving your own version of success, by using this simple, clear pathway to gain control in this very fast-paced world.”

Holy smoking cigar, Father’s Day is fast burning a hole in the calendar and unless you want to end up giving Dad a dressing gown and slippers from Big W {that he’ll don in a feeble attempt to convey gratitude and then drown his disappointment in a glass of scotch}, you better put your back into it quick sticks. With my Dad, it’s not about how much it costs {after [...]

Do you have a passion, your “one thing” that you want to turn into an online business? But not sure where to start? Want to set up your own website but think html and SEO what? Use Facebook personally, but not sure how to properly leverage it for business? Thinking of starting a blog, but don’t know how to use WordPress? Well this series is for you. We’ll be speaking [...]

Split ends. They are the arch nemesis of any modern woman who is trying to grow their hair. You know the scenario; your hairdresser picks up the scissors and looks critically at the last inch of your strands as you pray to the hair gods that they take mercy on you.

Melissa Koutoukidis adores foreign flicks, but there are occasions when she doesn’t want substance. Reality TV does its job of providing entertainment with no strings attached. Whether it’s the voyeuristic delight in observing the Louboutin-wearers of the world, or the thrill of a cut-throat competition between artists under extreme conditions, there is a reality show for everyone. After all, one woman’s trash is another’s Saturday night guilty pleasure!

If your Dad devours magazines like mine, then buying him a Magshop magazine subscription could put him into the draw to win the ultimate adventure of a lifetime to the Kimberley with Orion Expedition Cruises, valued at over $42,000. The perfect Father’s Day gift!

Nicole used to think of herself as your average 20 year old. She would go out with friends, hang out at their houses and travel at every opportunity. Until one Saturday night she went into cardiac arrest. She tried her hardest to live her life as she did before the cardiac arrest, but instead, she began to suffer from major anxiety attacks.

To celebrate the arrival of BRANDCO’s latest licensed Sex and the City Range, we have 3 gorgeous iPhone cases to give away. These cases are a must have for any Sex and the City lover, and feature genuine Italian leather and Swarovski crystal elements. Plus there are 5 runner up prizes of their standard iPhone cases valued at $39 to give away to lucky MWSG readers.

Scent is a divine way to romance your every day. The exotic floral notes of a vintage gardenia candle joyously permeating your space as you work. Entering a room and being embraced by the nurturing fragrance of Tahitian vanilla. The elegant aroma of a divinely scented candle accompanying a beautiful meal with the person you love. From boudoir to floral to fruity, there’s a scent for everyone to personally pay homage to the present moment and celebrate the rituals of daily life.

The winners of the Certificate II in Makeup Services qualification at The Academy of Makeup valued at $2170 and a Gorgeous Cosmetics 10 piece brush set valued at $220 are Hoi Yee Chung from Melbourne and Callioppie Thomas from Queensland. We are excited that you will both get to pursue your dream of having a successful makeup career and we are honoured to be part of your journey. The 3 [...]