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Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands Accomodation Review

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It’s Australian Open week at Melbourne Park ahead of the first day’s of play this Sunday & here’s a hotel that you can stay over the next 15 days of play within the CBD which is the Travelodge Hotel in the Docklands area. They are located at Aurora Lane where it’s not far & super easy to catch a train or bus ride anywhere across the heartlands of Melbourne from Southern Cross Station to Jolimont Station or 7B via Tram where you’re able to make your way to watch the best Tennis players on show at the Melbourne Park Tennis Courts. Plus, the hotel is adjacent to the Channel 9 local studios there for their News & selected programs & it only takes a short work to get to Marvel Stadium if you’re an Aussie Rules Football fan.

Inside the hotel, there’s a lounge at the ground floor/reception area that is open 24/7. There’s also free Wi-Fi, a TV & a small kitchenette that only involves a bar fridge, microwave & kettle. If you want to eat out at your room within the hotel, they have breakfast and room service otherwise it’s best to bring a portable pot stove with you if you wish to eat healthy or you’re on a diet while you’re away. The check in time is 3pm and check out time is 11am as you can see all the best prices that suit you and/or your family here via Google or on the Travelodge website here.

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Sunity Herbal Jelly Red Bean and Coconut Milk Review

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Here’s a sweet dessert you can have on the go or at home in none other than having red beans on it with Herbal Jelly from Sunity. Now it doesn’t have the liquid on the cup unlike most other herbal jelly products that you find at an Asian convenience store but what it comes up in order to have a brilliant taste is that you got a packet of coconut cream and honey as well as a mini plastic spoon When I tasted it, it wasn’t bad at 7 out of 10. Although I substituted honey with maple syrup which is my preferred way of tasting, but I do prefer eating the normal herbal jelly with the liquid on it – nothing else. As said, you can see it for yourself at an Asian supermarket near you which would be perfect for a morning or afternoon treat.

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Plantasy Foods Dairy-Free Instant Mashed Potatoes Mix & Massel Gravy Mix Review

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Here’s a healthy dinner/lunch meal that you can eat in just a couple of minutes at home in none other than the instant mashed potatoes mix that is dairy free & gluten free from Plantasy Foods. All you have to do is add some water onto the saucepan, then turn the stove on low-medium heat for a few minutes. Once the water has been boiled, you can add 1/3 cup of mix as well as some salt, oil and rice milk by simmering it for a while you before you turn the heat off & here goes your dairy free mashed potatoes that is now ready to eat!! So easy!! You can also add rosemary or parsley seasoning on top if you like!!

For a better dairy-free or vegan roast dish, a Massel rich gravy style mix would be a great compliment to add the saucing in as they also tick all the boxes. Plus, you can add some steamed vegetables there too like peas and corn. When it comes to the meats, you can have pork, pork belly, turkey, ham or chicken in there or if you’re vegan then you can have plant-based meat or brisket too! But wait there’s more as this dairy-free mashed potatoes mix can also be a great side dish with the Massel gravy on it alongside chips as if I’m recreating one from KFC myself, which does contain milk from the restaurant itself.

So there you have it, the only way to buy these products is online which will take a few days for delivery such as eBay or if you’re lucky then some IGA supermarket stores should have them in stock.

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Homemade dairy & egg free with vegan egg corn fritters you can make at home

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I found an amazing way that you can enjoy eating corn fritters that is not only dairy free but also egg free with the replacement of the vegan scrambled egg mix at home.

All you have to do is grab your small bowl out by adding some salt alongside a tablespoon of the vegan egg mix, two tablespoons or flour & 2-3 tablespoons of creamed corn or corn purée by mixing them up for 1-2 minutes.

Then coat some oil on a pan with low-medium heat by splitting a few pieces there by using a silicone spatula. Wait 2 minutes first before you turn the other side with a wooden spatula by letting it cook the other side for the other two minutes before it’s all golden brown & ready to eat!! It’s not just so easy to make but also delicious too that is great for snacks alongside some tomato sauce as well as those who seek a meat free/vegan diet.

See it for yourself when you can try your very own dairy free and egg free corn fritters at home!!

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Homemade tater tots/potato gems that you can make on the air fryer at home

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Here’s some homemade tater tots/potato gems that you can make & enjoy to eat at home! First of all, grab 1-2 potatoes or one large size potato by peeling the skin off before you grate them until it’s all been shredded.

Then squeeze the excess water and starch out with a cloth/paper towel onto the sink and transfer these shredded potatoes into a bowl along with some flour & a few sprinkles of salt. Mix them up as you can your hands to split and shape these into a bunch of tiny potato balls before you rest these tater tots in the fridge or freezer for about an hour. Now it’s time to throw a bunch of tater tots that you’ve made from scratch onto the air fryer & make sure you cook them first at 190 degrees for 10 mins before you toss them to the other side & have it cooked again for another 5-6 mins. And once these tater tots have been cooled down for a while (like after 5-10 mins), these excellent tiny potato balls are ready to eat! Yum!!

They’re even a fantastic match as a side dish with the homemade pizza I’ve made for lunch yesterday alongside the tomato and avocado topping & also the homemade pizza sauce inside it with a mix of both tomato paste & tomato sauce!

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UNDERSTANDING FOOT ANATOMY AND FUNCTION: YOUR ROADMAP TO STRONGER, HEALTHIER FEET

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Our feet, the unsung heroes of daily mobility, deserve more than just appreciation—they deserve intentional care and strengthening. In this guide, we won’t just explore the intricacies of foot anatomy and function; we’ll also equip you with practical insights on incorporating foot-specific exercises into your routine and choosing the right equipment for a resilient foundation.

Getting Friendly with Your Feet’s Blueprint

Picture this: your feet are a powerhouse of bones, joints, muscles, and tendons, all working together like a well-choreographed dance. From your toes doing a jig to your heel playing the strong, silent type, each part has a role. So, let’s dive into the real deal—how to make them even more awesome.

  • Forefoot Fun: Do a little toe-tapping. Seriously, just sit down and tap those toes for a couple of minutes. It’s like a mini party for your feet and boosts flexibility.
  • Midfoot Mojo: Roll a tennis ball under your foot. Press down a bit and roll from heel to toe. It’s like giving your midfoot a well-deserved massage and helps with stability.
  • Heel Heroics: Try some heel raises. Stand up, lift those heels, hold for a beat, and then gently lower them. It’s a killer move for the calves and Achilles.

Let’s Get Moving: Super Practical Exercises

Enough with the theory, let’s do this:

  • Toe-Tapping Drill: Sit comfy, tap those toes for 1-2 minutes. It boosts circulation and keeps things flexible.
  • Towel Scrunches: Toss a towel on the floor, scrunch it towards you with your toes. It’s like a mini workout for your arch.
  • Calf Raises: Stand up, go tiptoe, hold, and then back down. Repeat for 3 sets of 15. Your calves will thank you.

Gear Up with the Right Stuff

Time to bring in the reinforcements—gear that’ll make your feet unstoppable:

  • Resistance Bands: Wrap them around your toes and flex against the resistance. It’s like a mini gym for your feet.
  • Exercise Ball: Great for balance and stability. Try standing on one foot while rolling the ball. It’s a challenge, but your feet are up for it.
  • Balance Board: This guy’s a game-changer for stability. Stand on it while doing basic moves to work your entire foot.

The Real Deal on Your Feet’s VIP Squad

Picture your feet as the ultimate VIP squad—bones, joints, muscles, and tendons throwing the best party. We’re not here to bore you with science lectures, but let’s break it down like we’re chatting over a cup of coffee.

  • Toe Bash: Kick back, relax, and tap those toes like they’re on a dance floor. A mini toe party to amp up flexibility.
  • Midfoot Magic: Roll a tennis ball under your foot – it’s like giving your midfoot a spa day. Press, roll, and let the good vibes flow.
  • Heel Hustle: Time for some heel raises – stand up, go tiptoe, hold, and back down. Your calves and Achilles are about to become rockstars.

By doing these exercises and throwing in the right gear, you’re not just pampering your feet—you’re giving them a power-up. Say hello to better balance, stability, and an all-around upgrade for your daily adventures. This guide is your no-nonsense buddy on the journey to feet that can take on anything. So, let’s get those feet flexing and tapping, and make every step count!

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3 Simple Workouts to Correct Your Body’s Balance

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Do you ever feel like your body isn’t quite balanced, right? Whether you’re constantly tripping over your own two feet or just can’t seem to get the form down for certain exercises, poor body balance can throw you off.

The good news is that it’s fixable with a few simple workouts. In just 10 or 15 minutes a day, 3 days a week, you can strengthen your core, improve your posture, and get your body back to equilibrium. These balance-correcting moves use body weight alone, so no fancy gym equipment is required. Ready to stop feeling off-kilter and start moving with confidence again? Here are three simple workouts that will get your body balanced in no time.

Understanding Body Imbalances and How They Develop

Our bodies are designed to move with balance and coordination, but over time imbalances develop from repetitive movements, injury, or a lack of strength in certain areas. These imbalances then become our default positioning, causing pain, impaired mobility, and difficulty performing certain activities.

The good news is that it only takes a few basic exercises to start correcting these imbalances and restore proper balance and alignment. For example, if you find yourself constantly leaning to one side or collapsing in one hip when throwing a ball or lifting heavy objects, it likely means the muscles on one side of your core are weaker or tighter than the other.

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To fix this:

• Do planks: Holding yourself in a plank position works your entire core. Start by holding for 30–60 seconds and building up.

• Do side planks: support yourself on one elbow and the side of one foot, lift your hips off the floor, and hold. Repeat on the other side. This works the muscles on one side of your core at a time.

• Do bridges: Lying on your back with knees bent and arms at your sides, lift your hips while squeezing your glutes and core. Hold briefly, then lower back down. Repeat for 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps.

By focusing on these few simple exercises a couple of times a week, you can build strength and flexibility where you need them most. Be patient and consistent, as it can take 4-6 weeks of regular practice to correct long-held imbalances. But sticking with it will get your body back to balanced, pain-free movement in no time.

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Correcting Imbalances with Targeted Stability Exercises

Have you ever noticed how some people just seem naturally balanced and coordinated, while others (maybe you) struggle with balance and posture? The good news is that you can correct imbalances and improve your stability with targeted exercises.

Core Stabilization

Your core muscles support your spine and midsection, so strengthening them is key. Planks, bridges, and boat poses are great for this. Start by holding each for 30–60 seconds and building up. These exercises will strengthen your deep core muscles.

Single-Leg Balances

Standing on one leg challenges your body’s stability in a major way. Try standing on one leg with the other foot slightly off the floor, holding a wall or chair for support if needed. Aim for 30–60 seconds on each side. These help strengthen stabilizing muscles in your hips, glutes, and ankles.

Resistance band exercises

Resistance bands add an extra challenge for balance and stability. Try seated band walks (slide feet out to sides and back in), band kickbacks (extend one leg behind you using the band), or band walks (step sideways with the band around your ankles). Start with 2 sets of 10–15 reps each. These exercises strengthen your glutes and hip muscles, which are key for balance and stability.

With practice of these targeted exercises a few times a week, you’ll be well on your way to improved balance, stability, and posture. Staying active and maintaining a healthy weight will also help keep your body balanced and supported. Now get to work; your core and stabilizing muscles will thank you!

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Homemade air-fryer Pizza recipe that you can make at home

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Here’s an air-fryer pizza recipe that you can make at home by starting off with 2 x 1/8 teaspoons or simply 1 x 1/4 teaspoon of nutritional yeast as well as close to 1/4 cup of warm water & 1/4 teaspoons of sugar onto a bowl. Make sure you mix them well before cover the yeast for a while between 30 mins-1 hour,

Then add 1/2 cup of flour (and continue to add a few teaspoons to it as long as it’s no longer sticky), 1/2 teaspoons of oil and some salt on top of the activated yeast by kneading it for a few minutes before you coat the pizza dough with another few drops of oil and cover it again up to one hour in order for this to rise.

That’s the simpler way to begin with if you’re not sure for beginners as found another method to make the pizza base without using another separate bowl. All you have to do is apply the same yeast method as above before you add the required wet and dry ingredients combined to make up one good looking pizza dough & again, just wait for this to rest & rise for a while.

After the dough has doubled in size for a little over an hour or two, you can shape the dough up using your hands and/or rolling pin to fit around the pizza tray size of your choice at home including the circle edges with some more sprinkles of flour.

Now it’s time for the cooking process to begin and in order for the pizza crust to taste really good on both sides is you first cook the bottom part without any sauce and toppings alongside some oil at 185-190 degrees celsius for the first ten minutes in order to make things crispy. Then flip it over by adding whichever sauce and toppings you like (which will take a while) before coating a bit of oil back onto the air fryer for another ten minutes. You can see some crispiness on both sides of the crust including the middle when cut with all those yeasty stuff once the pizza comes out of the air fryer!

And that is it after letting the pizza cool for a while before it’s ready to eat! This is what makes homemade pizza recipes look so good, having done more than few times now, You can have it for lunch and if you want to have another pizza the next day, cut the dough in half before you save it into the fridge by covering it up with a plastic wrap. When you’re ready, repeat the above same ready dough prep/air fryer process & your pizza will still be good to eat without having to order one elsewhere!!

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Dairy-Free Doughnuts recipe to make onto an air-fryer at home

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Here’s a delicious homemade recipe that you can make at home in none other than air-fryer doughnuts that can serve up to four people, dairy & egg free and also without the need of a cutter too.

First of all, put 3/4 teaspoon of active dry yeast along with 1 tablespoon of warm water onto a bowl before you mix it up and cover it up for a while like 30 mins-1 hour. Then add 1 cup of flour as well as a 1/4 cup of warm rice milk, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 egg replacer, 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or any type of oil you like & 3-4 teaspoons of sugar in order to form a dough that is coated by a few drops of oil. Repeat the same resting period of an hour to let the dough rise as you cut up into four pieces using a knife & roll it out after the 2nd resting process. From there, you can poke out a hole in the middle using your finger before you press it back onto the cutted dough while shaping out the perfect round circle shape of a doughnut. Once that is done, rest & cover these raw shaped doughnuts up one more time for 30 mins-1 hour before it’s cooking time.

You can fry it on a pan or put it in the oven but it’s best to place two doughnuts a time onto the air fryer and repeat the process same again for the last two at 180 degrees Celsius for 8-9 minutes. And once you cool these off for a while as long as you don’t eat it that hot, these homemade dairy-free doughnuts are ready to eat!! It’s so easy to make if these ready-made doughnuts off the supermarkets or the food courts aren’t for you and to make it extra yummy, you can top these up with chocolate spread or other coloured icing with sprinkles on it. Perfect snack to eat on an occasional day during the week!!

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BEST DOOR ANCHOR STRAP TO FIT RESISTANCE BAND PRODUCTS

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 In any workout plan, resistance band door anchors are a useful tool. They are small, easy to carry, and good for building strength. They also let you do more workouts at home with your bands. The following are the best door anchor strap resistance band products;

1. WHATAFIT RESISTANCE BANDS:

Whatafit resistance bands is a 100% natural latex with different color adjustable resistance bands. . You can use it to work out in different ways. It doesn’t wear down easily, is very stretchy, has a non-slip handle, is soft, and soaks up water.

It comes with 5 exercise bands, 1 door anchor, 2 cushioned handles, a travelling case, and an instruction manual so you can do as many resistance training exercises as possible at home. It has more than 40,000 reviews on Amazon around the world.

What a customer had to say about the product: “I purchased these resistance bands to use in a physical therapy program. They are versatile with a wide range of weight resistance. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and completeness of the bands. The handles are covered with a soft foam which allows me to use them with my feet, which are painful due to neuropathy, and hands. The bands are easily attachable to my bench which allows me to broaden the range of therapeutic exercises, particularly for the legs and feet. I expect to use these for a very long.”

2. BLACK MOUNTAIN PRODUCTS RESISTANCE BAND:

The black mountain product resistance band is a set of bands that can be stacked and can provide up to 75bls of resistance. It has a metal carbiner clipping system that lets you connect it to soft-grp handles or ankle straps. It comes with an ankle strap, an exercise plan, a carrying bag, and a door anchor.

It has over 10,000 reviews on Amazon, and most of the people who have bought it have spoken positively about it.

What a customer had to say about the product: “I travel a lot for my job and stay in shape is very hard. I bought these band because they were a cheaper alternative than any kind of weight and way lighter. When I received them I was surprised by the quality. All the bands I’ve tried before looks now cheap to me. The clip to paired them with the accessories to use it is very strong and the band itself is durable. The only thing bad I could say about these is that you have to stay in a apartment where you have enough space close to a door to use it because like all resistance band you have to stretch enough to use it. If I knew how much I would love those, I would have bought the more complete kit with the purple and orange bands and the two ankle strap, but I guess I’m going to buy them separately later. The official website for Black Mountain Products also offer a wide variety of exercises to do with them so you’ll know how to use them at home, you can also do also every machine workout with them at home without difficulty. I highly recommend them.”

3. BOSS FITNESS PRODUCTS:

The boss fitness resistance band is a heavy-duty professional-grade anchor door. It has a big 3″ soft foam stopper that’s meant to keep your door from getting scratches or dents. The stopper is big enough to be used at any point on the door, even the bottom, which makes it useful for attaching exercise equipment.

It comes with an extra-large stopper that can be used on all parts of the door, even the bottom. It works great with resistance bands. It has more than 5,000 ratings and reviews on Amazon around the world, and most of them are good.

What a customer had to say about the product: “This door anchor is definitely heavy duty in a good way. It is easy to use and significantly more substantial compared to the door anchor that came with my package of bands I purchased from a different company a year ago. I only wish I found this product earlier. I have only used the Boss door anchor a few times since I recently purchased it, however I feel confident recommending it.”

4. BREBEBE DOOR ANCHOR STRAP:

The Brebebe door anchor strap is a simple and useful exercise tool that you can use to do a wide range of exercises at home, such as pull-and-stretch, flying, resistance band training, back, wrist, and foot kicking, and more.

It has specially designed 5 stainless steel D-rings on the door anchors, making it easier to connect the carabiners. It has more than 1,500 scores and reviews from people all over the world on Amazon.

What a customer had to say about the product:

“This is a really interesting system. It was simple to install and fit on my door perfectly. And it is very bit as versatile as it looks on the product page. There are a couple of different ways to secure the bands to the connection points along the height of the door strap. But you can hit pretty much everything. Need more weight? Add a strap. It’s really simple. Now, I am a big dude with a pretty good strength base, and I am looking to do reps to slim down, which this system is perfect for. So, no matter your size, if that describes what you are looking for, high reps and lots of ways to move, this is a really great answer.”

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