{Christmas Prizeapolooza 2018} Christmas is fixed with Laser Antix

Posted in The Nest giveaways by centralwestnest

One of the coolest local businesses that has taken off lately is LaserAntix!

Owned and operated by the delightfully, friendly Tara Manvell LaserAntix is your one-stop shop for all custom laser cutting and engraving.

LaserAntix is a home based business run by a fantastic mama to two little tiny tots. The business was launched as a creative outlet for Tara in October 2017 and with the help of the local community has grown significantly.

LaserAntix can create a wide range of products for you including cake toppers, gifts and home decor such as name plaques, wall plaques, name discs, decorative cutouts, Christmas decorations and business signage.

They can even help decorate your dream day by creating wedding decorative pieces such as Mr & Mrs Signs, place cards, invitations and menu boards.

LaserAntix offers natural bamboo in 2 shares as well as a wide range of acrylic colour so you can be sure you will find something to suit all tastes and needs.

Tara says she loves nothing more than working closely with people to design and create something perfect for them.

A big bonus is that LaserAntix is local so the turn around is a lot quicker than buying online from somewhere else. Plus you save on shipping fees! Tara is also happy to accommodate urgent orders and you can even sometimes find her completing an order within hours of being contacted.

We had one of Tara’s creations atop of Tommy’s Christening Cake and not only was it was a showstopper, I was able to keep a special reminder of his day!

LaserAntix is a business you should watch because I guarantee it’s going places! If you want your very own personalised creation get in contact with Tara today:

| Email: laserantix@gmail.com |

| Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laserantix |

The super clever Tara from LaserAntix wants to spread the Christmas cheer around this year so if offering one super lucky nester the chance to win a $100 voucher!

To be in the running all you have to do is be a ‘liker’ of LaserAntix as well as The Central Nest’s facebook pages and like the ORIGINAL competition post on our facebook page.

Remember to ‘tag’ a friend and ‘share’ the post for an additional entry.

Winner will be drawn 5pm (AEST) Thursday 20 December 2018.

To see the full terms and conditions go here -> Christmas Prizeapolooza 2018 Rules

28Nov2018

{Christmas Prizeapolooza 2018} You WILL need to protect your family

Posted in The Nest giveaways by centralwestnest

McIntosh McPhillamy & Co is our area’s oldest law firm and is also one of the biggest. They blend traditional values with modern methods and technologies to ensure that their client’s best interests always come first.

Whether you are buying a home, selling a business or planning for the future their experienced staff can help guide you along the way.

I think a lot of people are scared about seeing a solicitor to talk about preparing a Will because death is an uncomfortable subject to discuss. The friendly and approachable staff can help you draft a document that sets out your wishes clearly and protects your family if the worst was to happen.

With 12 solicitors and a magnitude of support staff they are local town firm with the big city experience.

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McIntosh McPhillamy & Co are dedicated to providing prompt, professional and friendly advice and can answer any of your legal questions. Mc & Mc are community minded and like giving back, in fact they even started a free legal clinic on Saturday mornings back in 1992 to make sure everyone has access to quality legal advice.

Offering service in all areas of the law are able to help secure a better future for your family.

If you need legal help today contact:

| Phone: 02 6331 1533 |

| Email: info@mcmc.com.au |

| Visit: Level 2, 230 Howick Street, Bathurst |

| Facebook: @McIntosh McPhillamy & Co |

The family at Mc & Mc want to give back again this Christmas and are offering one lucky nester the most wonderful prize. Peace of mind.

The winner will receive a one-on-one consultation with a qualified solicitor who will draft a pair of Wills, Power of Attorney and Appointment of Enduring Guardianship for the winner and their partner.

To be in the running all you have to do is be a ‘liker’ of McIntosh McPhillamy & Co as well as The Central Nest’s facebook pages and like the ORIGINAL competition post on our facebook page.

Remember to ‘tag’ a friend and ‘share’ the post for an additional entry.

Winner will be drawn 5pm (AEST) Thursday 20 December 2018.

To see the full terms and conditions go here -> Christmas Prizeapolooza 2018 Rules

27Nov2018

{Christmas Shopping} Thanks to the teacher

Posted in Great pieces, Locally found by centralwestnest

Each and every year I want to find a way to say thank you to those beautiful people who not only teach, but care for my little birdies.

It’s a really hard choice trying to find something to buy. I feel like most educators receive WAY too much chocolate. Probably have 14hundredthousand coffee cups and probably enough body wash to last a lifetime.

So when I recently found these gorgeous personalised candles and lolly jars I was over the moon.

I love that they are personalised, but also gorgeous gifts (plus they aren’t too exxy!)

A small business run by two entrepreneurial mamas these delightful gifts with be treasured for sure.

If you would like to order your very own personalised gift you can contact:

Amelia King on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amelia.king.18

or call Brittani Hotham on: 0421 10 4540

Happy Christmas to all the teachers and child educators out there!

20Jun2018

{5 minutes with…} A Clinical Nutritionist

Posted in Locally found by centralwestnest

Recently I was lucky enough to spend some time with Rachel Murray of Total Nutrition. Rachel is based in Bathurst and offers a service that I personally believe more people should be utilising.

So, I asked Rachel some questions:

What does a clinical nutritionist do?

I works with clients with various health conditions and health goals and use nutritional principles to assist them on their individual health journey. I have been practicing in Bathurst for just over a year.

What do you like most about your job?

I am really passionate about nutrition and love being able to share this with my clients. I also really enjoy being able to empower individuals to make their own choices regarding food, while listening to their own bodies

So, why should people see a clinical nutritionist?

Individuals may choose to see a clinical nutritionist for a number of reasons. Some clients come to me for guidance on what foods to eat, recipe ideas and food allergy/intolerance substitutes, while other see me for specific health conditions from IBS to hypertension to weight loss. And many other conditions in between. At the end of the day, the foods we consume can have an extensive impact on many facets of our health.

What is one tip you could give people for improving their health?

I really believe that reducing processed foods and preparing foods in advance help with overall health (Sorry that’s two tips!)

Why is good gut health so important?

Gut health is a highly researched topic in natural medicine and the findings are continually linking gut health to a range of health conditions from mental health to reproductive health, immunology, dermatology and many more. In fact, a large portion of the body’s immune system is location within the GI tract and hence, there is no surprise that by optimising digestive health, simultaneously we are facilitating our body’s ability to fight off disease.

What’s a simple way to get started with good gut health?

* Firstly reducing processed foods and foods high in refined sugars.

* Consuming natural probiotics such as those found in plain yoghurt and fermented foods

* Consuming prebiotic containing foods such as garlic, onion, carrots, tomato, chia seeds, flax seeds etc.

What are some tips for the best diet for little ones to keep them healthy throughout winter

Vitamin C: A lot of people have heard about the importance of Vitamin C when it comes to the immune system. Vitamin C can help to reduce the severity and duration of colds, and help to reduce the severity of upper respiratory tract infections. Foods to include: Oranges, broccoli, strawberries, red capsicum.

Zinc: Zinc is an essential mineral that has immune boosting properties and something to consider to help get through the winter months. Foods to include: meat, fish, poultry, legumes and dairy

Gut health: As mentioned above, gut health has been linked with the immune system

Is a nutritionist the best person to see if you are diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes?

Clinical Nutritionists can assist individuals with diabetes by educating them on stabilising blood sugar levels through nutritional intake. This would be done alongside the individuals GP and the medications that may be prescribed.

Do you recommend taking multivitamins?

Yes and No… I always say that supplements such as multivitamins should supplement a healthy lifestyle and nutritious intake of foods and not be used to replace nutritious foods. There are also situations where individuals may need additional nutritional support through supplementation such as high stress environments, athletes, health conditions.

Please note: As everyone is different, nutritional needs will vary from person to person. What works for one person may not work for the next. You should speak to Rachel directly for a one-on-one program designed for your personal circumstances.

You can contact Rachel at Total Nutrition:

VISIT: 125 William Street, Bathurst

PHONE: 02 6331 3535

FACEBOOK: @tnrmbathurst

WEBSITE: www.totalnutritionbyrachelmurray.com.au

27Apr2018

{Locally found} Autumnfest 2018

Posted in Locally found by centralwestnest

One of my most favourite things about this time of year is just how beautiful our area is. The leaves are starting to change, there is a crispness to the mornings but the days still envelope you with warmness.

A little while ago we were lucky enough to attend Autumnfest at Mayfield Garden.

You all know my love affair with Mayfield Garden and it is honestly because we are yet to attend the garden and not have a wonderful day filled with love, adventure and laughter.

You can explore the garden including the grotto waterfall (kids’ highlight) as well as the garden nursery (my favourite) and the cafe (hubs’ favourite!).

The kids spend the day interacting with nature, there are animals everywhere (including a very friendly peacock!) and there are secret tunnels, winding paths and breathtaking views.

Autumnfest is a day where the garden is transformed and great local bands set up stage in front of the beautiful water feature and the day is spend snacking on beautiful food, listening to music while being surrounded by family and friends.

There are stalls and free face painting for the kids. There was a giant leaf pit and even the chance to meet the musicians.

The best part – we take the kids every year and it’s something we all equally enjoy. There really is something for everyone.

We love the garden and the whole family eagerly marks the calendar as soon as we hear about the next event.

Get your family, friends and even the pet dog and explore one of our areas greatest wonderlands. Mayfield Garden is open just about every single day of the year.

If you want more information about Mayfield Garden then check out the following:

| Website: www.mayfieldgarden.com.au |

| Facebook: @mayfieldgarden |

| Phone: 02 6336 3131 |

We hope to see you there!

This is a sponsored post and I was gifted my ticket. All opinions are based on my own personal experience

19Mar2018

{Locally Found} White Party got it right

Posted in Locally found, This is life by centralwestnest

A couple of weeks ago I was invited to the Mayfield Garden White Party.

I went last year and had a fabulous time (even though I was pregnant and had tonsillitis!) so this year I had high hopes!

I recruited a crew and off we went.

Mayfield Garden is located about 40 minutes from Bathurst and about 10 minutes from Oberon, and because they want you to be able to have a good time and not worry about the car they even arrange a bus to take you from Bathurst for these types of events (cheers, thanks much!)

So we loaded up on a bus with a VERY friendly bus driver and headed off.

Once we arrived at Mayfield Garden we were led down this wonderfully, secretive path and arrived at the chapel. The chapel doors were closed but the views were breathtaking.

After a couple of short moments engulfed by the view, the doors to the chapel were released and we were immediately transported to a secret world. The chapel was filled with smoke and mystery. Waiters holding wines and not wearing many clothes were an eye-opening experience. It was like we had been transported to a medieval Adam & Eve exclusive party.

Set in the middle of the chapel was the most generously glorious food spread I have ever seen, in the event that I am ever offered a last meal I choose this. There were figs and cheese, tarts and prosciutto. Olives and breads. It was honestly some of the most spectacular food I have ever eaten. You could immediately tell how much time and care had been given by the chefs of Mayfield to create not only a spread, but really an edible piece of art.

After a few drinks, some scrumptious food and a multitude of selfies overlooking the magnificent views we were directed back to the bus. We were then transported back down the hill and into the nursery gallery.

The nursery gallery is this beautifully, organic feeling barn that is set just behind the wood fire garden. The moment you walk through the wood fire garden with its lights and fire you feel like you have immediately stepped into some exclusive event surrounded by your friends.

The best way I could describe my night was the feeling that I was at someone’s wedding where there were no strangers only friends I had yet to meet.

The food was phenomenal, the staff friendly and the location unsurpassed.

I can’t recommend enough that you should collect your friends and attend the next event at Mayfield Garden.

This is a sponsored post and I was gifted my ticket. All opinions are based on my own personal experience

21Feb2018

{Locally Found} Succulent Love

Posted in Locally found, The Nest how-to by centralwestnest

Recently I was invited to my very first succulent workshop with the beautiful Renelle at Pop-Up Succulent Shop to say I had a brilliant afternoon would be such an understatement.

Upon arriving you are met with a glass of bubbles and a delicious cheese & fruit platter (she won me over right there!). Before long I forgot I was in a class and it felt much more like I was in my friend’s lounge room having a few drinks and learning some new things about gardening.

Renelle was patient and explained perfectly what we had to do. She answered ALL my probably ridiculous questions and even helped me when I realised things for my kokedama were not quite going according to plan!

My mum came with me and quickly we made friends with the other people at the workshop, that’s the thing you see it was relaxed and friendly. There were no strangers just friends we were yet to meet.

Renelle supplies everything you need to make two kokedamas and she even gives some good hints on how to wrap other plants you buy to make great gifts or house plants.

I am far from a good gardener but bloody hell I was proud when I came home and showed the hubs and kids what I had made. I now very proudly have two kokedamas in my kitchen and each and every time I look at them I get all warm and fuzzy and remember the great afternoon I had.

Make sure you grab a pal and check out one of the workshops offered by Renelle at Pop-Up Succulent Shop. She holds a range of workshops including kokedamas, wreath and general potting classes.

You can also have a chat to Renelle at many markets and events she attends around our area.

Contact:

| Phone: 0410 476 445 |

|Facebook: @popupsucculentshop |

This is a sponsored post and I was gifted the workshop fee. All opinions are based on my own personal experience

23Nov2017

{Christmas Prizeapolooza 2017} Eye love Christmas

Posted in The Nest giveaways by centralwestnest

We are thrilled to welcome on board to this year’s Christmas Prizeapolooza the team from Angela Morris Optometrist.

Operated by Optometrists Angela and Laurence they work side-by-side with Robyn and Sam to offer brilliant customer service. This local business has been growing with the community since 1999. They pride themselves on quality service and a very high standard of care.

Angela Morris Optometrist are your go-to for bulk-billed Medicare eye examinations. Even if you do not need glasses, you know that should have a regular check up to ensure the good health of your eyes. These checks help watch out for such problems as macula degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts. Children too, should have their eyes checked around six months of age, when they start preschool, and before they start school, to ensure that they are off to the best possible start.

My family goes to Angela Morris Optometrist and we are always welcomed by friendly, knowledgeable and approachable staff.

What I love is that they are available when you really need them. My darling 4 year old poked herself in the eye with a broken hoola-hoop late on a Friday afternoon and after a quick phone call to Angela Morris Optometrists they arranged to see my little one straight away.

They are always giving back to the community and offer free child vision assessments in preschools and schools. They also sponsor community initiatives such as local theatre performances, sporting groups, schools and charities.

Angela Morris Optometrists offer all the latest styles in glasses and can order just about anything to suit your own personal style. Apart from the huge selection of sunglasses, they now also stock the beautiful Maui Jim sunglasses. Maui Jim have the clearest polarised lenses that protect your eyes from glare and harmful UV, whilst giving you unbelievable clarity and colour.

Make sure you contact the team today (you certainly don’t want to miss out on your health fund benefits before the end of December!):

| Visit: 105 Rankin Street, Bathurst |

| Phone: 02 6332 5222 |

| Facebook: @angelamorrisoptometrist |

| Email: contact@angelamorris.com.au |

| Website: www.angelamorris.com.au|

To help you see clearly, the team at Angela Morris Optometrists are offering one very special nesters a $50 gift voucher!

To be in the running all you have to do is be a ‘liker’ of Angela Morris Optometrists as well as The Central Nest’s facebook pages and like the ORIGINAL competition post on our facebook page.

Remember to ‘tag’ a friend and ‘share’ the post for an additional entry.

Winner will be drawn 5pm (AEST) Wednesday 20 December 2017.

To see the full terms and conditions go here -> Christmas Prizeapolooza 2017 Rules

22Nov2017

{Christmas Prizeapolooza 2017} Lush lips are the best gift

Posted in The Nest giveaways by centralwestnest

Lusty lush lips love longevity.

Today we have a beautiful product that you are going to LOVE!

The gorgeous Leilani Driscoll sells LipSense by SeneGence and these are products that are unlike anything else! They are long wearing, smudge proof, kiss proof and waterproof liquid lipstick.

I have the blu-red colour and I swear I get about 87hundred compliments every single time I wear it. It lasts for such a long time!

This is the perfect Christmas/birthday/anniversary/Happy Tuesday present ever!

If your lips need some lovin’ make sure you contact Lei today:

| Phone: 0419 166 099 |

| Facebook: @lipsbylei |

To make it easier to love your lips the beautiful Lei is giving away a Starter Collection to one very lucky nester, valued at $74! (See pic below!)

To be in the running all you have to do is be a ‘liker’ of LipsByLei as well as The Central Nest’s facebook page and like the ORIGINAL competition post on our Facebook page.

Remember to ‘tag’ a friend and ‘share’ the post for an additional entry.

Winner will be drawn 5pm (AEST) Wednesday 20 December 2017.

To see the full terms and conditions go here -> Christmas Prizeapolooza 2017 Rules

21Nov2017

{CHRISTMAS PRIZEAPOLOOZA 2017} Yule wanna be in it to win it

Posted in The Nest giveaways by centralwestnest

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and that can only mean one thing! The Central Nest annual Christmas Prizeapolooza is back!

If you have been naughty then look away – this is one super nice giveaway!

Each year The Central Nest loves giving back to our nesters and this year is no different. We have on offer some of the very best prizes we have ever seen!

Ranging from vouchers to massages, laser hair removal to photography and flowers to lipstick and everything in between!

This year it is SO big we had to start it early to allow us time to fit in ALL the wonderful prizes.

First though, there are some rules, terms and conditions that we need to talk about.

These rules apply to the Central Nest Christmas Prizeapolooza 2017:

1. All winners will be announced at 5pm (AEDT) Wednesday 20 December 2017

2. You must ‘like’ the original competition post on The Central Nest Facebook page

3. You must be a ‘liker’ of The Central Nest Facebook page as well as the Facebook (or Instagram) page of the business giving away the prize (as specified in the competition post).

4. If you ‘tag’ a friend you are given an additional entry to the competition.

5. If you ‘share’ the post you will receive another entry (Please just comment on the original post to let us know you have shared it, and make sure your post is public so we can see it on your page!)

6. We won’t support unsavoury behaviour or language. You will be removed from the competition immediately.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us on:

| Email: centralwestnest@outlook.com |

| Phone: 0409 318 687 |

Good luck beautiful Nesters!