The SuperCool

Use this section to provide a description of your blog.


PAY IT FORWARD: MIDWIFE HEROES

Posted by Kate Vandermeer

       

PART 2: MIDWIFE HEROES

Like many of you, Noonie & I have been trying to think of ideas to share the love (in a small but helpful way) for those affected by this Virus! We have decided to be inspired by one of our fave movies: Pay It Forward! 

So for the second in this instalment we are going to Pay It Forward for those who are working with challenging circumstances to help birth new babies! Midwives are incredible legends at the best of times but during this virus, they are putting themselves at great risk to support women + families at their most vulnerable moments! So if you know an incredible midwife, please nominate them via this email with the below. 

1. Their full name & contact email address or phone number or hospital / practice they work with.

2. Your name & email 

4. A lil message from you to them 

We will pick THREE MIDWIVES at random and contact them to let them know that you have nominated them to win this SuperCool gift with your message. 

1 Midwife will WIN a pair of ROLLIE Shoes (valued at $169.95 - the best shoes for long hours on their feet!) + 2 Midwives will WIN $50 gift packs from us! 

Just in case you were wondering, we will NOT add your email or their email to our mailing list (this is legit - we're not trying to scam anyone!) 

So let's share the love and reward these special people helping our community!

If you like this idea & are a business who wants to partner up with us, we'll be doing a new version of this every week for the moment! Contact us here... 

If you're following this on instagram: the hashtag is #payitforwardsupercoolstyle

Nominations Close Sunday 19 April midday.  

Winners will be notified directly on Sunday 12 April (evening) + announced on Instagram!

Read more

       

PART 2: MIDWIFE HEROES

Like many of you, Noonie & I have been trying to think of ideas to share the love (in a small but helpful way) for those affected by this Virus! We have decided to be inspired by one of our fave movies: Pay It Forward! 

So for the second in this instalment we are going to Pay It Forward for those who are working with challenging circumstances to help birth new babies! Midwives are incredible legends at the best of times but during this virus, they are putting themselves at great risk to support women + families at their most vulnerable moments! So if you know an incredible midwife, please nominate them via this email with the below. 

1. Their full name & contact email address or phone number or hospital / practice they work with.

2. Your name & email 

4. A lil message from you to them 

We will pick THREE MIDWIVES at random and contact them to let them know that you have nominated them to win this SuperCool gift with your message. 

1 Midwife will WIN a pair of ROLLIE Shoes (valued at $169.95 - the best shoes for long hours on their feet!) + 2 Midwives will WIN $50 gift packs from us! 

Just in case you were wondering, we will NOT add your email or their email to our mailing list (this is legit - we're not trying to scam anyone!) 

So let's share the love and reward these special people helping our community!

If you like this idea & are a business who wants to partner up with us, we'll be doing a new version of this every week for the moment! Contact us here... 

If you're following this on instagram: the hashtag is #payitforwardsupercoolstyle

Nominations Close Sunday 19 April midday.  

Winners will be notified directly on Sunday 12 April (evening) + announced on Instagram!

Read more

Pay It Forward: HEALTH CARE HEROES

Posted by Kate Vandermeer

 

PART 1: HEALTH CARE HEROES! 

Like many of you, Noonie & I have been trying to think of ideas to share the love (in a small but helpful way) for those affected by this Virus! We have decided to be inspired by one of our fave movies: Pay It Forward! 

So for the first in this instalment we are going to Pay It Forward for those on the front line of this virus: health care professionals! So if you know a Nurse, Doctor or Ambulance/ Paramedic worker who could do with some cheering up, please nominate them via this email with the below. 

1. Their full name & contact email address or phone number 

2. Their profession? Are they a nurse, doctor or paramedic? 

3. Your name & email 

4. A lil message from you to them 

We will pick THREE health care professionals at random and contact them to let them know that you have nominated them to win this SuperCool gift with your message. 

They will have a special HEALTH gift pack sent to them: $50 gift pack from us, TheSuperCool and $50 gift pack from Moses & Co (the awesome health food store in the South Melbourne Market) 

Just in case you were wondering, we will NOT add your email or their email to our mailing list (this is legit - we're not trying to scam anyone!) 

So let's share the love and reward these special people helping our community!

If you like this idea & are a business who wants to partner up with us, we'll be doing a new version of this every week for the moment! Contact us here... 

If you're following this on instagram: the hashtag is #payitforwardsupercoolstyle

Nominations Close Saturday 11 April Midnight 

Winners will be notified directly on Sunday 12 April (evening) + announced on Instagram!

 

Read more

 

PART 1: HEALTH CARE HEROES! 

Like many of you, Noonie & I have been trying to think of ideas to share the love (in a small but helpful way) for those affected by this Virus! We have decided to be inspired by one of our fave movies: Pay It Forward! 

So for the first in this instalment we are going to Pay It Forward for those on the front line of this virus: health care professionals! So if you know a Nurse, Doctor or Ambulance/ Paramedic worker who could do with some cheering up, please nominate them via this email with the below. 

1. Their full name & contact email address or phone number 

2. Their profession? Are they a nurse, doctor or paramedic? 

3. Your name & email 

4. A lil message from you to them 

We will pick THREE health care professionals at random and contact them to let them know that you have nominated them to win this SuperCool gift with your message. 

They will have a special HEALTH gift pack sent to them: $50 gift pack from us, TheSuperCool and $50 gift pack from Moses & Co (the awesome health food store in the South Melbourne Market) 

Just in case you were wondering, we will NOT add your email or their email to our mailing list (this is legit - we're not trying to scam anyone!) 

So let's share the love and reward these special people helping our community!

If you like this idea & are a business who wants to partner up with us, we'll be doing a new version of this every week for the moment! Contact us here... 

If you're following this on instagram: the hashtag is #payitforwardsupercoolstyle

Nominations Close Saturday 11 April Midnight 

Winners will be notified directly on Sunday 12 April (evening) + announced on Instagram!

 

Read more

KEEPING YOURSELF SANE

Posted by Kate Vandermeer

There's a lot that's out of our CONTROL right now... but we can control some things... like how we respond to this... we've got a list of things you can do during social distancing to help you remain positive and SANE!

1. Have a BATH: Set up some candles, put some bath salts with epsom salts in (great for detoxing and cleaning up immunity) and add some pure essential oils like Lavender. Read a book, or just chill! NO SCREENS! Just relax and enjoy this bath. 

2. Learn a Language: Pick a language, learn a word everyday - put notes around the house with each of the words so you keep building on it! 

3. Read Books: Download some books on your kindle, borrow books from neighbours or free libraries (cause most libraries are shut now) and relax in your fave chair, bed or couch. Really take your time to slow down the brain that is used of cramming info in short time frames. Reading is pure mindfulness. Check out our collection of books here. 

4. Grow some Plants: It's a great time to really grow & nurture your plants. Look at books & online guides as to which plants are best for inside and for your bedroom to improve your sleep quality. We've got some great planters, books on plants etc here..

5. Stop following negative people on social media: If anyone you follow makes you feel less than, competitive, why me etc... UNFOLLOW. Clean up your social media accounts and find positive, normal, interesting, diverse people to follow. 

6. Limit your NEWS intake: go to trusted, non sensationalised news sources and check it once a day at the most. Don't let it DEFINE your thoughts and day. What you put into your world + thoughts is going to influence you. Like positive, uplifting tv, books & people make you feel good. Negative scary movies, people & books make you feel scared, angry and have nightmares. EDIT people! 

7. COOKING: Clean out your cupboards, research recipes that are resourceful, wholesome and easy to make. Compile lists of what you can eat for snacks, lunches & dinners and have this list easy to find. Feeding yourself well and nutritionally is a good ritual for NOW and for LIFE! 

8. EXERCISE: Get up and go for a walk, run, cycle, scoot etc or some fresh air as soon as you can in the morning. Being quarantined means you need to get out of the house each day, get some fresh air & define the day so you're not home ALL DAY LONG! Walk your pets, kids + selves!! 

9. MAKE HOME COSY: Make sure you make your home look and feel as good as possible. You're going to be spending alot of time at home, so rearrange furniture to make it operate as best as possible and feel really good. 

10. CLEANSE: Now is a great time to clean out wardrobes, work out what needs fixing, cleaning, donating. Go through old paperwork & shred/ recycle. Empty cupboards, wallets, handbags, backpacks - cleaning up makes you feel productive as well!

11. MEDITATE: If there is one thing you can do to help yourself right now, its MEDITATE. Scared to try? What if my mind overtakes? It definitely will... as someone who put this off for 37 years, I am testament that it works. I just keeping plugging away. I noticed a difference within weeks by sticking at it for a mere 10 mins a day. Now I REALLY notice if I don't meditate. I'm much calmer, more patient as a parent, go with the flow more, less anxious, my body feels better, my breathing is better, my overall decision making is more intuitive and less rushed. It's the best SLOWING down technique you can do and so so so good for you. I started with a free app called CALM... did the intro 7 days of calm and boom... then the 30 day program and then everyday! 

If you have any other tips you want to share, jump on instagram and share them with us. 

Read more

There's a lot that's out of our CONTROL right now... but we can control some things... like how we respond to this... we've got a list of things you can do during social distancing to help you remain positive and SANE!

1. Have a BATH: Set up some candles, put some bath salts with epsom salts in (great for detoxing and cleaning up immunity) and add some pure essential oils like Lavender. Read a book, or just chill! NO SCREENS! Just relax and enjoy this bath. 

2. Learn a Language: Pick a language, learn a word everyday - put notes around the house with each of the words so you keep building on it! 

3. Read Books: Download some books on your kindle, borrow books from neighbours or free libraries (cause most libraries are shut now) and relax in your fave chair, bed or couch. Really take your time to slow down the brain that is used of cramming info in short time frames. Reading is pure mindfulness. Check out our collection of books here. 

4. Grow some Plants: It's a great time to really grow & nurture your plants. Look at books & online guides as to which plants are best for inside and for your bedroom to improve your sleep quality. We've got some great planters, books on plants etc here..

5. Stop following negative people on social media: If anyone you follow makes you feel less than, competitive, why me etc... UNFOLLOW. Clean up your social media accounts and find positive, normal, interesting, diverse people to follow. 

6. Limit your NEWS intake: go to trusted, non sensationalised news sources and check it once a day at the most. Don't let it DEFINE your thoughts and day. What you put into your world + thoughts is going to influence you. Like positive, uplifting tv, books & people make you feel good. Negative scary movies, people & books make you feel scared, angry and have nightmares. EDIT people! 

7. COOKING: Clean out your cupboards, research recipes that are resourceful, wholesome and easy to make. Compile lists of what you can eat for snacks, lunches & dinners and have this list easy to find. Feeding yourself well and nutritionally is a good ritual for NOW and for LIFE! 

8. EXERCISE: Get up and go for a walk, run, cycle, scoot etc or some fresh air as soon as you can in the morning. Being quarantined means you need to get out of the house each day, get some fresh air & define the day so you're not home ALL DAY LONG! Walk your pets, kids + selves!! 

9. MAKE HOME COSY: Make sure you make your home look and feel as good as possible. You're going to be spending alot of time at home, so rearrange furniture to make it operate as best as possible and feel really good. 

10. CLEANSE: Now is a great time to clean out wardrobes, work out what needs fixing, cleaning, donating. Go through old paperwork & shred/ recycle. Empty cupboards, wallets, handbags, backpacks - cleaning up makes you feel productive as well!

11. MEDITATE: If there is one thing you can do to help yourself right now, its MEDITATE. Scared to try? What if my mind overtakes? It definitely will... as someone who put this off for 37 years, I am testament that it works. I just keeping plugging away. I noticed a difference within weeks by sticking at it for a mere 10 mins a day. Now I REALLY notice if I don't meditate. I'm much calmer, more patient as a parent, go with the flow more, less anxious, my body feels better, my breathing is better, my overall decision making is more intuitive and less rushed. It's the best SLOWING down technique you can do and so so so good for you. I started with a free app called CALM... did the intro 7 days of calm and boom... then the 30 day program and then everyday! 

If you have any other tips you want to share, jump on instagram and share them with us. 

Read more

KEEPING KIDS ENTERTAINED

Posted by Kate Vandermeer

Well, for most parents this social distancing thing is keeping kids entertained! We've compiled some tips on things to do to help you get through.

1. Craft Ideas: Check out Lunch Lady Mag for great ideas for crafting! You can buy the mag online or check out their blog online. 

2. StoryTime: Oliver Jeffers & Josh Gad are both doing nightly bedtime stories on their websites. Such great ideas and voices! 

3. FreezeDance: On youtube, check out these great musical statue games! So cute and fun + a better way of engaging with TV! 

4. Building a Cubby: Get creative (the sturdiest build, the quickest build, the biggest build, to music etc) Sage + Clare have some great cubbies on their instagram too! 

5. Monopoly Hack: Make your own Monopoly board with fave places, imaginative places & more... decorate it, then play it! 

6. Whole Beings: A beautiful holistic education tool based in Byron Bay. They offer online tutorials & kits for as little as $20 per month! Great when you get stuck for homeschooling ideas! They also have preschool options. 

7. Easy Iso Craft: Beci Orpin has launched a seperate insta account dedicated to all things easy craft (perfect for Isolation!) Check it out! 

8. Rachel Castle Colour Me In Sheets: The artist Rachel Castle has created some great downloadable worksheets to colour in! She adds new ones all the time! 

9. Adam J Kurtz Free Activity Sheets: Free downloadable sheets to fill in (for older kids!) 

10. Lion Paddle Pop Stick Art: Check out our instagram for this pic - a great one to keep lil one's busy! 

11. Laura Blythman Activity Set: $5-$15 activity packs for crafty kids!

Good Luck! We'll update this as we find new + clever things! If you have any suggestions, jump on our instagram and share it with us! 

Read more

Well, for most parents this social distancing thing is keeping kids entertained! We've compiled some tips on things to do to help you get through.

1. Craft Ideas: Check out Lunch Lady Mag for great ideas for crafting! You can buy the mag online or check out their blog online. 

2. StoryTime: Oliver Jeffers & Josh Gad are both doing nightly bedtime stories on their websites. Such great ideas and voices! 

3. FreezeDance: On youtube, check out these great musical statue games! So cute and fun + a better way of engaging with TV! 

4. Building a Cubby: Get creative (the sturdiest build, the quickest build, the biggest build, to music etc) Sage + Clare have some great cubbies on their instagram too! 

5. Monopoly Hack: Make your own Monopoly board with fave places, imaginative places & more... decorate it, then play it! 

6. Whole Beings: A beautiful holistic education tool based in Byron Bay. They offer online tutorials & kits for as little as $20 per month! Great when you get stuck for homeschooling ideas! They also have preschool options. 

7. Easy Iso Craft: Beci Orpin has launched a seperate insta account dedicated to all things easy craft (perfect for Isolation!) Check it out! 

8. Rachel Castle Colour Me In Sheets: The artist Rachel Castle has created some great downloadable worksheets to colour in! She adds new ones all the time! 

9. Adam J Kurtz Free Activity Sheets: Free downloadable sheets to fill in (for older kids!) 

10. Lion Paddle Pop Stick Art: Check out our instagram for this pic - a great one to keep lil one's busy! 

11. Laura Blythman Activity Set: $5-$15 activity packs for crafty kids!

Good Luck! We'll update this as we find new + clever things! If you have any suggestions, jump on our instagram and share it with us! 

Read more