Philips VisaPure: Review + Giveaway

The new Philips VisaPure has completely changed the way I cleanse my skin nightly... and each morning. I am obsessed with it!

It is quick, super effective, and leaves skin so, so soft and gently exfoliated.

I love to grab it (it's always charged, as it operates on batteries) and don't even have to wet it... I just pop on my fave cleanser (Cetaphil often gets a run, though you can use anything) and away it whirrs as I circulate it all over my face.

Next, I simply wash off the cleanser and voila! Super clean, super smooth skin. Ready to apply moisturiser and/or foundation. If you have never used this device, you will love the effect it gives you when you go to apply creams of any sort... it will now glide on, and your newly smooth canvas. It's super easy.

The new Philips VisaPure, a gentle, easy-to-use facial-cleansing device massages the skin to remove make-up and dirt, and is ten times more effective than cleaning the face by hand. Believe it!

I do love a salon treatment, but Philips VisaPure creates a salon beauty finish at home, giving the busy woman (or man!) the opp to make their beauty routines simpler and more convenient.
Like this!

 “At Philips we want to help women look and feel amazing and we know daily face cleansing is essential for beautiful skin,” says Tom Paltridge, Marketing Manager, Personal Care, Philips Australia & New Zealand. “This is why our technical experts and researchers have worked with expert skincare laboratories to ensure women can achieve their skins’ full potential and make it feel clean and radiant.”

Entering the cleansing category for the first time, Philips VisaPure is sure to impress with its unique waterproof ‘dual motion’ technology, which creates a comfortable massaging effect that improves micro-circulation beneath the surface to bring out the skin’s natural radiance.

As part of the ‘dual motion’ technology, the silky soft brushes of the Philips VisaPure both rotate and vibrate to gently remove make-up and dirt and cleanse away dead skin cells, naturally. Users can control the intensity of cleansing by selecting a variety of different brush heads – normal, sensitive or deep cleansing. Here's a close up of the wonder product:

“An added benefit of Philips’ VisaPure technology is that it prepares the skin for other skincare products and treatments women may use, enhancing absorption of the beneficial ingredients,” says Tom Paltridge.

With a lovely finish and colour that will fit into to any bathroom’s decor if you want to have it on display and ready to roll, the Philips VisaPure has been ergonomically designed to maximise comfort and enhance the cleansing experience while also being compact and portable so women can easily use it when travelling.

Philips VisaPure has a recommended retail price of $199 and the one-speed Philips VisaPure (blue) will be available at selected retailers. The two-speed Philips VisaPure (pink) will be available exclusively at Shaver Shop.

Philips VisaPure is now on sale nationally. For more go here: www.philips.com.au

AND, Josie's Juice blog has ONE of these Philips VisaPure to give away before Christmas!

Here is all you need to do to enter:

- 'Like' the Josie's Juice Facebook page
- Follow me on Twitter and Instagram if you are on these sites
- Share this post on your Facebook wall
- Comment below on why you'd love to experience the Philips VisaPure
- Email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au with your address (even if you have entered Josie's Juice comps before).

*All the steps above must be followed in order to be eligible
**Comp will be drawn next week and product delivered by Philips PR straight to the address you provide. Comp open to Australian residents only.

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'Wonderland' DVD: WIN five copies

Did you love the original Australian series which screened on Channel Ten earlier this year called 'Wonderland'?

Well, now is your chance to watch it all over again or immerse yourself in it for the first time.

First, a trailer on the show:



Starring Michael Dorman (The Secret Life Of Us), Brooke Satchewell (Packed To The Rafters), Jessica Tovey (Mr & Mrs Murder) and Emma Lung (Entourage).

Michael Dorman, Brooke Satchwell, Jessica Tovey, Tim Ross, Emma Lung, Ben Mingay, Glenn McMillan and Anna Bamford, this engaging relationship drama revolved around four couples at very different stages of life: the star-crossed singles, the blissful newlyweds, the hot new lovers and the long-term married couple - all set against one of Australia’s most beautiful beaches.

WONDERLAND SERIES 1 PART 1 is available now on DVD.

And Roadshow Entertainment has been kind enough to offer Josie's Juice readers the chance to win one of five DVDs of the first series. Here is all you need to do to be in the running:

- 'Like' the Josie's Juice Facebook page
- Follow me on Twitter and Instagram if you are on these sites
- Share this post on your Facebook wall
- Comment below on why you'd love to re-watch - or watch for the first time - this excellent Aussie series
- Email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au with your address (even if you have entered Josie's Juice comps before).

*All the steps above must be followed in order to be eligible
**Comp open for one month and for Australian residents only

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Tina Arena - 'Reset': CD Giveaway

The new Tina Arena CD 'Reset' has received much critical acclaim (one writer exclaimed it was her John Farnham/'You're The Voice' moment, suggesting it's her best work yet). Yes, she's released some beautiful songs ('Oh Me, Oh My' is STILL my fave Tina track) and given us some gasp-worthy moments (the Aussie anthem at the Cadel Evans Tour de France win, the Sydney 2000 Olympics), and to see her live as I did at the Sydney Opera House is an incredibly moving experience.

And here, two of the singles from her new album 'Reset'. 'You Set Fire To My Life':

And this, the new track 'Only Lonely' as heard on the latest 'Home & Away' TV promo:

Recorded in Stockholm, Paris, Sydney and Melbourne, 'Reset' features tracks produced by Boy Blue (P!nk, John Legend), Danton Supple (Coldplay, Morrissey), Robert Conley (Darren Hayes, Georgi Kay), Dann Hume (Alpine, Lisa Mitchell, Evermore) and Tina Arena herself – it's the first time she has co-produced tracks on an album.

And now, you have the chance to win one of five copies of the album here. Here's all you need to do:

- 'Like' the Josie's Juice Facebook page

- 'Like' the Tina Arena Facebook page

- Share this comp link on your Facebook wall

- Follow me on Instagram and Twitter if you are on there

- Comment below on why you'd like to win this album and why you're a big Tina fan

- Email me at: josiegags@optusnet.com.au with your address so I have it in case you're a winner.

*Competition open to Australian residents only and open for one month.

For more about Tina, click here.

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Herbal Essences: Race and Party Season Hair How-To + Competition

Melbourne Cup hair. Racing season hair. Or just super-easy how-tos for the party season. It's here, thanks to Herbal Essences.

And, Josie's Juice blog readers can win one of THREE packs of the products used in the smooth straight look, the sleek ponytail below.

Products to win are:

·         Herbal Essences Honey I’m Strong shampoo and conditioner - $5.99 each

·         Herbal Essences Dangerously Straight Leave-In Conditioner - $5.99

·         Herbal Essences None of Your Frizzness Smooth Luvin’ Serum - $9.99

·         Herbal Essences Set Me Up Hairspray Supersize - $8.99

Look 1: The Sleek Ponytail

Simple, yet stylish, ‘The Sleek Ponytail’ is the sophisticated hairstyle that’s a true race day classic. Add a fresh flower for that extra wow factor. To complete the look you will need a hair elastic and bobby pins.

Step 1: Wash hair with Honey I’m Strong shampoo and conditioner.

Top Tip: Give your hair an extra treat with the Honey I’m Strong Rinse Off Treatment.

Step 2: Apply Dangerously Straight Leave-In Conditioner throughout hair from root to tip.

Step 3: Blow dry straight with a round brush.

Step 4: Comb hair into side ponytail and secure with elastic.

Step 5: Add a fresh flower and pin into place.

Step 6: For a glossy finish, use None of Your Frizzness Smooth Luvin’ Serum to smooth any flyaway’s and spray with Set Me Up hairspray.

Here is the final look:

Look 2: Loose Waves

Feminine, fun and fuss-free, ‘loose waves’ is the perfect hair-down look to carry you into the night. Best complemented by a bright head piece to stand out from the crowds. To complete the look you will need hair tongs and bobby pins, plus Tousle Me Softly hairspray for flexible hold and a violet scent.

Step 1: Wash hair with Tousle Me Softly shampoo and conditioner.

Step 2: Use Tousle Me Softly mousse on wet hair and scrunch mid lengths to ends.

Step 3: Flip head upside down and blow dry with a paddle brush.

Step 4: Tong the hair in 1 inch sections, starting at the front and working your way to the back.

Step 5: Spritz Tousle Me Softly spray gel onto hair and run fingers through. Add your headpiece and secure with bobby pins.

Step 6: Finish with Tousle Me Softly Hairspray.

I love this look! So easy and adore the floral garland.

So, enter the comp now to win one of the first bunch of products, used for the sleek ponytail look.

The fabbo PR gals behind this comp will send the prize straight to you, so you MUST provide the address when entering the comp.

GO!

- 'Like' the Josie's Juice Facebook page

- 'Like' the Herbal Essences Facebook page

- Share the link on your Facebook wall

- Follow me on Twitter and Instragram if you're on those social media platforms

- Comment below on why you'd like to win the prize pack

- Email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au with your address details so the fab PR co. can send the prize pack.

* Competition open to Australian residents only, and will be drawn next week.

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Bruno Mars 'Gorilla': OFFICIAL VIDEO feat. Freida Pinto + WIN 1 of 5 copies of 'Unorthodox Jukebox'

This just in only a few hours ago: the video clip for 'Gorilla', the new, highly sexed-up Bruno Mars song.

It features actress Freida Pinto... as a stripper. Freida! Who knew? That body...

The whole thing is "muy caliente"! Watch the video they'll all be talking about:

With Freida as Isabella the stripper, and actor Luis Guzman as the strip club's sleazy owner, Bruno Mars stars as the frontman for the club's houseband. And the rest... well. Did you watch?

The controversial song (have you listened to the lyrics?) is from Bruno's new album 'Unorthodox Jukebox'.

You can download the song here.

And, thanks to Warner Music Australia, Josie's Juice has FIVE copies of the album to giveaway.

Here is all you need to do to be in the running to win a copy:

- 'Like' the Josie's Juice Facebook page
- 'Like' the Warner Music Australia Facebook page
- Share this link on your Facebook wall
- Follow me on Twitter and Instagram (if you're on it)
- Comment below why you'd like win a copy of 'Unorthodox Jukebox'
- Email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au with your address so I have your details in case you are a winner (this step and all steps above must be followed in order to be eligible)
*Competition open to Australian residents only, and open for one month

Bruno fans, you'll recall his beautiful performance at the 2012 Victoria's Secret fashion show. I am in love with it. And it's the first song on his new album:

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'The Great Gatsby' DVD: GIVEAWAY

The mostly highly anticipated DVD release of 2013 has arrived: 'The Great Gatsby'.

You may have been part of the hordes of moviegoers who have already seen it. I adored it at the movies, and could not rave about it enough.

If you are yet to see it, you are in for an incredible visual extravaganza. Here is a taster for you:



If you'd like to relive this cinematic masterpiece, this is a chance to own the just-released DVD: Roadshow Australia has offered up FIVE copies of 'The Great Gatsby' to Josie's Juice blog readers. Here is the DVD cover:

More about the now legendary movie:

The movie is Baz Luhrmann’s imagining, his lavish adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s great American novel, 'The Great Gatsby', and had crossed the $300 million mark at the global box office.

At the time, Baz Luhrmann said: “It is tremendously fulfilling for the entire team—cast and crew, all of whom labored to overcome so many obstacles to reveal the power and beauty of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s almost 90-year-old classic novel—to see such an extraordinary response from audiences of all ages and in all countries throughout the world. This film was a labor of love, and to see it resonate and be embraced in such a powerful way is incredibly gratifying, not only for myself but for my entire team. Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow have been great partners in bringing F. Scott Fitzgerald’s beautiful story to audiences the world over.”

Here is all you need to do to be in the running to win one of FIVE copies of 'The Great Gatsby' (valued at $39.95 each) on DVD:

- 'Like' the Josie's Juice Facebook page
- 'Like' the Roadshow Australia Facebook page
- Share this link on your Facebook wall
- Follow me on Twitter and Instagram
- Comment below why you'd like win a copy of 'The Great Gatsby'
- Email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au with your address so I have your details in case you are a winner (this step and all steps above must be followed in order to be eligible)
*Competition open to Australian residents only and open for one month

Here are some more glorious movie stills:

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'Derek': Ricky Gervais Series - DVD GIVEAWAY

Ricky Gervais. You made me cry. Lots.

Every once in a while a series comes along that is so beautiful and honest and... funny. The whole combo is hard to achieve, I'd imagine, but when it comes together, it's kinda heartbreaking, and just works.

Leave it to the comedic master, Ricky Gervais to write, direct, and star in such a series, called 'Derek'.

Question: how the hell does Ricky make a nursing home setting the basis of his new series, without a hint of condescension?

He does it. And he does it exceptionally well. The connection I experienced with all the characters was immediate. Suddenly, I really cared about what was going to happen to each and every one.

Here is an extended trailer:



'Derek' is a clever little slashie: it's a comedy-drama-documentary.

The pilot for the British TV series aired in the UK on Channel 4 in April 2012.

By May 2012, Channel 4 announced that it had commissioned a full series, which began airing on 30 January 2013. And by March 2013, it was announced that 'Derek' had been re-commissioned for a second series. The series then became available for streaming on Netflix on 12 September 2013. And now, Roadshow Australia has just released series one on DVD.

Ricky plays 49 year old Derek Noakes, a care worker in a home for the elderly. He has worked there for three years and he likes watching reality TV and game shows. He is kind and selfless, with the best intentions at heart.

Ricky himself has said of the character and series:

"For me, personally, it's my favourite thing I've ever created or worked on. I love Derek more than any other character. In fact, I wish I were more like him.

I wish everyone was. It's a show about kindness. It's funny and sweet and deals with the real issues of everyday life. I don't think I've seen anything quite like it. The performance that Kerry Godliman gives as Hannah may be the finest piece of character acting I've seen. And Karl Pilkington as Dougie makes me laugh every second he is on screen. Kev played by David Earl is a lovable train wreck. You wont know whether to hug him or take him to the vet to have him put down. The uncaring outside world popping in and out will boil your blood and the residents will break your heart. "

Indeed, in episode one, the words of an inspector at the nursing home home cut like a knife, and the comebacks are equal parts untentionally witty and scathing. And yet, all of it laced with oodles of black humour.

And when Derek is questioned by one such 'outside world' character on whether he has autism, the reply is so heartbreaking. The tears for me did not stop. (For the record, Ricky himself has always stated that Derek is not mentally disabled).

As a mother to a son with autism, and as a daughter caring for an elderly parent, this series utterly broke my heart, and I wanted more and more.

Also in ep 1, Hannah, played by Kerry Godliman says the most heartbreaking of truths: "Ninety percent of care home residents die within six months of being re-homed.

"I'm not going to let that happen. This is their home. They've got every right to stay here, to the end. Not a lot to ask, is it.

"People think care means three meals a day and a bed, but it means caring. And if you don't care you shoudn't be in the job. They deserve all the same pleasures as anyone else. Just because they're old, and poor and weak, they're forgotten."

Ah, the tears, people...

You will either love and connect with this series, or you won't. But it IS worth giving it a red hot go.

Here is all you need to do to be in the running to win one of FIVE copies of 'Derek' on DVD:

- 'Like' the Josie's Juice Facebook page
- 'Like' the Roadshow Australia Facebook page
- Share this link on your Facebook wall
- Follow me on Twitter and Instagram
- Comment below why you'd like win a copy of 'Derek'
- Email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au with your address so I have your details in case you are a winner (this step and all steps above must be followed in order to be eligible)
*Competition open to Australian residents only and open for one month

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Jessica Mauboy 'Beautiful' Album: GIVEAWAY

Did you LOVE the Jessica Mauboy performance just now on the Australian NRL Grand Final?

This is Australia's biggest pop singer, right this second: Jessica Mauboy.

This song:



And this:



Guess what!

Sony Music Australia has been kind enough to offer up FIVE copies of Jessica Mauboy's just-released (October 4, 2013) album titled 'Beautiful' to Josie's Juice readers, which includes her hit songs above. Her is the beautiful album cover art:

Here is all you need to do to be in the running to win a copy of this exciting new release:

- 'Like' the Josie's Juice Facebook page
- 'Like' the Sony Music Australia Facebook page and the Jessica Mauboy Facebook page
- Share this link on your Facebook wall
- Follow me on Twitter and Instagram
- Comment below why you'd like win a copy of Jessica's new album
- Email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au with your address so I have your details in case you are a winner (this step and all steps above must be followed in order to be eligible)
*Competition open to Australian residents only and open for one month

Good luck! 

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Covergirl LipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm: Reader Giveaway

Covergirl LipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm - it's the way to add some colour to lips, CoverGirl-style.

Packaged in an easy to use 'twist-up' pen, the new Covergirl LipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm delivers a just-right level of colour and shine in one quick and easy application.

This is my new go-to tool for in-car (when parked!) application. I love it!

Covergirl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm leaves behind rose petal soft lips and thanks to a unique, long lasting formula that is infused with shea and mango butters, lips will be left feeling soft and nourished.

Soft, shiny, non-sticky and easy to use, the new LipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm it is perfect for easy, everyday use.

They come in ten shades, and are just $12.95 each, and are available from Priceline, Kmart, Target, Big W and selected pharmacies NOW.

Covergirl Australia has been kind enough to give Josie's Juice blog readers the chance to win one of FIVE packs of two of the Covergirl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm shades, the ones pictured below, in 'blush twist' and 'watermelon twist'. Each pack is worth $25.90 each (total giveaway value: $129.50).

Here are the two colours:

Here is all you need to do  to enter:

- 'Like' the Josie's Juice blog Facebook page here
- 'Like' the Covergirl Australia Facebook page here
- Follow me on Twitter here and Instagram here if you on there
- Share this link on your Facebook wall (all steps above are imperative to be eligble)
- Comment below on why you would like to win this two-pack of Covergirl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm
- Email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au for your address details so I can contact you easily if you are a winner
*Competition open to Australian residents only and open for one month

For stockists, call: 1800 181 040.

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'Upper Middle Bogan': DVD GIVEAWAY

Did you watch 'Upper Middle Bogan', the Australian comedy series which just screened on ABC TV? It is brilliant, clever comedy, and comes from the makers of 'The Librarians.'

Here is the trailer:



'Upper Middle Bogan' is a new, 8-part comedy series which tells the story of two families living at opposite ends of the class spectrum, told in typically Australian fashion.

It stars Annie Maynard, Robyn Nevin, Patrick Brammall, Michala Banas, Glenn Robbins and Robyn Malcolm.

And Josie's Juice has FIVE copies of 'Upper Middle Bogan' to give away to readers.


Here is all you need to do to be in the running to win a copy of this new DVD release:

- 'Like' the Josie's Juice Facebook page
- 'Like' the ABC TV Facebook page and Twitter page
- Share this link on your Facebook wall
- Follow me on Twitter and Instagram
- Comment below why you'd like win a copy of this new DVD release
- Email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au with your address so I have your details in case you are a winner (this step and all steps above must be followed in order to be eligible)
*Competition open to Australian residents only and open for one month

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'An Idiot Abroad' Series 3: GIVEAWAY

Anything to do with Ricky Gervais... yeah, I am in.

'An Idiot Abroad' - Series 3 has just been released on DVD, and here is, well, a promo of sorts to PR it. Brilliantly funny as usual:



Roadshow Australia has been kind enough to offer up FIVE copies of this DVD for Josie's Juice readers. See below for entry details:

Here are some stills from the release, featuring Ricky Gervais, Karl Pilkington, and Warwick Davis:

Here is all you need to do to be in the running to win one of FIVE copies of this exciting new release:

- 'Like' the Josie's Juice Facebook page
- 'Like' the Roadshow Australia Facebook page
- Share this link on your Facebook wall
- Follow me on Twitter and Instagram
- Comment below why you'd like win a copy of 'An Idiot Abroad' Series 3
- Email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au with your address so I have your details in case you are a winner (this step and all steps above must be followed in order to be eligible)
*Competition open to Australian residents only and open for one month

Here is a bonus snippet for you. Now go forth and enter!

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Dorothy Breininger: Interview on Hoarding + Organising Australia Conference

Hoarding. You know what it is, and you either think you have a bit of an issue with it, or you absolutely steadfastly believe that you don't.

But how does it manifest in everyday life? Sometimes, it does not have to be the kind of excessive, compulsive hoarding you see on the show 'Hoarders', where every inch of a home is a fire and health hazard.

No, hoarding can show itself in many ways.

Dorothy Breininger, aka 'Dorothy the Organizer' - who appears on that show 'Hoarders' (seen in Australia on the BIO channel, on Foxtel) - sat down to answer some questions just for Josie's Juice.

Dorothy is in Australia now to speak at the Organising Australia Conference. (You can win two tickets - worth $418 - by clicking right here).

Here is my chat with Dorothy, which produced much insight into the world of hoarding.

Josie's Juice: Everyone talks about hoarding, and often people think about ‘things’. But what about modern-age hoarding: digital overload. So, full email inboxes, full DVRs packed with TV shows to watch, iPhones with a full memory? How do you combat that, and what does this indicate in a person (I am asking for a friend… ahem).

Dorothy: Digital overload has most of my clients running scared. We now have so many places where we keep data. How many places are you having to look, sort, and eliminate saved info? Cell (mobile) phone, home phone, DVR (Foxtel IQ, for example), email, texts, iPad, iPod, camera, and more. Most of us can’t keep up with it – especially if you keep info electronically AND physically. If you are facing this situation, it may be time to decide whether you want to straddle both worlds (physical and electronic) or move strictly to electronic storage of such items. To stay organised with your digital clutter, remember:

A. Just like you need to make time to organise a messy garage, you need to make time on your calendar to organise your digital life. Remember if you’ve let your digital info collect over the years, you may need assistance to handle the initial process. From there you need to decide how often you want to organise your digital info in the future. 

B. Get clear on your categories. Do you keep recipes? Photos? Movies, Music, Financial info? Kid’s artwork? The clearer you are about your categories, the easier it is to organize your digital clutter. No categories = chaos. Categories = control.

Josie's Juice: What do you hope people will get from this conference?

Dorothy: Most attendees come to our conferences to learn about the newest organising products and how to deal with their clutter. Invariably they walk away learning “why” they are holding on to clutter and what’s actually underneath that clutter. Once you know these answers – it’s easier to let go of the stuff.

Josie's Juice: How do you come to a happy medium when you are a hoarder and your partner is a ‘chucker’ (throws things out, with no emotional connection to it)?

Dorothy: Ah yes, how to keep a relationship intact when you are clutter opposites. The secret? Each person gets to have two areas: one – a clutter zone; and two, a clutter-free zone. I believe everyone should be allowed to have both areas and everyone deserves to have these areas respected.

Now, if we are talking about one partner being a hoarder – this is a different conversation. Hoarding is a disease like alcoholism and only the alcoholic (hoarder) can solve the problem. As a partner, we neither want to enable our partner around their hoarding, nor do we want to startle them by clearing their belongings out when are away. The best solution? A twelve step program for both. A clutter support group for the hoarder and a group such as Alanon for the non-hoarder is my first suggestion.

Josie's Juice: What have you found is typically Australian when it comes to hoarding styles (or do you see the whole phenomenon as rather ‘universal’?)

Dorothy: I believe the items people hoard are universal (at least in westernized countries). Most men tend to collect tools and electronics and women tend to collect clothing, dolls, jewelry and memorabilia. Both genders tend to keep recycling items: plastic wear, etc. In other countries and cultures; however, individuals hoard items for “survival.” For example in some Asian counties, people hoard rice or other food items.

Josie's Juice: Emotional attachment to things seems a big catalyst for hoarding. What is the biggest tip for people to help combat this, and live with it?

Dorothy: Ask yourself: “What’s the story behind this item?” If you can understand the story you can make an intelligent decision about whether to keep it or give it away. Example: Mom made that blanket for me and I’ve never liked it (translation? Get rid of it. Mom made that blanket for me and I love it (translation? Keep it).

Told you! Dorothy is all kinds of awesome.

She is a three-time recipient of NAPO-LA’s ‘Most Innovative Organizer Award’ and has co-authored five organising books. A high-energy speaker, Dorothy inspires her audiences to take immediate action and produce results.

She's an expert organiser and regular on Emmy-nominated TV show ‘Hoarders’, plus has appeared on the ‘Today Show’, ‘Dr Phil’ and ‘The View’ and features in ‘Wall Street Journal’, ‘Forbes’ and ‘O’ magazine.

Dorothy will be joining Australia’s foremost organising experts Sarah Cottman and Karen Koedding at The Organising Australia Conference, in Sydney and surrounding suburbs this week (Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Sydney Olympic Park).

Click here for more and to win tickets to this event - worth $418!

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