Welcome to Movember!

This month I am participating in the Aussie Tradition known as Movember. For the month of Movember (formerlly November) I will be growing (or attempting to grow) as mustache in the name of Men's Health.

Did you know....

Men's health is a major issue.
- Depression affects 1 in 6 men....most don't seek help. Untreated depression is a leading risk factor for suicide.
- Every year 2,900 Australian men die from prostate cancer and over 18,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.
The money raised by Movember is used to raise awareness of men's health issues and donated to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and beyondblue: the national depression initiative. The PCFA and beyondblue will use the funds to fund research and increase support networks for those men who suffer from prostate cancer and depression.

This is the first time I have every really tried to have facial hair and I am sure that I will look ridiculous, but that is all part of the fun. Anyway if you would like to sponsor my Mo then click here (or on the button on the main page). I will also be posting pictures of my Mo along the way so stay tuned...

Tim Tam-tabulous!

There are many reasons to come and visit your two favorite Americans in the land of Oz. Although we promise everyone a rockin' good time in the land down under, the real reason you should visit (reefs, architectural icons, a perfect climate and general fabulousness excepted), is a little cookie know as the Tim Tam - "the most irresistible chocolate biscuit." Tim Tams are awesomeness in biscuit form. Chocolaty wafers with a smooth caramel center dipped in chocolate - what's not to like? Oh wait, there's more ways to get your Tim Tam on. You have your choice of mouth watering centers or you can even get them double dipped in chocolate.

If you're into kickin' it old school, the original Tim Tam is filled with a light and fluffy chocolate cream. And better yet, they are healthy. In Australia, there are no calories, just "energy" and the Tim Tams have lots of it. Isn't that wonderful?

Being a creative, inventive and boozey people, the Aussies have even figured out how to incorporate the Tim Tam into a drinking game. It's called the "Tim Tam Slam." You can read about it here . Or if you're a visual learner, see instructional video with Natalie Imbruglia below.



The Tim Tam is available at your local Sydney grocer. I'm not bringing them back to the US. You have to come and visit us. So there. Come and be Tim Tam-tabulous!