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The Skincare Craze: Exploring Its Impact on Today's Youth and Social Media Influences
I used AI to create an article about a topic that is important. Skincare routines have become a defining trend among preteen and teen girls, fueled largely by social media platforms. What started as simple advice for healthy skin has evolved into elaborate rituals, often involving multiple products and steps. This trend has both positive and negative effects on young people, shaping their self-image, spending habits, and social interactions. Exploring this phenomenon reveals
Madeline
Jan 163 min read
Sorry I haven't been posting! ---> so, what's next?
#BanksiaPopcorn #travel #life #update Hey y'all! It's Madeline here. So, I haven't been creating anything recently because I've been quite busy. School and all that. However, now I am on holidays! I really want to create some more content over the next few weeks because I have a lot more time. Now that I have had a chance to reflect, I really want Banksia Popcorn to be a space where I can be genuinely authentic, and you can enjoy it! I'm starting the Overland track tomorrow,
Madeline
Dec 11, 20251 min read


Why isn't there gender diversity in the Catholic Church when it comes to who can be a priest?
I have interviewed and asked different people on their opinion about this topic because I wanted to get different perspectives from different demographics about what they think about priests being male only. This was a very interesting article to piece together and I hope some different ideas are brought to your attention. What do different people think about this? An Australian man who has been a Catholic priest for 40 years, says that only men are allowed to be priests beca
Madeline
Oct 2, 20255 min read


The South Coast Track: an Overview, Guide, and Story
#BanksiaPopcorn #hiking #southcoasttrack #adventures #travel In January 2025, my Mum and I ventured to Tasmania to attempt the South Coast Track with only our backpacks and a good attitude. Are you considering trying this hike? You'd have a lot of fun, but it is imperative that you're adequately prepared. I want to help with that. I hope the tips I share with you will help you when you're doing the hike. The South Coast track is a very tricky, extremely demanding, but definit
Madeline
Oct 2, 20254 min read


My 2 favourite Vietnamese restaurants in Melbourne
#Vietnamese #Melbourne #BanksiaPopcorn #restaurants #delicious I LOVE Vietnamese cuisine. Specifically Vermicelli. Vermicelli is one of my favourite foods. So is Banh Mi. That's why I appreciate when a restaurant does it well. Alex Canteen Alex Canteen is located in the Queen Victoria Markets. It is a small business that serves a range of different Vietnamese foods such as Vermicelli, Banh Mi, and noodle soup. When I first went to Alex Canteen I looked at a man on another tab
Madeline
Oct 1, 20251 min read


Homemade berry cheesecake
#BanksiaPopcorn #cheesecake #recipes #DIY This is a moist, delectable, and colourful easy-to-make cheesecake. It only uses 1 bowl and has...
Madeline
Oct 1, 20252 min read


Look for the beauty around you: a poem
#BanksiaPopcorn #beauty take it in Look for the beauty that surrounds you want to be able to say you took in all the merry-go-rounds that...
Madeline
Oct 1, 20251 min read
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