About Melanie

Melanie Clarke is the founder of Whim Online Magazine, an online magazine based in Australia that has a strong focus on whimsical + dreamy photography, as well as art and fashion content.

30 Homemade Healthy Candy Recipes That Taste Delicious

It isn’t uncommon to crave sweet candy; after all, we’re only human. But rather than curbing your cravings and denying yourself something tasty, why not just opt for healthy versions of candy instead? If you didn’t think it was possible to replicate the sugary or chocolatey taste of sweets, minus the sugar and fat, then…

15 Rosehip Oil Benefits You Need to Know (Beauty Secrets Revealed)

Fact checked by Aimee McNew for Accuracy If you haven’t heard of rosehip oil before, then you’re in for a treat. This little-known beauty secret is the go-to product for women such as Miranda Kerr and Duchess Kate Middleton, and for plenty of good reasons too. Rosehip oil is a pressed seed oil, extracted from…

25 Amazing Health Benefits of Vitamin B

Fact checked by Aimee McNew for Accuracy As one of the largest vitamin groups, the vitamin B family is very important to your health and wellbeing. This group comprises of 8 vitamins, each carrying their own benefits. These include: Thiamin (vitamin B1) Riboflavin (vitamin B2) Niacin (vitamin B3) Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) Pyridoxine (vitamin B6)…

20 Mindfulness Art Activities for Adults & Kids

How often do you practice mindfulness? Put simply, mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment without judgement, and instead embracing openness and curiosity. Besides allowing you to slow down in your day-to-day life, practicing mindfulness also has many scientific benefits, including: Reducing anxiety and stress Boosting your energy Creating a sense of calm Regulating…

21 Easy + Nutritious Elderberry Recipe Ideas

Did you know that in folk medicine today, the elderberry is widely considered one of the world’s most healing plants? This is because both the flowers and berries of an elder plant are packed full of antioxidants and vitamins, helping to boost the immune system. When it comes to remedying common ailments or illnesses, the…

17 Easy Homemade Cough Drop Recipes That Actually Taste Good

Is there anything quite as annoying as a pesky cough? Whether dry, chesty, or phlegmy, a cough during cold and flu season can be enough to prevent you and your family from a good night’s sleep. Rather than waiting it out for weeks, why not use a tried-and-tested remedy? Cough drops have been a go-to…

13 Tasty Ginseng Recipes from Fresh Roots

Ginseng has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries and for plenty of good reasons too. You see, ginseng contains two significant compounds – ginsenosides and gintonin – and these compounds work together to provide immense health benefits. Some of these include: Reducing inflammation Improving brain functions such as memory, behavior and mood Assisting…

20 Healthy Homemade Gummy Recipes to Satisfy Your Sugar Cravings

You only need to stroll down the candy aisle in your local supermarket to realize gummies are a big deal. Not only are they incredibly delicious, but they’re also fun and easy to eat, often coming in every flavor you can imagine. Like other confectionary, however, gummies are also filled with nasties such as artificial…

15 Savory Papaya Recipes to Boost Your Health

Not to be confused with rockmelon or cantaloupe, the papaya is a vibrant orange fruit which grows in tropical climates. It is also referred to as papaw or pawpaw and is most well-known for its extremely rich vitamin C content. Along with vitamin C, the fruit also contains high amounts of fiber, antioxidants, vitamin A,…

17 Yummy Collagen Recipes That Happen to be Desserts

Once upon a time, you might have only associated collagen with something injected into your face or lips, but now, all of that is changing. You only need to scroll through Pinterest or stroll along the aisles of your local pharmacy to realize that collagen supplements are huge, and for plenty of good reasons too….