Though the eye shadow apparently made some wild tiger stripes according to my 5 year old (NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!), my Bellabox reminded me of the simple joy of some self care.
Things I am Grateful For
The kids have launched back to Term 3 and the crazy, madness of the holidays is falling quiet around me. The winter has well and truly set in. I miss the sun, but am in a relatively new, yet loving relationship with my electric blanket. Work is quiet for me, and though I am missing…
PEAK HOUR : Ready for School…or are we?
How is it that I find myself regularly exhausted before 9am? Why is it that my daughter now HATES the jammy toast that I make her every other day, and my son wishes to debate the iPad argument with me EVERY morning? Surely this should be a simple transition. Get up. Get fed. Get dressed….
How to Rekindle the Spark : Date Crate to Your Door
Winter has set in. I’m cold, tired and hungry most nights, and the thought of heading out in to the darkness for some ‘romance’ is just not doing it for me right now. Indeed, my idea of high romance at the moment, is when he thinks to switch my electric blanket on for me or…
It’s Easy to get Lost in a Moment From the Past : My Yr 12 School Days
Crank up some Peter Andre because we are heading back to school in the naughty nineties!
(Not so) Fabulous at 40
Who said “Life begins at 40?” No really, who? Because I have some serious questions for them. Clearly it was coined in an era where people had the chicks almost out of the nest and the ‘hard yards’ were nearly done. It’s just that it took me a little longer than the rest to find…
The Junior Mighty Little Puppet Show : Puppets With Attitude
School holidays are finally here. Long, lazy mornings and no lunchboxes!! Woohoo!!!!!!! BUT… I have fast learnt that my kids need a bit of structure during their break. Sure, a little relaxation and free time is important, but activities to keep us all from climbing the walls is really important. My kids have long held…
What MAFS Has Taught Me
Ding Dong! Anyone else suffering from MAFS Fatigue? On my very last legs as I stare down the finish line…
THE RUBY COLLECTION : There’s No Place Like Home…or is there?
With my Ruby Slippers on (or holiday haviannas) we followed the yellow brick road up to our 2 bedroom apartment at The Ruby Collection GC. My son needed courage as we climbed higher in the lifts. My daughter needed brains as she insisted on slapping sticky fingers all over the glistening walls. My husband required a heart-y red wine to relax and I was simply looking for a place to call home for a few days.
Waddle you do on the Gold Coast? Get on board the AQUADUCK
Have I got something to float your boat. Here is a sneak beak at the fabulous Aquaduck mobile that should definitely get your tail feathers shaking with excitement. On our recent trip to the Gold Coast, we cheerfully chose to avoid the big theme parks. Call me a fun stopper, but the kids have no…