What a week it's been - lots of travel, lots of work, lots of School stuff and all the bits in between. It's cliche I know, but seriously, it's EASTER IN 2 WEEKS TIME. Inappropriate is what it is.Next week I am starting the Walk in her Shoes Challenge. I'll be walking 10,000 steps every day for a … [Read more...]
Love at first type: ANTHRO GIVEAWAY
March 14, 2013 by 127 Comments
A sponsored post for Aussie Sometimes some retail therapy when abroad is just what the doctor ordered. This post is the second in a series brought to you by Aussie’s low rate Platinum credit card, that offers a low rate, low annual fees, no international transaction fees on purchases, extended … [Read more...]
Business of the business
March 12, 2013 by 51 Comments
Much to my utter DISMAY, last week I saw Daisy take a book her with to the bathroom. And there I was thinking I was leading in her right directions of, you know, life. I am not someone who takes longer in the bathroom than is required. I mean why WOULD you? Get in, get out, get on with it. It … [Read more...]
Solving the big issues: Paper giant
March 11, 2013 by 10 Comments
Last week saw the historical change of the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age from broadsheet printing to tabloid format. The times have a changed and in order to keep these publications from disappearing all together, the smaller format and dramatically decreased costs of printing will see them … [Read more...]
Easter table idea
March 11, 2013 by 6 Comments
For fear of getting my eyes poked out for calling this an Easter table scape (!!) I wanted to share with you an idea for your table this Easter. Sure, it looks and smells like a table scape, but let's call it an Easter setting instead shall we? Good.I thought of a little idea for your table setting … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 5
March 8, 2013 by 14 Comments
Last night when we were walking home from dinner, the girls and I stopped by to talk to the cows. We had quite the conversation, they all looked up at us, and particularly liked a song I started to sing. I wonder what they were thinking? Weirdos, I suspect. In other news, look at the pasture! We are … [Read more...]
Chasing shadows
March 8, 2013 by 17 Comments
The girls have discovered a spot in the very late afternoon light, just before bed, where the light is best of all for making up stories of castles and fairies and moons and monsters. … [Read more...]
Better days
March 7, 2013 by 29 Comments
Today is International Women's Day. I wrote about it last year here too. A day to celebrate just how far we've come in our progressive world. A chance to shine a light on areas where women are still treated as second rate citizens. A day to have thoughtful discussions on the benefits of female … [Read more...]
Gilligan’s Island
March 6, 2013 by 13 Comments
A sponsored post for Aussie This post is the first in a series brought to you by Aussie’s New Platinum Card. They asked me to share a few travel & shopping stories. The new platinum card offers a low rate, low annual fees, no international transaction fees on purchases, extended warranty … [Read more...]
Wh wh wh wh what’s it all about?
March 6, 2013 by 37 Comments
So. I could write a post about how on Monday night I had dinner with 4 other bloggers, 2 people from the PM's office and the PM herself. I could write about how it was a lovely evening - great company and food, interesting discussions about some complex issues like asylum seekers, hospitals, … [Read more...]
Over the Back Fence {Season 3 Episode 1}
March 4, 2013 by 7 Comments
Aaaand we're back! Neighbour and I are back for the first episode of SEASON 3. In this episode we discuss federal politics, losing scones, Downton Abbey (again) and popular dead people. You can listen to it here: Or download though iTunes here: We'll be back each fortnight...enjoy! … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 4
March 2, 2013 by 48 Comments
Do you guys read the Daily Mail? It's a UK paper which has superior pictures of celebrities. Their show buzz section (I think it's called) is gold. If you have an iPad, then even better for the viewing. Do yourself a favour. Look at Michelle Williams would you? I love her style - look at her in … [Read more...]
Launch party & Kale chips
February 28, 2013 by 20 Comments
Last night we celebrated all of the hard work Rob and I had put into Issue 2 of BEVERLEY which came out earlier this week. I'm still amazed that we have managed to do it all, from our own home, just the two of us. I'm really proud. It's good to feel like that.We had a small group of friends over for … [Read more...]
Show pony
February 27, 2013 by 21 Comments
A few years ago, if I had to bring a cake or something somewhere I would go to a bakery and pick one up, or at a stretch, I would make a packet cake. What? It's baking if it comes out of your oven! When we moved down here I joked that I would be changing my name to Bev, because I would be making … [Read more...]
BEVERLEY: Issue 2 available NOW
February 27, 2013 by 7 Comments
I'm very excited to share with you the latest issue of BEVERLEY that is now available for purchase for your iPad. The Autumn Issue is filled with delights from the harvest autumn season just upon us. There are lots of great recipes, entertaining ideas for the Easter season PLUS we've introduced a … [Read more...]
The way things are meant to be
February 25, 2013 by 39 Comments
A sponsored post for Abbott’s Village Bakery Bread Ben was the third child of Bev and Barry Bread. He was a good natured kid, always happy to fit in and not make a fuss, much like most third kids do. He had a simple, happy suburban life, playing in the street with his neighbours until the sun was … [Read more...]
A belated Birthday package
February 25, 2013 by 8 Comments
A package arrived in the mail today for Daisy all the way from a village covered in snow in Belgium. Daisy squealed with delight Rhi, as did I. A cushion was found straight away and it's placed in prime position on her bed. These will be sent to the framer alongside Graeme, Helga and … [Read more...]
Yabbie Day
February 24, 2013 by 12 Comments
Each year there are a few things that happen in the Village that bring the community together. There's the Easter Markets, the fire works on the June long weekend, Christmas Eve and in late February, there's Yabbie Day. Local kids catch their yabbies, bring them to the pub to be weighed in, and … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 3
February 22, 2013 by 21 Comments
I'm back on the exercise bandwagon again this week. Ish. I've been very busy with work stuff and it's been easy to just let that part go. I've also had people FINALLY ask me if I've lost weight, tell me I'm looking good etc and this is usually the trigger for my brain to say "Well done. You did it! … [Read more...]
New Mission for Health post up
February 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I've got my school ON this week! Here's a post I wrote for Dettol Mission for Health on preparing Daisy's School lunches each day.With all the learning that goes on at the start of the year it’s important to make sure that you are doing all you can to help your child shift into the business of … [Read more...]
