Well, well what do we have 'ere? You know what? It's another one of these fabulous events! And while it is indeed again down here in the Highlands, and not on the road, or in your capital city, it's time for me to get behind that bench again and what better time than in the glorious Southern … [Read more...]
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Postcard: the last little bit
July 8, 2017 by 2 Comments
One of my mates on Instagram yesterday commented that she can't remember seeing me as chilled out as I have been on this trip and I think she may be right. I've been so happy all the family together (while trips OS to NY certainly are special to me so long as we are all together I am happiest). … [Read more...]
Frank is now 3!
July 7, 2017 by 7 Comments
Our little black ball of loveliness Frank turns 3 today! Happy Birthday mate! Of course because we are away the girls Facetimed him this morning to say hello and you know, watch him scratch himself etc...but here he is 3 years later and well and truly part of the family. I never really … [Read more...]
Postcard: Cousin catch up time!
July 6, 2017 by 8 Comments
We arrived to my sister's place where I have some happy girls on my hands. There are cousins! And toys! And room to just chill out and hang after a few days on the road. And for me there's my sister! And Prosecco! And home cooked meals (last night she trotted out a chicken parma and apple crumble … [Read more...]
Postcard: {more} Ballarat Winter Festival
July 5, 2017 by 15 Comments
We are guests of Visit Ballarat and have had all our accommodation, meals and entry covered generously by all these businesses…thank you! I love being able to share travel tales from different parts of this country – especially in regional centres like Ballarat. We've arrived safe … [Read more...]
Postcard: Ballarat Winter Festival
July 4, 2017 by 12 Comments
We are guests of Visit Ballarat and have had all our accommodation, meals and entry covered generously by all these businesses...thank you! I love being able to share travel tales from different parts of this country - especially in regional centres like Ballarat. Yesterday we hit the road … [Read more...]
Postcard: Highlands to Beechworth then Daylesford
July 2, 2017 by 19 Comments
Here we are settled into our second motel for the trip...in beautiful but CHILLY Daylesford. My word the chill has set in the past few days...everywhere it seems but definitely here in Victoria where it was -6.9 degrees. We left home later than we had planned (of course when you get overexcited … [Read more...]
Road tripp’n: Victoria July 2017
July 1, 2017 by 14 Comments
We recently did an exercise in a group of having to remember our best childhood memories. There was a big group of adults from their 30's to 50's and each and every one had simple things: home cooked meals, movie nights at home or for me, road trips with my family most school holidays. These have to … [Read more...]
Teeth: It’s all good until it’s NOT all good
June 30, 2017 by 27 Comments
A winner has now been chosen for this giveaway Emily with this comment: "I’m currently that weird adult with braces and they’re coming off in THREE weeks. Since getting braces my teeth have become extra sensitive. Thank you teeth gods for sensodyne! My beloved hot green tea and chilled savvy b have … [Read more...]
The lost treasure
June 27, 2017 by 101 Comments
Do you remember when you got your engagement ring? Always a big occasion isn't it? And how about the incidental use of the left hand for EVERYTHING once you've got it on your paw? The brushing of the hair away with your left hand. The touching of your face, the putting your hand awkwardly in a photo … [Read more...]
Cold weekends filled with flannelette and fires
June 26, 2017 by 11 Comments
Here we are flip side of another weekend, wondering how they go by so quickly. Or is that just me? I am so glad that we have just this week to go before there is a bit of a break for the girls. Everyone is a little sick and very tired, and just want to lay around in pj's. I SO get it. This … [Read more...]
Monday Meal ideas: Winter Warmers
June 26, 2017 by 8 Comments
The ice is thick on the cars and ground this morning, it's winter (and for me) it feels SO good to be alive. The cold is invigorating don't you think? The seasons never get old to me, I love all they have to offer in their own ways and right now it's rugging up and staying warm. There was an icy … [Read more...]
How to get motivated about exercise. Again.
June 23, 2017 by 41 Comments
The time has come friends, it's here. Anyone care to hop aboard the mid winter health train? AGAIN? And for the love of all things carbs, can anyone tell me how to maintain a desire to eat well and exercise ALL THE TIME? Instead of just like how I am now when my jeans are a little … [Read more...]
The take back
June 21, 2017 by 29 Comments
Last week I had a meeting up in the Big Smoke for some great upcoming work I have with Bupa. You might remember some of the stuff we did with them last year about the first 1000 days of being a parent, I'm excited about developing this further in the next few months and talking about just how … [Read more...]
I am
June 20, 2017 by 25 Comments
I recently did one of those Ancestry DNA tests where you spit into a container, send it off and a few months later it comes back with where your ancestry comes from. Have you done one? It's quite interesting I think, it came back with no surprises from me, backing up where I thought my family had … [Read more...]
Sunny Sunday celebrations
June 19, 2017 by 21 Comments
Yesterday we celebrated my dear Step father's 70th birthday. Saturday night I was sitting on the couch and shared a few words about how important he is to me, and to all of us and I was amazed at the response it had. Here's what I shared with a simple snap on Instagram... "My Mum met my Step dad … [Read more...]
Winter wonderland: win a Circa Home pack worth $300
June 15, 2017 by 100 Comments
A winner has now been chosen for this giveaway: Sandra with this comment: "Over the years I’ve developed my own cold weather routine, it consists of most or all of the following * Everyone gets new slippers or bed socks or pyjamas for Easter * Late April I bring out the woolen and fleecy throws … [Read more...]
Get some Hygge in your home
June 14, 2017 by 38 Comments
Do you guys know about Hygge? It might look a little like this: Well to me at least. It's a Danish term defined as “a quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being.” Pronounced “hoo-guh,” the word is said to have no direct … [Read more...]
5 reasons why I loved HBO’s Big Little Lies SO much
June 13, 2017 by 22 Comments
I’m feeling a little weary this morning as Rob and I stayed up WAY too late last night binge watching the last 4 episodes of HBO’s Big Little Lies. This recently screened on Foxtel (Showcase and you can still watch it on Foxtel Go) which I happily missed as it just didn’t seem to appeal. I’m not a … [Read more...]
Cleaning Tip: how to clean the glass door of your fireplace
June 12, 2017 by 16 Comments
We're only just over a week into "official" winter but round these parts "winter" and the need to have the fire on at some stage during the day usually lasts from about April to November. Yep. That many months. And while the first few fires of the season are a joyous ritual by September or October … [Read more...]
