Random Monday: Mambo – 30 Years of Shelf-Indulgence
Remember Mambo? The brand that was famous for its off the wall designs, political digs and really an homage to Australia’s favourite past-time – surfing. I first came across the brand when I first came...
View ArticleHealth & Lifestyle: Keeping Your Moods & Health In Check
It’s hard to imagine that in a week’s time, the kids will be back at school to start a new school year. I mean, we’re more than halfway through January 2015 – ALREADY! The holidays have actually been...
View ArticleRandom Monday: White Night Melbourne 2015
How fast did that weekend go?! Mine was a mixed bag of full-on and super relaxing, depending on how you look at it. First up, was the Saturday morning netball run – for Miss 11 that is. An 8:10am...
View ArticleHealth & Lifestyle: Don’t Sweat It!
This post is brought to you by Rexona Walking down the halls of a high school just brings back so much memories. The fun, the laughter and…the scents. I was telling Miss 13 the other...
View ArticleHealth & Lifestyle: Perimenopause, A Personal Story
We’re back with the series on menopause and this time I’ve got the privilege of having a friend of mine, Suzie from Suz’s Space to share with us her experience with perimenopause. Before we begin, I’ve...
View ArticleHealth & Lifestyle: How Phytoestrogens Decrease Symptoms of Menopause
On this week’s Health & Lifestyle segment, I’ve got the lovely Melanie McGrice, one of Australia’s best known dietitians and a highly respected author and health presenter on nutrition and dietary...
View ArticleHealth & Lifestyle: Chickpea & Tomato Curry
Remember the guest post by Melanie McGrice last week? As promised, here’s a simple recipe she has shared with us. Great one for the colder months and managing perimenopause and menopausal symptoms....
View ArticleRandom Monday: What It Means To Be A Mother
First of all, I hope everyone who celebrates Mother’s Day had a fabulous time yesterday. For those who couldn’t spend it with their mum, for whatever reason, I get it. I do. My mum isn’t only in a...
View ArticleRandom Monday: Signs That He Loves You?
I was browsing through my personal Facebook newsfeed the other week, when this article a friend “liked” came up on my feed; “8 silent ways your hubby is screaming I love you“. Definitely piqued my...
View ArticleHealth & Lifestyle: One Word To Describe Your Body
I saw this trailer the other day. Again, something that I discovered via my personal Facebook newsfeed. Sometimes Facebook works well when it decides to show me things I AM actually interested in....
View ArticleRandom Monday: It’s All About The Journey
Thursday saw Mr. C and I attending Miss 13’s Year 10 information night. If you’re wondering why at 13 we’re already attending something that’s not meant for the next two year, well, it’s because Miss...
View ArticleHealth & Lifestyle: Putting Myself First
I’ve been busy this morning. Well, busy putting myself first and as one of my personal trainers say, “Being the boss of your health”. And I’m not just talking about physical, but also mental health....
View ArticleRandom Monday: All About The Birds & The Bees
*Brought to you by Durex When you have kids, there comes a point in your life, that you know one day you’re going to have to talk about the birds and the bees. Thing is, it’s pretty...
View ArticleRandom Monday: Gold Coast Long Weekend
Last week was such a whirlwind of a… hmm… should I call it a super long weekend? Yes I think I will! It was definitely a super long weekend for me, as it started midweek. The family decided to head...
View ArticleRunning For the Refugees
Yesterday I finally managed to hit my goal distance of 10km. Why would I even bother? Why this particular goal? Well, I had always planned to someday join a fund run, and in particular to raise...
View ArticleHealth & Lifestyle: Ways To Keep You Motivated To Exercise Regularly
It is now spring time and really, you have no excuses not to start, continue and stay motivated to exercise regularly. I know it’s hard, especially having maybe not done much during the colder months...
View ArticleHealth & Lifestyle: How Not To Overindulge When On Holidays
The Melbourne Cup break might be over and while some of you might have gotten back from your little break, I’m sure you’re bound to head out for another break sometime soon. I mean it’s already...
View ArticleHealth & Fitness: What To Wear Running in Warmer Weather
The weather is getting a little bit warmer, well in Melbourne it’s been a little touch and go – just like Katy Perry’s “Hot and Cold” song – but there have been days when it does get too hot to run....
View ArticleHealth & Lifestyle: Is Running Addictive?
I completed my second running event on Sunday – the City 2 Sea – which was a 15km event, just 5km more than my first one. Just I said. Yeah, not so much when you’re actually doing the run! Needless...
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