Originally we had planned to spend the Easter long weekend in Melbourne, visiting family and enjoying all that is on offer in this big Australian city that I know so little about. But with kids there are always unexpected developments so we had to pass on exploring Melbourne, for now that is. I don’t know much about Melbourne so it is hard for me to [read more]
When you are preparing for the arrival of a new baby there is lots you need to think of. Of course you want a beautiful nursery, a pile of gorgeous little clothes, a nice and practical pram and not to forget a stylish nappy bag to take with you wherever you go. But what makes the ideal nappy bag? Everyone is different which is why Australian label gr8x [read more]
With Easter behind us it will soon be time for Mother’s Day, a very special day to many and one that often sneaks up on us leaving us no time to buy a little gift for wives and mums. Now I have reminded you today that there is just under one month left until Mother’s Day (Sunday May 13th), plenty of time to pick something lovely so you have no [read more]
A long, long time ago before I became a mother, I used to have time to reads books. I read every spare minute of my time, on the bus, in my lunch break, in the bath, in the bed, I just love reading and find it very relaxing. I am hoping there will soon come a time when I get to enjoy a good book again [read more]
When you are a busy mum it can be tricky to find time to spend on your looks. A quick shower here, a dollop of day cream there and a quick brush of your teeth and you are ready to start the day. When I am lucky enough to find ten free minutes to straighten my hair in the morning I feel like a million [read more]
More and more parents are trying to make eco friendly choices which is absolutely fantastic, it is encouraging to see how many people have started using reusable water bottles but of course you can’t use them for your daily dose of coffee. You grab your first one at the petrol station, number two in the office canteen and number three during your lunch break at [read more]
We all know florals can look a little old fashioned and grandma-ish but Australian label Poppy Lou has managed to pull off the country style with great success. I spotted some of the new Poppy Lou designs at Budburst Kids and have fallen in love instantly. How gorgeous is this Poppy Lou Country Classic Quilt Comforter ($59.95)? It features a lovely combination of sweet little [read more]