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• The Weekly Wrap Up #6 // The Count Down

  

  1. Last week of school holidays. Surprisingly, it hasn’t been all that bad. The kids have been spending every other day at a park, playground, playing with the... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2015 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Loving This Month / Sept 2015

  

  It’s been a while since I did a favourites post and definitely been a good few months since I swore off lots of food, products and anything that emits a scent... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2015 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Wedding Anniversary Letter to My Husband / 3

  

  Husband and I celebrated another wedding anniversary this year. I have already written two previous wedding anniversary letters to my husband - something which... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2015 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Inappropriate Things My Toddler Says

  

  Kids say the darnest things. Most of the time, it’s funny. Adorable even. Except when it’s in public and targeted at poor unsuspecting strangers. Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2015 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Sensé Daytime Protective Emulsion With Sunscreen

  

  Winter’s over and spring has sprung, the sun is out and I can’t tell you how absolutely delighted I am. I’m one of those who seem to turn into a grouchy,... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2015 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Facing My Fears

  Adding another bub to the family will no doubt bring about a whole lot of changes. I won’t lie, as much as I feel like I will enjoy and cherish having another... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2015 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• A Special Gift (The Best Kind!)

  

  It’s been a good 6 months since I wrote on here and I know I seem to have fallen off the face of the earth but thank you so much to the wonderful ladies who hav... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2015 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Back to School

  

  This year, my little one just started preschool. Like any jittery worry-wart of a mum (are there any others out there or am I alone in this one?), I had... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2015 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• The Space Between / Where I Have Been

  

  It always feels a little weird filling in the space between. Between the last post and a new one, that is. Where have I been? To put it simply… We decided to fl... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2015 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Leapfrog Mobile Med Kit Review

  

  I remember being about 6 and loving my pretend doctor kit. I loved scribbling fake patient details and fake medicine names with my limited spelling skills and... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• WIN an Urban Rituelle Festive Candle + Christmas Gift Guide 2014

  

  2.5 weeks more to Christmas – the countdown is definitely on! Are you an early shopper who tries to avoid the crowds or a last minute shopper? One reason I... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• VS Sassoon 3Q High Performance Dryer Review // New In

  

  Another new hair product release last month, I was extremely excited about the new VS Sassoon 3Q High Performance Hair Dryer. I always and without fail give my... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• New in November // Cedel Conditioning Foam

  

  Before our trip to Japan this year, I hadn’t dyed my hair in about 2 years. Most of the time, dyeing my hair just really dries it out but of course, vanity ofte... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Crazy Amazon Black Friday 2014 Toy Sales

  

  Did you know Black Friday 2014 sales have actually started a whole week prior on Amazon? There are so many amazing deals at the moment with some of them being... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Customising Your Skin Care with Bespoque

  

  It’ll be a very busy 4 weeks from here out with Christmas and the New Year approaching so quickly! Apologies for the lack of posts this week. My server was... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Relaxing with In Essence Aromatherapy / Ultra Sonic Vaporiser & Lifestyle Blends

  

  This week has been all sorts of madness for us. Our kitchen is still under renovation and our stove has been unplugged so no cooking at all. Not that I am... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Our Special Budget Wedding

  

  My husband and I got married relatively young. It’s funny now but I remember how we brainstormed and wrote out a list over a few days. Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Dermalogica Soothing Eye Make-Up Remover Review

  

  On days when I have any make up on, you can bet that eye make up is a definite step for me. I have been told a couple of times that the width of my eyes are... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Weekly Wrap Up

  

  Busy with: Home renos. When I first started this blog, we had just started working on an old house we bought. It was live-able and cosy enough but because it wa... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Highlights: New Beauty Releases in October 2014

  

  With so many new beauty releases hitting the shelves each month, I thought it’s about time I share some of my highlights and recommendations. Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE