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• Bedtime Routine for Toddlers

  

  Chasing the kiddies around the house for bed is a common routine in many households (at least I’d like to think!). It’s almost as though “bedtime” is kiddie cod... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Too Faced Matte Eye Shadow Collection Review & Swatches

  

  This is review has been requested a number of times on my instagram so here I am, finally. I have been going through a serious matte eye shadow phase;... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Eight Things

  

  1. After a short getaway over the weekend, we are all still trying to recuperate. It was a very, very short 1 day, 1 night getaway but with so much sun, sand,... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Shoal Bay | Nelson Bay Getaway

  

  When our friends (A C) invited us to join them for a short weekend getaway at Shoal Bay last weekend, I was adamant that we were going to make the 2.5 hours... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Jurlique Baby’s Gentle Shampoo & Body Wash Review

  

  I’m back this week with another review of a baby shampoo/body wash product. Being a huge fan of Jurlique products and having not be disappointed by any of... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Weekly Wrap Up // Discoveries & Different Ways

  

  Something different I did this week: Get ready for this because it’s once-in-a-blue-moon-ish. I took out some paints, brushes and did painting with the little... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Fab Night Creams Worth Trying

  

  So bouncing off my post on night creams the other day, I thought I’d round off with a few awesome night cream recommendations that I have been trying this year. Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• A Little Bit of Skin To Skin With My Bub

  

  To save time, I sometimes hop in the bath or shower together with the little one. I’m not exactly sure where most people stand with this – is 2 years old too ol... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Burt’s Bees Radiance Toner Review

  

  I recently tried the Radiance range from Burt’s Bees. I was sent the Radiance Night Cream, Radiance Toner and Radiance Eye Cream and I thought I’d feature my... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Weekly Wrap Up // Making Friends

  

  Highlight of the week? I have long admired my husband’s ability to make friends where ever he goes. He’s just that friendly guy who loves chatting and striking... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Mum’s Wisdom & Tricky Conversations

  

  “Hi, it’s so nice to see you, I haven’t seen you in ages. Who’s this? Is this your grand dad?” “No, it’s my dad.” *crickets* It’s funny that regardless of what... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Antipodes Jubilation Ultra Nourishing Hand & Body Cream

  

  Hand creams are one of those things that I’m really fussy about. I hate feeling anything greasy on my hands especially when I have to handle/wrangle/wrestle wit... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Weekly Wrap Up

  

  I thought it would be fun to do a little wrap up each week. Something informal that can include anything from highlights of the week to random thoughts of the... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Beauty Spotlight: Crop Natural Skincare

  

  Today, I’ve got the spotlight on a new brand that has launched just last month in September. If you’re like me and find yourself wandering off to the beauty... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Learning From Other Mums

  

  I’ve never considered myself to be a very ‘motherly’ person. In my own interpretation of the word, it refers to someone who is extremely nurturing, caring,... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Milk & Co Shampoozle + Conditioner Review

  

  I have been trying to stick to a schedule for blog posts so I decided that I’ll try to do a graded product review every Monday. I hope these reviews will give... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Trilogy Rosapene Night Cream + Intro to a Nifty Grading System!

  

  You might have noticed that I have greatly reduced the number of posts where I would specifically review a single product. This was because I felt like those... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• A Wedding Anniversary Letter To My Husband

  

  For some reason, my blog post about a wedding anniversary letter last year is one of the most searched for and most read posts on this blog. Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• The Difference Between Day and Night Creams // Do I Need Both?

  

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  Posted on 03 October 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• 10 Random Questions // Liebster Award

  

  So the dust has settled, the excitement of being on holiday is over and this blog beckons me once again! I did have a couple more posts scheduled to be publishe... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE