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• Fun Hair Styling Tools with Scunci

  

  I often complain that I don't know what to do with my hair. My hair is a little past my shoulder, straight and in no lesser term, boring. Very boring. It doesn'... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• FFS Friday: The Outbush Adventures

  

  If you follow me on Instagram Twitter, you'd know that last week we went to Husband's mate's farm. It was a beautiful and sunny day, just perfect for a farm... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Neutrogena Naturals Range

  

  Neutrogena recently released their Neutrogena naturals range and I had the pleasure of trying the products out. I was actually invited to the launch event in... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• April 2013 Favourites

  

  This month, I really wanted to be punctual with my Favourites post and not be lame the way I am, posting up to 3 weeks late. So here I am putting in the effort... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Snot and Tantrum Stories of The Frightening Kind

  

  Source I didn't have much to write for FFS Friday today. Only that we are all sick. Once again. FFS The baby was down with an ear infection only about 3 weeks... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• CosMedix: Professional Skin Care Brand Review

  

  As I have mentioned on my Instagram recently, I have been focusing on my skin care regime more than I used to. I have come round to the logic that better skin... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow Review & Swatches

  

  Benefit is one of my favourite cosmetic brands. I love their Porefessional balm and have bought 4 of their different concealers. Yes, I am a concealaholic. One... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• What If We Think We're Helping But We're Not

  One thing has been bothering me lately. There's been a young man in my little town, hanging around petrol stations and mall entrances asking for money. This... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• FFS Friday: More Baby Poop Stories

  

  Source I had my first poop-in-the-bath encounter yesterday. Well, not me exactly. The baby, to be specific. But since I have the privilege of being her mother, ... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Australis All Over Face & Body Tint and Bronzing Primer

  

  I'm excited to feature a brand today that I haven't yet mentioned on this blog. I must certainly put in the effort to keep up with my beauty blogging; I have... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Outsmarted By Little Kids

  

  I know many people have had enough of daylight savings stories but here's mine anyway. Daylight savings ended last Sunday. Our smart phones are really rather... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• March Favourites

  

  I know it's a little late for a March favourites post but I really wanted to do this one as I found quite a few surprise faves last month. 1. Neutrogena... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Manners Can Take You Places

  

  This is peculiar but today, I'm getting preachy about good manners! You can never say "please" or "thank you" too many time - ever. I am so particular about... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2013 LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Ecotools Bamboo 6 Piece Eye Brush Set

  

  This Ecotools Bamboo 6 Piece Eye Brush Set review has been sitting in my drafts folder for ages. About time it sees the light of day, I say! Before I joined... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Some Weekend Rambling

  

  The weekend is here, finally! This week I felt so worn out and just couldn't wait for the week to end. Even though I don't think I actually did much compared... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• No One Told Me I'd Have Age Issues in My 20s

  This week, besides some getting-rid-of-the-rat updates that you girly girls probably don't want to know about, I have had some age dramas. A lady asked me... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Hydra-Oil Review: Gentle & Effective For Dry Skin

  

  I recently got to try out Hydra-Oil, a range of essential caring oils for dry skin. I had mild ezcema as a child but am blessed enough to not have to affect me... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Old Matey Says I Should Forgive and I Say What?!

  

  Forgiveness. We have that saying so many times, about how forgiveness is really a gift to yourself and a form of freedom for yourself. Not so much for the... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• The Hair Brush That Allows Me To Sashay & Toss My Hair Again, Supermodel Mum...

  

  Hi everyone! Hope your weekend has been going great. We spent the weekend doing more house renovations as usual and being bored, friend-less and church-less ove... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Blair Witch Style FFS Friday with Video

  

  I first typed this post with heaps of expletives but decided to practice some mild censoring for the classier ones of you. Luckily, Husband was home last... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2013 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE