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Fairy Bread Cupcake Toppers

Hello lovely people, welcome. Today we are making fairy bread cupcake toppers - actually last week I made fairy bread cupcake toppers, but you know what I mean. These little puppies are perfect for an Australia Day celebration or a cute ...

15 surprisingly easy Kmart hacks for your home

Who wants some new Kmart hacks? I'm guessing you do because you clicked on this link. So here we go - I have scoured Instagram for 15 of the most stylish and current Kmart hacks for you to try. So if you're spending the school holidays dreaming of ...

Turn your Instagram images into funky photo gifts and retro prints

Guys, GUYS! quality photo printing So this week I have tried to get pictures printed a few times. The first major retailer I visited had a line out the door from their self serve printing area. The second was a tad less busy, but without naming ...

Champagne and Pomegranate Cocktail Recipe

So it looks like Chrissy Day is going to be a stinker! And there's nothing worse than a warm glass of bubbles, don't worry - I have your back. Introducing my champagne and pomegranate cocktail. The other day I was creating some Christmas Cooking ...

5 ways to freshen up your master bedroom for summer – and a sweet discount code + bedding giveaway!

This post is sponsored by More Than Ever, win some lush bedding or nab a sweet discount code at the bottom of this post. I don’t know about you, but my bedroom is my absolute sanctuary. It’s not large, it’s not fancy, there isn’t an ensuite or ...

If your children are going to be near water this Summer, please read this. #KeepWatch

Dear complacent parents (let's be honest, that's all of us sometimes) Royal Life Saving Society - Australia have a pretty simple request, and honestly, I didn't think it was one they would have to make because it's so bloody obvious. Don't prop your ...

8 things you 100% HAVE to do with your kids this Christmas!

As I get further on in my parenting life I realise that there are so many different and valid ways to raise kids. But at Christmas time the pressure to meet a whole bunch of expectations can be crippling. So I have put together a little list of the ...

Christmas Toy Giveaway – With Tiger Tribe – Closed

Who wants a pile of toys for the kids to just turn up on their doorstep in time for Christmas? And who wants those toys to be beautiful quality, thoughtful and created especially to inspire play and learning? And finally, who wants them to be ...

Dear friends and family, here is what I would love you to give my kids this Christmas

Dear lovely, gorgeous and generous friends and family. meaningful Christmas I love that you want to buy my kids a present for Christmas; It’s a small window of years when they both understand Christmas and also believe wholeheartedly in ...

10 things my kids have taught me about happiness

I spend a crazy amount of time reading, listening and thinking about happiness. I’m not sure when it started but it has just always been an interest of mine. I still remember leaning over, closing my eyes and blowing out the 5 candles on my hedgehog ...

8 Advent Calendars for Adults – Because, why the hell not?

Despite what the shops are yelling, Christmas is actually not coming soon. But we are less than a month away from opening the first little door of an advent calendar. And that's not nothing. Adult Advent Calendars - Australia And I feel you, you're ...

DIY Worry Dolls – Halloween Style

I don't know about you guys, but my kids are obsessed with making DIY worry dolls. Anything to do with magic or putting things under your pillows is always a BIG win around here. We made these cute DIY worry dolls (or worry monsters actually) a ...

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