Kathleen

About Kathleen

Kathleen is the adventurous writer behind Life by Kathleen. After welcoming her first child, she realised the importance of nurturing and enhancing her friendships. Dedicated to supporting women in improving, maintaining, or problem-solving in their friendships, she shares insights on achieving personal goals while navigating motherhood and household responsibilities.

YouTube Limelight: Essena O’Neill

2023-06-20T07:11:02+10:00

I have just come across this video & have decided to move this month's YouTube Limelight forward because I feel it needs to be shared now. I first came across Essena on Tumblr about a year ago. I did start following her but unfollowed after about a month. I unfollowed her because I felt she was trying to push her agenda onto her followers & it was not something I was interested in. I don't think I ever would have guessed that Essena was paid for some of her posts. There are some that are blatantly obvious (Kardashian comes to mind) [...]

YouTube Limelight: Essena O’Neill2023-06-20T07:11:02+10:00

YouTube Limelight: Shay Mitchell

2023-06-20T07:06:57+10:00

Each month I will feature one of my favourite YouTube channels, sharing the little things I like about them & of course the video I like best. This month is Shay Mitchell. I can't remember how I cam across this channel but it has opened my eyes to a few things like behind the scenes of a TV show, interesting apps & exotic travel locations. This video appears to have been done in one take & I can't even begin to imagine how much planning & rehearsal went into it. I also like having a sneak peak into someone's house [...]

YouTube Limelight: Shay Mitchell2023-06-20T07:06:57+10:00

YouTube Limelight: Karlie Kloss

2023-06-20T07:06:44+10:00

Each month I will feature one of my favourite YouTube channels, sharing the little things I like about them & of course the video I like best. This month is Karlie Kloss. I came across this channel when it was in the recommended list in the YouTube app. I love seeing a 'day in the life' type videos & gaining an insight into how people live their lives. I was lucky enough to see Karlie's first video (the one above) not long after it was posted & am excited to follow her journey on YouTube. I was a little disenchanted [...]

YouTube Limelight: Karlie Kloss2023-06-20T07:06:44+10:00

YouTube Limelight: Vogue

2023-06-20T07:06:35+10:00

Each month I will feature one of my favourite YouTube channels, sharing the little things I like about them & of course the video I like best. This month is quite a surprise: Vogue. I came across this channel by accident really. I found a video in this series in the suggested videos on the right hand side of the screen & continued to watch a few more of their videos, specifically the 73 Questions series. The first one I watch was actually Blake Lively, then I also saw Victoria Beckham & wondered how she would answer the same questions. [...]

YouTube Limelight: Vogue2023-06-20T07:06:35+10:00

YouTube Limelight: Wayne Goss

2023-06-20T07:05:46+10:00

Each month I will feature one of my favourite YouTube channels, sharing the little things I like about them & of course the video I like best. This month is Wayne Goss. I chose to feature this video because I also have hooded eyes & am happy to say this tutorial has made a world of difference to how I apply eyeshadow. Click here to see more of Wayne’s videos.

YouTube Limelight: Wayne Goss2023-06-20T07:05:46+10:00

Breakfast Protein Mug

2026-05-11T14:31:34+10:00

Breakfast is my absolute favourite meal of the day, and you can bet your bottom dollar that I will eat breakfast before I leave the house. I choose toast or cereal most days, but sometimes I like to switch it up. Porridge or pancakes are great for days when I have a bit more time. But when I started working out, I discovered the beauty of eating a high-protein breakfast to give me the energy to start my day. I generally have all of the ingredients on hand, so it's often an easy choice. This high-protein breakfast mug cake is [...]

Breakfast Protein Mug2026-05-11T14:31:34+10:00

June Bellabox

2018-10-12T20:50:52+11:00

The June Bellabox theme was 'Winter Warrior' with the idea to brighten up winter with a pop of colour. It was revealed that everyone would receive a lip tint stick. Tracking email received: I didn't actually get one Package received: Wednesday, June 17 This is actually my last Bellabox too as I received a one-year subscription for my birthday last year. There are many reasons why I have chosen not to renew my subscription, in no particular order: I will be paying for it (it was a gift last year) the price has increased (to cover postage costs) lack of variety [...]

June Bellabox2018-10-12T20:50:52+11:00

The Parcel Winter 2015

2018-09-15T13:50:51+10:00

The Parcel Winter edition is jam-packed with so many useful items, my favourite being the nail polish remover. RELATED: The Parcel: Spring 2015 Body Woolworths Select - Nail Polish Removal Wipes When I saw this in the parcel I was a tad annoyed, it is a $2 product from the supermarket! But now that I have tried it there is a really good chance that I will purchase it. There are quite a few wipes in the tiny package (30 according to the label) but they are a little difficult to separate from each other, like those paper plates at [...]

The Parcel Winter 20152018-09-15T13:50:51+10:00

YouTube Limelight: Chloe Morello

2023-06-20T07:17:46+10:00

Each month I will feature one of my favourite YouTube channels, sharing the little things I like about them & of course the video I like best. This month is Chloe Morello. I came across Chloe around the same time as I discovered Lauren Curtis, Karissa Pukas & Shannon Harris. I'm always really interested to see how other people live their life, what they do day to day & of course what they eat! I love learning new recipes (although I often don't follow the exact recipe!), food combinations & ways to prepare foods. Click here to see more of Chloe’s videos.

YouTube Limelight: Chloe Morello2023-06-20T07:17:46+10:00

May Bellabox

2018-10-14T15:47:10+11:00

The May Bellabox collaborated with PopSugar & the theme was Sugar Fix. The front of the info card is a highlight & contour cheat sheet because everyone was guaranteed to get a highlight or contour pencil. Tracking email received: Monday May 18 Package received: Wednesday May 20 (again it was sent to another post office for collection) Chella - Ivory Lace Highlighter Pencil This pencil, either in highlight or contour, was guaranteed in each box. I was unsure originally which I would prefer as I don't have a highlight/contour routine. The pencil goes onto the skin quite easily but I find it quite [...]

May Bellabox2018-10-14T15:47:10+11:00

YouTube Limelight: Meredith Foster

2022-04-22T12:12:17+10:00

Each month I will feature one of my favourite YouTube channels, sharing the little things I like about them & of course the video I like best. This month is Meredith Foster, formerly known as stilababe09. Meredith seems like she is very confident being herself & doesn't seem to put on a personality just for her videos. This is my favourite video because it is has some useful tips that are great for all occasions, not just Valentine's Day. If I were to make one of these things, I'd pick the DIY mug but I also love the idea of [...]

YouTube Limelight: Meredith Foster2022-04-22T12:12:17+10:00

Smoothie Bowl

2026-05-11T14:32:30+10:00

One of the main reasons you would make a smoothie bowl is to take numerous photos for your various social media accounts. I’m honestly not a fan of having a smoothie in a bowl. I find it really difficult to eat. Or is it drink? Either way, I have decided that I like to drink my smoothies from a glass. The first thing you need to make a delicious smoothie bowl is a great smoothie recipe. One that uses frozen fruit works really well. I always have blueberries or raspberries in the freezer and they are perfect for this. Not [...]

Smoothie Bowl2026-05-11T14:32:30+10:00

April Bellabox

2018-10-14T15:46:36+11:00

The April Bellabox theme was Mindful Beauty. This month's products are all about natural (and often organic) skin make up. I feel like they are just jumping on the bandwagon here & the blog post with the theme details uses words like natural, green, organic, vegan, philosophy & passion. Tracking email received: Monday, April 23 Package received: Monday, April 27 (I tried to pick it up on Saturday but as it was ANZAC day they were closed) Nivea Lip Butter - Vanilla & Macadamia I was quite a sceptic about this. I find a lot of brands don't actual moisturise my lips, [...]

April Bellabox2018-10-14T15:46:36+11:00

A Different Birthday Gift

2026-05-13T09:33:07+10:00

My brother can be so hard to buy for. So most of the time I just give him money for his birthday. This year I decided it was time for a different birthday gift. Normally, I would just put money in a card. But I recently came across some cool ideas on Pinterest. I wish I could claim this idea as my own, but it wasn’t. Nevertheless, here is what I gave my brother and how I made it. You will need a clean empty jar a cardboard tube (from paper towel or toilet roll) candies money wrapping paper and [...]

A Different Birthday Gift2026-05-13T09:33:07+10:00
Go to Top