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.

Quest Bar Cookies

Kathleen2019-03-29T21:08:48+11:00

I have read so many great things about Quest bars but have never actually seen them at the shops. So when I finally saw them I knew I had to get a box, or two! According to the internet, you can eat a quest bar in many different ways. And it appears making them into Quest bar cookies is the way to go. So I was craving something sweet but wanted it to still be better for me than a mug cake. A bit of googling later, I decided to make Quest bar cookies. I also researched some hashtags on [...]

Quest Bar CookiesKathleen2019-03-29T21:08:48+11:00

YouTube Limelight: Jimmy Kimmel Live

Kathleen2022-04-22T11:23:03+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 Jimmy Kimmel Live. I can’t remember how long ago I subscribed but this channel has kept me laughing ever since! This is my favourite video because it is such a great concept & I love seeing people lie just to get a chance at being on TV. There are a lot of other similar videos to this on the Jimmy Kimmel Live channel, my favourite segments are Lie Witness, Pedestrian [...]

YouTube Limelight: Jimmy Kimmel LiveKathleen2022-04-22T11:23:03+10:00

How To: Flawless Bun

Kathleen2018-10-28T15:47:35+11:00

My hair is reasonably long and it's nice to get it off my neck when it's hot so I often put it in a bun during the summer. The secret to getting a sleek flawless bun that holds well is spiral hair pins! As they spiral through your hair they create a very strong grip, interlocking each other and the hair strands. To Use: Tie up your hair in a ponytail as high or low as you like. Pull the hair of the ponytail to one side of your head and twist the hair in the ponytail in one direction Once you have [...]

How To: Flawless BunKathleen2018-10-28T15:47:35+11:00

March Bellabox

Kathleen2018-10-14T16:01:03+11:00

The March Bellabox theme was '#Selfie'. What that means for the content of this months box, I don't know. BellaBox is running a competition with Stabilo (one of the brands included in the box) so to enter you need to post a selfie with a certain hashtag using the Stabilo product. Tracking email received: Monday, March 23 Package received: Tuesday, March 24 Colour Theory - Eye Pencil in black I'm not going to open this because I have enough black eyeliners that I barely use. I will see if my mum wants it. I'm sure its great and I'm sorry I can't [...]

March BellaboxKathleen2018-10-14T16:01:03+11:00

Protein Fruit Dip

Kathleen2022-06-19T13:39:00+10:00

Dip always makes a great snack. And, for those that have a bit of a sweet tooth like me, this protein fruit dip is a protein-packed afternoon treat. You can eat this straight from the bowl with a spoon, add fruit to the bowl, or use it as a dip with fruit. You can even cover fruit in the dip and freeze it for a cool treat. I find chocolate or strawberry protein powder works best. But vanilla is my absolute favourite for this recipe. I haven't had the chance to test it with any other flavours. But I'm sure [...]

Protein Fruit DipKathleen2022-06-19T13:39:00+10:00

Always Remember Aattachments with Gmail

Kathleen2018-08-27T21:48:41+10:00

I don't know how many times I have sent an email but forgot to actually add the attachment mentioned in the email. The great news is, now I don't have to. Gmail will remind me based on the text in the email. If I mention an attachment but don't actually attach anything, a little message pops up to prompt you to attach it.

Always Remember Aattachments with GmailKathleen2018-08-27T21:48:41+10:00

The Parcel Autumn 2015

Kathleen2018-09-15T12:25:23+10:00

I really look forward to receiving this parcel every three months! As far as value for money goes, I think The Parcel Autumn is top notch. RELATED: The Parcel: Winter 2015 Body Mor - Snow Gardenia Triple Milled Soap I opened the parcel to a burst of delightful flowery smells, this being the culprit. Lucky for me I use soap in the shower and actually have quite a collection going. Unlucky for me I just started a new one a few days before this arrived but it will be the next to enter the shower with me once my current soap runs [...]

The Parcel Autumn 2015Kathleen2018-09-15T12:25:23+10:00

YouTube Limelight: Messy Downunder

Kathleen2022-04-22T11:23:03+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 Messy Downunder. I came across this channel while looking to see what other people got in their December BellaBox as I was quite dissappointed in mine. But Messy got a pretty good box compared to what I ended up with. After watching a few more videos I decided to subscribe. This is my favourite video because it is something I never would have thought of. I have enough trouble using [...]

YouTube Limelight: Messy DownunderKathleen2022-04-22T11:23:03+10:00

Harley’s First Birthday

Kathleen2026-05-11T14:31:58+10:00

It was quite a while ago now, but Harley’s first birthday was on January 13. I wanted to celebrate but because it was a Tuesday and I had worked all day I didn’t really have the energy for much. I decided to make some dog cupcakes or pupcakes. After trolling for recipes on Pinterest, I found a dog cupcake recipe that I liked but more importantly, had the ingredients for. I think it’s safe to say that he enjoyed it very much. We did make him wait for quite a while. Yet he sat there happily posing for photos. [...]

Harley’s First BirthdayKathleen2026-05-11T14:31:58+10:00

February Bellabox

Kathleen2018-10-14T15:45:53+11:00

The February Bellabox theme was ‘Beauty School’ with three different women's magazines curating a box each that included a copy of the magazine. I was lucky enough to receive an email about selecting which box I wanted. Unlucky for me I forgot which box I elected. As each box contained a different magazine, along with different products, they also all have different on sale dates. I made my selection based on the magazine & the bonus Essie Nail Colour in each box. Tracking email received: Friday, February 20 Package received: Thursday, February 26 I had some drama with the post office too. After receiving [...]

February BellaboxKathleen2018-10-14T15:45:53+11:00

A Change in Coffee Habits

Kathleen2018-11-06T21:18:23+11:00

I have been drinking coffees from the Nescafe Cafe Menu for at least 6 years now. I originally picked them up because I wanted to start drinking coffee (I guess because it appears to be an adult thing to do) but didn’t like the instant stuff my parents had. I've always loved the smell of coffee but never liked the taste until I tried this brand. But I think its time for a change in coffee habits. To be honest, when I first started having them I was having 1 sugar in the flavoured ones and two sugars in the [...]

A Change in Coffee HabitsKathleen2018-11-06T21:18:23+11:00

Unusual Effects of Going to the Gym

Kathleen2026-05-11T14:32:53+10:00

On the 15th of January, I finally joined a gym. I had been considering it for a little while, mostly because I love the idea of running inside away from the elements. I follow the gym on Facebook &and noticed they were offering a very attractive deal, compared to the other 24/7 gyms in my area. I’m pretty sure all the gyms in my area are now 24/7 anyway. Back in December I started using a ‘couch to 5k’ app and was making good progress but was finding it hard to get going in the various climates of the Australian [...]

Unusual Effects of Going to the GymKathleen2026-05-11T14:32:53+10:00

YouTube Limelight & Review: Lush

Kathleen2023-09-18T17:00:05+10:00

Each month I feature one of my favourite YouTube channels, sharing the little things I like about them and of course the video I like best. This month is Lush Australia but I'm also combining it with a review of a few of their products. I'm relatively new to the fantastic world of Lush. I had seen some of their products featured in some of my YouTube Limelight. I was going to the VIP night at Chadstone in November and decided to visit the store to buy some Christmas presents. The staff were so helpful and assisted me to find [...]

YouTube Limelight & Review: LushKathleen2023-09-18T17:00:05+10:00

Healthy Festive Bark

Kathleen2026-05-13T10:33:29+10:00

I recently tried the peppermint bark at Williams-Sonoma. But this healthy festive bark was a great snack for those hot Australian summer days over Christmas. Made with greek yoghurt, fruit & a hint of dark chocolate it was an invigorating way to cool down. Click here for the full recipe.

Healthy Festive BarkKathleen2026-05-13T10:33:29+10:00

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