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30th Birthday Gifts For Her

2023-01-06T20:33:39+11:00

The season of your life when you and your friends all turn 30 can be full of parties, presents and the occasional existential crisis. It’s a fun and festive time but it can be hard to come up with unique gift ideas for the special women in your life. So help a friend say goodbye to their 20’s with any (or all) of these brilliant 30th birthday gifts for her. Things There are so many things we want or need, and so many others that are just nice to have. Here are some of the more affordable birthday present that [...]

30th Birthday Gifts For Her2023-01-06T20:33:39+11:00

How Swimming Lessons Helped Me to Create a Laundry Routine

2020-09-23T11:33:00+10:00

That’s right. My daughter’s swimming lesson helped me create a laundry routine. And to be honest, I never really had a habit of doing washing every day or with any regularity, let alone on a particular day of the week. I should also start this off by saying that I love doing the washing. I know, I know. Call me a freak, but it’s my favourite household chore. And I love it because it’s almost as simple as set-and-forget. I put everything in the washing machine, turn it on and do something else for about an hour. When the washing [...]

How Swimming Lessons Helped Me to Create a Laundry Routine2020-09-23T11:33:00+10:00

A Grazing Table Shopping List To Feed A Crowd

2023-02-07T14:13:37+11:00

The old bikkies and dip have come a long way since I was a kid. Now it's all Instagram-worthy spreads, specialty cheese and the latest food trends. It goes by many names like grazing board, grazing table, grazing plate, grazing platter, charcuterie board, charcuterie table, antipasto. But whatever you call it, it's an easy way to feed a crowd and almost always looks too good to eat. A few months ago I went to a lunchtime birthday party where they had a large grazing table. There were quite a lot of adults at the party and I kept wondering when [...]

A Grazing Table Shopping List To Feed A Crowd2023-02-07T14:13:37+11:00

Summer Bucket List

2022-10-11T13:12:37+11:00

The end of the year is fast approaching and just like that 2018 is coming to an end. So what better way to kick off the end of the year than with a bucket list full of fun summer ideas. Once again, a lot of these are experiences I had in my childhood. My dad used to set up the tent, and we would spend a few nights camping in the backyard. Last year I discovered some local fruit farms where you can pick your own fruit. It's so much fun and its now something we try to do a [...]

Summer Bucket List2022-10-11T13:12:37+11:00

Spring Bucket List

2022-10-11T13:21:12+11:00

I look forward to spring because it means there is more colour in my life, the sun comes out of hiding making warmer weather and it also means that Christmas is just that little bit closer. It's a great time to get back outside after being stuck inside during the cold winter months or perhaps do some spring cleaning. This spring bucket list is the perfect way to ease yourself into the great outdoors. A lot of this spring bucket list is made up of outside activities. What better way to celebrate the new season than basking in the bright sunshine [...]

Spring Bucket List2022-10-11T13:21:12+11:00

Winter Bucket List

2022-10-11T12:53:07+11:00

There isn't a lot by way of fun activities to do during the winter season, so I decided to create a winter bucket list. This list is a reminder that there is no reason to feel that you're stuck inside with nothing to do during winter. While it's tempting to rug up under a blanket on the couch during winter, there are so many great things happening at public events. But if you don't feel like braving the weather, this winter bucket list is sure to have some ideas for you. All of the items on this list are suitable [...]

Winter Bucket List2022-10-11T12:53:07+11:00

Autumn Bucket List

2022-10-11T13:46:04+11:00

The first term break for the school year is fast approaching. Who knew that term 1 would be a mere 8 weeks long? A tiny benefit of the school holidays is generally less traffic during peak hour on the roads. Although I barely drive in peak hour these days! If I am totally honest, most of the inspiration for these ideas have come from my own childhood. I used to bat a balloon back and forth with my brother in the lounge room. Make sure you remember to move the valuables! Sleepovers happened at least once a week during the [...]

Autumn Bucket List2022-10-11T13:46:04+11:00

30 Gifts For 30 Years

2022-06-04T13:37:33+10:00

Around the beginning of the year, I decided that I wanted to give my husband 30 gifts for 30 years. One gift for each year of his life so far. This birthday present has been months in the making & I've been working on a list of gifts since the start of the year. I've asked friends for suggestions & even called upon the help of Google. RELATED: A Different Birthday Gift It was really hard coming up with 30 different yet useful things. Let's just say I'm just glad that I didn't wait until he was 40 to do [...]

30 Gifts For 30 Years2022-06-04T13:37:33+10:00

Welcome to Spring!

2019-06-29T13:32:28+10:00

Spring has officially started & Melbourne actually got the memo, producing a beautiful spring day. Lettuce Unfortunately, I didn't know how or when to harvest lettuce last year so I just let it grow. It went to seed & has been popping up in random places in the garden bed. From what I can see, there are 3 types growing. I am unsure which types as they were purchased as mixed lettuce. I've already been picking at the lettuce as needed & will continue to use it this way. It's fantastic having it on hand & I think it might [...]

Welcome to Spring!2019-06-29T13:32:28+10:00

Christmas Tree Decorating Tips

2019-06-29T14:11:22+10:00

As much as I love Christmas, the tree is the only Christmas decoration I put up. It was almost the only Christmas decoration I had growing up. There was an inflatable Santa & an inflatable reindeer. But after a few years they stopped being used, I guess they got holes in them. I like to set up my tree on December 1 but of course, it doesn't always happen. Christmas Tree Decorating Tips Pick two (three at most) complementary colours to decorate your tree. Some great combinations are red & silver, red & gold, silver & gold, blue & silver [...]

Christmas Tree Decorating Tips2019-06-29T14:11:22+10:00

Housewarming Gift Ideas

2018-09-28T19:49:23+10:00

My friends have just finished building their first house & have finally moved in. I know when we moved in we had to do a massive trip to the supermarket to get everything we needed from cleaning supplies to fresh food. We were lucky enough to receive a huge hamper for our engagement party that had the majority of the kitchen utensils & oven trays.   Here is a list of what I gave my friend: • Bucket • Dishwashing liquid • Rubber gloves • Kitchen wipes • Glass wipes • Air freshener spray • Batteries • Pain killers • [...]

Housewarming Gift Ideas2018-09-28T19:49:23+10:00

Post Christmas Clean Up

2019-02-25T21:05:11+11:00

It's December 27 so that means it's time for the often dreaded Christmas clean up to begin. Christmas is over for another year, it's time to pack away the tree and all of the decorations. I like to think that I'm smart by not having any decorations around the house beside the tree. It saves me storage space for the 11 months of the year that they aren't used. I don't have to worry about dusting them while they are on display. And it also means it doesn't take long to set up or pack up. While Harley didn't help me [...]

Post Christmas Clean Up2019-02-25T21:05:11+11:00

A Different Birthday Gift

2018-10-27T13:14:05+11:00

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 Gift2018-10-27T13:14:05+11:00

How To: Flawless Bun

2018-10-28T15:47:35+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 Bun2018-10-28T15:47:35+11:00
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