HELLO 2020. It’s so nice to be getting stuck into you after what felt like a staggered start in January. I don’t know about you but I feel like we can finally get on with …
How to plan and pack for a fun girls’ weekend away
If you’d love to see more capsule wardrobe ideas, including everyday wear, workwear or travel, visit our capsule wardrobe index here. Sponsored by Allianz Travel Insurance* If you’re a mum, getting away from the family for …
10 reasons to fall in love with Lanikai (Oahu, Hawaii)
Whenever anyone tries to tell me that Hawaii is too flashy, too busy, too EVERYTHING, I like to drill down exactly what they’re talking about. Mostly, I find they’re talking about Waikiki. They’ve either been …
Goodbye to the Tweens/Teens … my wish for the 2020s
“Goodbye Noughties, hello “Tweens/Teens”. Cannot believe in last 10 years, have got married, had third “baby” and started my own business. Bring on next 10. I’m ready.” This is what I wrote on my personal …
20 books to add to your 2019 summer holiday reading list
I made a little pact to myself at the start of this year … instead of mindlessly scrolling my phone at night, to get myself off to bed early and read. Some nights it may …
12 gift giving ideas you may not have thought of
I get asked a lot about where to buy gifts, particularly if you’re looking for something different or need to send it to someone. I thought I’d share 12 gift giving ideas you may not …
Journal November 2019
We’re here … the end of the year is nigh; school has wrapped up for us and I spend each business day swinging between getting immediate things ticked off the list and planning for 2020. …
How to plan and pack for a ski or snowboarding holiday
Sponsored by Allianz Travel Insurance When we visited Japan, the last time I’d been on skis was 1991; for the husband it was about 1995 since he’d snowboarded. Technically we are rookies. That’s not such a …
If you shop at an airport, did it really happen? Part 2
Sponsored by Brisbane Airport Corporation Since I wrote this post two years ago about shopping at Brisbane Airport, I’ve been inundated with messages from other “like-minded” airport shoppers, kindred spirits, if you like. It seems if …
12 months on – why Recoverthol is still a part of my life
Sponsored by Recoverthol If you’ve been a reader here for even a couple of years you know that I don’t take on any and every sponsorship opportunity that comes my way. I truly only align with …
Journal October 2019
I was chatting to a friend this week about how I mentally and physically prepared for the month just gone. October 2019 was my biggest work month to date since starting my business. I know …
More things to do and a new fave place to stay in Byron Bay
Watching the sun rise over the ocean at Australia’s most easterly point – Cape Byron – will never get old. As we stood together leaning over the fence, coffees in hand, a light and nature …