This morning (Sunday) I left Lorne on a bus at 6.00am to head to the starting line for the Great Ocean Road Half Marathon – my first half marathon. It was cold and very dark and I sat on the bus feeling a little queazy as it made the windy drive to Kennett River. I [...]

This time last Saturday I was having the most divine afternoon tea of chocolate and champagne with a group of gorgeous friends at Shocolate: Master Chocolatiers. Normally the reviews I do of places to go around Melbourne are focused on the kids, this is one for the mums! Shocolate is a beautiful little chocolate shop [...]

This post is sponsored by Nuffnang. I had intended to attend the lululemon athletica Melbourne Warehouse Sale today (Friday), so when I was then invited to attend the VIP night last night, you could say I was just a little bit excited! Since discovering the fabulousness of lululemon athletica last year, thanks to the lovely [...]

I recognise that while far from perfect, I have a great life – a loving family, amazing friends, my health and the opportunity to work from home to help suport my family. This is something that not every mother has. Throughout this year, I will take time on the blog to highlight opportunities where myself [...]

Over the break, I spent a great deal of time planning for 2012. Part of this was undertaking in depth analysis of the survey I did before Christmas. The feedback was amazing and I am very appreciative of the time you spent completing it for me. It has given me so much information and ideas [...]

Over the last month I have worked pretty furiously with a lovely group of Melbourne Bloggers – Kathy, Kate, Marita, Amanda and Shae on a Community Blogging Christmas Event. The idea behind Community Blogging is bloggers supporting and working with not for profit organisations in the local community. For our first event, we held a [...]