Emma didn’t need much encouragement to dress up in superhero garb today for an event launching a new DC Comics property, the DC Super Hero Girls. I didn’t tell her we were going until yesterday afternoon, which was a mistake on my part because she insisted that I whip her up a movie quality costume quick smart. She’s always been…
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Like 30-40% of Australians, I have allergies. At best they are an annoyance that make me feel a bit crappy sometimes, at worse they’ve triggered full blown asthma attacks in locations where medical help was not that easy to get too. Pretty scary stuff. This post is brought to you by Sensitive Choice Having Asthma is no joke, it can…
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Are you a fan of the sassy 1920’s lady detective Miss Phryne Fisher? I sure am! She’s feisty, fearless and incredibly stylish, I’ve yet to meet anyone that doesn’t want to be a little more like Phryne, even Emma, my 6 year old, wanted to dress like Miss Fisher for Comicon last year! “This post is bought to you by…
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When you get sent a bottle of Pinot Noir called Duck Sauce what’s the first thing the comes to mind? For me it was two things, the first I’ll tell you about later, but the second was one of my all time favourite foods in the whole world, Chinese Roast Duck. My mouth is watering just thinking about it, so…
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Flowers add such a cheerful touch to your home, a floral table centerpiece can make an ordinary meal feel like a special occasion. Buying pre-made arrangements from the florist can get very expensive so I like to pick up my flowers from vendors at Camberwell or Oakleigh Sunday Markets for only a few dollars per bunch. Flowers in vases look…
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I’ll be the first person to admit that I’m no wine expert, I’m more likely to choose a wine for it’s interesting label that it’s vintage. But over the years I’ve learnt through experience that some wines really compliment certain foods, and some just don’t work at all. There are lots of rules for pairing wine with food, most people…
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The first time I experienced the flavour explosion that is Mexican Grilled Corn, my attitude to corn on the cob was changed forever. Don’t get me wrong, regular old boiled corn is still pretty tasty and fun to eat, but add a couple of simple ingredients and it’s transformed into something really special. This recipe isn’t 100% faithful to authentic…
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Do you decorate your home for seasonally? I’d love to do it more, but the reality is that some years my Christmas decorations are still up as late as February! With Easter coming up, I think I’ve found the perfect solution – Easter decor that you can enjoy all year round. I’ve scoured Etsy for gorgeous handmade and vintage home…
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Melbourne may be best known for it’s laneways, street art and coffee culture, but on hot days you’ll find most Melbournians hanging out at the beach. Melbourne has hundreds of kilometers of suburban bayside beaches starting in the west at Point Cook, and extending all the way round Port Phillip Bay to Frankston in the south. Sure, you won’t find…
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Living in a Melbourne it’s easy to take for granted how easily we can access medical care, but for those living in remote and rural communities around Australia, sometimes the only doctor you may see needs to fly in on a plane! The Royal Flying Doctor Service not only provides emergency aero-medical transport, but I was surprised to learn that…
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