A fresh take on Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet comes to Melbourne’s east. Presented by Fresh Theatre, and in partnership with Maroondah Council, the street art covered walls of Ringwood’s laneways transform to become ‘fair Verona, where we lay our scene’. After almost a year without live theatre, this production of Romeo and Juliet was like a refreshing cool…
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If you have friends and family overseas and are looking for a uniquely Australian gift to send them this Christmas. I have the perfect selection for you from some wonderfully talented local Etsy makers. I love how these designers, artists and makers have interpreted classic Aussie motifs and icons in fresh contemporary ways. I’m feeling a little patriotic and would…
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These tasty Christmas Tree Cookies are so easy to bake, you’ll be whipping up a batch as gifts for all your friends and neighbours this festive season. The kids will love helping with the rolling, cutting and decorating. Get as creative as you like with the toppings, or decorate with a simple garland like I have here. I’ve used a…
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An easy to make Basic Crepe Recipe that can be whipped up from simple pantry ingredients. These French style crepes are sure to please. Sitting down to a lovely stack of warm crepes brings back such fond memories of my childhood, when mum would whip up a batch of thin pancakes on a Sunday afternoon. Enjoyed with dollops of Dulce de…
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Save money by making this super easy washing powder recipe at home. With only a few inexpensive ingredients, that you can pick up at your local supermarket, this DIY Laundry Detergent makes a big batch that cleans just as well as any commercially available laundry powder I’ve used in the past. I’ve been curious about making my own household cleaning…
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If you feel like making a sweet treat with the kids for afternoon tea, these easy Mini Strawberry Jam Tarts use only two simple ingredients and take only minutes to bake. Emma and I have been baking up a storm now that we are spending all our time at home. We’ve made banana cake, and cookies, but the simplicity of…
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Nothing tastes as good as a homemade sausage roll straight out of the oven. When the Mr suggested I pop over to the local bakery to pick up some sausage rolls for lunch, I whipped up a batch of my Super Easy Sausage Rolls instead, with just a few ingredients already sitting in my fridge. There’s hardly any prep worked…
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Sitting on the north-east coast of Queensland, the town of Airlie Beach is a haven for holidaymakers, international visitors and sailing enthusiasts. Airlie is famous for being the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands and the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. With a seemingly endless number of things to do, particularly with kids, you won’t want to skip spending time…
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Homemade Liquid Hand Soap is so easy to make from old unwanted bars of soap. Not only will you save a ton of money, but you’ll reduce plastic waste when you refill your empty pump bottles. As part of my efforts to reduce our plastic consumption, I’ve been going to a local bulk supply store and refilling our hand wash…
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Billy Elliot The Musical officially opened in Melbourne last night to a standing ovation. Based on the film of the same name, Billy Elliot The Musical is a funny, gritty, heart-warming and feel-good celebration following the journey of a young boy raised in a small British mining town. Set against the backdrop of the 1984/’85 miners’ strike, Billy’s journey takes…
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