When Emma and I were offered to review the new musical, Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, we felt like we’d won a Golden Ticket! Melbourne winter’s can be so long and cold, so a trip to the theater is always great way to brush off those winter blues. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is one of our favourite…
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The one thing that everyone raves about when they talk about their favourite cruise holiday is how great the food was. Then the next topic that often comes up is, how much weight they gained on their cruise! Read on for my tips on how not to gain weight on a cruise by eating well and staying active. We’ve just…
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Shakshuka is a delicious traditional North African and Middle Eastern dish that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner! It featured eggs baked in a rich and spicy tomato sauce, and can be made quickly with just a few ingredients. Our local Israeli cafe does a delicious version topped with feta, and they also make an Egyptian style baked…
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The time has finally come to makeover Emma’s bedroom. Now that she is officially a ‘tween’, it’s time that her room grew up a little too. I can’t believe that not so long ago I was picking out a cot for her room, and now it’s time to upgrade Emma’s single bed to double. I’m getting emotional just thinking about…
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Brrr! It’s getting chilly down here in Melbourne, and I’m not sure about you, but I’m not a fan of the cold weather. But there are a few things I enjoy about Winter: being able to wear my Ugg boots all day, snuggling under blankets for a weekend movie marathon, and enjoying hearty winter comfort food. There is nothing better…
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How are you surviving Melbourne’s wintry chill? We’ve been enjoying the unseasonably sunny weekends so far, and making the most of the clear weather to take some long walks along the beach. We usually do fine whilst school is in session, but as soon as the July school holidays hit, I find we get a little ‘stir-crazy’ if I haven’t…
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It’s International Sushi Day, and what a better way to celebrate than with a delicious Candy Sushi treat! This Candy Sushi is super easy to make with a few simple ingredients, and is a fun nut-free and gluten-free treat to pop in a lunchbox or for a kids party. I’ve used an assortment of dried fruit, fruit leather and some…
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As the first Oz Comic-Con of the year approaches this coming long weekend in Melbourne (June 8th-9th), it’s just dawned on me that I have less than 10 days to get Emma’s cosplay ready for the big event. There’s been discussion and planning since her birthday in April about who she is going as, (I refuse to discuss the topic…
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I’ve never met a mum who doesn’t love a good High Tea, and why not, some traditions never get old. Sipping a delicately brewed cup of tea while sampling delicious sweet treats is the perfect Sunday afternoon pastime. This Mother’s Day, traditionalists can enjoy a classic high tea selection, while more adventurous mums might opt for a high tea with a…
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School holidays have already started here in Victoria, and Easter falls nicely within them this year. Term 1 has just flown by, and the Autumn school holidays are a well-earned breather before the hard work of term 2 sets in. Autumn is a fab time of year to enjoy the Autumn colour in Melbourne, as the mild weather is a…
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