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Sydney celebrations with Netflix
This past long weekend, we escaped the chaos that is the Melbourne Cup Carnival and headed north to Sydney. We were lucky enough to be guests of Netflix, who held a Christmas celebration for their...
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Hipster Mum.
So last week I got a new hip. A hip replacement to be exact. Yep. How old am I do you say? 37. Yep, a little young I know. Yep. Nod. I’ve had this operation on the horizon for a while now, and if...
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The Christmas guide: gifts they’ll want, need, wear and read!
It’s almost Christmas time once more. Hashtag joy, hashtag chaos, hashtag busy. Busy, busy, busy. This year I’ve had to be extra organised as I recover from hip surgery. For me that has meant knowing...
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Local Legends: Emma from Happy Hands Happy Heart
It’s been a while since I’ve done a feature on a local business I love. I used to weekly post about a local gem in my series – Ella Loves Local. Since then, my blog and print business has evolved and...
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Nuts about Netflix: The Crown
Since having my hip replacement, I’ve been forced to do, well nothing. Nothing involves having the chance to watch some television and get stuck into some of those TV shows on Netlfix that I never get...
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Product Review: DC Superhero Action Dolls
So it’s a week before Christmas. For some reason, actually…because of my hip surgery, I have all my shopping done for my kids. I did it online and it was so much easier. But what if you haven’t done...
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Grief at Christmas & lessons of hope
Grief is like Melbourne weather. Four seasons in one day. Sometimes you start out the day feeling fine, and then it can quickly turn nasty. Sometimes it feels still and calm, and others it’s like your...
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Product Review: Splashout in Speedo this summer!
Summer is comin!!! Well, let’s hope it is….given Melbourne’s weather so far this season it is debatable! When it does finally arrive, we want our kids to be ready! We were lucky enough to recently...
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Performance Review: Air Play
Sometimes you see something that totally takes you by surprise. Sometimes you see something that makes you stop, and just enjoy the magic of the world for a short little while. Last night I was lucky...
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Local Legends: My Creative Box
My Ella who is almost five, could do art and craft all day long. I’ve lost count of how much money I’ve spent at $2 shops on paint, glue, pom poms and the dreaded glitter. As a Primary teacher, I must...
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Losing Dad : Six months on
It’s been six months today since we lost Dad. Six months feels so long, and yet it feels as raw as ever. It’s such a long time to not hear someone’s voice or see them smile. I’m writing this today...
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And then she was five.
Somehow, a few weeks ago, our Ella turned five. Five years old. In some ways it seems like a small number. However in my eyes, five years feels like my who life. How did we ever ‘be’ before our Ella?...
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An awesome giveaway with The Gro Company Australia!
We loooorve everything from the Gro Company! From their famous sleeping bags, to their Gro Clock, their products literally save our lives! To celebrate the launch of The Gro Company new Australian...
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Fast & Healthy Mid Week Meals
This post is sponsored by Weight Watchers but all thoughts and opinions including meal suggestions are my own. I’ve always been someone who has been super busy. When school heads back each year I’m...
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Local Legend: Polly from Piccolo & Peony
Flowers. We all love to give them, and squeal with delight when we receive them. Finding a great florist is a little bit like trying to find a great hair dresser. You want great service, great products...
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Egg-cellent Easter: cute craft ideas for kids
With Easter rapidly approaching this weekend, we are also in the midst of school holidays. That can only mean one thing. Bored kids! With the long weekend ahead, a great way to prepare, and keep the...
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Out & About: The Brickman Experience @ Melbourne Museum
Lego is one of those toys that transcends generations. Whether you are 75, 35 or 5, chances are you’ve played with lego at some stage in your life, and it’s even more probable that you loved it. You...
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Review & Giveaway: Itchy Baby Co
*Please note that whilst this is a sponsored post, all opinions and findings are my own. If you have a child that suffers from allergies and skin irritations, then you know the heartache that comes...
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Local Legend: Tamara from Nit Clips
Nits. Nothing worse. As a child, I had them. Several times. Living in a household of four kids under six years old meant that if one got it, we all got it. So much so that my Mum actually became a ‘nit...
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What’s new on Netflix: Disney Classics
With winter fast approaching, our days of playing and spending time outdoors are becoming a distant memory. Parks and pools are replaced with indoor cubbies and movie marathons. Think loads of pillows,...
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