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Are you missing out?

This is a sponsored post. Have you ever found money in the street unexpectedly? I find little coins all the time. I wrote a post about it once. They reminded me of my Nanna, and each time I find one it brings a smile to my face. Sometimes I'd find more than a coin though, there were a few … {read more}

Enough love.

"Do you you ever wonder..." someone asked just the other week, "if you'll have enough love for two children?" I've thought of this before. It's a question I was asked when I was a nanny, by a tearful pregnant mum not sure she'd have enough love to stretch for her toddler and her baby due in the … {read more}

Bumper Baby Giveaway Day 18: Personalised birthdate keepsake canvas

Your child's birthdate is one of the most important dates you'll remember in your life, so it makes sense to turn the details into something special to display in your home. Quint Design creates these gorgeous canvases, personalised to suit whatever you want to share about your bundle of joy. … {read more}

The perfect lunch: Potato & leek soup

Usually when I make a recipe I like to see how I can make it better, and by better I mean healthier or easier. I thought about making this in the slow cooker, and then I thought about cutting back on the butter and a little bit of the cream but I thought again. Yes, it's indulgent... but boy is it … {read more}

Bumper Baby Giveaway Day 17: Incy Interiors cot valued at $599

You see that cot there? That's the same cot that's currently sitting in my baby's room too. Stylish, isn't it? I knew I had to have it, and it was the first thing I bought when putting the room together. It's love. Incy Interiors is ever-so-kindly giving up a cot {in the colour of the winner's … {read more}

Then + Now.

Then. We knew that we wanted to move, but didn't know where. So, two months before we took the leap, we looked on a map, followed our hearts and decided on a new place to call home. It was a leap of faith, and an act of hope. But we just knew. It was one of those things, when you just know that it … {read more}

Bumper Baby Giveaway Day 16: 1 of 4 Olay Regenerist prize packs

Here's something for you mama! Olay has recently had an upgrade to their formula, which means that it's been slightly super-charged with 20% more anti-aging ingredients to fight that dreaded aging. Up for grabs today are 4 packs of Olay Regenerist products including Olay Regenerist Revitilising … {read more}

Bumper Baby Giveaway Day 15: Elk handbag & matching make-up case

When looking for a bag to carry all my mama-type bits, the main requirement is size. I always ask, "Is it big enough?" This Elk bag is big enough to carry all your bits and bobs, and look simple and stylish while you're out and about. Today up for grabs is this beautiful leather bag, plus a matching … {read more}

Bumper Baby Giveaway Day 14: Noosh Gigi Bamboo Alphabet set valued at $439

Let me introduce you to Noosh. A stylish and eco-friendly range, Noosh uses local manufacturers, low-impact 'green' materials along with a good dose of on-trend style. Today up for grabs is the Gigi Bamboo Alphabet from the Noosh range which spans 1.5m x 2.5m in and includes a full aphabet of 26 … {read more}

The fashion of unfriending on Facebook…

I was talking to a friend the other day about something that happened, it involves Facebook and the real world. On a side note: Isn't it funny how things that happen online still aren't always considered real? Like the blogging friends I have... Hubby will say is that a 'real' friend? Umm... … {read more}

Bumper Baby Giveaway Day 13: Freedom Turner Floor Rug valued at $449

I'm imagining this beautiful rug hanging out in a baby's bedroom, with lots of brightly coloured accents around it, but perhaps you're imagining it in your lounge room? Or somewhere else? Today in the Bumper Baby Giveaway we're adding a bit of style to your home with his beautiful Freedom Turner … {read more}

Bumper Baby Giveaway Day 12: Two Pottery Barn Kids prize packs valued at $357 each

If you're in Sydney and have been lucky enough to browse the Pottery Barn Kids store, you might just have fallen in love {I did!}. It's filled with stunning linens, and decor ideas and so much more. Oh my. I picked up some fitted sheets for the baby, but had to stop myself from buying … {read more}

Sweet treat: Slow cooker chocolate cake

Every year I seem to have a love affair with my slow cooker. Yes, I know an oven can do exactly the same thing... but the slow cooker is just so... winning! I love that I can put it on and forget about it for a while, and then have that beautiful smell waft through the house. And it does something … {read more}

Bumper Baby Giveaway Day 11: $250 Down That Little Lane Voucher

I'm going to let you in on a great little secret, but you can't let your bank balance know that it was me who told you. There's a great site online filled with the best things you'll ever find, created by the most amazing people out there. It's called Down That Little Lane. Oh, you've heard of it … {read more}

That thing that happens every single year, without fail.

Every single year, without fail, I have a birthday and I get a year older. Funny that. Every. Single. Year. When I turned 10 I realised that I had an odd relationship with birthdays. I took Ma aside and told her, "I'll make my own cake and I don't want anyone singing happy birthday to me. You … {read more}

In case you missed it, here’s what happened in week 1 of the Bumper Baby Giveaway.

We're only into the first week of the Bumper Baby Giveaway and already there are lots of entries and truckloads of excitement. I'm excited too! I thought I'd put together a round-up of all the prizes up for grabs so far so that you can pop over and enter quickly. Or if you've already entered... you … {read more}

Bumper Baby Giveaway Day 10: eeni meeni miini moh pure newborn pack

This has to be one of my very favourite baby clothing brands. I first discovered it when I was nannying, and now have hand-me-downs that have gone through 3 kids and are still in good condition. So good the new baby will wear it too. It's good stuff. eeni meeni miini moh is kindly offering up a … {read more}

Bumper Baby Giveaway Day 9: Over $200 worth of goodies from Citta Design

Hello! Are you ready for day 9 of the giveaway? Are we having fun yet? Up for grabs today is a whole host of goodies from Citta Designs, including this beautiful donkey that might be just too cute to play with. Don't you think? Citta Design is a New Zealand based design house that creates … {read more}

Bumper Baby Giveaway Day 8: 1 of 3 Stuck On You personalised prize packs

If you've been reading this blog for a while, you'll know that I'm a fan of Stuck On You. Basically anything Lacey owns has a Stuck On You label on it. I'm a little label-happy! Today it's not about the labels though, it's about these beautiful personalised products which are perfect for the … {read more}

Bumper Baby Giveaway Day 19: Over $200 worth of Belkin products