I met Ricky Martin, and I liked it.
You see that there duo? It's Seal and Ricky Martin. You know, just us, hanging out on a Thursday night. As you do. Yes, Ricky is dancing and Seal is singing. As they do. But I want to go off on a tangent. A weird one. Have you ever done a … {read more}
Sometimes it just plain sucks…
Grief is a funny thing. Except it's not funny at all. I mean it's odd. I thought it was predictable; someone you love dies, you hurt like hell but it gets better and then... it goes away. The truth is it never goes away, it will always hurt... but the hurt will be different. This weekend marks … {read more}
Win the cutest dress the world has ever seen!
There's someone I want you to meet. Come a little closer. This is Miss Haidee. OK, she's not a person... she's a stunning online store that sells the most amazingly, beautiful little clothing for small people. Check out the store here. Or browse through the photos in this post. Amazing, right? {Oh … {read more}
A mama moment
This is a sponsored post for Tommee Tippee. Something happens when you have a baby. Well, for me anyway. I must have a filter that decides pretty much after things happen whether I'll store them in my memory. I think it's called selective memory, or something like that. Even the birth. I … {read more}
There’s a magpie on my roof making noises like a police car
If I told you there was a hippopotamus on my roof eating cake you wouldn't believe me, would you? No. Because we all know hippos don't eat cake. Right? But if I told you that right now there is a magpie on my roof making noises like a police car, you'd TOTALLY think I was normal and believable, … {read more}
Delicious dinner: Sneaky macaroni cheese
Earlier this year I bought myself a Thermomix. I went back and forth on the purchase, ummed and ahhed over the crazy price and did a heck-load of research on it. Everyone is raving about them, have you heard? And so I decided that I definitely wanted to make my life easier, especially with a baby on … {read more}
Who are the people who…
...pick up hitchhikers? Over the weekend we took a little road trip down the coast to my mother-in-law's house to celebrate Mother's Day. It's quite a nice drive, lots of green hills, cows, more green hills and trees. Lotsa trees. As we drive down we pass by Byron Bay. Byron Bay is well-known … {read more}
This blog is {proudly} brought to you by… pregnancy insomnia.
It's 2:49am. I'm awake. It's just me and the glow of my computer. I'm used to it now. Me and this crazy time of morning meet at least 3 times a week. Back when I was pregnant with Lacey I had the insomnia, but not as bad. It lasted just a month and then disappeared. This time it's hear to … {read more}
May Photo A Day prize recipients
During the month of May I have a little treat. I have some goodies to giveaway for people who participate in the photo a day challenge. I have a PosterCandy poster {any size} and a $25 Social Print Studio voucher {to spend on anything in Printstagram} for two lucky people EACH week. So just share on … {read more}
Your words have powers. Use them wisely.
Is there anything uglier than a bully? It's ugly from the very inside, from the tiny crevices within one's heart, to the very outer pores of someone's skin. Ugly. My daughter can be anything she likes. Anything. But if she ever lowers herself to be a bully, then I will come down on her like a … {read more}
It just is.
I just got back from taking the dog to the pet shop for a wash. Bronte is excitable. She does this thing where she doesn't just wag her tail when she's happy/excited/elated, her WHOLE body wags. If I was standing in front of you telling this story, I'd re-enact it, because I think I do it well. … {read more}
I left my heart in Sydney {& this is why I miss it so}.
Aside from pregnancy-related questions, there is one question I get asked a lot, and it's this, "How are you liking the big move north?" or "Do you think moving was a good decision?" Moving from Sydney to the Far North Coast has been one of the best decisions we've ever made. We didn't know if it … {read more}
The perfect Mother’s Day treat: Strawberry shortcake
I wish I could say I've never met a cake I didn't like, but I have. I don't like anything too rich {black forest cake, I'm looking at you} or too dry, and sometimes cakes that fall somewhere in between. But this cake, this cake I LOVED. I had a little nibble of the mix before baking and I knew it … {read more}
WIN: The ultimate new mama package, thanks to Britax
Hello! Today I'm all a-buzz for my little sister's baby shower. We're going to be knee deep in cupcakes, little sandwiches and baby games. Exciting times. And while I'm on the topic of new mamas and baby stuff, I have an exciting giveaway for one lucky person. You know how picking a pram for your … {read more}
Feeling the fear and not doing it anyway.
My name is Chantelle and I might just be a personal-development addict. I had my first drink experience back in 1998. My Ma and her friend were heading off to a positive thinking class so I tagged along, and I liked it. For a few years I eagerly consumed books like Chicken Soup for the Soul … {read more}
Quinoa salad with broccoli, pinenuts & coriander
Have you noticed that everyone has gone raw lately? It's all about the raw food revolution and the green smoothie. I haven't really gone there myself. I'm almost convinced the smoothies probably taste good, but I haven't been tempted enough to blitz kiwi fruit, spinach and whatever else I can find … {read more}
May Photo A Day: A challenge that will change your life
Hello! It's time. May is here, so grab your camera/phone/photo-taking device and get ready to have a cracking good time. All the details that you need to know are below. x How to play! Playing along with photo a day is super easy: ♥ Check out the May photo a day list. ♥ Each day look … {read more}
Letter to myself: Why photo a day changes everything
Dear Self, I know writing to yourself is an odd concept, but roll with me for a bit. Hear Read me out. A while back, January 2012 to be exact, you started something. You didn't know where it would go, and how far it would reach. You did it, like you do with most things, because it appeased your … {read more}
April: The month according to my iPhone
Goodbye April. Thank you for the memories. Here's the month that was: PLAY: At a friend's BBQ // BLUE: Lacey swinging away {it's her favourite thing to do} SOMETHING BEGINNING WITH A: My afternoon {after a day spent with Rowe} // THIS HAPPENED TODAY: I made cupcakes for Lacey to take to … {read more}
I almost lost my family.
Excuse me while I get my ranty pants on for a moment. If there are two things that make me a little bit angry, it's these: driving while under the influence, or driving along while using a mobile phone. Argh. Cars are for getting from one place to another, not for conducting business on the … {read more}
Hey, it’s May photo a day. Come and play…
Hello! Hello! Hello! Having just spent the last few days jetting around in Queensland, I have to say it's nice to be home. So nice to be home. I spent the day yesterday washing, grocery shopping and putting together this here list. I'm excited by next month's list. I hope you are too. Below you'll … {read more}
