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Travel Thursdays – 7 Things We Love about the Tesselaar Tulip Festival

Tesselaar Tulip Festival 357-359 Monbulk Road, Silvan (40km east of Melbourne) Now in its 62nd year, the Tesselaar Tulip Festival opened today with over 100,000 tulips planted across 25 acres brightening up the Dandenong Ranges. We went for a drive with the family last year taking our aunties, cousins and grandparents and great grandparents with us – there was something to do for the whole…

Travel Thursdays – 7 things to do at the Tesselaar Tulip Festival 2015

Tesselaar Tulip Festival 357-359 Monbulk Road, Silvan (40km east of Melbourne) Now in its 62nd year, the Tesselaar Tulip Festival opened today with over 100,000 tulips planted across 25 acres brightening up the Dandenong Ranges. We went for a drive with the family last year taking our aunties, cousins and grandparents and great grandparents with us – there was something to do for the whole…

Wellbeing Wednesday – Mind over body

    Today I will thank my body rather than criticize it. I saw this quote the other day and with a few more stretch marks popping up on my tummy lately, I’m really needing to remember to thank my body for all the amazing things it is going through right now rather than feel turned off by it’s changing size and appearance. What are some things you do to overcome negative body thoughts and turn…

Bump Diary #14 – 32 week update

 How far along are you? 32 weeks and 5 days (this post was scheduled to go out this past Monday!!) How big is baby? This week Baby weighs as much as a coconut. On average around 41.1cms long and weighing just over 1.5kg and heading into a growth spurt, beginning to plump up with essential fat that is accumulating underneath its skin. Body and changes: – Weight gain I’m sure I’ve gained heaps of…

You have got to try the kaya bread at this new Malaysian joint – Makan Place

Makan Place Shop RE10, Pacific Werribee Cnr Derrimut Rd & Heaths Rd, Werribee An impromptu visit to see Nanna on the weekend led us from Bunnings to the new part of Werribee Plaza or should I say Pacific Werribee’s Urban Diner area. The $370 million redevelopment sees 15 new restaurants open in June this year and a great new space to hang out and enjoy a meal and some entertainment with friends.…

Work lunch #14 – Lunch date with Mr Nice Guy

  Mr Nice Guy Healeys Lane, Melbourne Only a few weeks left until I start parental leave so the hubby and I decided to have a lunch date. After exploring the area with a friend yesterday, I wanted to check out more of Healey’s Lane so we met up there. There are quite a few eateries to choose from with Korean, Thai and Vietnamese options well represented, although some were closed opening only…

Bump Diary #12 – 30 week update 

  How far along are you? 30 weeks and 5 days How big is baby? This week Baby is as big as a cabbage! On average around 39.9cms long and weighing just over 1.3kg with nearly a litre of amniotic fluid surrounding Baby. Body and changes: – Weight gain Had another midwife appointment tonight after work and my weight isn’t something that we measure – I still feel quite big compared to this stage of my…

5 tips on styling that beautiful pregnancy bump

As you know if you’ve been following my Bump Diary updates (see here and here if you missed the recent ones!), I’ve been looking for tips on how to style my bump! Whether it be where to shop for stylish maternity clothes or ideas on how to style my existing pieces, I have a special treat for you with 3 lovely ladies sharing their tips on how to feel stylish but comfy with your bump with! Plus…

This time last year! – Problogger 2014

       A collection of photos from last year’s Problogger conference at the QT Hotel, Gold Coast. It was our first time attending. The hubby and I bought tickets to it as soon as we found out Pat Flynn and Chris Ducker were presenting – we love listening to their podcasts! It was great to see that not only were their keynote speeches amazing, there were so many other talented and inspiring…

Travel tips for those driving from Brisbane to Noosa

 Destination Queensland – 8 sights to see from Brisbane to Noosa It’s raining, it’s pouring…but not in Brisbane and Noosa! As you can tell from my Facebook and Instagram posts, we recently enjoyed an amazing time away from the cold up in the Sunshine state. When I was younger mum and dad would always make sure we went on a long drive somewhere during the school holidays. There are so many great…

Wellbeing Wednesday – Body love

  Just a few quotes I’m feeling today for #wellbeingwednesday :) It’s always so hard for us what with all the media images of “perfect” “ideal” bodies to feel comfortable in our own skin and embrace what we have. I’ve had eczema since I was a baby and it was always so conscious about it and it wasn’t until I started dancing with Rewind Dance Crew that I started feeling more comfortable in my own…

5 Travel Hacks from a 2 year old

5 Basic Travel Hacks When Flying with a Toddler Hello everyone! I thought it would be a good idea to take over mummy’s blog today while she’s watching Friends since I haven’t spoken to you all for such a long time (see blog post here and here when I was just under a year old!). I am still so excited about our recent trip to Queensland and so grateful that Mummy and Daddy took me along that I…

How far along are you? 29 weeks and 5 days How big is baby? This week Baby is as big as a butternut pumpkin! On average around 38.6cms long and weighing just under 1.2kg. Baby’s muscles and lungs are continuing to mature and Baby’s bones are hardening – that might explaining the stronger movement I’ve been feeling and I can know actually see bumps in my tummy when Baby pushes out! Looks so…

South Side Diner at Southbank, Brisbane

         South Side Diner Shop B8/B9 168 Grey St, South Brisbane We wanted to have dinner seated down by the river so walking past the Night Noodle markets where we later had some dessert, we found South Side Diner after a lovely little stroll. One look at the enticing menu had us hooked and it didn’t take us long to order our meals. If only we had room in our tummies to order the jumbp prawn…

Bump Diary #9 – 28 week update 

  How far along are you? 28 weeks and 5 days How big is baby? This week Baby is as big as an eggplant! On average around 37.6cms long and weighing 1005 grams. Baby now has eyelashes and can blink her eyes and see the light that filters through my tummy! Body and changes: – Weight gain Haven’t weighed myself this week but I feel heavier! – Stretch marks Still the same as last week and rubbing…

Work lunch #13 – A hot little Korean spot in Little Collins street

  After around 6 months of exploring the CBD streets and laneways surrounding my workspace, I still keeping stumbling across more and more foodie haunts that I haven’t tried yet. By Korea is one of them. Nestled between a Vietnamese eatery and the organic Japanese Cafe of Brimm CC (see previous Brim CC post here), By Korea provides another Asian option for quick, tasty, cheap meals! The hubby and…