Our mini winter escape at Sea World Resort Gold Coast: What we liked and what we’d change

We desperately needed to get away from Melbourne’s grey winter. The whole family craved warmer weather, sunshine and the chance to get into our swimmers without freezing. So I booked

My weight loss journey: How I lost 34 kilos

At the time of writing this, I’ve gone from weighing 104kg to 70.4kg, with a goal weight of 70kg. It’s staggering to know I’ve basically lost a third of myself,

What business owners taught me about burnout – Part Two

Part one of this blog series explored how burnout shows up for founders. In this post, I focus on what happens next once founders start noticing stress. Building personal early-warning

Is the Origin LumbarCloud the ultimate hybrid mattress?

To my readers, This is a sponsored post. I received the Origin LumbarCloud Mattress to review, and as always, my feedback is honest. I was a ‘mattress in a box’

What business owners taught me about burnout (that no one talks about) – Part one

This two-part series is based on conversations I had with founders and business owners about what it takes to keep going in high-stress environments, and what happens when you can’t.

A sun-smart companion: My review of Sola, the app that tracks UV and Vitamin D

To my lovely readers, This is a sponsored post. I was paid to try out the Sola app and share my honest review of the app with you. As always, I only collaborate

Don’t underestimate the value of data. It can transform the way you see the world!

I’m currently finishing a 43-hour online digital learning course. It explores fascinating topics from Generative and Agentic AI, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, data literacy, to other essential skills for business

Rediscovering the magic of card-giving – with a digital twist

Dear lovely reader, This is a sponsored post. I was paid to try out the Moonpig platform and share my honest experience with you. As always, I only collaborate with brands I genuinely

Skincare for tweens and teens: Why it’s doing more harm than good

One trend that makes my blood boil is tweens and teens believing they need elaborate skincare products and routines. Just recently, I read about a 13-year-old who ended up in

HOME Docklands luxury apartments: A fresh take on renting with thoughtful design & real community living

Dear lovely reader, This is a sponsored post. HOME Docklands treated my family to a two-night stay, including the lovely brunch, in exchange for this write-up of our experience. For

Back to school made easy with Temu

It’s back to school time, and while it’s an exciting time for my kids, it can be a bit stressful. This year, I found a way to make things easier

I just published my first ebook—I would love your support!

I’m excited to share some big news with you—I just published my very first ebook titled Mastering online buying and selling: A personal guide to success on Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree,

From Melbourne with Love: My review of the versatile Baxterson Bag

Dear readers, please note that this is a sponsored post. I was gifted a bag and strap to road test from Baxterson, and this is my honest review and experience

My workstation is minimalist, versatile, and modern: Home office must-haves

I’ve created a wonderful workspace in our new place that is both functional and inspiring. Over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time researching and upgrading my home office,

Fear: The best motivation

In today’s world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of negativity in the news. Instead of dwelling on these troubling events, I want to share my personal

My disappointing $3,000 experience with this luxury brand: A warning to potential buyers!

I’m sharing a frustrating experience with one of the world’s most recognisable luxury brands on Collins Street, Melbourne. As an admirer of this brand, I never expected to encounter such

Dazzle Dry: A nail polish system for healthy, long-lasting beautiful nails

I enjoy sharing with you the experiences I have with products that exceed expectations. So, here’s a nail polish system I can’t stop raving about to my family and friends. 

Using ChatGPT for blog writing – Pros and Cons

If you haven’t yet heard of ChatGPT where have you been hiding? This incredibly fascinating, brilliant, scary chatbot has made its way into my everyday life. I’ve started to ask

Canberra bushfires – How we saved our home

It’s strange to think this month marks 20 years since my experience of those devastating Canberra bushfires. Yet, it wasn’t until I stumbled across this photo that some vivid memories

A premium Melbourne hotel ideal for work or a family staycation!

I want to thank the Pullman Melbourne on the Park for putting us up for a three-day stay in exchange for this sponsored post of our experience.  With its recent

Buying and selling online – Part two

Since 2003 I’ve bought and sold items from online marketplaces to give my things a second life while making extra money. I can also accumulate top-quality items for a fraction

My ‘buying a home’ checklist. 7 things I considered when buying our 5th property

It’s both exciting and nerve-racking when buying or selling a property. So I’d like to share a list I put together that helped us purchase our recent home near the

I swallowed a tampon-size gastric balloon to fill my stomach. This is what happened…

Reducing my body mass index (BMI) over the past two years has been challenging. In this personal blog post entry, I discuss the ‘success’ experienced after paying several thousands of

Life and Design in a Post Pandemic Future

Check out these fascinating highlights from the “Emergence Future 2021” report by IDEO (a multi-disciplinary company of designers, researchers & scientists). This fascinating 100+ page report outlines the changes to

‘Hopefully’ I can say goodbye to my blepharitis and dry eye!

I’ve experienced relatively healthy eyes for most of my life. However, I had a slight change in my eyesight after giving birth to my first child. The difference was enough

Fancy a Little Black Book for….

When you think of a Little Black Book, you probably think of something a little bit naughty and nice. Well, rest assured, this is nice but without the naughty. Introducing

20 small space design ideas

It’s lovely when other motivated creatives reach out and offer their insights and passions that I know my readers would appreciate. Here is one such post that the talented Laura

First Pregnancy vs Second pregnancy

I want to share the differences between my first and second pregnancy now that we are done with babies. After reading this, please feel free to leave your experiences in

Why I used a car buying advocate to buy our car

Researching and finding a car to buy can not only take up a lot of time, but it can also be stressful and expensive. Now that I have a young

How to set up your home office

A lot of us are now working from home because of COVID-19. Having worked from home for several years now, I think it’s great because I’ve always advocated for more