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Garbage Fire Day

Yesterday was what I would classify as a ‘Garbage Fire Day’. You know the one where it starts out horribly, is met by a flaming bag of dog turds and capped off nicely with a dash of rage and lunacy? Yep. That’s the one. My little dude has started waking at 4:30 a.m. lately just […]

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Lifting the fog

I’ve been generally feeling like I’m walking around with 50 per cent battery life since I gave birth in May. Somedays 20 per cent. The only days I feel decent are the days I can work out. These days are few and far between right now because COVID and TIME. I thought it was time […]

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Life Mum so hard Political

I’m tired.

Anyone else forget they have the ability to take a deep breath this week? Crikey, it’s been a big one. If you don’t know me, then you wouldn’t know (but may assume), that I’m not a ‘uuuugggggggee’ fan of the current US President or his government or ethos (read lack thereof). He is entertaining though, […]

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Life

Oh hi.

It’s been about three years since I did anything mildly like updating this blog so excuse me while I work out the rust in my keyboard. In the time since I last posted, I’ve made three humans and birthed two of them. Started a new job. Travelled. Been in lock down (haven’t we all?!) Gained […]

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Monday, Monday

Another week is here to kick-start those promises you made to yourself late on a Sunday evening! Perhaps you were bargaining with yourself as you witnessed the most epic ending to a televised awards ceremony in recent history? In the one hour I stayed up past my bedtime (yes, I am a bit of a Nanna when it […]

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Bored

Trying to get back into the habit of writing for joy.

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On Wednesdays we get inspired

Wednesday is my favourite day. Wednesday means inspiration. Wednesday is the day my favourite podcast drops and I get my head into gear to tackle the enormous list of to-do’s waiting on my desk at work. If you haven’t subscribed or listened to Mamamia’s flagship podcast, Mamamia Outloud, then you’re missing out. Three intelligent, hilarious and on-point women discuss […]

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Local Leatherman’s Labour of Love

The rich, earthy and luxurious smell of leather is an aroma that is unlike any other and one that overwhelms the rustic workshop of local apparel and accessory company Populess. Brad Gadd is the creative vision behind the grassroots lifestyle brand. The idea was born out of Gadd wanting to extend his creative time in […]