It’s been one of those weekends.   The kind which was wall to wall happy people and places and also the kind where the start of the working week was possibly more restful than the days that preceded it. Friday night after work saw us embrace the spirit of adventure and take a peak hour train…

The best birthdays I’ve ever shared began way back on December 31, 2012. Preschooler SSG was born at around 10.45 pm and since then, New Year’s Eve has meant more to me than fireworks and glasses of champagne.  I reflect on the last year of Preschooler SSG’s life and how we’ve both changed and grown. …

‘The days are long but the years are short’ An observation that keeps me going when we get in the door on Mondays around 6.45pm with cute hopes of making it into bed by 8. True. ‘Everybody is fed, nobody is dead’ Just some of the wise words of Hurrah For Gin. Also true. I’m…

The warmer weather hasn’t just put some pep in my step, it’s brought a breath of fresh air to the fruit at my local supermarket.   Nectarines and peaches are in abundance.  It’s been such a joy to pick these up for a change instead of my usual apples and pears. Mangoes are a steal at…

It’s been another busy Tuesday around here. I was up and at ’em after preschool drop off before the cafes at Westfield even had a chance to stretch and get dressed ahead of the day’s business. Armed with my skinny cap with extra cocoa, I made my way to Coles for the unicorn pudding that…

Making : a concerted effort to drink less Coke Zero for the rest of the year.  When I hit LA in January, I can see myself drinking it as freely as I should be drinking water… Cooking : batches of soup for weeknight dinners.  The weather might be getting warmer and all but when I…

And what a week it’s been. Fully recharged after a weekend in the sun, I was my best possible self on Monday morning as I faced the first preschool drop off and work commute for the week dressed (relatively) immaculately in a freshly ironed shirt dress. By Friday afternoon?  I was rocking a migraine I…

Sydney, I don’t think I can ever tell you too many times just how much I love you when you’re sunny on a Sunday.  As we head into another weekend of the most beautiful time of the year to be living here, I just thought I’d refresh your memory ahead of tomorrow.  No pressure or…

Last Thursday was a bit back to front for me.  It’s usually my day off but a change in my schedule saw me front up for work for a half day.  Where’s the element of ‘Lovin’ Life’ there, you might ask?  Well, the weather was lovely and I managed to achieve that elusive work life…