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Style & Shenanigans

finding style in and amongst the chaos and joys of family life

March 15, 2018 By Vanessa Leave a Comment

A Few of My Favourite Things #6 of 2018

A Few of My Favourite Things #6 of 2018

Well it's been a cracker of a week around these parts and I've got the bumper edition of Fave Things to prove it! A long weekend of great weather; an arvo in the city; pottering at home; new earrings and catching up with wonderful women to talk fashion and everything else. What's not to love about that? Oh and after the loooong cricket season ends tomorrow and then basketball next week, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: A day out with the kids, Fashion, My Favourite Things

February 13, 2018 By Vanessa Leave a Comment

The New ‘Normal’ – Reflections on my first year with all the kids at school

The New ‘Normal’ – Reflections on my first year with all the kids at school

This time last year my youngest son was just starting primary school. I remember feeling so many different emotions, many of which collided on that first morning. I excitedly walked the boys to school, sat in my youngest's classroom, the bell rang, I felt a sudden lump in my throat and I promptly - and very unexpectedly - burst into tears. The mixed feelings I felt that day … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Life with kids, Popular, Shenanigans

January 21, 2018 By Vanessa 2 Comments

What to Wear & Tips for a Great Day at The Australian Open

What to Wear & Tips for a Great Day at The Australian Open

I'll never forget my first visit to The Australian Open back in '89. My German school friend Stephanie, who was a great tennis player and keen tennis fan, invited me along that summer. Despite having zero clues about tennis, I happily accepted her invite and found myself with a $20 ground pass and needing a thorough heads up on the actual rules of the game. Ground pass in hand and ten bucks … [Read more...]

Filed Under: A day out with the kids, Fashion, Food and Travel, Melbourne, What to Wear

December 30, 2017 By Vanessa 1 Comment

A Few of My Favourite Things of 2017 – The Year in Review

A Few of My Favourite Things of 2017 – The Year in Review

We've all had a big year, haven't we? Each trip around the sun brings with it a new set of opportunities and challenges, and while some years are easier and harder than others, I hope you can look back, as I have lately, and pick out a few things that have stood out, for various reasons, as some of the best moments of the year. Like many of us, we've had some challenging and sad times this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food and Travel, Life & Blogging, Life with kids, My Favourite Things, Popular, Shenanigans

December 21, 2017 By Vanessa 1 Comment

Happy Christmas from Shenanigans HQ

Happy Christmas from Shenanigans HQ

With C Day fast approaching, I wanted to take this opportunity to say a very BIG HAPPY CHRISTMAS & THANK YOU I hope I say if often enough, but just in case, have I told you lately how awesome you guys are and how much I appreciate you stopping by to check out my blog, Facebook or Insta feed from time to time? Whether it's every day, several times a week or every now and then, thank … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Life with kids

December 12, 2017 By Vanessa Leave a Comment

Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids and Tweens

Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids and Tweens

For the last few years, I've been using this guide for some inspo when it comes to Christmas gift giving for my three boys. Now that they are that little bit older - 11, 9 and 6 years old respectively - and despite their different ages and interests, I still find the guide above a useful place to start. I don't follow it slavishly though and I do tend to buy gifts that cover or overlap … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Gift ideas for kids, Gifts, Kids

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