It’s been a crazy few weeks, hasn’t it? I find it hard to believe that a few weeks ago, things were pretty much normal. The kids were still at school, …
What to Do, Read & Watch While in Self Isolation or Lockdown
We are living in strange times friends. As each new headline and story develops, I’ve been trying to focus on the practical implications, as well as thinking about how to …
Five Great Salads and Summer Entertaining Menu Ideas
As regular readers of this blog will know, we moved into our new home in December, which was exciting and a long time coming. And, with the silly slash festive …
2019 … so that was pretty intense.
Have you, like me, spend some time reflecting on the year that was lately? In my circles, the usual end of year slash festive banter includes questions along the lines …
What to Wear on Christmas Day & New Year’s Eve
With Christmas Day fast approaching, and NYE not far behind, I’ve been thinking about what to wear, now the presents are mostly bought and most of our end of year …
What to Wear to the Races
The Spring Carnival is well underway here in Melbs, with race themed events, fascinators and frockery filling up social calendars and fashion retailers. Personally, I could leave the horse racing …
What to Wear in September
Spring has sprung here in Melbs this week with some unbelievably beautiful days full of glorious sunshine and mild temps. On the flip side, there have also been plenty of …
A Few of My Favourite Things – The Post School Holiday Edition
So just like that we’re smack bang in the middle of October and already in to Term 4. The school holidays already feel like a blur, which they kind of …
Yay – it’s my FIVE Year Blogiversary!
So I’m celebrating a milestone of sorts this week. Five years ago, on 24th August 2013, I published my very first blog post. I’ll save you clicking through and show …
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
It’s hard to believe we’re in May already and Mother’s Day is just over a week away – it’s certainly seems to have crept up. Mother’s Day has been on my …
What’s News @ Shenanigans HQ – A Personal Update
Things have been a bit mad of late and I’ve realised that it’s been a while – since this post in fact – that I shared what’s been happening around …
A Few of My Favourite Things #3 of 2018
Welcome to this week’s edition of A Few of My Favourite Things. It’s been a good week around these parts – milder weather makes everything easier – and I think …
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 …
A Few of My Favourite Things – #1 of 2018
Welcome to the first edition of A Few of My Favourite Things for 2018. It’s good to back! If you’re a newbie around these parts – hello and welcome – …
My Favourite TV Series of 2017
Seriously, what did we do with ourselves before Netflix? Hang on, it’s coming back to me. Back in the ’80s, my Mum bought us a VHS recorder for Christmas one …
A Few of My Favourite Things #23 of 2017
Happy Friyay and welcome to this week’s edition of A Few of My Favourite Things. There’s a decidedly summery vibe to this week’s post – and I’m not complaining! After …
Why I’ve Been So Busy Lately – A Personal Update
At this time of year, it’s not uncommon to hear people talking about how the year has flown by. “It’s been such a crazy year”. “I can’t believe it’s November …
Your Questions Answered – October 2017
One of the most amazing things about creating this blog is the fact that people – you – actually take the time to read it. That may sound a bit …
A Few of My Favourite Things #19 of 2017
Welcome to this week’s edition of A Few of My Favourite Things. I’m back to the good stuff this week – thanks for listening to my venting last week – …
Not My Favourite Things #1 of 2017
If you’re a regular reader, you’ll know I try to stay pretty upbeat around these parts. Every week I share a list of what’s taken my fancy or what I’ve …
A Few of My Favourite Things #17 of 2017
Well hello there, happy Friyay and welcome to this week’s edition of A Few of My Favourite Things. The word for this week has been EXHALE. After four weeks with …