I’m a brissie girl. Born and bred. I’ve travelled a little bit but I’ve never actually lived anywhere else. So I’ll self-nominate as a Brisbane expert. Clearly not through any basis of comparison to other places – just by virtue of not knowing anything else. Clearly, I could run for president on those qualifications.
Pimp your Instagram this Christmas
It’s the time for rest. Rest from work and pressure.
I may even rest my words for a week or two. But I will still be sharing all the good things on Instagram. I bet you will too. How can we help it when days are filled with sunny skies, beach views, gorgeous food and family?
Here are some easily accessible items that any serious Instagram user wants to have on hand during this time of year. Save them now. Take advantage of all the photo opps and never be stuck for an “instant” photo of your fabulous life. Read more
Taking Stock – it’s time
I was going to write a pithy, modern re-imagination of the “Virginia, Is there a Santa letter” today. It was going to be all kinds of funny and appeal to my eldest. Eight years old and beginning to doubt Santa. Wise enough to realise that an out and out statement of disbelief may result in less presents. Just as he is on the cusp of losing the magic, his three year old brother is discovering it. But I’m not going to write that post today.
Instead, I am going to do something I often avoid in this space. Share what is actually going on with me. The thoughts swirling around as they swirl, rather than one idea pinned and examined. So I’ll write a long over-due taking stock post. That cutest of blog ideas by the cutest of bloggers – Pip Lincolne. (Who is doing a very cool e-course in the new year as an extension of the whole taking stock idea). Read more
What bloggers REALLY want for Christmas
Have an awesome blogger in your life? This is what they want for Christmas.
Disclaimer one: This will make (vague) sense and be (mildly) amusing to bloggers. If that’s not your bag, this post might on buying for the hard to buy for might be more helpful.
Disclaimer two: These things may not actually exist or be otherwise completely unattainable. Read more
The Brutal Truth about Birthday Parties
You know those memes that poke fun about how differently you parent your first child to any subsequent ones? They are all true.
And it’s never more evident when it comes to birthday parties. Read more