How to make new year’s resolutions that you’ll actually keep
The end of the year tends to be a time of reflection. We look back over the year that was and reminisce about the good times and commiserate the bad. We celebrate the things we achieved and lament...
View ArticleHow to get more wear out of your wardrobe.
How many times have you stood in front of a closet full of clothing and lamented that you’ve got nothing to wear? And how often do you look at the overflowing wasteland of your wardrobe and wished...
View ArticleHow to stick to an exercise plan
One of the most popular New Years’ resolutions seems to be “work out more often”. We start off with good intentions, but after a couple of weeks, we slip back into our old habits. Here is my advice...
View ArticleLet me help you achieve your New Year’s resolutions!
Hey there! If you’re anything like me, then you’ve probably set yourself some goals for the next year. I’ve been busy evaluating the things I could do better and making goals to help myself improve....
View ArticleHow I manage my emetophobia
Last week, I wrote a post about my emetophobia. Many of you have gotten in touch with me to talk about your experiences. I’ve been struck by how many of you are also suffering from the anxiety that...
View ArticleOvercoming heartbreak.
Heartbreak. It’s a horrific mixture of sadness, disappointment, anger and despair. There are so many moments in our life when you might feel heartbroken. Perhaps someone you loved didn’t feel the...
View ArticleUpdating your wardrobe for Autumn
This is a sponsored advertorial post. Here in Australia, the seasons are switching. The air has a distinct chill and the days are getting crisper. After months of sweltering in breezy fabrics and...
View Article5 house-cleaning tips for the time-poor.
You can always tell how busy I’ve been over the past week by looking at the state of my house. When I’ve got a lot on my plate, house-keeping activities are usually the first thing to get booted off...
View ArticleExplaining blogging to your family.
I had been blogging for a while before I told my parents about it. I was just blogging as a hobby at that stage so I didn’t really tell anybody. Once I’d been blogging for a couple of months, I fell...
View ArticleFashion for petite ladies.
One thing that you might not have realised (even if you’ve been reading this blog for a while) is that I’m a bit of a shorty. My height isn’t something that comes across in my outfit photos. I stand...
View ArticleRelaxing for Type A personalities.
“I’m soooo stressed!” This seems to be the catch-cry of three-quarters of the people I know. Myself included. It’s as though the bulk of the population are pushing themselves to breaking point....
View ArticleWhere to find cheap clothing.
So, here’s the thing. I love having a wardrobe full of fun clothes to play with. But I don’t have a huge budget. So in order to be able to support my shopping habit and still afford things like food...
View ArticleHow to be creative.
Recognise the look and feel of inspiration. When you feel that tingle of a good idea, don’t let it slip away. Always be prepared with a way to record your ideas for new projects. Be sure to jot down...
View Article15 ways to revisit your childhood.
Being a grown-up sucks sometimes. Bills to pay, dishes to clean, a job to go to. It can all get a bit much after a while. So what’s the solution to all this adult-world stress? I find that a little...
View ArticleMental health and self care link-up
Mental health and self-care are two topics that are very close to my heart. I like writing about these topics for a couple of reasons. Firstly, sometimes it’s cathartic to write about your own...
View ArticleWhat to take with you to a convention
Oz Comic Con is this weekend, and sadly I won’t be able to make it this year. Ross is jetting over to America for three weeks starting Monday, and I really want to spend the weekend with him before he...
View Article5 ways to make blogging easier
When you’re juggling a day job and blogging it can be really hard to fit everything in. And that can be stressful. But it doesn’t have to be. Over my three-and-a-bit years as a blogger, I’ve...
View Article20 movies to watch when you’ve had a bad day.
When I’ve had a stinker of a day, my usual reaction is to storm home, flop on the couch and throw on a DVD. Somehow, escaping into an awesome film helps me to forget my worries and cheers me up no...
View ArticleSpring cleaning inspiration
The words “Spring Cleaning” are unlikely to whip you into an enthusiastic frenzy. Unless, like me, you’re a bit of a neat-freak who gets a kick from organizing and tidying. Winter tends to leave me...
View ArticleRomance for one.
Since I’ve found myself suddenly single, one thing I’ve been missing in my life is romance. At first I lamented the fact that I had nobody to take me out on dates, nobody to pay me compliments or buy...
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