KIDS TOY GIFT IDEAS FROM COLORIFIC INCLUDING BUILD A BOT AND CHEEKY CHASERZ

If you’re still on the hunt for some last minute gift ideas for the kids, I’ve got a few more up my sleeve for you, today from Colorific…

PRODUCT REVIEW: RETREAT YOURSELF SUMMER EDITION - 2019/2020

Today I am going to talk about the newest edition of the Retreat Yourself subscription box , the summer edition, which is perfect for some self-pampering to get your mind and body, well spring ready. The box is, as per usual, loaded with a huge selection of seasonally selected natural and organic beauty, health and lifestyle products, and with the majority of the products full sized. 

XMAS GIFT GUIDE FOR KIDS - ULTIMATE STOCKING FILLERS FROM SMIGGLE

If there is one thing that always gets kids excited, its Smiggle. When I’m at the shopping centre with our two boys, I sometimes, if we’re short on time, have to make a big detour so we don't pass the shop, or I know that it’ll take an hour before we’ll leave the store, and not until we’ve got a big bagful of goodies. But you really cannot blame the kids. They simply have so many cool things, and a forever new range of products arriving. Did you see the recent Frozen and Star Wars ranges (you can read about the last one here). Seriously, where was Smiggle when I was a kid! Anyway, Smiggle also has so many great things suitable for Xmas pressies, or stocking fillers, we’ve got a selection below, so read on…

XMAS GIFT IDEAS FOR THE MASKAHOLIC FROM PETER THOMAS ROTH AND OMG! DOUBLE DARE

If you know someone who is a bit of a maskaholic, then I’ve got a few great gift suggestions for you..

THE ULTIMATE KIDS TOY GIFT GUIDE 2019

It’s that time of year again… time to work out what the kiddies are getting for Xmas. With so many new toy releases coming out all the time, and even more so, right before Christmas, it is always a tricky thing to find the right toys that you know will be a success and keep them entertained again and again. With two little active boys, we’ve got some great suggestions… read on to see our top suggestions this year…

THE ULTIMATE BEAUTY GIFT GUIDE WITH OMG!, PETER THOMAS ROTH, ELLA BACHE, NUSKIN AND THE BEAUTY SHAKE

If you’re still on them hunt for some great beauty gifts for the beauty fanatic, then I’ve got a some great gift suggestions for you..

XMAS GIFT IDEAS FROM PJ MASKS

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With Christmas just around the corner, it is time to start with some Xmas gift ideas, and trust me when I say that I have a lot of great suggestions for you this year.. Let’s start with some cute and gorgeous ones for the little ones from PJ Masks..

PRODUCT REVIEW: BACK TO SCHOOL WITH SMIGGLE STAR WARS LIMITED EDITION RANGE - STAR WARS STORM TROOPER BACKPACK, PENCIL CASE AND STATIONARY

Have you heard that Smiggle currently has the coolest collaborations with Frozen and Star Wars. The Frozen collection is absolutely adorable in all its pastel glitterness and sweet scented products, but having two boys, needless to say that it’s the Smiggle Star Wars collection that has won a place at our house..

PRODUCT REVIEW: RETREAT YOURSELF MYSTERY BOX OCTOBER 2O19

If there is one subscription box that always impresses me, it is the Retreat Yourself Boxes. Their boxes have essentially been designed for self-pampering, and are loaded with a selection of seasonally selected natural and organic beauty, health and lifestyle products, and with the majority of the products full sized.

PRODUCT REVIEW: HOW TO KEEP HANDS SOFT AND YOUNGER LOOKING WITH ENBACCI SKINCARE

I have all days been addicted to hand creams, as I simply don’t like the feeling of dry hands, and during winter it gets even worse. And it is super easy to forget looking after the hands, and we really should as they are one of the first areas to show signs of ageing. So I love that Enbacci has whole collection dedicated to keeping the hands softer, and more beautiful and younger looking. 

PRODUCT REVIEW: THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO TOYS

My hubby grew up watching the Thunderbirds, so he is super excited that he can now watch the Thunderbirds Are Go returning to ABC ME on weekends with final season 3 episodes. He’s so excited to be able to share childhood memories with our two little boys - and they’re loving re-enacting all the action and rescue play of Tracy Island with the newly launched classic Thunderbirds Are Go toys. 

PRODUCT REVIEW: NEW KIDS DINOSAUR DINING RANGE FROM SMASH ENTERPRISES

For kids it, drinking from from a cool bottle or eating from a novelty bottle, can mean the absolute world, whether it is at home, at kinder or in school. And we have always loved the products from Smash Enterprises. And now they’ve got a new range out, which is available exclusively from Woolworths. Actually, there are two ranges, a pink/purple unicorn range for the girls, and a blue/turquoise dinosaur one for the boys, which I’ll talk about below. 

PRODUCT REVIEW: A.H. BEARD RESTON SLEEP TRACKER TO HELP UNLOCK THE SECRETS TO A BETTER SLEEP

We all know that a good nights sleep is essential to good health. But having two little kids is not exactly the best thing for getting a good nights sleep. While we are super lucky, that unless our kids are sick, they are actually both extremely good sleepers, rarely waking up, yelling our, never coming in to us in the middle of the night, but that said, it seems that ever since they came into this world, I have not slept as soundly as I used to, always keeping an eye and ear out. 

PRODUCT REVIEW: RETREAT YOURSELF SPRING EDITION

Today I am going to talk about the newest edition of the Retreat Yourself subscription box , the Spring edition, which is perfect for some self-pampering to get your mind and body, well spring ready. The box is, as per usual, loaded with a huge selection of seasonally selected natural and organic beauty, health and lifestyle products, and with the majority of the products full sized. 

PRODUCT REVIEW: COCOBARE BABY - NATURAL SKINCARE

My two little boys have unfortunately both got quite sensitive skin, and for some reason, it always tend to get worse during the colder winter months. Finding the right skincare products for them can be very hard as there are so many different kids products on the shelves. But with their skin sensitivity, I really have to think about what I select for them. Lately we’ve been enjoying some products from CocoBare Baby*..

PRODUCT REVIEW // JEUNIFIQUE REJUVI-NITE SERUM (SPONSORED)

Today I am going to talk about an Australian brand I’ve only recently come across, Jeunifique. The brand makes products using sustainably-sourced, cruelty-free whole botanicals, free from sulphates, parabens, lanolin, mineral oil, SLS, and artificial colours and fragrances. 

PRODUCT REVIEW: COSRX AHA 7 WHITEHEAD POWER LIQUID, SKIN AND LAB PINK CLAY FACIAL MASK, HEIMISH CLEAN BALM AND BENTON SNAIL BEEN ESSENCE FROM LET'S FACE IT!

I am generally very new to K-Beauty, but been super impressed with what I’ve had the chance to try so far - I naturally jumped at the chance when I was offered by Let’s Face It to try a selection of K-Beauty products..

PRODUCT REVIEW: RETREAT YOURSELF BOX WINTER 2019

Every so often it is so important to take time out of our busy lives to care for ourselves. For different people, it means a lot of different things. Personally, I love going for a run or long walk around our local lake, or simply sitting and enjoying a quiet cup of coffee flicking a girly mag. 

PRODUCT REVIEW: RETREAT YOURSELF MYSTERY BOX AUGUST 2019

These days there are a lot of subscription boxes on the market, but one of my latest discoveries is the Retreat Yourself Box, which has been designed for self-pampering, as it is loaded with a selection of seasonally selected natural and organic beauty, health and lifestyle products, and with the majority of the products full sized.

PRODUCT REVIEW: R-RETINOATE DAY AND NIGHT EYE SERUM FROM MEDIK8 - POWERFUL FORMULA WITH HIGH STRENGTH RETINOIC ACID FOR DRAMATIC RESULTS

If you regularly tune stop by my little blog or my instagram page, you’re probably well aware how addicted I am to using Retinol as I simply find it is the one ingredient that works wonders for both my ageing skin as well as my breakouts. But I have never actually tried a retinol eye cream, until Medik8’s latest launch, r-Retinoate Day & Night Eye Serum* landed on my desk. 

PRODUCT REVIEW: SUPER EFFICIENT AND LUXE ANTIAGEING PRODUCT THAT ACTUALLY WORK FROM REVISION SKINCARE

Today I am excited to talk about a skincare brand that is totally new to me, Revision Skincare..

PRODUCT REVIEW: BELLABOX JULY 2019

How fast is time flying this year - can you believe that we are now already into the second half of the year!! I cannot seem to keep up this year!! But it also means that another month has gone, and its time for another Bellabox..

PRODUCT REVIEW: 100% NATURAL LIPBALMS FROM CLEAN AND PURE

Winter-dry lips no more thanks to this beautiful delivery from Clean & Pure with a selection of their lip balms. 

MAVALA LAUNCHES THE SUNLIGHT LIPSTICK COLLECTION AND THE SOLARIS COLOURS NAIL POLISH COLLECTION - SPRING/SUMMER 2019

It’s still in the middle of winter, and man, I am not enjoying the cold, dark and chilly mornings. But what I do like, is that my favourite seasons, spring and summer is just around the corner.

PRODUCT REVIEW: CURATED BEAUTY PINK CLAY MASK

Australian beauty brands seem to have come such a long way in the last couple of years with more and more brands making a mark wit advanced formulas. And another newcomer is Curated Beauty, who make natural products in small quality controlled batches with no parabens, synthetic or artificial chemicals.

PRODUCT REVIEW: PETER THOMAS ROTH POTENT-C TARGETED SPOT BRIGHTENER FROM SEPHORA - THE ULTIMATE TREATMENT FOR POST ACNE MARKS, DARK SPOTS AND PIGMENTATION

Unfortunately, I haven’t not been blessed with great skin. It has always been prone to breakouts and acne, and sadly it, and when they eventually clear up, sadly they often leave me with dark marks that take ages and ages to fade again, if they do!

PRODUCT REVIEW: FRANK BODY OUT OF TOWNERS KIT

One of those homegrown brands that I’ve only recently had a chance to try, is Frank Body, and I got to say that I have no idea why I didn’t try their products sooner, as they really are fabulous, as well as I love that they are made from all natural ingredients and of course cruelty free too.

PRODUCT REVIEW: BELLABOX WELCOME TO WELLNESS AUTUMN 2019

Beauty subscription boxes have become increasingly popular, and I totally understand why, as it is such a great way of getting to know new brands you’d otherwise never have come across. And now Bellabox is taking the subscription boxes one step further by introducing the new quarterly subscription box, Welcome to Wellness. 

PRODUCT REVIEW: MEDIK8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 10 - ULTRA STRENGTH VITAMIN A FOR YOUNGER LOOKING SKIN WITH LESS BREAKOUTS AND PIGMENTATION - THE MUST TRY 0.1% RETINALDEHYDE

You guys probably know by now how much I love, or should I say, addicted to Vitamin products I am, when a bottle of the Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10* landed on my desk, I couldn’t wait to try.

PRODUCT REVIEW: MADARA ORGANIC SKINCARE FROM BIOBEAUTY - BRIGHTENING AHA PEEL MASK, ULTRA PURIFYING MUD MASK, DEEP MOISTURE GEL, SUPERSEED AGE RECOVERY FACIAL OIL AND BOOST AMIMO-FILL 3D AMPOULES

Increasingly interested in natural skincare products, I was recently offered to put a selection of products from Madara Organic Skincare from BioBeauty

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS FEATURING SILVER BULLET, PETER THOMAS ROTH, DU'IT, FRANK BODY, CARMEX

So I have just come back home from a month away visiting my family in Denmark, and here's some of the things that were in my suitcase...

PRODUCT REVIEW: TEAMSTERZ MICRO MOTORZ - TOY REVIEW

With a motorsport fanatic daddy, it is pretty obvious to say that our two boys are growing up loving cars too. And thus also needless to say that the newly launched Teamsterz Micro Motorz, which is a range of surprise collectables cars has been a huge hit with them too. 

PRODUCT REVIEW: KEEPING THE KIDS ENTERTAINED WITH SMIGGLE

If there is one thing that is certain, then it’s that the kids are always begging to go into a Smiggle store when we pass one, they are simply obsessed with all the cute, fun and cool things they always have - things you can always rely on Smiggle to keep the kids entertained. 

PRODUCT REVIEW: FLEURON OVERNIGHT REPLENISHING GEL MASK AND BRIGHTENING ROSE SERUM

I always excited to come across new Australian beauty brands, and even more so when they’re natural and cruelty free like Fleuron.

PRODUCT REVIEW: MARY KAY SKINCARE FAVOURITES

One brand that I find is totally underrated is Mary Kay. The products are only sold online or through consultants, which perhaps is a reason, but even so, the brand has so many amazing products. So today I am going to do a rundown on some of my favourite Mary Kay Skincare products..

PRODUCT REVIEW: MARY KAY MAKEUP FAVOURITES

One brand that I find is totally underrated is Mary Kay. The products are only sold online or through consultants, which perhaps is a reason, but even so, the brand has so many amazing products. So today I am going to do a rundown on some of my favourite Mary Kay Makeup products..

PRODUCT REVIEW: PJ MASKS ROLLING LUGGAGE FOR KIDS

When you go on a holiday there is always so many things you need to think about, especially for me, who is a serial over-packer. And this time, I am going to Europe for four weeks with my two little boys in tow. Tell me there is not a lot of things to remember bringing this time. Time to reduce the things I bring for my self, to make room for their stuff too! 

PRODUCT REVIEW: PETER THOMAS ROTH WATER DRENCH HYALURONIC CLOUD HYDRATING TONER MIST - 72 HOURS OF DEEP HYDRATION

Each autumn when the temperature drops, but otherwise combination skin always seems to get a shock and goes a little dry. But this year, I’ve got the newly launched Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hydrating Toner Mist to help out..

PRODUCT REVIEW: VTECH KIDIZOOM DUO 5.0 DUAL LENS CAMERA - THE PERFECT CAMERA FOR LITTLE ACTIVE EXPLORERS

Times have changed, and these days we all always have a camera with us in our smart phones, and I thin that has made kids even more keen than ever wanting to take photos too. 

PRODUCT REVIEW: PAULA'S CHOICE 1% RETINOL BOOSTER, PORE REFINING TREATMENT 2% BHA, YOUTH-EXTENDING DAILY HYDRATING FLUID AND PERFECT CLEANSING OIL

One of those brands you always hear a lot about is Paula’s Choice… The brand is founded by the Paula Begoun, who is also the author of the early 90s book, Don't Go To The Cosmetics Counter Without Me - a book I personally really loved at the time, as it was all about which beauty products were worth the hype and which ones weren’t...

PRODUCT REVIEW: VTECH TOOT-TOOT DRIVERS AIRPORT AND DRIVER VEHICLES

Nothing is better than seeing your little kids entertained and playing well, and lately my youngest has had so much fun playing with the Vtech Toot-Toot Drivers Airport - while he is imagining that he is on his way to Europe, which we will be in a few weeks time.

PRODUCT REVIEW: HEALTHY SLEEPING ENVIRONMENT WITH PROTECT-A-BED CUMULUS MATTRESS PROTECTORS

Did you know that a healthy sleeping environment is vital for a good night’s sleep and overall well being..? 

PRODUCT REVIEW: PIXI RETINOL TONIC, JARVAL INFUSIONS SKIN BUTTER, ECO BY Sonya Driver EYE COMPOST AND SANTORINI HAIR BRUSH FROM BEAUTOPIA HAIR AND BEAUTY

A month has passed, and I am back with another amazing selection of products available from Beautopia Hair & Beauty , and if you’ve not yet shopped them, then you really must check out their website, as they stock so many cool brands within hair, skincare and makeup, and all at very affordable prices. 

MARIE KONDO STYLE #DRAWERDETOX WITH ARBONNE RE9 ADVANCED - SKINCARE DECLUTTER

Did you know that the average woman is said to own 40 beauty products, yet use just 12 each day!! - Ok, as a beauty blogger, I actually admit to owning way way more than 40, and probably also have a more involved skincare routine than most, simply as I am always trying out different things to be able to share with you guys. 

PRODUCT REVIEW: THE QUICK FLICK LIQUID EYELINER STAMPS - THE FOOLPROOF PERFECT WINGED EYELINER

I am far from a makeup artist, and in spite of wearing makeup for over 3 decades (did I just give my age away here!?!), one thing I am yet to master, its a perfectly winged liner, and especially when I am in a hurry, which frankly, with two little kids, I am most mornings...

PRODUCT REVIEW - THE ORDINARY LACTIC ACID 10% + HA AND MATRIXYL 10% + HA FROM TVSN

Have you heard that TVSN is now stocking The Ordinary?! I have heard a lot about the brand, that has become known for its affordability, yet efficient products, so I was very excited when a couple of products landed on my desk.

PRODUCT REVIEW: FRANK BODY LAUNCHES HAIR DUO WITH STIMULATING SCALP SCRUB AND GO LONGER HAIR MASK

Lately I’ve been talking a lot about Frank Body, the incredible Aussie brand that has become known world-wide for its amazing cruelty free natural products, and not to mention cheeky marketing. 

PRODUCT REVIEW - PETER THOMAS ROTH ROSE STEM CELL BIO-REPAIR GEL MASK AND PRECIOUS CREAM

A while ago I talked about the amazing Glycolic range from Peter Thomas Roth (which you can read here), but this range has seriously done wonders to my pigmented ageing, yet blemish prone skin. But today, I am excited to be talking about some of the the Peter Thomas Roth Rose Stem Cell products… 

PRODUCT REVIEW: MEDIK8 RETINOL 10TR+ INTENSE, HYDR8 B5 INTENSE AND SURFACE RADIANCE CLEANSER

As a beauty blogger I am very lucky to get to try a lot of different products, but once I’ve finished trialling something, there are brands that I keep reverting to again and again which for me are brands such as Medik8 - for the pure reason that their skincare products simply work so incredibly well for my ageing, pigmented, blemish prone skin. 

MOTHERS DAY GIFT IDEAS FROM VICTORINOX SWISS MODERN

Still a few days until Mothers Day, and you’re still struggling with what to get for her, most mums would love things to use around the kitchen and home, and these Japanese-inspired Swiss Modern Knives from Victorinox is sure to get her so excited.