PRODUCT REVIEW: HASBRO TOILET TROUBLE

Having two kids, we are forever trying to keep them entertained, and they are now starting to be at an age where they think family games are lots of fun. And lately we've all had so many giggles over the new Toilet Trouble.. 

I am not sure if it something about they yukky-ness with it being a toilet, or the mere fact that you get squirted with toilet water, but my two boys love this game so much, and I love hearing them laugh hysterically because they think it is so hilarious. 

This game is the perfect game for the whole family, and will literally make everyone laugh. The game is suitable for kids aged 5+, but our 4 year old absolutely loves it too, and have no issues playing and understanding the rules, and even our 2 year old loves it too, and you just need to be a minimum of two players to play.

Toilet Trouble is a suspense filled game, where the players take turn to place the toilet bowl immediately in front of them, open the toilet seat/lid, spin the toilet paper roll, and flush the toilet hoping they wont get squirted with water.

The rules are simple, so perfect for little kids too - and it simply says that the number that turns up on the toilet roll spinner dictates how many times each player must flush the toilet. And of course, the more times you need to flush, the bigger chances of getting sprayed. It's all about which flush will cause the gush…. and if you're sprayed with water, then you're out.

When you hear the flushing sound and no water squirted, then the player is safe, and the next player is up. And you simply continue to take turns spinning the toilet roll and flushing the toilet until the last player has not been sprayed, and that's how wins the game.

The game does need to be assembled before you can play, but it is quick and easy to do - the only thing is, that once the toilet is put together, it is a little tricky to be pulled apart (I didn't want to risk breaking it), and sadly it doesn't fit into the box once assembled. The actual toilet looks like a miniature version of an actual old-style toilet and the flushing sound is also very realistic. To make the flushing sound and spray, the toilet does require a coupe of batteries, but they are included with the game to get you started. You then put clean tap water into the toilet bowl up to the line, and then you can let all the toilet troubles begin..

So much fun, so highly recommended if you're after a different and fun game to play with the family.


Hasbro Toilet Trouble - RRP: $29
Available exclusively from Target

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PRODUCT REVIEW: CLARINS HYDRA-ESSENTIEL BI-PHASE SERUM, MILKY LOTION, COOLING GEL, SILKY CREAM AND RICH CREAM

One of the first luxe brand I used as a teenager was Clarins. I absolutely loved their gentle products, which made such a tremendous difference to my blemish prone skin at the time. Since then, I've used a large selection of their products (you can see all my features via my product directory or through the labels on), and in fact, my most popular post of all time is of the Clarins Double Serum, which is incredible product, so make sure to check it out too. Anyway, this is all about a new range of products that Clarins has just launched, the Hydra-Essentials range. 

This range is all about daily thermic shocks, which include the changes in temperature and environment, from chilling winter winds to indoor heating - and how these impact on skin’s natural hydration levels. The key ingredient of the new Clarins Hydra-Essentials range is the organic leaf of life, a plant found in Madagascar, which has succulent leaves and the ability to retain water despite the extreme temperature changes, and with the products, Clarins aims to

help restore the skin’s capacity to retain water to leave it Intensely hydrated, looking radiant, fresh and smooth all day long. I've put a selection of the product to the test, here are my thoughts.

The Hydra-Essential Intensive Moisture Quenching Bi-Phase Serum is a very lightweight, and slightly runny serum intended for normal to dry and 'thirsty' skin giving it a moisture boost, while also addressing enlarged pores and dullness. As the name suggests, it is made up of two phases, so you need to give it a little shake before pumping it out. I use about two pumps, which I apply to my face in dabbing motions, and it instantly absorbs into my skin, immediately making it feel refreshed, soft and moisturised, and without any greasiness. The serum also contains organic Mary's thistle oil to improve the skin's protective hydrolipidic film, along with orthosiphon extract to help refine the skin's texture for a smoother complexion and 'beautyberry' extract to help revive radiance. The serum can be used morning and evening after cleansing and prior to your usual moisturiser.

For the daytime, I've been really loving the Hydra-Essentiel Moisturizes and Quenches Milky Lotion SPF, which I intended for normal to combination skin, and thus perfect for my skin. This milky lotion is so light and gorgeous on the skin, also absorbing quickly into the skin, leaving it so smooth and velvety soft - and as there is no greasiness, and thanks to containing an ingredient to help regulate sebum production, it keeps my otherwise greasy skin looking matte all day, so it is also the perfect foundation for makeup too. I also love that it comes Anti-pollution complex to guard my skin against external harm, as well as SPF to protect my skin from any harmful UV rays throughout the day.

For those with drier skin types, there's the Hydra-Essential Silky Cream SPF 15, which is for normal to dry skin - a slightly thicker day-time cream suitable, which also has the added Anti-pollution complex to guard my skin against external harm, as well as SPF to protect my skin from any harmful UV rays throughout the day.

Next up there's the Hydra-Essentiel Rich Cream for Very Dry Skin, and I have to admit here that I have not tested this one out, as it is not really suitable for my combination skin prone to breakouts, also as I fear that anything too rich will make my skin congested and make it break out. So I will be hanging on to this cream, and pulling it out as the weather drops further and my skin generally drier. Anyway, this cream also contains among others nourishing fatty acids from cupuassu butter to add comfort to dry skin or skin exposed to extreme cold, and it is seriously thick and rich, so if you have dry skin (or perhaps planning a trip to the snow), this is one for you.

Finally, there's the Hydra-Essentiel Cooling Gel for Normal to Combination skin, which I've been using as a night cream (as it doesn't contain SPF). As you'd expect, it has a very light gel consistency, and immediately absorbs into the skin, leaving it feeling so refreshed. I love that it gives my skin such intense moisture, but hanks to also containing the sebum regulating ingredient, I don't wake in the morning with a skin that is greasy or oily.


These products all come in the most stunning bright blue bottles and jars, and the creams and lotions have the most divine floral scents that I just cannot get enough off. 

And overall I am really enjoying using these Hydra-Essentiel products, with my favourites being the Bi-Phase Serum morning and evening, the Milky Lotion during the day, and the Cooling Gel at night - simply because these products are so great for my skin type.

While my skin is combination, and as such I do not feel they need extra moisture, using these products for a few weeks has really benefitted my skin, and it has clearly loved the extra moisture and nourishment, as I feel it is looking so much plumper, and consequently I also feel that smaller lines and wrinkles are less visible. My skin also both looks softer and smoother, and more radiant and glowing too.

Without thinking about it, our daily commute to and from work and the shops, and spending time indoors in a heated house, all has such a huge impact on our skin, and even more so during winter, when the extreme between indoor and outdoor temperatures is bigger. So regardless your skin type, your skin will really thank you for giving it an intense boost of hydration and protection with these Clarins Hydra-Essentiel products, so be sure to go check them out.


Hydra-Essential Intensive Moisture Quenching Bi-Phase Serum - RRP: $72 / 30ml
Hydra-Essentiel Moisturizes and Quenches Milky Lotion SPF - RRP: $70 / 50ml
Hydra-Essentiel Moisturizes and Quenches Silky Cream SPF 15 - RRP: $70 / 50ml
Hydra-Essentiel Moisturizes and Quenches Rich Cream - RRP: $70 / 50ml
Hydra-Essentiel Moisturizes and Quenches Cooling Gel - RRP: $70 / 50ml

Available from Clarins Online, Myer, David Jones and select pharmacies

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PRODUCT REVIEW: ULTIMATE EARS WONDERBOOM SPEAKER

I always have music playing throughout the day, as even with two noisy toddlers, the house simply feels so quiet without it. And two little boys actually love it too, often singling and dancing along to the latest hits. And thanks to the cool Wonderboom Speaker from Ultimate Ears we have the best sound…. 

The incredible Wonderboom Speaker from Ultimate Ears, is quite small - about the size of a large coffee mug, but don't be fooled by its little size, as this portable wireless speaker has incredible big sound that is so clear and crisp, and with a big and full bass too - and it easily gets the beat going in my huge family room.

It also has an incredible blue tooth reach too, easily connecting with my phone at the other end of the house too. It comes with a little nifty hook, so you can take it with you every where and hang it just where you need it, such as in the garden, or even in the shower as it is also completely waterproof, or perhaps a trip in the pool where it will float! 

The Wonderboom is also super simple to operate, turning the volume up or down, just gently press the 'plus' or 'minus' signs on the front, and you can of course also pause or skip till you get to your favourite song. The Wonderboom is also quickly and easy to charge, and once you have fully charged it - it comes with a USB cable so you can do it via your computer - you have a massive 10 hours of non-stop music.

The Wonderboom is available in a cool range of colours including an adorable pink, purple, and black or grey as the one I've got.

This is seriously an incredible speaker, with such a great sound, and it looks pretty awesome too, so it’s a great buy regardless if you put it in your family room, your kids' room, or its for the garden or shed, you're absolutely going to love it.


Ultimate Ears Wonderboom - RRP: $129
Available from JB Hifi, Apple Stores and Harvey Norman

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PRODUCT REVIEW: VONBLU LIPSTICKS

Today I'm going to share with you one of my newest discoveries, VonBlu lipsticks. VonBlu is an Australian brand, with all products designed, produced and tested (but not on animals!!) in Sydney. And what makes these lipsticks even better, is that they are 100% vegan friendly and made using only natural ingredients, free from all the nasty chemicals and synthetics, but still loaded with vitamin e to heel the lips soft and hydrated. 

I love how the name VonBlu originates from a military leader named Gebhard Leberecht Von Blücher, who was best known for the defeat of Emperor Napoleon at the battle of Waterloo in 1815, such a great touch. And this is even further accentuated as the 12 lipsticks in the range are all have Swedish names in homage to Blücher’s first service in the Swedish army. And while I don’t speak Swedish, being Danish, I do have some understanding or what these names mean..

Again, the VonBlu lipstick range consists of 12 gorgeous semi-matte lipsticks, and I put two of them to the test, the Flamma (which means Flame) and the Brasa (which means bonfire).

Flamma is a dark red shade, while Brasa is a brighter and more classic red shade - but both of these are so stunning they are very pigmented and you just need a single swipe for a full coverage of gorgeous semi-matte shade - and while many matte lipsticks often leave the lips feeling dry and uncomfortable, this is far from the case with these. They are so lovely wear, and makes the lips feel soft and smooth. The dark shade also means that they have a good wear, lasting well over 4+ hours, and even when they fade, they leave behind a lovely stain on the lips.

So I've really enjoyed using these lipsticks, as they are lovely to wear, and the colours are so beautiful too, regardless if you're going out, or just want to brighten up your face on a dull day.

I also really love the simple gunmetal grey packaging of these lipsticks. They come in a unique 'pop' tube that you click to open and 'pop out' which means they are more secure in the handbag. The simple white logo branding on the tube looks along with the unique triangle boxes the lipsticks come in looks fantastic, and do make them look very luxe too.
If you looking for a lipstick that is not only beautiful, but also natural and good for you, then you really should check out these VonBlu lipsticks


VonBlu Lipstick - RRP: $29 / 3.6g
Available from VonBlu and select stockists

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PRODUCT REVIEW: CURVY BRAS FOR ALL YOUR LINGERIE AND UNDERWEAR NEEDS

If there's one thing I love as much as beauty products, its lingerie. Noting beats wearing a set of beautiful underwear. But usually having two toddlers in tow, finding the time to go shopping for new lingerie is not always easy - but thanks to Curvy Bras, you can get all your underwear and lingerie needs sorted online.

Curvy Kate Princess Bra and knickers

Curvy Bras was originally founded as a part of Bras N Things, though they are now an independent business. Curvy has a huge selection of brands of all types from fashional to practical, and all the way up to a K Cup and for those with fuller figures, they have up to 24 band size.

Triumph Contouring Sensation Bra and Knickers

But what about sizing.. I know, I'm the type that usually need to take several sizes with me into the change room to find one that fits - but Curvy Bras has a fantastic customer service to help you all he way, and also offer a Free Return, if something doesn’t fit, they'll send you a return post label so you can return what doesn’t fit - with the postage paid by Curvy Bras! And with no processing or restocking fees! And no time limit on returns, so you can return it any time - and if you want something else instead, its posted to you with free postage too. How incredible is that!

This all means that you can now try on the bras in the comfort of your own home, and when it suits you. And with no need to worry about paying for returns, you can order several items and simply return what doesn't fit you or what you don’t like.

Triumph Amourette Bra

But what is also important is that Curvy has a huge selection or all the well known brands, ranging from Triumph, Curvy Kate, Bras N Things, Playtex, Berlei, Prima Donna, Scantilly, Hotmilk and Bonds.

We are proud of our 97% Customer Satisfaction rating - and we will try our very best to ensure you find what you are after.

I've put a few things to the test, including some Triumph and Curvy Kate. I have grown up in Europe, so I am well aware of Triumphs great quality and fits, whether you prefer simple styles, are after maternity bras, sports bras, minimiser bras, or simply pretty bras - and these pieces I tried are definitely no exception, full of pretty details, and with the perfect fit. I picked some grey styles as they are perfect for the darker winter clothes I'm currently wearing.

I hadn't come across Curvy Kate before, but the brand is designed for those with fuller busts, available up to K cups in sizes up to 22. And I have to say that I am so impressed with the black set I've put to the test. It has the prettiest black dotted lace design, and a great supportive design, that simply feels so comfortable to wear.

After breastfeeding my two boys, my body shape has changed and I need to re-fill my lingerie drawer with styles to fit my now changed 'body and boob' shape, and I have no doubt that I will be checking back in at Curvy Bras regularly, as again, they have so many gorgeous styles and brands, and even a great sale section too where you can pick up some great bargains. And all at absolutely no risk - so make sure to go check them out now, you won't be disappointed.


Triumph Amourette Bra - RRP: $64.95 - but currently on sale for $49.00
Triumph Contouring Sensation Bra - RRP: $69.95 - but currently on sale for $29.00
Triumph Contouring Sensation Tai - RRP: $39.95
Curvy Kate Princess Balcony Bra - RRP: $79.95
Curvy Kate Princess Knickers - RRP: $42.50

Available from Curvy Bras

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