40 things I’ve learned before turning 40

1. LAUGH. With friends, family, when remembering a funny moment (like when I recently fell off a sofa in the middle of a speech at an intimate 40th) or even when watching TV. Humour is a superpower. One of my favourite photos of all time is a photo of my Mum & sister in absolute … Continue reading 40 things I’ve learned before turning 40

Byron Bay

A week is never enough in Byron. I say that purely because we had a week & I feel like I didn't scratch the surface of all the epic cafes, shops, restaurants & things to do & that was just in town. We were extremely fortunate to be up in Byron celebrating our Mum's 70th … Continue reading Byron Bay

Conscious travel

We have been extremely fortunate to be able to visit family in Europe five times in the last 8 years. Over the last few visits, I have been more aware of our environmental impact as well as aiming to decrease it. We have brought our ONYA recycled plastic produce bags which are brilliant for everything … Continue reading Conscious travel

Low environmental impact travel with kids

On a double edged sword, all of my Mum's family are in Europe meaning we don't have them nearby BUT on the plus side, we are incredibly fortunate to be able to travel to visit them. I am aware of the environmental impact of flight & on this trip, I was much more conscious of … Continue reading Low environmental impact travel with kids

Healthy eating while on holidays

You've heard the story a thousand times of people putting on weight & eating whatever they feel like over Christmas. I'm all for a bit of indulgence when it is served. Literally. If you are a guest at Christmas & you are offered a pudding, it's ok to say yes. Getting in the car especially … Continue reading Healthy eating while on holidays

Air Travel with wild boys 

My Dad is famous for his story of taking a sleeping pill (or two) every time he got on board an international flight, writing seat numbers on the back of our hands & then passing out. With his (nearly flawless) logic, where the hell could we escape to?! In his defence, apart from losing a … Continue reading Air Travel with wild boys