Hey Beautiful Mama! Technology is EVERYWHERE so why not let it help us out with a few little things that make life just that little bit easier. This is my list of TOP 5 apps for New Mamas! Total Game Changers in my opinion! 

This app was an absolute saviour for us, once our little guy turned around 3 months old (I didn't have it prior but I also think newborn sleep is a little more unpredictable). Huckleberry tracks your babies sleeps, feeds, nappies and medicines plus a lot more. I mostly only used it for the amazing feature called "The Sweet Spot"! This fabulous little feature sends you an alert when your babies "Awake Window" is coming to an end and it's time for the next nap. Being a new mum I found it quite hard to read Wolfie's tired signs. But this app actually helped me pinpoint a lot of them. Generally babies have a distinct number of hours that make up their awake window, this changes with their age. The moment I would hear him start whinging I'd quickly check the app and The Sweet Spot would be within 5 mins of the current time! AMAZING! 

The important thing to remember is, as a new mum, that you don't get caught up in your babies naps and put pressure yourself or your Bub to sleep. I loved tracking his sleep because I felt it was a good indicator of how I was sleeping too. But also learning behaviours of my human was such a game changer when dealing with the frustration of an over or under tired baby! Seriously couldn't have lived without it! 

BABY SPARKS is such a great app for Inspo and ideas on how to play with your baby for both entertainment and development. You can program it to send you an alert each day to remind you to do an activity with your baby which is so great.

Entertaining your little one can be a struggle sometimes when you're sleep deprived and don't have the brain space to think of new activities. This is amazing for inspiration on what to do with your little one that is age appropriate and also great for their development and helping them to develop their new skills!

 Mental Leap 6 – The World of Categories.Have you heard of LEAPS? If not you soon will!
A LEAP is a mental development stage of your babies brain function and understanding. These leaps are an indication of your Bubs growing knowledge and understanding of the world as we know it. Whilst your Bub will slowly grow and develop understanding of his or her surroundings they will also go through sudden "Leaps" where their brains LITERALLY expand!! Both physically and mentally (How insane is that!) 
This app is fantastic for seeing your Childs development and stages of their Leaps. It lets you know when your bus brain is having one of its incredible growth spurts and tells you what skills your baby will be developing and learning at the time. 

The leaps in the first year are absolutely incredible! It's where your baby goes from a little potato to little jerky puppet to a real person! I love to research the growth and development and what's going on inside my babies mind and this was utterly fascinating for me! 
In the first year your baby goes through 8 leaps...
Mental Leap 1 – The World of Changing Sensations.
Mental Leap 2 – The World of Patterns.
Mental Leap 3 – The World of Smooth Transitions.
Mental Leap 4 – The World of Events.
​Mental Leap 5 – The World of Relationships.
Mental Leap 6 – The World of Categories.
Mental Leap 7 – The World of Sequences.
Mental Leap 8 – The World of Programs.

So incredible! This app has been wonderful because usually during the leaps and the development of the brain your babies actions, reactions and behaviours shift and change. Sleep can be messed up (or non existent) and I found it comforting to know that it wasn't something I was doing wrong, it was my babies growing understanding and awareness of the world. 

We use this App every night on an iPad for our little one. I tried a few other apps as well as Spotify but I found I didn't love the pitch of the plain white noise on some of these apps. This one is great because you can also add in rain sounds, fire, wind, ocean and forest. Mostly I use a plain white noise (the brown one) with a little bit of rain mixed in. White noise is fantastic to simulate the constant noise of the womb but also it drowns out outside noises. 

Facebook! I'm sure we all have it but Facebook was an amazing app for me during pregnancy and since my Bub was born. In my first trimester I joined a lot of Pregnancy groups, Parenting and Sleep Help Groups as well as MAY BABIES AUSTRALIA group. Someone did a callout for Mums due in May and we formed a Mothers Group within Facebook of about 16 women in our local area due in the same month. Some of us managed to catch up a few times pre-birth! But then Covid hit around our 3rd Trimester which meant a lot of days isolating away from the world. Sadly missing our last trimester of certain freedoms before coming mothers. Thankfully we had each other to support and offer kind words on hard days. Since having our babies we have been able to catch up at least once a month but we all chat daily on Facebook and help each other through leaps, sleepless nights, endless feed and celebrate all our milestones together! It has honestly been the most amazing group of women that I have met through this little (big) journey into motherhood. I don't think I would have survived half as unscathed if I didn't have the incredible support of these women! 

I absolutely recommend joining a few groups of "Mum to Be's" and Mothers - Try typing in "*Your DUE DATE month/year* babies *LOCATION*" example "May 2021 Babies Australia" - Or *LOCATION* mums/moms to find some groups around your area! 

I have a fabulous group of Biz Babes and Mamas on Facebook too that you are welcome to join. Its a little community but I am excited for more meetups in the future!

I have ALWAYS loved Christmas! The magic, the joy, the lights, the high of finding the perfect gift for someone you love and of course TRADITIONS!
We have some beautiful traditions in our family growing up - Christmas movies, driving around to see the lights on Christmas Eve, my dad wearing a red onesie and handing out the gifts under the tree on Christmas morning, a big seafood lunch with fresh prawns and oysters, the list goes on! As a couple Robbie and I have taken to new traditions with Matching PJs, Decorating the tree together (Rob also has an affinity for Elf Culture!) and working as a team to get the lights on the tree (now we have a prelim tree Im a bit sad this isn't a thing now!) BUT This year is a little bit more special New Traditions are something I am sooo excited to bring into our lives now that we have a little human. I'm literally sooo excited to share this joyous season with our little boy and he's already in LOVE with fairy lights so I'm pretty excited to take him on a drive around the festive neighbourhoods! A few new traditions we will introduce this year is leaving cookies and milk our for Santa, hunting for reindeer food (I think a little bush walk to collect leaves and flowers will be our hunt!) and leaving that out too and of course the biggest and most exciting is having a Family Christmas Box! I will also be having a "Christmas Eve" box for our little boy to open on Christmas Eve, which might be a seperate post, this will include things for Christmas Day itself but the Family Christmas Box will include lots of things to use over the month of December! 
Traditionally I would love to open the Family Christmas Box on December 1st but I have decided that we will open it the night we decorate the Christmas Tree as it will include our Family PJs so it will be so fun to wear them the night we decorate the tree as a family!
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Inside our Family Christmas Box::
~Matching family Christmas PJ's
~Santa's Magic Key book
~Santa and elf hats
Christmas outfit for Wolfie
Cute Santa socks
Uno cards
Elf on the shelf
A Christmas Book to read - Peter Rabbit: A Christmas wish book
USB of Christmas movies

Since filming our little package of joy I have also added a few extra things
A collar and small toy for Daisy (our puppy!) 
Popcorn
& Christmas Cookie Cutters

It's that time of year again!
The most wonderful time of the year is here and with it a divine selection of gift ideas from yours truly.

MATCHING CHRISTMAS PJS
Show your Christmas spirit in a set of super cute PJs! Target has this gorgeous wrapping paper style print in PJs for the whole family! I know what will be in our Christmas Box!

LUXEY CUP
How could I not include my favorite cup!
I absolutely adore my Luxey Cup, and with so many colours, sizes and styles to choose from, you're bound to find your perfect match. 

SHAMPOO WITH A PURPOSE
I am loving these shampoo bars! Not only are they are Australian owned and made, but they're also vegan and environmentally friendly! With a shampoo bar to suit any hair type I just love how clean my fine hair feels and stays after washing, Shampoo With A Purpose is the perfect gift for the more eco-conscious beauties out there. Perfect for Kris Kringle or Stocking Stuffers. 

PRAM LINER
The perfect gift to keep bub comfy and make it super easy to keep your pram clean and chic.
These Audrey & Me pram liners come in super cute and customizable designs to suit every Mum & Bub! 

NOTE: Eeeek!! Ours just arrived in the mail! I could not resist sharing this with you! 
We got reversible with "FOREST FRIENDS" on one side & "HAMPTONS" on the other!!!

BEACH CART
A must-have for every beach Mama, this cart is great for keeping all your things together on those sandy dunes, picnic playdate or the farmers market and makes it super easy to get there!

 LUXE SILK PJs
For someone wanting a little more luxe, you can't go past these fabulous silk PJs. The exquisite satin feel is like butter on your skin, these dreamy jams are just gorgeous, beautifully cut in a classic PJ 2 piece and seriously the most delish feeling against your skin and available in Blush, White and Stone!

COFFEE
The Breville Oracle Espresso Machine is the perfect people pleaser for coffee lovers and their guests alike! Satisfy your coffee cravings with a barista style coffee at home. I hope santa leaves this under my tree! *wink wink husband!*

BIRTH BAG
Birth Plan/Preferences – Your birthing wishes are such an important part of the process. Things simply cannot be planned but having your preferences can help your birth team navigate your ideal birth.
Hospital “Blue Book” (or the likes) – The book or paperwork you receive when you begin visiting your hospital of choice. 
Battery operated candles
Headphones/ear pods/Speaker & playlist – We had a speaker as well as earpods so I could play relaxing meditation music but have my birth affirmations in headphones
Laminated Affirmations/Birth Prompts – Laminated means they will stand out and easy to find in your bag. Also waterproof!
Heat packs/ Water bottle
Swimwear (if water birthing)
Bra/Underwear (stretchy & comfortable)
Dress/Nighty or Robe for labour
Snacks for Both You & Partner – I packed so much thinking we would be there for hours in labour (we weren’t labouring long!) but they ended up being great for the hospital stay
Water bottle + Straw – A straw allows you to stay in your zone and not have to think about tilting your head or moving. 
Juice poppers &/or Coconut water! – Sugars & Electrolytes
Lip balm – Necessary! Your lips can get so dry, especially with dehyration
Hair Ties
Essential oils (If allowed) – A lot of birthing suites don’t allow clary sage but you can bring lavender for calm and relaxation or a peppermint for alertness. There is also rules around having a diffuser so make sure you check with your hospital. I took a few cotton balls to soak a little oil in and hold to my nose!
Receiving blanket 
Onesie for baby upon arrival!
Birthing Ball – If it is your preference to use one! (Great for opening up the pelvis and getting baby into a good position! The hospital does have a few but if you’re set on having one its best to take your own
 
FOR MAMA
! x Pair Comfy Pjs (feeding friendly) – Classic pants and shirt PJs are great with buttons!
1 x Nighty (feeding friendly)- I bought a really stretchy oversized soft cotton nighty which was perfect
1 x Comfy Robe – I got a leopard print nighty and robe in case of any unwanted stains would be hidden!
2 x Nursing or Regular Singlet – I found that just regular stretch singlets were great, Im not a lover of bras when Im trying to sleep (even the soft ones in nursing singlets) but I lived in THESE for the first 6 weeks PP.
1 x Cardigan or Jumper – Something cosy but not too bulky so you can sleep in it if you need a little extra warmth but also can feed in it
1 x black tights – Black tights and Singlets became my mum uniform for the first 6 weeks It was Winter so I added a cute coatigan (long cardigan) so I would always be comfy enough to sleep in it but if someone arrived at the house or we had someone over for tea I was still reasonably dressed for 3pm in the afternoon! I just purchased 2 cheap pairs of THESE
1 x track pants - Warmth
6 x Black knickers (high waisted)
2 x pairs socks – Especially in hospital it can get a little chilly! 
1-2 soft stretchy or maternity crops – I loved the triangle pull aside crops But the clasp bras are great too.
Slippers - 
Going home outfit – Make sure its feeding friendly and something you feel beautiful in! 
Shoes for going home – because the shoes you arrive in in the throws of labour may not be ideal!
Thongs for shower
 
TOILETRIES
Shampoo/Conditioner – That first time you wash your hair post labour is like an island holiday!
Shower Gel & loofah – Something natural without harsh chemicals and something that smells divine. I love (Love this one - https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/813638/?googleshop=true&store_code=woolworths_supermarkets_2512&cmpid=smsm:ds:GOOGLE:Woolies_8458_BAU_Shopping_LIA_All_WW-0001:PRODUCT_GROUP&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5aGo6ObW6wIVViUrCh15QAqWEAQYASABEgIc9PD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)
Face Moisturiser – I was completely obsessed with Rosehip oil during and post pregnancy. I lathered it on twice a day and it made me feel hydrated and human!
Face wipes
Toothbrush/paste
Hairbrush
1 Pack Maternity Pads – Have 1 pack in your suitcase but also 2-3 packs waiting for you at home!
1 Pack Depends Disposable underwear – Trust me! These are amazing! Comfortable on stitches or C-section wounds but also comfortable after all that has gone on “down there!” – I would wear these with a pad inside for extra protection and just change the pad regularly and underwear as needed.
Lansinoh Nipple Ointment – Amazing! Pure lanolin so safe for baby to suck on (don’t have to wash off before feeding) I also got a REALLY dry nose in hospital and would use this on my nose and lips.
Deodorant
Spray Bottle or PUMP bottle – To spray your privates while weeing, either that or a quick shower after each loo visit. 
Reusable Bamboo breast pads – These are fantastic for when your milk comes in! Don’t want to ruin an outfit! 
Haemorrhoid cream – If you’re having a natural labour you may need it! You don’t want to be caught without it if you do need it! 
 
FOR BABY
 
Car seat Installed – Definitely worth installing your car seat from about 36weeks pregnant! You can DIY install or usually baby stores or mechanics can do it for a small fee
3-4 x New born Onesies – My little man was 3.3kg and was in 00000 for quite a while– I recommend taking a few in 2 different sizes depending on how your baby is tracking weight wise! If unsure bottoms and tops will generally fit more sizes/lengths! Also keep in mind the fit of a 00000 will differ from store to store (eg Bonds Onesies are LARGE! Kmart I found to be regular, Seed was fairly average, Best and Less are large but their Baby Berry range is smaller) 
2 x Singlets – Particularly for winter babies to wear under onesies
Going home outfit – Something cute and comfortable
20x NB Nappies – Generally 7-12 Nappies a day in the early days
1 pack water wipes – I love these because they are 99% water and only 1% essential oil
1 x Warm Blanket
1 pair Booties/Socks
1 pair Mittens
1 x Beanie
Dummie/Pacifier (optional)
2 x Bamboo/Cotton Swaddles – Swaddling in the early days is fantastic, I also love the Love to Dream Sleeping bags.
Announcement plaque/outfit
Soft Toy (optional) – We love out little Jellycat Bunny (https://www.davidjones.com/brand/jellycat)
 
MISCELLANEOUS
Phone & charger – An extra long cord is great if you can get one, so you can stay in bed on your phone!
Wallet (Cash, Change, Id, Medicare Card)
Camera, Charger & SD card – Make sure you have all batteries charged and an extra SD card
Cosy Pillow & or Blanket – Something that feels like home and makes you feel cosy
Travel Coffee Cup -  The little Styrofoam cups just don’t quite cut it
Breast Shields (optional)
Ice packs – Nipple and Perineum icepacks are a godsend
iPad & charger – Great for video chats and watching Netflix
Clothes for Dad/Birth Partner – Don’t forget a warm jumper for the air conditioning 
Swimwear for Dad/Partner (Waterbirth)

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Sometimes in life we need a little reset. We tend to go through life and the motions of it without being fully aware or present in the direction we’re heading. Every now and then I find myself feeling a little bit lacklustre, like I’ve lost my direction or purpose. Ultimately I do believe that we’ll get to where we want to be or where we should be eventually but I am a huge believer in manifesting what we want our future to look like and living consciously in taking the steps to get there. That’s why I love answering these questions to help me get clear on where I am at in my life, where I want to be and what is truly most important to me. Each season of my life these things will shift and change and new achievements and directions might then set me on a completely new path or even just a slightly different trajectory.

I've out together a little guide to help you on your way to get a little clarity and motivation towards your life goals. 

​Grab your guide HERE

Celebration in the Sky.
Celebrating the impending arrival of a sweet bundle of joy has to be one of lifes greatest parties! We wanted to keep the gender of our baby a surprise (for us and the world!) so we creeated the perfect gender neutral baby shower with an "Up in The Sky" theme. With a palette of soft blue, white with a mix of neutrals with a pop of Gelato colours in the balloon garlands. Featuring soft white roses, dried florals and leaves with the added fun of our colourful “Hot Air Balloon” cake table, hot air balloon lanterns and fluffy white clouds! Such a fun way to celebrate amongst the clouds!

Captured beautifully by the amazing Kaitlin Maree Photography, each little element came together so beautifully. It's amazing how it can be so easy to create a really beautiful expensive looking themed event with a little thought and preparation. The key for me (being rather pregnant and of course being a host) was to have everything as ready as possible ahead of time (ays or weeks ahead) so that it could all just come together on the day. It was a week and a day of crazy rain so we were very grateful to have some amazing helpers (brothers, husbands and friends) help on the morning.

We created centrepieces from faux flowers and dried pampas, bunny tails and a few sprigs of dried wheat which I think set the scene beautifully. This meant that on the day they were ready to pop on the table and I didn't have to worry about running around for fresh flowers. Propping them up on top of these centrepiece stands (which can be purchased on eBay in gold) I spray painted these white to match the theme. I wanted a bit more of a formal seating arrangement so we had cute little place cards made with little wooden clouds on each plate. (matching white plates purchased from Kmart for a bargain at 75cents!) The table cloths are also from Kmart and were perfect as they were extra large with a linen like texture and their length and width meant they cascaded beautifully to the floor. Chair covers really can tie the entire look together and give a uniform and blank canvas for the theme and table setting to just POP! They can be hired relatively cheaply from a Party Hire and we went with the amazing Elite Weddings and Events who have such a great range and cater to small and large events!

The gorgeous Sky Themed cake was created by ever amazing The Sweet Society Co and all were just as incredibly delish as it looks!!!! The cake looked absolutely perfect underneath our gorgeous HOT AIR BALLOON! This was created with an extra large round wicker basket, a few wooden dowels from Bunnings and a gorgeous Gelato balloon arrangement put together by my sister in law & I!

A little drink station put together by my mama with a little Signature Cocktail of hers (alcoholic and virgin available!) kept us all smiling. Add in some champagne and bottled water (all essential for any event really!) My amazing bestie put together some fun party games and event favours of delish Melting Moment cookies in little cloud themed gift boxes. They were so cute and all the ladies loved taking a little taste home.

My hair and makeup was done by the ever amazing Bella Brides! Unfortunately the rain and humidity did nothing nice for my hair but the makeup stayed put ALL DAY! Given I was 29 Weeks pregnant these ladies somehow made me feel like a total queen. And of course my little sequin dress was Begitta, I love this dress created in our Soleil fabric with a soft nude underlay. It showed off my bump and I felt like a rockstar!

I absolutely love an event! I love planning and creating a mood board, I love dreaming up how to style a space and adding fun DIY ideas. So when it came to my baby shower that I had been dreaming up for so long I knew I would have the time of m life with the theme.  After being so ill throughout my whole pregnancy I felt I had lost some of that excitement and joy that I had expected during what I had anticipated would be a beautiful blooming time for me! So my best friend and I planned it together so I could find some joy in putting together the celebration and it was such a beautiful day amongst all the women I hold most dear! 

I took my time to breath. I looked at myself in the mirror, looked in my eyes and said out loud “You’re pregnant”… “We’re pregnant”! I really could not believe my own words. 

So I sort of floundered around… I actually felt like I was having an out of body experience. I wanted to laugh, cry, run to Rob and jump on the bed. But No. I had to tell him in a special way. So I put together a little box. Inside the box I put a little romper suit (I had purchased because it was adorable, even if a little pre-emptive!) the pregnancy test, a little handkerchief for happy tears and I wrote on the inside of the lid “Hello Daddy”. I then sat around for what felt like years until he woke up. Ok Ok I jumped on the bed a few times to wake him and tried to get him up. Between trying to wake him up I made myself a tea and some toast and the FINALLY he was awake! I hid my camera and made him come into the room where I said I had an early Wedding Anniversary present. He opened it and I think he was a bit awestruck. We hugged and we just so over the moon excited. 
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The beautiful thing was we were to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary that weekend! Such an exciting thing to share joy in over a weekend Celebrating a BIG year! 


In hindsight a year really wasn’t the longest time to hope to conceive. I know that for many couples it can take years and years. But the entire journey has truly opened my eyes to how hard the ‘Trying to Conceive’ (TTC) journey can be. For all the women going through that monthly roller coaster cycle. The ups the downs the optimism, hope and excitement shortly followed by disappointment, doubt, shame, sadness. I want to say to those women that I am here. To support you and to understand how incredibly hard that is. My story isn’t as hard as some but it certainly took me on a journey I was not prepared for. I am so grateful we have been so blessed and honoured to be able to conceive and I have been able to carry a child. We’re so excited to be parents! 
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Prepping and planning for the wedding so far has been pretty crazy.
Working as much as I do, I often let my health and diet take a backseat. When I have a high work load and a high stress load I definitely tend to put on the kilos.
That said because planning the wedding and running a business seems to have made me double the frazzled and I am really wanting to be feeling my absolute best before THE BIG DAY so I’ve taken charge to make sure I’m on the right path.
 
THE DAILY WALK
Walking daily gets you up and moving. A fasted walk (not eating before) is the best way to get your body burning fats. It’s also a great way to get your blood flowing, your digestion moving and your heart rate up.
Walking is not only great for physical fitness it’s also amazing for meditation and reflection. Walking without headphones and just taking the time for yourself to open yourself up is a really beautiful way to start your day.
If quiet isn’t your thing or you’re wanting to have a productive walk (sometimes you just have to double down on that productivity!) I have a huge love of learning and I love listening to podcasts whilst walking. A few of my favs are The Toni Robbins Podcast, The Goal Digger - Jenna Kutcher, anything Amy Porterfield and The High Low.

 
NUTRITION
For the last 5 or so years I have predominately aimed for a “Clean Eating” diet. Basically put a clean eating diet has little to no processed foods. Pretty much everything on your shopping list should come from the fruit market and butcher. I still visit Coles or Woollies for anything cleaning/hygiene/stuff related and I buy canned items but mostly just wholefoods and fresh produce.
For the past 3+ years I have exercised ultimate productivity by doing Meal-Prep every fortnight. Its super cost efficient and means that when I’m working long hours I am still ensuring I am eating enough. Which I most definitely struggle with the whole “Enough”. My body tends to lean towards the fight or flight mode on the regular. With the high pressure of deadlines and being a workaholic this pushes my cortisol up (stress hormone) and this tends to show around the waistline! My body requires a lot of fuel and when I don’t give it enough my body grasps and holds tight to everything I put in it. When I fuel my body with all the right foods and nutrition the KG’s seem to just melt away – I’m still overcoming the whole thought that more food equals lose weight, but I’m getting there - and my energy levels are amazing. So food prepping allows me to make sure I’m getting everything I need to be the best me.
Enter the most amazing gift of god – Five Point Four Meals!
With the cost I was putting down for groceries plus the time it takes to cook and box everything (which all ended up tasting rather bland anyway!) there was another way more efficient (Win!) way to fuel my #Girlboss days and get me to #BabetownBod that I dream of. Instead of slaving at the kitchen once a fortnight to make my ideal meals for the week I did some research and found this amazing food service. The meals are clean (Win!), there is so much variation and the foods are so delicious!
My mouth literally waters when I smell these meals in the microwave and the convenience alone is the biggest win of all. Delivered to my door weekly and so delish! #BabetownBod here I come! 

 
FITNESS – Personal Training
My amazing partner is a Personal Trainer and there are some awesome benefits of that but I truly wanted to knuckle down and be pushed and commited to working my hardest to look fab for the big day, so I called THE BEST trainers I know to get me to the alter! B2N – Before 2 Now who offer 3 month “Bridal Transformations” in a 12 week bootcamp course. I commenced a 12 week challenge 3 months out from the wedding and with only 3 weeks to go I am feeling super fit and healthy. I am excited to double down and get these next 3 weeks my all and be looking super hawt in my gown!
I do find that with so much going on my fitness tends to go to the back of my mind and the bottom of my (never ending) To-Do List. These girls have kept me accountable every step of the way with regular check ins on my walks and food as well as just offering lots of amazing knowledge, guidance and an amazing community of women to work out with in the group fitness sessions too.
CHECK OUT B2N HERE

​MIND & SOUL
One of my biggest saviours for my never-ending running mind is Yoga! I absolutely love taking the time to zone out and really feel what my body is saying. It also helps I have a major girl crush on my teacher Gee. I followed Gee from a Gym she use to teach at in Burleigh (Gold Coast) to her private classes on Park Ave. She has totally transformed my life and her love and passion for yoga makes me love it even more, the moment I step into practice I instantly feel at ease. Gee is my yoga-unicorn! I would love to see you in a class! You can check out her class times via her insta HERE

I used to be a huge lover of prepping my meals ahead of time. Robbie, My Fiancé, and I would spend Sundays making a fortnights worth of meals (or in his case a months worth!). It would be great to know we had it all ready and set out and with conflicting schedules it worked well for us. I found the only way to make sure I ate enough thought-out the day with a busy schedule was to prep everything.
 
That was until I discovered 5point4 Meals! Their incredible meals are so tasty and by qualified chefs. The variation in the meal flavors and meats (and their vego options) means that I can just heat it and run but not feel like im on the hamster wheel of chicken breast and brocolli! No meal prep! Hooray! Being a workaholic these meals are amazingly convenient! I’m totally guilty of popping it in the microwave whilst posting on socials on my phone for 4 minutes and then returning to my desk to keep working whilst eating. I’ve really tried to take note of eating mindfully to avoid overeating in one sitting, which I do tend to do because I skip or forget meals when I am in a hurry or working on huge projects. But thankfully with these delish meals they are portion sized so even if I gulp it down (ooops!) to quickly I know that I haven’t eaten to much.

This incredibly gorgeous young girl has been through a tough time. A 16-year-old high school student and an incredibly talented artistic skater and a recently-diagnosed cancer sufferer. She and her family have gone through so much recently so together with an incredible team we pulled off a beautiful photo-shoot in a "Make a Wish" style project!
Please get behind this gorgeous young girl and support her and her family to KICK CANCER'S BUTT!!! Check out her Go-Fund-Me:
https://www.gofundme.com/jenny-schneiders-medical-fund
& a heartfelt and love-filled thank you to the incredible team who came together to make this little Dream Come True:::
Photography Erin Smith Photography // Hair and makeup Dead Gorgeous - Hair & Makeup Styling // #DreamMakersProject
and of course the amazing businesses who have kindly contributed to our gift hamper
GC MAG, Endota Day Spa Broadbeach, Finding Your Peace, The Atelier, Kylie's Professional

​This beautiful girl, Jenny, was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor a diffuse anaplastic astrocytoma in January, with little hope of recovery. When we were approached by a family friend to help make a little wish of Jenny’s come true we were excited to put together an amazing team of women to create a magical photoshoot and make Jenny feel like a princess for a day! The results are absolutely breathtaking....
 

When boarding a fabulous Italian Cruise Ship as magnifique as the Cost Luminosa, one must dress appropriately! Particularly when your new collection is opening the fashion show on the top deck in front of hundreds of members of the press, media and the internet famous!

OUTFIT OF THE DAY
I absolutely loved embracing this "Carrie Bradshaw Moment" wearing a custom Tea-Length Ballerina Skirt by moi, Begitta - Bridal & Couture! Paired with a bust-cup slip in off white it was the perfect figure-hugging bodice to balance the sheer size of this insanely pouffy ballerina skirt!

Endless beauty is what Cloudland brings to the wedding planning table. With it’s incredible three-story high ceiling upon entering to the luscious and forever green foliage that grows throughout the main bar. Each and every facet and faucet of this incredible venue has been thought of and created in a way you could only dream of.
 

Upon entering Cloudland you will be blown away by it’s grandeur and whimsy. The retractable glass ceiling is just the beginning of the extravagance. With so many incredible rooms to choose from, each with their own individual feel. You would be hard pressed to find a venue, or anywhere ever, quite like Cloudland.
 
 
We got to know the lovely Katrina the Events Co-ordinator of the fabulous Cloudland…
In a nutshell, who are you and what do you do?         
I am the wedding coordinator for Cloudland and I tailor every wedding experience to each bride and groom to create a seamless and beautiful day.
What is it about weddings that you love so much?     
I love the precision of weddings and being able to create a beautiful setting from a blank canvas.
What is the most unique thing you’ve seen at a wedding?    
We held a Hindu ceremony which was a great experience for myself to learn the culture and understand the ritual involved in marrying into an Indian family.
What do you do in your free time?         
Spend time with my lovely fiancé planning our own wedding!
If you were a colour, which colour would you be, and why?           
Light Blue, it is such a fresh and airy colour  that makes me feel at ease.
Favourite Cocktail?
French Martini!!!
Favourite Restaurant in Brisbane?        
Madame Hedges- I may be a little biased however I love Asian food and our new flavours and dishes are really delish!


Come visit the exquisite CLOUDLAND and see the magic for yourself at our UNVEILED - Luxury Wedding & Fashion Showcase - Click HERE for more details and tickets!
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These exquisite little raw caramel slices are just divine as an afternoon treat or desert with the family. It is certainly one of the best caramel slices we have tasted, the fact that it is a healthy little treat we are soooo excited to make them! The fact they're made with clean ingredients makes them even better!!

INGREDIENTS
BASE
2 Cups Nuts (Almonds, Brazil Nuts or Walnuts)
1 Cup of Dates (Soaked)
Pinch of Salt
CARAMEL
1 Cup of Dates (Soaked)
2 Tablespoons coconut cream
2 Tablespoons organic peanut butter
2 Tablespoons raw honey
Pinch of salt
CHOCOLATE
2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
2.5 tablespoons melted coconut oil
2.5 tablespoons Raw Honey
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In preparation soak 2 cups of dates minimum 30mins-1hr (or I soak mine overnight)
 
Nut Base- Using food processor/Thermomix blend 2 cups of nuts until it creates a crumbly texture and place in separate bowl
Put one cup of pre-soaked dates into processor and blend well with a touch of the juice/water from soaking. Continue to scrape down and blend until it becomes a paste.
Add nuts to date mixture with a pinch of salt and blend until it is well mixed.
Line preferred dish in cling wrap and spoon base mixture into dish, press down lightly and place in freezer whilst preparing the next step
 
Caramel- Clean food processor and add 1 cup pre-soaked drained dates. Add 2 tablespoons coconut cream, 2 tablespoons organic peanut butter, 2 tablespoons raw honey and pinch of salt.
Blend all ingredients continuously until it creates a creamy caramel– you may need to scrape the edges down occasionally. Spoon caramel evenly over nut base and place in freezer to set.
 
Chocolate top- In a bowl combine 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder with 2.5 tablespoons melted coconut oil and 2.5 tablespoons Raw Honey. Stir well and layer over the top of the caramel. Place in freezer to set for minimum of 3 hours. Once set cut slice into pieces and store in an airtight container in freezer.
 
Take a few slices out a few minutes before eating to thaw slightly. Absolutely yummy with an afternoon cup of green tea <3

A few of our Favourites from PIA DU PRADAL // with divine hats from THE HAT BOX

Stunning Collection from MAIOCCHI

Preview of THE IRMA J SMITH HOUSE OF FASHION // with hats from THE HAT BOX

TENGDAHL's Show Stoppers

BORA

Magnificence from DARB COUTURE

IMAGES: IAN GOLDING for MBFF