Many of us have seen the 1980's original 9 to 5 movie based on the book by author, Patricia Resnik. The book was inspired by Jane Fonda who stated in an interview that she would like to make a comedy movie about secretaries in an office, and that she wanted Dolly Parton and Lily Tomlin cast in the top roles alongside her.  "Well, I tumble outta bed and stumble to the kitchen Pour myself a cup of ambition Yawn and stretch and try to come to life Jump in the shower and the blood starts pumping Out on the street, the traffic starts jumping With folks like me on the job from 9 to 5 ..read more

Clean freaks rejoice! There are new and exciting cleaning aids in the market which will brighten your most loathsome tasks. Let's face it, cleaning is something we must do, but we can all agree it is rarely enjoyable.  Take a look at the following selection of cool cleaning items available at CleanHQ which will make light work of boring tasks. We also have a super cleaning giveaway valued at $112 for a lucky follower to win! Read on... Enjoy the simple pleasures of microfibre cleaning cloths that are antibacterial. You can use them on their own with just water, or add your choice of cle ..read more

  There's some very exciting news from top toy brands VTech and LeapFrog! VTech is committed to eliminating fossil-based packaging and replacing it with plant-based alternatives in 99 percent of their electronic learning toys by 2025! Already in stores, the first of these new VTech and LeapFrog 'green' toys appeared last year in September 2021. That's great news for the environment and a huge step towards a greener future.  There are some super toys that have been released too and you can find these in stores or online right now.  Kickstart your child's love of food and ..read more

*This post is brought to you in collaboration with BC30™ through Maverick Mindshare. Keeping ourselves and our families in peak health is a priority for everybody. Healthy, active people of all ages typically have loads of energy and vitality and can accomplish more in their daily lives because of it. Enjoying good health is something we can easily take for granted. It's not until we become unwell with something as simple as a common cold, that we feel that familiar longing for the return to wellness.    Maintaining our health is a constant requirement and challenge. Often our busy ..read more

*This post is brought to you in collaboration with BC30™ through Maverick Mindshare.  With the many options available on the market that promise to improve our health and wellbeing, it can be difficult to choose exactly what is good for us in our busy lives. You may consume all kinds of healthy foods including fruits and vegetables, participate in regular exercise and take vitamin and mineral supplements, yet still you may feel you are not performing at your peak. Our modern lives are indeed busy. It is strenuous to squeeze working life and family responsibilities into each day - let al ..read more

"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas..." Actually, Christmas is so close now that I can almost smell the roast turkey and plum pudding!  We were so pleased to be sent this delightful children's book for review. 'A Christmas Story' by author Louis White is a huge hit with our youngest daughter who is itching for Santa to arrive any day now. On the daily agenda is yet another read of this beautifully written and illustrated tale that will drive kids wild with anticipation of the big day.  Lucky for our readers - we have 10 copies of this gorgeous book to giveaway too ..read more

It's Christmas time and for Aussie kids everywhere - that means toys! Toys! TOYS!  Hip-hooray for an amazing new range of toys from Barbie, Disney Doorables, Minnie Mouse, Blues Clues and You and Cocomelon. You'll have no trouble finding the ultimate gift for your child this festive season with Just Play's hottest toys for Christmas line-up. (Just Play is a website you'll definitely want to visit for some toy gift list inspo.)  You can find a new range of all of these fantastic brands (mentioned above), at your local department and toy stores right now. Also online.  Got ..read more

Motherhood is one of the most delightful and fulfilling experiences you can have in life. There's nothing more beautiful than becoming a new mum. The feeling a new life growing inside for months on end, then receiving your child in your arms at the moment of birth; it's just such an awe-inspiring experience.  For expectant mothers, there is glory basking in all that attention that comes with pregnancy from family, friends and colleagues. Literally everyone - even strangers, share in the excitement and joy of your long-awaited baby.  As soon as baby arrives however, the focus s ..read more

The best store for Christmas gifts for kids, teens and stationery addicts of all ages?  Smiggle!  Who could possibly walk past a Smiggle store at Christmas time? Impossible methinks! Smiggle has everything and more at any time of the year. Christmas though - that's the ideal time to swagger-on-in and grab the absolute best gifts on offer.  Yup, this year find all you need in the one place for your ever-wanting kids and teens. I am so jelly of these stocking stuffers coming to my kids this December. I just know they are going to squeal when they uncover the following ..read more

  Nature is perfect.  In nature we can source and find literally anything and everything we need. Nature is also beautiful. Our planet is filled with infinite and effective plant-derived ingredients that can be utilised in an incalculable number of beneficial ways.  When it comes to selecting beauty products such as skin creams, it is undoubtedly best to go with naturally acquired formulations that are both kind and effective - designed to work in synergy with our bodies. Enbacci is an Australian company who produce a beautiful and natural range of scientifically-backed skin c ..read more