Change… you can do it!
So often I hear the lament of the young… ‘what am I going to do with the rest of my life?’ Or the 30 or 40 something telling me they hate what they are doing… but ‘it is too hard to change […]
Opinion
Banana sour cream cupcakes
Mm, another fabulous recipe from Miss Lolly Loves Food – this time, Banana sour cream cupcakes with decadent cream cheese frosting! I have had so many awesome comments regarding this recipe – the sour cream gives these cupcakes a real lightness and […]
Gluten free vanilla and raspberry cupcakes
I made these as a gluten-free birthday cake alternative for my mother-in-law. You can find more of my recipes on my blog. I think gluten free food needs to be pretty and not have such a stigma attached to it as being […]
City Girl in Cunnamulla
Hello everyone! I’m Chloe and I recently moved from Brisbane to Cunnamulla for a nursing position—yep, 9 hrs 48 min or 804.4 km drive from Brisbane. When I told everyone that I accepted a position in Cunnamulla there were many looks of […]
I heart waffles
Fellow #girlboss Leslie Knope puts it well when she reminds us that the most important things in life are “friends, waffles and work.” These three components have the ability to create a pretty great life – but in my personal opinion, waffles […]
Really good carrot cake!
I love carrot cake and this carrot cake is a really, really good one. You’ll find more of my recipes on Eatin’ Mess. If you can fit it into your weekend, make it. So good! Send in your pics of your attempts… […]
Five ways to beat the superannuation gender gap
Right now there is overwhelming data of a large gender gap between the superannuation savings of Australian men and women. In fact, the gap has widened to levels which could leave many women in poverty once they stop work. Findings in the […]
The Hunger Games… and other perils of dining
I was hosting a function recently and in between formalities I was enjoying a lovely meal until the man sitting next to me nearly took my eye out with his fork. His table manners were non-existent. It was actually quite gross – […]
with Charlotte Pinchin
I’m loving: 1) my new puppy; 2) swimming in the pool; and, 3) watching my tropical garden come alive. Charlotte Pinchin is a semi-retired management consultant who is starting a Childless Girlfriends Group (CGG) for interesting conversations and friendship for those who […]
with Faith Valencia-Forrester
I’m loving: 1) discovering secret gardens in most unexpected places in Brisbane; 2) training without the fake fitness inspo hype; and, 3) taking five minutes for an iced latte and not stressing about the life I’m living right now Meet Faith: I […]
Can someone just say they are sorry?
I’m sorry, but I just want to hear the words ‘sorry’. Could someone please take responsibility and say they are sorry? Is it just me or does it seem like the world is programmed for denial? My best friend during a time […]