the end was just the beginning
I yelled a lot at a stranger yesterday. I'm not proud of it, but it was one of those WTF moments where you just can't help yourself. Bloody Australia Post. Don't they realise they're teetering on extinction? You'd think they'd at least try to keep it modern. Just a few days ago, Canada Post announced... Continue Reading →
Five years ago, I met the real Santa. He was at Santaland, in the Macy’s department store in New York. It had to be him – he had a real beard and everything. At the very least, it was an extremely close relative, like a brother or a nephew or a fifth cousin once removed. The eldest was... Continue Reading →
I was saddened this morning to wake to the news that Peter O'Toole had passed away. Vale Peter O'Toole Lawrence of Arabia star Peter O'Toole,81, has passed away. His agent Steven Kenis told the media he died Saturday at London's Wellington hospital in London following a long illness. In July 2012, the actor announced he... Continue Reading →
Let's start with the kindness. People have been so nice to me on Facebook after I posted a blog on my page called "Is House Really Going Home?" To be honest, I hadn't really thought much about the impact of my words when I typed them. These days there isn't much time for reflection. I'm... Continue Reading →
OK, when I spotted these babies, I couldn't resist sharing them, despite having already been Christmas cupcake blogging earlier in the week. Prepare to be dazzled ... Upside-down mini ice cream cones become Christmas trees with candy cane trunks. From Bakerella. Wow, these edible snow globes are amazing. Get the recipe at Larecetadelafelicidad. ... Continue Reading →
For the second week in a row it's been all about babies in celebrity land. From breast-feeding controversies to horror morning sickness and happy deliveries, here's the latest news. Let's kick off with why Oprah DIDN'T have kids ... >> During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Oprah Winfrey revealed why she never had children:... Continue Reading →
Oddly enough, on this day last year I was pondering my future. And today I am too. Last year I found myself unexpectedly unemployed. This year I'm on the brink of unemployment by design. In less than a month I'll be a stay-at-home mum. It's exciting and scary in equal parts. Here's what I had... Continue Reading →
Last night, as tried to rally the energy to make my annual reindeer cupcakes for the youngest's class Christmas party on Thursday, I started stalling by Googling cute Christmas cupcake ideas. At least I got to sit down for five minutes ... They came out of the oven at 9.15pm. All that's left to do is ice... Continue Reading →
In Maxed Out: American Moms on the Brink - Katrina Alcorn talks about mothers' increasingly limited options when it comes to a work-life balance because of inadequate maternity leave, skyrocketing childcare costs and a culture that hasn't adjusted to households having two working parents. She tells her personal journey about having a nervous breakdown as she tried to cope... Continue Reading →
It's been a weekend of revealing moments for celebrities. From Susan Boyle's surprise confession to Madonna's awesome family photo bomb. Susan Boyle's Asperger's confession Susan Boyle, the church volunteer who became a global sensation when she sang "I Dreamed a Dream" on Britain's Got Talent in 2009, has revealed she has Asperger's syndrome. She told... Continue Reading →
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