Luminesce products

Livani Haircare  As with my other beauty products, I am increasingly looking for more natural alternatives - but while it may be a lot better for our environment, natural products are sadly not always performing very well - and when it comes to my long, wavy coloured hair, it is often left looking dry, dull and very frizzy. But that was until I tried Livani ….  Livani creates a range of luxurious high quality natural haircare, using premium natural active ingredients for effective, yet gentle products. I’ve put a few of them to the test… Livani Strengthen Shampoo and Conditioner Livani Strengthen Shampoo - RRP: AU$ 58 / 375ml Designed for extremely dull, brittle and damaged hair, this is a nourishing formula help reconstruct, rebuild and protect the hair thanks to being enriched with sweet almond and rice proteins and elderflower extracts, all while being super gentle as it is also formulated with five sulphate free cleansers. It has Livani’s signature Luxury Blend fragrance which is

Mei & Co Skincare I love coming across new beauty brands, and even better when they are hand-made in Australia and cruelty free using 100% natural ingredients such as Australian Oils, Fruits and Extract, Aromatherapy Oils and natural preservatives such as Lemon Myrtle Extract, Aloe Vera Extract, Olive Leaf, Thyme & Rosemary Extract. They contain no chemical nasties, including no phosphates, SLS or parabens, I’ve put the full Mei & Co skincare range to the test… The   Mei & Co skincare  range includes 8 products, and simply everything you'll need in your skincare routine. Here's my thoughts.. Mei & Co Hydrating Cleansing Milk, Refreshing Toning Mist,   Firming Peptide Cream and  Intensive Eye Cream  Hydrating Cleansing Milk with Rosehip & Aloe Vera - RRP: AU$27 / 200ml This Milly cleanser is so light and gently cleanses the skin and removes makeup, while nourishing and moisturising the skin thanks with the added Rosehip Oil and Aloe Vera. It also has Cuc

Once upon a time, my hand bag was loaded with countless lipsticks, lip glosses and makeup for touch-ups during the day - today, not so much any more. And all because of COVID, and going out now mostly requires a face mask covering half your face, rendering most makeup, and most definitely lipstick no longer as necessary. In its place, next to the face mask, is now always a bottle of Sanitiser. It has simply become a way of life.  But we all know by now, that sanitiser isn’t just sanitiser. Yes, there are rules and regulations to ensure their efficacy - yet still, many are, to put it nicely, simply NOT nice. They smell horrid and they and are so drying for the hands.  Enter Touch Sanitation Solutions - the Australian made and owned brand that develops sanitising solutions.  I’ve put the Touch 24-Hand Guard Alcohol Free Sanitiser Foam to the test. The Touch 24-Hand Guard has proven to sanitise and stay active on the hands and offer protection for up to 24 hours. It also has added glycer

The other day I talked about some great gift ideas for the kids, and today I’m continuing with some ideas for the kids, but with eco-friendly and educational toys, from small Australian businesses! All available from  Fairy Fun Toys .  I remember growing uo in Denmark and playing Mikado - or Pickup Sticks . - it was such a fun game. So I love watching my boys play this classic,game. You simply need to pick up the wooden sticks, one at a time, without disturbing any of the other sticks. It is a simple game, but great nonetheless, and it great for the kids to play on their own too. Perfect for concentration and motor skills too! Pickup Sticks - RRP: $7.99  Our little boy spent almost 5 months in hospital from he was just 6 weeks old - and to this day has regular checkups. We have never encouraged ‘doctor’ play - it is something he has done by himself - no doubt playing out some of all his experiences at the hospital, but using his teddies, or his big brother, at home, having so much fun.

Finding the right Xmas pressies is always a tricky one… yeah, I’m sure other kids are just like mine and love anything new that they get. But finding that great gift that will continue to get play time, even weeks and months later - that’s the presents that I personally always strive to give to my boys. I’ve got a few great examples here…  First up is the most adorable one of them all, The Balloon Dog Squeakee . And yes, the plastic dog, looks exactly like he has been made of balloons. But he is so much more than that. He can make over 60 sounds and movements, and the more you play with him, the more he comes to life. I could keep going on and on about all the things he can do, so here’s just a few… if you tickle his tummy, he’ll be very happy, you can train him with the blue squeaker toy - one squeak and he’ll sit, two squeaks and he’ll beg, and three squads and he gets excited. You can also feed him with the pump and he might pee or fart (a clear winner with my boys!!!). And if he’s

When it comes to all those extra little Xmas pressies for the kids, calendar presents, stocking fillers, and presents for friends, if there is one store you can be sure covers all your needs, it’s Smiggle. All kids just love going into the stores for a browse, and check out all the newest gadgets and gizmos and not to mention stationary They always have so much with cool stuff all kids will love, and in the lead up to Christmas, there’s even more to check out..  Ok, perhaps the first one is more to benefit mum and dad…. With kids that always wake way too early, this Talking Clock is perfect. The light-up digital clock has alarm and snooze features, and a digital calendar with day and month so kids know when its time to get up. Plus, when you press the button and it will call out the time and temperature (or it can be programmed to call out every hour), so it is also fantastic when learning to tell the time. Flow Talking Clock - RRP: $34.95  Dinosaurs are hugely popular at our house wi

Keeping up with all the traditions and events that kids like, from easter, Christmas, along with Halloween, can become a costly affair. But thankfully when it comes to Halloween, the Reject Shop is always a one stop shop and has you covered this year, and without it costing a fortune.  The Reject Shop simply has everything you’ll need, whether you want to dress up, decorate the house with spooky and fun decorations the kids will love, bake some treats, or simply need some delicious confectionary for the family to enjoy and for any trick-and-treaters! My boys think these Evil Eye Balls are so super fun, and they’ve loved hiding them in the lolly or pop corn bowl to give everyone a little scare. Oh the giggles!!  And how cool is this huge orange Trick-or-Treat candy bowls - perfect for all the treats for family and friends. The Reject Shop also has an enormous range of confectionary - including all your usual favourites from Allen’s, Trolli, Starburst, M&Ms, and Cadbury, all at perma