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Top 10 Crossbody Bags

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These Crossbody Bags Are Stylish, Affordable and Perfect For Everyday

If you’re looking for a new bag that you can wear everywhere this year, you can’t go wrong with a crossbody bag.

As someone who usually carries around a bag that is big enough to fit the kitchen sink (or so my husband thinks), I’ve fallen in love with the style and practicality of carrying a bag that ONLY fits the essentials (purse, phone, keys, lip gloss(es)) AND looks good.

I’ve scoured the internet and uncovered the my Top 10 crossbody bags for the year.

Good luck on choosing just one!

Stevie Boxy Cross Body Bag $19.99, Amara Pinch Lock Bag $99.95, Croc Front Slim Cross Body Bag $39.95, Accordion Mini Shoulder Bag $59.95, Mini Tassel Crossbody Bag $9, Eden Wide Strap Cross Body Bag $19.95 (on sale), Kylie Camera Bag $99.95, Marta Quilted Crossbody Bag $29.95, Blocked Chain Crossbody Bag $9, Mustard Cross Body Box $99

Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that if you decide to buy that item, I will earn a small commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you.

2020 Reading Challenge

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2020 Reading Challenge

Calling all book lovers! I’ve set myself a reading challenge for 2020 and I’d love for you to join me.

I know what it’s like to be a busy mum (ie not have much time for reading), so I’ll only include 12 books in the challenge. However, I’ll include an additional six books for those of you who will have no problem smashing through 12 books in one year.

As a chronic migraine sufferer, I don’t get to read as often as I’d like too but I’m pretty happy that I managed to read 17 books throughout 2019. For this year, I’m aiming to read 20 books.

See how I went in my 2019 reading challenge here.

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12 Days of Christmas Giveaways

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I’ve got 12 days of AMAZING GIVEAWAYS to celebrate the festive season and say THANK YOU to all of my fabulous followers.

There’s almost $2000 of prizes given away this year, with fabulous gifts and fun for the whole family.

12 Days of Christmas giveaways kicks off on my Instagram page at 8.00 pm (Melbourne time) on Sunday, 1 December 2019.

One prize will be ups for grabs each day. Just follow the prompts and you could be one of my lucky winners.

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WIN a Springfree Trampoline

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Spring into Summer with a Springfree Trampoline

We know a new trampoline is the perfect way to spring into Summer, so I’ve partnered with Springfree, Meetoo and Millie Mummy Melbourne to give away a Springfree trampoline!

We’re excited about the launch of two new Springfree trampolines and are giving you the chance to win a Springfree Compact Oval Trampoline and Australia-wide delivery valued up to $1584.

The new models are built for beginner bouncers and are perfect for urban backyards – plus they come with a 10 year warranty on the entire trampoline.

Check out the trampoline you could win here!

No springs, no hard edges, a hidden frame and a flexible enclosure – hands up who wants to give Santa the best head-start on Christmas shopping this year?

To Enter:

Enter now via my Melbourne Mamma Instagram page PLUS for additional bonus entries, you can also do one or more of the following:

  1. Leave a comment below stating “what makes you jump for joy!” Note: You must be a newsletter subscriber to validate this bonus entry – if not already subscribed you can do so here.
  2. Find the Giveaway post on my Melbourne Mamma Facebook page and enter as per instructions.

This giveaway is open Australian residents aged 18 and over. Giveaway closes on Thursday, 14 November 14 2019 at 9.00pm (Melbourne time)

Good luck!

Terms & Conditions:

  1. By participating in this competition, entrants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
  2. All entrants via this blog or Facebook MUST ensure they have entered on Instagram first, for their bonus entries to be valid.
  3. The prize is one Springfree Compact Oval Trampoline including Australia-wide delivery. The total prize value is up to $1584 including delivery.
  4. Prize does not include upgrades, accessories or additional services, but these can be purchased separately directly through Springfree Trampoline.
  5. Entrants must be over the age of 18 years of age and provide all information to be considered eligible for entry.
  6. The prize will only be delivered within Australia and the prize will be delivered during the month of November 2019.
  7. Prize is neither redeemable nor transferable for cash.
  8. Springfree Trampoline does not accept responsibility for any unclaimed prize.
  9. Springfree Trampoline and associated agencies accept no responsibility for any loss, damage, accident, death or injury resulting from the promotion.
  10. Springfree Trampoline’s limitation of liability: Springfree Trampoline is not responsible for the loss of prize due to incorrect or imprecise delivery details provided by a winner. Springfree Trampoline also take no responsibility for prizes lost or stolen after they have been released for delivery via postage or courier. To the extent permitted by law, Springfree Trampoline is not liable for any loss suffered or sustained to personal property and including, but not limited to consequential (including economic) loss by reason of any act or omission, deliberate or negligent, by Springfree Trampoline, or their servants or agents, in connection with the arrangement for supply, or the supply, of any goods or services by any person to the prize winner and, where applicable, to any persons accompanying the winner. 
  11. Tablets are not included with any Smart Trampoline purchase or prize.

50 Things To Get Rid Of Right Now

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yellow armchair and matching footstool alongside bedside table and lamp in a room with text overlay that reads "50 things to get rid of right now"


Are you tired of clutter and mess in your home?

I’ve put together a list of 50 things that you can throw away, donate or recycle right now.

I promise that once you’ve made your way through this list, your life and your home should be a lot less cluttered.

  1. Alarm clock – isn’t your mobile phone next to the bed?
  2. Lanyards, bags and name tags from conferences you’ve attended.
  3. Take away menus – the menu is exactly the same online. We promise.
  4. Recipe books you rarely use – one word: Pinterest!
  5. CDs that came with computer programs you’re no longer using.
  6. Travel brochures from trips you’ve already been on.
  7. Gorgeous but uncomfortable shoes that you never wear because they give you blisters.
  8. Belts that don’t fit.
  9. Hairdryer attachments that never get used.
  10. Wedding, baptism or special occasion favors.
  11. Makeup samples that you only like because they were free.
  12. DVDs you don’t watch.
  13. Scarves you never wear.
  14. Old bridesmaid dresses – have you worn it since the wedding???
  15. Travel mugs that leak.
  16. Clothes that are WAY too small – one size down is OK, but anything more? Just buy new clothes to celebrate!
  17. Cards you’ve received that have no sentimental value.
  18. Too many baking dishes – how many can you really fit in your oven at the same time?
  19. Old mobile phones – trade it in, donate it or recycle it.
  20. Backpacks or large bags that don’t get used enough – and no, don’t use these as storage solutions.
  21. Bags from a store – keep one or two – maybe.
  22. Extra bubble wrap – it takes up WAY too much room!
  23. Scratched sunglasses.
  24. Maternity bras that you are NEVER ever wearing again.
  25. Gifts you don’t really like.
  26. Books you don’t enjoy or plan on reading again.
  27. Old mobile phone covers.
  28. Extra buttons in little plastic bags from every. clothing.item.ever.purchased. Odds are you don’t even have the shirt the buttons came with!
  29. Fitted sheets that have lost their elastic.
  30. Worn out or scuffed shoes.
  31. Old ratty towels – turn them in to rags or get rid of them!
  32. Instructions books for items you no longer own.
  33. Old pillows.
  34. Tupperware containers missing their lid – I promise you’re never going to find the lid. Ever.
  35. Chopsticks – unless you really REALLY use them.
  36. Past wedding, baptism and birthday invites.
  37. Too many sets of bed linens – allow three per bed maximum.
  38. Stockings with runs – no amount of clear nail polish will take away the run.
  39. Tiny screws and nails from furniture you don’t even have anymore.
  40. Hangers from the drycleaners.
  41. Paper bills you don’t need to keep – who wants to be reminded of how much money they’ve spent?
  42. Too many hats and gloves – only keep a couple pairs that go with ALL your winter coats.
  43. Stained clothing you can’t get cleaned.
  44. Magazines you’ve already read.
  45. Dishes that don’t stack easily and/or takes up too much room.
  46. Cooking utensils you have two of – have you ever used two of the same utensil at the same time?
  47. Craft supplies for projects that you never actually started (or completed).
  48. Touristy knick-knacks that seemed like a good idea to purchase while on holidays.
  49. Mugs, cups or plates that are chipped.
  50. Emergency sewing kits – how many ‘sewing emergencies’ can one person have?