tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52853472952688298322024-02-20T23:08:16.935-08:00the life of a fairytale wannabeLiane @ thecleanfwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13492222019716878534noreply@blogger.comBlogger227125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285347295268829832.post-76814586293319113982015-08-27T21:10:00.000-07:002015-08-27T21:10:20.389-07:00Good Mood Vibes and Loving Life Today's post is brought to you by today's amazingly cheerful mood, lots of Jackson 5 music blasting in the lounge room and a nice hot cup of coffee.<br />
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Today however the sun is starting to come through here in Adelaide, work was decent today, i've popped in one of my all time favourite cd's and I guess myself is just back in action. I woke up with spirit :D I have lots of new plans for my life that I am still working on and I have started a sister blog which will be up and running soon. <br /><br />I am always trying to be a healthier person and so I have decided to start studying health and nutrition. My new blog will be sharing my journey as well as being a health and lifestyle blog. Eventually I want to make a career out of sharing with the world how to live a healthy lifestyle with the right foods and the right mindsets. It is going to take a lot of hard work but I think I have finally found something that I am so ready for and can see me doing for the rest of my life. This time however I am not rushing into anything and I am just taking baby steps and seeing where I get to. I will of course keep things updated on here. My other blog will only be about health and nutrition and then this blog will remain as everything else in my life for now.<br />
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I am also in the process of decluttering my house one space at a time. It is taking a while but i'm trying to rid my world of clutter and general crap that has taken over my space. I am already feeling better and like I can breathe again and i'm only half way through my bedroom haha.<br />
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I hope you are all having a wonderful day and just remember when life is getting you down just keep on swimming :D <br /><br />Ciao<br />
Liane xx<br />
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<br />Liane @ thecleanfwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13492222019716878534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285347295268829832.post-21441158564600511952015-08-15T23:11:00.001-07:002015-08-15T23:11:31.536-07:00Foodie FridayIt's Foodie Friday!!!! <br />
Okay so it is actually Sunday now but I wrote the majority of my blog on the Friday, then I had to work a whole bunch and my Ipad freaked out with my photos but all is good now and so I am uploading Foodie Friday a little late.....sorry :(<br />
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This week has been so much in the kitchen. My whole family has taken to my new healthier lifestyle and everyone has been enjoying all the yummy foods. My 12 year old son was my biggest worry because he doesn't eat a lot in general and when he does he just lounges on the couch eating whatever has the most sugar or bags of chips. I know that sounds terrible but now that he is growing up and I'm working 6 days a week I just can't monitor and control everything as much as I used to.<br />
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He fully agreed and this week we focused on breakfasts and snacks to start with. Just to get him thinking about all the many options for breakfast you can have besides froot loops. He has been loving it so far. Creating his own smoothie versions with the help from Jessica Sepel's new book '<b>The Healthy Life</b>' which has categories for Fibre, Protein, Healthy Sweetners etc which you just pick one from each category. I love this method because I can teach him about what each ingredient in his smoothie is providing his body with.<br />
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We have also been watching some of Jamie Oliver's Family Food Tube on YouTube and we watched his wife Jool's make a yummy Bircher muesli that you make the night before! This recipe is Fantastic as I can whip it up the night before and leave it in the fridge for a couple days and everyone can help themselves and top it with their own favourites like, berries, nuts, granola, yoghurt etc. perfect!! </div>
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I think I have mentioned this in previous blogs, that my 16 year old daughter has recently become a vegan. The rest of our family is not that keen on giving up meat but we are proud of her and I decided that on Friday's and Monday's we would join her and have vegan dinners with her. Last Monday I made these awesome vegan burgers which we all loved. </div>
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This weekend we are heading down to the Market Shed on Holland to pick up some organic, fresh fruit and veg for the week ahead!! <br />
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Liane @ thecleanfwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13492222019716878534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285347295268829832.post-84260604338580885912015-08-11T21:57:00.001-07:002015-08-11T21:57:55.013-07:00My Top Ten Workout SongsAs most of you know I have been exercising a lot the last couple of weeks and I am absolutely LOVING it. I managed to do some form of workout everyday and it makes me feel happier throughout the day, I feel more confident in myself and I feel stronger. <br /><br />To get me through my workouts I always listen to music and I thought that today I would share with you my top ten workout songs. Some of these are faster and some slower as I start out with upbeat music and cool down with slower or more chilled out tunes. I also have a very wide music taste so there are bits from every genre!!<br />
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I hope you enjoy and if you have any favourite workout tunes please share them with me in the comments so I can check them out and get some new ideas for my workout playlist :D <br /><br />Ciao<br />
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<br />Liane @ thecleanfwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13492222019716878534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285347295268829832.post-60514141798334748942015-08-08T01:05:00.001-07:002015-08-08T02:28:22.619-07:00Foodie Friday - Pranee Thai and San Churros Last weekend we went on a little family night out with our kids and our friends and their kids for dinner and dessert. We met at a little Thai restaurant on Brighton Road called Pranee Thai. This place is so good especially for families. The staff are super friendly and the owners always come out and socialise with the customers. The food is absolutely delicious.<br />
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After Pranee's we headed for a drive up to Marion shopping centre and had dessert at San Churro's. I did enjoy San Churro's and the food was yum yum yum but I found it quite pricey for what you were getting. I did really really like their mugs they were super cute and I did go over to their shop area to buy some but they were quite expensive so I didn't bother. The kids were in heaven here as there is so much melted chocolate that you can dip anything in haha. It was definitely a fun experience and a great place to go but it isn't something you could do all the time, I don't think. <br />
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<br />Liane @ thecleanfwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13492222019716878534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285347295268829832.post-5690501468718182522015-08-05T00:25:00.002-07:002015-08-05T00:25:43.774-07:00Potential new life changeEvening Lovelies<br />
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It's a chilly day here in Adelaide and quite sad looking outside. I've been working up at my city job this morning, as most of you know I have two jobs and today was quite busy I was kept on my feet and I love days like that. My city job allows me to come home just after lunch as I start early in the morning so I got to laze a bit this afternoon and think a lot.<br />
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The last few weeks I have been focusing on getting my health and fitness to a better standard and I think I have been doing quite well. I have cut my coffee intake to just one a day and I am drinking lots more water. I am also eating more clean foods and exercising every morning before I go out to work. I am feeling a lot more energised and happier which got me thinking a bit more........today I was researching some options for learning more about nutrition and health. I'm thinking I might start a course maybe online or at an institute. I just want to be more equipped to look after myself and I think it could even be a possible career for myself if I ended up really enjoying it.<br />
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For the moment I am just looking at researching for myself and my health so I can improve but I think there could definitely be potential for more later on. I feel like I am getting older and don't have a real life goal as yet so I am in the works of figuring out what to do with my life. Maybe this is it. Who knows :p<br />
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I will definitely keep you all updated.<br />
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For now if anyone knows of any good nutrition books I might find helpful let me know in the comments and I will check them out.<br />
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Liane xxLiane @ thecleanfwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13492222019716878534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285347295268829832.post-88962208243067894702015-08-04T02:27:00.001-07:002015-08-04T02:27:12.387-07:00Beauty just around the corner......It always amazes me what beauties you can find near your own backyard if you just get out there and look for it. I always find myself sitting and saying how boring everything around me is or how there is nothing to do. Like a child on school holidays who has no clue what to do with their new found time. <div><br></div><div>But if I just get up and get out there there is so much to enjoy and appreciate that is so close to home. No need for thousands of dollars to go on a holiday or long trips to get somewhere nice. </div><div><br></div><div>Yesterday my sister and I spent the last day together before she headed back to the UK and I drove up the road about 10 minutes away and we walked along the boardwalk at Hallet Cove beach. This place is truly beautiful and it wasn't until yesterday that I really appreciated it's beauty. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0H0ZzpN3GdMrmfHE76nwD6TWp8iVaUE66GKT722ppE363tVzrClTiyPQ55sfNMCUQUrKiKAqWbC7mePxfbZUttqVVRCwUf_jFI8_O6LQqYeVZjsKYQSC-ip7y-9dItW50ViY2QPBFoY51/s640/blogger-image-65623295.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0H0ZzpN3GdMrmfHE76nwD6TWp8iVaUE66GKT722ppE363tVzrClTiyPQ55sfNMCUQUrKiKAqWbC7mePxfbZUttqVVRCwUf_jFI8_O6LQqYeVZjsKYQSC-ip7y-9dItW50ViY2QPBFoY51/s640/blogger-image-65623295.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I love that you can walk along the board walk and look out at the beautiful waves and the Coast. it is just so peaceful. It is great for working out, climbing all the stairs and it is quite a trek if you really want to walk far or even jog. I'm definitely planning on walking along once a week as part of my workout routine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVvQVkp6mPIH6-C9ymcN1jrW7kOoSYpyDWxqcPA_WSS1qSUcnjDsx6VKC6PtfJoVoeVikWi8SPXwrgdoFl7zlXNYPFI7FzeE4TKNKz4_TlnenWgSSb6m62H8eHZ_e8tGy2g5EwcsyOEvG2/s640/blogger-image--738049659.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVvQVkp6mPIH6-C9ymcN1jrW7kOoSYpyDWxqcPA_WSS1qSUcnjDsx6VKC6PtfJoVoeVikWi8SPXwrgdoFl7zlXNYPFI7FzeE4TKNKz4_TlnenWgSSb6m62H8eHZ_e8tGy2g5EwcsyOEvG2/s640/blogger-image--738049659.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I have definitely decided that I am going to explore more around me and appreciate where I live and what is surrounding me before I complain about needing a holiday. It's the simple things that make our lives happier and more fulfilled and I want to get out there and make the most of it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZaZCdhDqZ7wXOcQVMbsZ2TPxpnT9NhFXoggJkQ6sxx42QG3I8fAxW830AGsE4iV_dGH_W0VLstvQNoJhH5qxt3skfYXKwPlApZkXsUI7AjGwLJfBXnagxDnxhsm5JzRrEa-xBlFW_hf03/s640/blogger-image--639611957.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZaZCdhDqZ7wXOcQVMbsZ2TPxpnT9NhFXoggJkQ6sxx42QG3I8fAxW830AGsE4iV_dGH_W0VLstvQNoJhH5qxt3skfYXKwPlApZkXsUI7AjGwLJfBXnagxDnxhsm5JzRrEa-xBlFW_hf03/s640/blogger-image--639611957.jpg"></a></div> Do you have somewhere near you that is a little piece of heaven?? </div><br></div></div>Liane @ thecleanfwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13492222019716878534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285347295268829832.post-59525676460098624922015-08-02T01:06:00.001-07:002015-08-02T01:06:09.800-07:00Girls Date at HarbourTown Adelaide<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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Today I went on a shopping trip with one of my besties from work and my sister for her last day in Australia before she flies home tomorrow. We decided to go and have a girly day at Harbour Town in Adelaide and it was a great day out. We walked the whole of Harbour Town and stopped for lunch at Subway in the middle. </div>
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I thought I would share with you all the items I purchased from today, I didn't spend a lot but I got quite a few goodies. I was on a budget this week after our big trip to Melbourne so I didn't go overboard. Just some little treats to spoil myself while I have a couple of days off work. </div>
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The first shop I stopped and shopped in was <b>Typo. </b>Typo is one of my favourite shops for stationery. I love their funny little sayings and their super funky/hipster items. Today I was in search for a new financial year diary. I love to get my diaries in the financial year instead of the start of the year. I have no idea why I just always like it that way. This little green diary was only $7 on sale (originally $14.99) and I love it! It is small enough for my handbag but thick so it fits a lot in it. This one is the day to a page one but I think you can also get the same size with a week to a page which is a bit slimmer. I prefer day to a page for my diaries but I also do mix and match a lot as well. It depends how cute the diary is. </div>
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Also from Typo, I grabbed this super cool retro looking cup that says "I have a milkshake, where the hell are all the boys" I thought this was super cute and I needed something to take my smoothies to work in now that i'm having more of them in my new health kick. This baby was $14.99 and seems to be quite sturdy but we will see how long it lasts. If it does last a while I might even buy a spare one. </div>
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Next store I purchased from was <b>Cotton On. </b>They had a great sale on and if I wasn't on a budget I probably would have bought a whole car load of clothes home. Alas I was on a budget but I did find these cute workout shorts in the 'body' section at the back of the store. I love love love the Cotton On Body range they have so many cute workout clothes, underwear and pyjamas. I grabbed two pairs of shorts today which were on sale for just $5 each! BARGAIN! and I really needed some new shorts to workout in now that I have joined the gym again. YAY! </div>
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In <b>Valleygirl</b> I found this cream and maroon coloured top for just $5 it is slightly cropped so you can just see some tummy! It's going to very amazing when I finally get my abs sorted :P I must admit the sporty look is growing on me and I find it quite comfortable and fun. I also purchased a nice satin type flowy top also for $5 which looks amazing but didn't photograph very well. It will look really nice as a dinner date outfit so when I wear it I will show you guys. </div>
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After a great day shopping it is time for me to cook some dinner and relax with the family!<br />
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I thought I would start the Friday series with a look at what I have been eating this week. Last week I decided that I need to sort some things out in my life including getting my savings plan going!! (I'm aiming for $2,000 saved by Christmas), sorting out a career plan for myself, going hard at my bucket list AND most importantly getting my health back in order.<br>
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I'm hoping that blogging about my journey will help me stay motivated and keep me inspired to continue and get through the hard parts. I find it really hard to keep my goals. Basically I have a bunch of goals and I get super excited about them and then 2 or 3 weeks later, all those goals are out the window. Usually it is a "I don't have enough time" thing and sometimes it is just a "I tried but i'm just not good enough" thing. Either way it sucks and I deserve better from myself.<div><br></div><div>So this week I started slowly getting back into a healthy eating routine. I don't need to lose weight so I'm not on a diet I'm just trying to eat more clean foods and get fitter and healthier. </div><div><br></div><div>Here is my week in food:</div><div><b>Monday </b>- Brekky: Oatmeal with almond milk, banana and strawberries. green tea</div><div>Snack: Apple, Carrot and Celery sticks</div><div>Lunch: Cucumber sandwich</div><div>Snack: Greek Yoghurt and Chamomile tea</div><div>Dinner: Meatball Rigatoni</div><div><br></div><div><b>Tuesday </b>- Brekky: Muffin with Peanut Butter and Banana</div><div>Snack: Orange Smoothie</div><div>Lunch: Salad Sandwich</div><div>Snack: Pineapple and Blueberries</div><div>Dinner: Southern Fried Chicken with chips</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDlXnNwewYbmbsfbLEi1WAjRaDN_kb2LziWWuGKaRBl7zNhJ5EN9f0osnpf8v3wabT9Kys-MNJMB_LKQ4PZi6iwTGpmBBxON8UBKEbv7vhkgYqu8Cm4uJLS4t04ZmpgZ7V1syLP7D12qSN/s640/blogger-image--126456198.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDlXnNwewYbmbsfbLEi1WAjRaDN_kb2LziWWuGKaRBl7zNhJ5EN9f0osnpf8v3wabT9Kys-MNJMB_LKQ4PZi6iwTGpmBBxON8UBKEbv7vhkgYqu8Cm4uJLS4t04ZmpgZ7V1syLP7D12qSN/s640/blogger-image--126456198.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><b>Wednesday </b>- Brekky: Oatmeal with almond milk, banana, strawberries and sultanas</div><div>snack: fruit and nut with a hot chocolate</div><div>Lunch: cheese and pineapple toastie</div><div>Snack: Greek yoghurt topped with berries</div><div>Dinner: Lamb Rendang and a Peppermint tea</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzODsvLNngY3HyuggAFMBHbqP1FymhIBvhBvTiZl8qNiy3AO-MeK28vfrxbt0bi9GyPta8rbpqL4ALXXBDV2JaStW-KfZIyKf9FbOdNj4d5is-HQ35bW7HJuCYN_qMK5cY1H3_hcP1T4qw/s640/blogger-image--1258888242.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzODsvLNngY3HyuggAFMBHbqP1FymhIBvhBvTiZl8qNiy3AO-MeK28vfrxbt0bi9GyPta8rbpqL4ALXXBDV2JaStW-KfZIyKf9FbOdNj4d5is-HQ35bW7HJuCYN_qMK5cY1H3_hcP1T4qw/s640/blogger-image--1258888242.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>Thursday </b>- Brekky: Muffin topped with peanut butter and banana</div><div>Snack: fruit and nut</div><div>Lunch: salad sandwich</div><div>Snack: veg and dip</div><div>dinner: I cheated this night because I was tired and forgot to get meat out the freezer so we had kfc :( </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghq9p9Ahk8J0iNFgdhKUnvUKuCUXuHPet8YAvtiLx-B-Ei232EYMGb_9NZIygDxTpik4eOULIbiErc943biCv_HX90D-bXcgvNNl2nfZcD3iCeP4jITSMrP3Poe1DDS9ukzNQmZvhb1em_/s640/blogger-image-1144445412.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghq9p9Ahk8J0iNFgdhKUnvUKuCUXuHPet8YAvtiLx-B-Ei232EYMGb_9NZIygDxTpik4eOULIbiErc943biCv_HX90D-bXcgvNNl2nfZcD3iCeP4jITSMrP3Poe1DDS9ukzNQmZvhb1em_/s640/blogger-image-1144445412.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><b>Friday </b>- Brekky: banana smoothie</div><div>Snack: peppermint tea</div><div>Lunch: subway sandwich</div><div>snack: fruit and nut</div><div>Dinner: beef and veg soup</div><div><br></div><div>Okay so it wasn't the best start but I'm trying. Next week is going to be even better I can feel it. I am very proud of myself though as I have been drinking much more water which is fantastic for me. In the morning I have a glass of lemon water and some days I take my large water bottle filled with slices of orange, strawberries and mint leaves. It is soooooo good and helps me get that water down :) I'll definitely be trying out some more infused waters next week. Let me know your favourite infused water combos in the comments and I will try them out! I might even do a blog post on them soon.</div><div><br></div><div>Stay tuned next week for the next instalment of Foodie Friday!</div><div><br></div><div>Ciao</div><div>Liane xx </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br>
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Then one day I managed to get in the city for a date with my Husband and I saw a Lush shop on Rundle Mall. Oh I was so excited and dragged him in to have a look. I have been hooked ever since. All the colours and the smells and the bubbly friendly staff who are all so happy to be surrounded by amazingness. It's truly magical and it's now my favourite shop. Luckily it takes a bit of a drive to get there otherwise I would probably go broke. </div>
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On my recent trip to Melbourne, one of the first shops I wanted to find was Lush and we did find one in <b>Melbourne Central. </b>Yay!!! I spent ages in there and came out with some bath bombs and small pot of face mask called <b>Mask</b> <b>of</b> <b>Magnaminty</b>. </div>
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There is a strong minty fragrance which is quite overwhelming when you first open the tub but it doesn't take long to adjust and enjoy the soothing smell of the mint. It has a slight green colour which looks like a face mask from a beauty magazine and it has a slight graininess to it that helps gently exfoliate your face as you wash it off. </div>
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Even though we had a beautiful view of the park we had never managed to walk through it so we all grabbed our umbrellas and braved the cold through the park. We got some cute photos with this very cool water fountain in the park. <br />
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The walk from the hotel to the Museum was so quick. We could actually see the Museum from our room. They had the IMAX there as well but we didn't have time to watch a movie unfortunately so we skipped that part. When you enter the museum you have a choice of upgrading your ticket to allow you entry to a movie as well which I believe is slightly cheaper for purchasing both at the same time. <br />
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Unlike Adelaide museum the Melbourne museum has an entry fee which was about $8 a person. People with a student or concession card get in for free. <br />
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Liane @ thecleanfwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13492222019716878534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285347295268829832.post-89108447132253289092015-07-25T15:46:00.003-07:002015-07-25T15:46:38.706-07:00Melbourne Day 3 - Melbourne Central and Little Collins StreetOur third day in Melbourne we all slept in and then headed out to check out Melbourne Central because I was looking for a Lush store and heard that they had one in there.<br />
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Our plan was to shop at Melbourne Central and then visit the Aquarium but we once again ended up shopping for the whole day. It was a very quick walk from Our hotel, Mantra on the Park to Melbourne Central. As none of us had breakfast at the hotel we stopped at the food court first and grabbed some coffee's and nibbles. I picked a cupcake from a little cupcake shop but I wasn't that impressed to be honest, i think I have had better at markets in Adelaide. The shop was quite cute though and the cupcakes looked amazing in the case, the taste just wasn't as amazing as they looked I suppose. </div>
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After our quick pick up we looked at some shoe shops including converse where I found some very cool shoes but I didn't purchase them as they didn't suit me even though they looked super cool on the shelf :( it didn't take us long to get amongst all the amazing shops. </div>
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Most of the shops were just your basic shops that you find anywhere but it was still exciting to see them in a different format. <b>Gap </b>was a good one to shop in, they had a big sale on while we were there so we spent a while browsing. I am going to be an auntie soon so my sister and I were looking at all the cute baby clothes in there. <b>Forever New </b>was there, which is my favourite shop of all time but I didn't go in there for this day because I had already shopped at the DFO store and I knew I couldn't afford most of what was in there. The store looked very fancy and huge so maybe next time I will go and check it out.<br />
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Down on the lower level (I think) we found a sweet shop that we just had to go in. I came out with a box of Lucky Charms cereal, a Shaq drink for my husband and an Irn Bru drink. Then we finally found the <b>Lush </b>store YAY!</div>
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Ok the Lush store in here was quite small and not as cute as the Rundle Mall store I normally frequent but it was still amazingly cool. I spent so much time in here just smelling everything and browsing. After a while I emerged with my paper bag full of goodies including 2 bath bombs to add to my bathroom collection and I purchased the Mask of magnaminty (which I will blog review about later). When I returned home I purchased a little basket for my bath bombs so now they look quite cute in my bathroom :) </div>
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We stopped in <b>Dangerfield </b>for a browse. We weren't intending to buy anything, I just wanted my sister to check it out as she had never heard of it. However they were having a sale on their very cool tshirts so my sister grabbed the last 'Jon Snow' top from Game of Thrones and I of course took a 'Sweeney Todd' shirt (my 6th johnny Depp shirt now) and a David Tennant, doctor Who shirt. I was very very happy with these purchases.<br />
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One of our group wasn't feeling well so she headed back to the hotel while the rest of continued shopping. We were planning a tram ride to Queen Victoria Markets but after a yummy lunch at Nando's we realised that the markets shut early and we had missed it. So off we went to just wander the streets. </div>
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It didn't take us long to find Bourke Street Mall where we popped in to The Myer Centre. This place was absolutely huge and packed with people. My sister knew what she was looking for so it wasn't as stressful as H&M which was good. My sister ended up buying make up there which is where most of the shoppers seemed to be. </div>
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Outside again I found a shoe store underground that sold converse, Nike, Adidas and more. I purchased a pair of converse in there for $60 on sale and my sister grabbed a new pair of Nikes which I believe were around $120. I had been looking for Converse all trip so was happy to finally find some. A few shops up we found a <b>Dotti</b> store where we purchased a few sales items.<br />
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Next street we checked out was Collins Street where we shopped in <b>Ralph</b> <b>Lauren. </b>It was my first time ever in a Ralph Lauren store and I felt so fancy in there. Staff were so wonderful in there. The best service we had in the whole of Melbourne and one of my sisters purchased one of their polo shirts. One of the most expensive purchases on the trip but worth it for her. Collins Street was full of all your high end shops like Louis Vutton, Gucci, Armani and Dolce & Gabbana. It was a street that is designed for those who have too much money to waste. But it is still worth looking at for the shiny floors and classy people and the clothes are pretty damn amazing. I was just too scared to try anything on in case I accidentally touched the clothing with my Nando's eating hands. Or even worse, came out to show everyone and popped a button or something. </div>
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After that the shopping was over for the holiday. We all got what we were looking for and we were happy. Then it was just a very cold and dark walk back to the hotel. We saw a homeless man on the street and stopped to give him all our change. He was very nice and it really made us stop and think about the many homeless people around the streets. I definitely want to try and help or volunteer when I get back home. </div>
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Liane @ thecleanfwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13492222019716878534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285347295268829832.post-57509598392797550052015-07-22T02:13:00.003-07:002015-07-22T02:13:47.892-07:00Melbourne Day 2 and Mantra on the Park<b>Mantra on the Park </b><br />
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I have stayed in Melbourne 3 times now and the first two times I went for the weekend I stayed at the Jasper Hotel which was quite nice but for our girls trip I wanted to try something a bit different. We booked in advance and we wanted to pay on arrival instead of upfront. We also wanted to have a hotel room that would accommodate everyone as we had a group of 4 and wanted 4 single beds if we could get them. We were also after a place that had good parking facilities as I was scared of parking in Melbourne. </div>
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We scanned the website for a few weeks on websites such as Hotels Combined and Trivago and we also researched using the ever handy Google for good hotels in the CBD of Melbourne. I only knew a few streets in Melbourne as previous trips I was with my husband so we didn't spend a crazy amount of time shopping so I also had to do some research on the best shopping lanes and centres and tried to book a hotel that was also close to these places so we could get everywhere on foot or tram. </div>
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After a while we settled on <b>Mantra on the Park </b>which was located on Exhibition Street and from the pictures had a wonderful view of the park which I remembered visiting the last time I went on holiday there. </div>
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Mantra on the Park was a wonderful hotel. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We booked a 2 bedroom apartment which had one room with a double bed and the second room had two single beds. The room was made up to accommodate a family which I thought was great. It was very handy having two bathrooms and the kitchen was stocked with everything you needed to cook at the hotel and not worry about going out for dinner etc every night. </div>
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The balcony view of the park and city was gorgeous and the main bathroom included a washing machine and dryer for your own use. </div>
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The only things I can say that were disappointing were the room service (even that wasn't terrible) and that we had to pay an extra $25 a day to have wifi in the room. They came in to make the beds etc but they didn't take rubbish or neaten up the room like other hotels do. There was a dishwasher in the kitchen but we didn't know how to work it. Staff didn't clean any of them they were just left for us as well. </div>
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Apart from that the room was great the service was friendly and helpful and the indoor pool was a decent size. We didn't have much time so we didn't try out the pool and sauna or the gym but we did have a look and they seemed quite good. </div>
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<b>Day 2 Adventures</b></div>
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After the big drive on the Thursday up to Melbourne we were all exhausted and slept very well that night so when we woke up on Day 2 we were up early and ready to just have some fun shopping. We decided not to have breakfast at the hotel as it wasn't included in our stay. So first up we walked out onto the street and walked into a little cafe about three shops down to grab a coffee and brekky and to read the map of Melbourne. The cafe was very cute and staff were nice. I chose poached eggs on toast with some avocado and bacon with a coffee.<br />
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From there we walked down to <b>Emporium Melbourne </b>which was HUGE and we found soooooo many of our favourite shops including Nike, Adidas, T2, Victoria's Secret, TopShop, Armani, Chanel and so so so much more. Even though they were all our favourite shops we were mainly shopping for bargains so we didn't buy a lot from there. </div>
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In the morning when we originally planned our day, we had planned to catch a tram after H&M to take us to the <b>DFO </b>but after the H&M disaster I just wanted lots and lots of fresh air so we decided to walk it and if we got too tired we would grab a tram. The walk was actually not that bad and it was nice to look around and check out the city as we walked. </div>
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We arrived at the DFO with sore legs and super tired BUT when we walked into the doors and discovered the amazingly huge factory outlet we were given the boost we needed to carry on. The DFO was more than I imagined it would be. There were so so so many stores all with huge sales on.<br />
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This was were we managed to get all the bargains on our holiday. I picked up an awesome faux fur lined jacket from <b>Forever New </b>that was originally $150 but I grabbed it for just $70 on a faulty rack because it was missing one button on the shoulder. That was one of the happiest moments of my life......no joke! In Calvin Klein we decided to grab some underwear for our partners back home and they had 90% off!! It was insane, obviously the line was HUGE but it was worth it and if you joined their mailing list on the day you gt an extra 5% off. So the one underwear for $50 was just $4.50!! I was waiting for someone to say that I read the signs wrong but no! haha<br />
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Other stores we loved in the DFO were, Authentic Factory Outlet, Adidas, Nike, Factorie, Peter Alexander, TopShop, Vans, Jay Jays and more.<br />
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As we left the venue we realised just how long we had been shopping for because it was night time and all the bars and clubs were starting to fill with the nightlife coming into action. We started the walk back with all our shopping but we were so exhausted that we grabbed a taxi from outside the Casino entrance. This only ended up costing us about $16. <br />
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Liane @ thecleanfwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13492222019716878534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285347295268829832.post-41694008638549478682015-07-14T23:49:00.002-07:002015-07-19T06:29:15.170-07:00Girls Road Trip to MelbourneFor a long long time it has always been on my bucket list to road trip with the girls. I always dreamed of doing it when I was growing up. I watched movies like Crossroads and Ten Inch Hero and I all I wanted to do was drive and have fun.<br>
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Then I grew up and got married and I honestly thought I would never get to road trip with the girls. When my sister told me she was coming to visit me from the UK I decided to grab the opportunity and plan a road trip. One of my sisters lives in Australia but she has never been out of Adelaide so I decided that we would all road trip to Melbourne girls style. <div><br></div><div>Obviously we were planning lots of shopping but we also wanted to get in some sightseeing and the museums. I will share our adventure by days as it will be too long for just one blog post.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Day 1 - The Drive </b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div>Everyone was super excited for the road trip so we were up and at em super early. The car was packed and ready to leave by 5.15am. I was super impressed that everyone managed to get up without any complaints. My husband was a champion and let us drive our new car the 2014 lancer, which is a dream to drive and has great heating. It was also nice and big so we had much better leg room and plenty of storage in the boot. </div><div><br></div><div>Each of us girls had a suitcase and a bag for inside the car. My car bag had my purse and keys as well as snacks for the road, car phone chargers, my iPad, simple first aid kit, beanie, drinks and a blanket. 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It was an amusing start as we managed to get on the highway the wrong way and our journey started with us heading back to Adelaide. A quick giggle and blame passing and we got back on track with the radio playing and everyone warming up in the car with our blankets and heater. </div><div><br></div><div>Our first stop was at a little rest stop on the side of the road just before Bordertown, where we did a quick change over of drivers as I was getting a sore back the first few hours. Then we carried on to Bordertown and stopped again to fill the car with petrol, have a toilet break and grab some energy drinks. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOl_-tlaO54svMmqAIsw5DwnPAXdy04RD0Y2a5vEk9l0tVjFAK_wMSPGFG90gCezQaa3Xucq-QGl4VlSnPK39mbRTKNDSLH6qg80rum4UyNJMmjmB8TZu6kVTEUjiOHBPSlgAItc_cdF8G/s640/blogger-image--366797449.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOl_-tlaO54svMmqAIsw5DwnPAXdy04RD0Y2a5vEk9l0tVjFAK_wMSPGFG90gCezQaa3Xucq-QGl4VlSnPK39mbRTKNDSLH6qg80rum4UyNJMmjmB8TZu6kVTEUjiOHBPSlgAItc_cdF8G/s640/blogger-image--366797449.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>There was not a lot to see on the drive and some of the girls fell asleep along the way. We didn't bother stopping anywhere as we all wanted to get to Melbourne ASAP and we didn't really see anything that motivated us to pull over and get out until we saw a McDonald's at Ararat. We didn't all get out but a couple of girls went in for a bathroom stop and we swapped drivers again. </div><div><br></div><div>The next few hours were a bit of a drag. We were all getting tired and just wanted to arrive in Melbourne and get out the car. Eventually we could see Melbourne city in the distance and we all woke up and started getting excited. We didn't need the GPS for the whole trip so far as it was basically one road the whole way but once we arrived at the end of the highway and entered Melbourne we had to get out the GPS to help get us to the hotel. The roads in Melbourne were hard to figure out compared to Adelaide so it was a bit chaotic and nerve racking getting to the hotel but we made it without any bad experiences. </div><div><br></div><div>Mantra on the Park was our hotel and we quickly parked out the front and then ran in to check in. The receptionist informed us that there was parking on the premises for $30 a day, which we took her offer as it was just easier than searching for another park. We also wanted the car to be close to us and feel that it was safe. The hotel car park also came with a key card that we could enter and exit as many times as we liked during our stay, but we never took the car out as the trams over there were so easy and most things we wanted to do were in walking distance. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjVQmTPbW5gjqCh5sHZQSKURkDSazmYEVyigIMwvmE-WbHXdWbTehsgfNA15mTWq4fbMKw3PRgTf-I88bh160yvdML3AV9YrfYyBWMRZbyomXHqB2rpRUX_p64eACb8sZgVnI1xwxojfKv/s640/blogger-image-105644336.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjVQmTPbW5gjqCh5sHZQSKURkDSazmYEVyigIMwvmE-WbHXdWbTehsgfNA15mTWq4fbMKw3PRgTf-I88bh160yvdML3AV9YrfYyBWMRZbyomXHqB2rpRUX_p64eACb8sZgVnI1xwxojfKv/s640/blogger-image-105644336.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_XPnBv_WzNEp5k6YIP7jYMeRBhDf-jC3AJGsDG06L9qsYkEO0g0wDnVJ_aL_-i_c5TKaWiFwZVedHirKW10k17usocH203SCe_cci2BTa4BcWhfPLkF7ZJ_04JjDqSB4BBkTRc-xMYjgh/s640/blogger-image-140801373.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_XPnBv_WzNEp5k6YIP7jYMeRBhDf-jC3AJGsDG06L9qsYkEO0g0wDnVJ_aL_-i_c5TKaWiFwZVedHirKW10k17usocH203SCe_cci2BTa4BcWhfPLkF7ZJ_04JjDqSB4BBkTRc-xMYjgh/s640/blogger-image-140801373.jpg"></a></div></div></div></div><div><br></div><div>Once the car was packed up safely we headed to our room to drop off our luggage and check out the hotel. (More on that tomorrow). </div><div><br></div><div>Everyone was exhausted so we headed out for an early dinner. We ended up walking to Chinatown but the restaurants we liked the look of were super packed and it was freezing so we headed back towards the hotel and next to our hotel we found a little Thai restaurant called ThaiLicious. The food was super nice and staff were very friendly. I ended up ordering an entree of satay chicken and salad with a side of coconut rice which cost me about $12. The dish was made with a good amount of spice and was a great portion for someone with only a small appetite. Looking at the whole menu the prices were extremely reasonable and there was a nice variety. I wish we weren't so exhausted from the drive as we would have been able to appreciate our surroundings more that night as I remember it to be such a pleasant little restaurant. If I go back to Melbourne I will definitely eat there again. </div><div><br></div><div>Once dinner was over we just went straight to bed so that we could get enough sleep to be refreshed for the rest of the weekend. </div><div><br></div><div>Make sure you stay tuned for the next instalment of Melbourne adventures tomorrow with the hotel review and day 2 of our trip. </div><div><br></div><div>Ciao </div><div>Liane xx </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Liane @ thecleanfwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13492222019716878534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285347295268829832.post-7350175867975392272015-07-13T16:48:00.001-07:002015-07-14T03:24:59.349-07:0030 Day Blog Challenge - Day 30<b>A photograph of yourself today & 3 good things that happened to you in the last 30 days.</b><div><b><br></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj7E3FLjTXQc9k6GyA2fnmPlya0dNjiVbsWglr0UokeEgwIZg9LoXJWSo1ni9bm6Jv3aLWUJyocLiLkLHn5vS-wIAfspO6rNRnkdsT9tScaLqngolcf3CeuJ6iAlnpWDeASMl-PKnG-i1T/s640/blogger-image-133726224.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj7E3FLjTXQc9k6GyA2fnmPlya0dNjiVbsWglr0UokeEgwIZg9LoXJWSo1ni9bm6Jv3aLWUJyocLiLkLHn5vS-wIAfspO6rNRnkdsT9tScaLqngolcf3CeuJ6iAlnpWDeASMl-PKnG-i1T/s640/blogger-image-133726224.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Wow! I made it. 30 days of blogging. I can't believe that I did it, I'm always so slack or forgetful when it comes to blogging so I am so proud of myself. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This photo I took today because I bought a new Liverpool scarf. I love Liverpool and the boys are coming down to Adelaide this week to play. I wasn't able to get tickets but I thought I would freshen up with my new scarf and pop my Liverpool shirt on for the weekend. I'm hoping they will play the game live on TV. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The last 30 days have been crazy fun. I've been working hard but also enjoying things around me more and trying to live life to the fullest. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The 3 best things that have happened to me in the last 30 days have been: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1. My sister arriving from the UK to visit me for the month</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2. Girls road trip to Melbourne</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3. Getting more healthy </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hopefully my next month will be just as good. I have lots of plans and ideas to keep me occupied so you will be hearing all about them very soon :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ciao </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Liane xx </div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="font-weight: bold; clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Liane @ thecleanfwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13492222019716878534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285347295268829832.post-43020356700405606792015-07-12T18:19:00.000-07:002015-07-12T18:19:05.106-07:0030 Day Blog Challenge - Day 29 <b>Something you could never get tired of doing?</b><br />
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I really believe that I could never get tired of reading books. I love reading and books are my most favourite things to buy and to have a collection of. I would love to one day have my own library room where I can just sit in a comfy chair with a nice lamp and fireplace and just read in there all day and night. <br />
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Liane @ thecleanfwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13492222019716878534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285347295268829832.post-25605622305931572832015-07-11T15:40:00.001-07:002015-07-12T04:30:31.621-07:0030 Day Blog Challenge - Day 28<b>BYour favourite movie</b><div><b><br></b></div><div>Morning Lovelies</div><div><br></div><div>It is our last day in Melbourne today :( nobody wants to go home. We didn't manage to fit everything we wanted to do in our 4 days which was a huge shame. We are heading to the museum shortly and then the big drive home.</div><div><br></div><div>Today's post is a really really hard one for me as I seriously have so many favourite movies. I could do a top 100 list and still have movies I missed. I will do a top 50 list for you today but I will also tell you that I'm pretty my number 1 movie ever is.............</div><div><br></div><div>The Labyrinth</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbpJxGpHKFuvfJue6EhICsSxGfGi07dahbFB63V0jCzRLZPG7qwMuUtmHfmtC-7XxNnH0paMLK8CWwdZFczfc2Yj4XI8kndHGMGxe4c9_Ow5XC9k00qwzuh3wNrC9L76Ma_6Onaoq6anJT/s640/blogger-image--249796467.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbpJxGpHKFuvfJue6EhICsSxGfGi07dahbFB63V0jCzRLZPG7qwMuUtmHfmtC-7XxNnH0paMLK8CWwdZFczfc2Yj4XI8kndHGMGxe4c9_Ow5XC9k00qwzuh3wNrC9L76Ma_6Onaoq6anJT/s640/blogger-image--249796467.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdRwWiJat9lzhmJV-FR8-fPTfVT3ELNhivH6G80ybgaxsa-yk1bOEcmIzpN8tywGnE_rbinb3hAvg5E4co1j7ECoRmKYOzGoYWQBwtbGI9s9KTI2By0Zfe0AwfT_fbPCQs8Sd0ALtBVQeG/s640/blogger-image-327620625.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdRwWiJat9lzhmJV-FR8-fPTfVT3ELNhivH6G80ybgaxsa-yk1bOEcmIzpN8tywGnE_rbinb3hAvg5E4co1j7ECoRmKYOzGoYWQBwtbGI9s9KTI2By0Zfe0AwfT_fbPCQs8Sd0ALtBVQeG/s640/blogger-image-327620625.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div>I've loved this movie since I was a kid. I have watched it thousands of times and I know every single word. </div><div><br></div><div>My top 50 all time favourite movies:</div><div><br></div><div>1. Beauty and the Beast</div><div>2. The Green Mile</div><div>3. Singing in the Rain</div><div>4. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes</div><div>5. Clambake</div><div>6. Crazy Stupid Love</div><div>7. Enchanted</div><div>8. The Lion King</div><div>9. The Notebook</div><div>10. Love Actually</div><div>11. The fast and the furious</div><div>12. 10 Things I Hate About You</div><div>13. Lawless</div><div>14. public Enemies</div><div>15. Anchorman</div><div>16. Leap Year</div><div>17.Heat</div><div>18. Blown Away</div><div>19. City of Angels</div><div>20. The Accidental Husband</div><div>21. Music and Lyrics</div><div>22. All the Harry Potter movies</div><div>23. Save the Last Dance</div><div>24. Step Up 2</div><div>25. P.S I Love You</div><div>26. Hoodwinked</div><div>27. Fried Green Tomatoes</div><div>28. Steel Magnolias</div><div>29. Gone in 60 Seconds</div><div>30. Secret Window</div><div>31. Casper</div><div>32. Hocus Pocus</div><div>33. Corinna Corrina</div><div>34. Moulin Rouge</div><div>35. Motherhood</div><div>36. The Dark Knight Rises</div><div>37. Muppet Christmas Carol</div><div>38. Groundhog Day</div><div>39. Home Alone</div><div>40. Some Like it Hot</div><div>41. Robin and the Seven Hoods</div><div>42. Oliver</div><div>43. My Fair Lady</div><div>44. The Ghost and Mrs Muir</div><div>45. The Holiday</div><div>46. Spice Girls Movie</div><div>47. Unleashed</div><div>48. Robin Hood Prince of Thieves</div><div>49. Ghost</div><div>50. 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Yep the girls road trip was a success and we made it in one piece. I will talk about our road trip in later posts. So far we are super happy and today we are going SHOPPING!! Yay!</div><div><br></div><div>Okay back to the question at hand. </div><div><br></div><div>Being in Melbourne makes me miss my Mum a lot more than normal because if she were here today she would have come with us on our road trip and she would have looked after us. Even if she didn't come with us I would have had tons of phone calls during the trip where she would check on us and laugh at all the silly mistakes us girls (who should have been born blonde) had made. </div><div><br></div><div>I always miss my Mum. Every day I think about her. Sometimes I still grab the phone to call her and then remember that she is gone. Sometimes I go shopping and hear someone's keys and turn around thinking it's her (she used to have the biggest batch of keys and when we couldn't find her she would jingle away). I miss gossiping about celebrities with her and texting her all the silly stories about my kids. </div><div><br></div><div>It never gets easier but I do think my Mum is watching over us in some strange way. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCE6ywapQTUdR01JT6zybuoYaWFQv5fzmytWyedRla0XRnvMlPE3Hgk6vMg-ETGfGlsl3-NJGDNGvIvl7Bbz4FOV_pqAHU7UAR_Sl-T1UAUu75MuHK0dzJt-ktjmJ-yi3JjZBKVNNws0ou/s640/blogger-image--377817090.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCE6ywapQTUdR01JT6zybuoYaWFQv5fzmytWyedRla0XRnvMlPE3Hgk6vMg-ETGfGlsl3-NJGDNGvIvl7Bbz4FOV_pqAHU7UAR_Sl-T1UAUu75MuHK0dzJt-ktjmJ-yi3JjZBKVNNws0ou/s640/blogger-image--377817090.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>Think back to 5 years ago. How have you changed since then?</b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div>Okay this post is hard. It really got me thinking, I spent most of the road trip thinking about it. That was a good 9 hours. </div><div><br></div><div>5 years ago I was just 24 and mikey and I had only been living with my husband (then boyfriend) for about a year. I wasn't working but I was looking at studying. I was such a young person at heart and I still a, but back then I was naive and I wasn't ready for the big wide world. I had never had a real full time job and I was doing an okay job at parenting but I wouldn't say I was great at it. I was quite a novice with most things and always needed help as I wasn't very independent. I was extremely shy and I didn't like talking to people if I didn't have to and I was never confident or sure of myself.</div><div><br></div><div>Fast forward to now and I am a whole new person with much more confidence in myself. I am also very proud of myself to have come so far in the last few years. I think living with Ross has made me a better person definitely. He has given me so much confidence just by believing in me and pushing me to be the best I can be. I also think my new job has helped me overcome my shyness because I have so many customers coming in for coffees and I talk to them about their day and their lives. I have become more independent from having my own money and helping my husband to look after our little family which has made me feel a lot better about myself and given me that extra boost of confidence. </div><div><br></div><div>Overall I think I have grown up a lot in the last five years but I have always stayed true to myself and my younger ways as well. </div><div><br></div><div>That's all for today. Time to grab some sleep so I can get ready for another big day shopping and sightseeing tomorrow. </div><div><br></div><div>Ciao</div><div>Liane xx </div><div><br></div>Liane @ thecleanfwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13492222019716878534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285347295268829832.post-9391269830887788632015-07-07T17:51:00.000-07:002015-07-07T17:51:28.780-07:0030 Day Blog Challenge - Day 24<b>What's in your purse?</b><br />
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I have two purses in my handbag my little leopard print coin purse is super cute and I love carrying it around. I purchased it from Collette and it was a great price considering how classy it looks. In this one I just carry all my spare change for parking in the city and sometimes I put my credit card and ID in there if I just need a lil handbag for going out for dinner etc and my big purse won't fit. </div>
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My main purse is this really nice maroon one which was a Christmas present last year from my daughter. I love this one because it fits so many cards in it as well as photos of me and my mum and also my besties from work. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr4VeXzid_ZGf-jQgQnN8vQiJQjsEJuQVM-sRSkIFyzjcoJxs2uiouy6MB5NeSUxeYCUN1l1xI1HA4OyDDlow9mpDHkbc8p789V0MOfWH5P22GR_ozvf1DvB7BfurOmMzPUbtekWUpY5V5/s1600/16990_10205950157527869_6368258979541626614_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr4VeXzid_ZGf-jQgQnN8vQiJQjsEJuQVM-sRSkIFyzjcoJxs2uiouy6MB5NeSUxeYCUN1l1xI1HA4OyDDlow9mpDHkbc8p789V0MOfWH5P22GR_ozvf1DvB7BfurOmMzPUbtekWUpY5V5/s320/16990_10205950157527869_6368258979541626614_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /></div>
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This purse also has an awesome amount of space for money notes as well as a big zippered section for coins. I have so many VIP cards from different companies that I really need the card space. This purse is super cool because it has the usual card holders plus an opening on the back of the purse that holds another 14 cards. You can also slide cards and receipts into the multiple hidden pockets found all around the purse. </div>
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By the way my sister arrived safely yesterday from the UK and we are super excited to have her here. I am spending the rest of the day preparing for our Melbourne road trip. I will still be blogging while i'm away and when I have finished my 30 days blogging I will be sharing our road trip adventure with you all. <br /><br />Ciao<br />
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Liane @ thecleanfwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13492222019716878534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285347295268829832.post-48572641213659508522015-07-06T17:33:00.001-07:002015-07-06T17:33:55.956-07:0030 Day Blog Challenge - Day 23<b>20 random facts about me</b><div><b><br></b></div><div>1. I am currently at work waiting for people to order coffees</div><div><br></div><div>2. My sister lives in the UK and she is arriving today to visit for me for a month! Excitement is big today! </div><div><br></div><div>3. I love baking and cooking</div><div><br></div><div>4. I am dreading turning 30 next year :( </div><div><br></div><div>5. My favourite thing in the whole world to do is snuggle up with my husband and watch hours and hours of TV shows with lots of snacks and blankies </div><div><br></div><div>6. I don't get angry easily but when I do I can be a total bitch and it always makes me feel terrible </div><div><br></div><div>7. I've only just in the last 2 years been obsessed with make up, fashion and perfume. Before then I never spent money on them. Fashion I was into but not in a cool way. </div><div><br></div><div>8. I am obsessed with Youtubers! Which at my age sounds totally ridiculous but I just can't stop watching. Everyday I'm watching Zoella, Tanya burr, SacconeJolys, Gabriella, Anna Akana, Maddie Dawn, SprinkleofGlitter, Alfie Deyes, Jim Chapman and more..............guilty pleasures! </div><div><br></div><div>9. I have two jobs both involve making coffee and both I have made great friends from. I love both my jobs and can't see me doing anything else. Although I think there are still a couple careers I wouldn't mind giving a go. Maybe in the future. </div><div><br></div><div>10. I'm a celebrity buff and I'm always telling my husband stupid pointless facts about celebrities and movies. </div><div><br></div><div>11. I love high heels so much they make me look amazing and I could spend all day buying them but I hate wearing them, they make my feet hurt and when I'm out I end up taking them off or they make me cranky when I just want to keep dancing but I can't cause my feet are blistered and swelling like a mofo! So yep I love high heels for about an hour. </div><div><br></div><div>12. I have tried loads of different health kick diets and I can give up most things for a while.........but when it comes to giving up bread?? I'm out! </div><div><br></div><div>13. I met my husband at the Video Store (i didn't know it at the time but he owned it) and I was the one to ask him out on a date. Girl power! </div><div><br></div><div>14. Period dramas are my favourite things to watch and read. </div><div><br></div><div>15. I can't stop buying books no matter how hard I try and I really really want to have my own library room one day.</div><div><br></div><div>16. I can't stand the smell of liquorice. It makes me gag. </div><div><br></div><div>17. I don't like chocolate milk, chocolate ice cream, chocolate sundaes, chocolate thick shakes, chocolate sauce etc but I love love love chocolate. However I won't eat chocolate unless it is Cadbury or nestle and I don't like blocks of Cadbury dairy milk.........basically I'm a freak and everyone hates buying me chocolate. </div><div><br></div><div>18. I want to travel the world </div><div><br></div><div>19. I love singing and dancing but I can't sing and dance to save my life</div><div><br></div><div>20. I don't think my kids know it yet because they are kids and they probably don't think about it yet but those two humans are my whole entire world and my entire happiness comes from them and my husband being in my life</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Liane @ thecleanfwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13492222019716878534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285347295268829832.post-38979050179681628442015-07-06T03:12:00.004-07:002015-07-06T03:12:58.014-07:0030 Day Blog Challenge - Day 22<b>Bullet your whole day </b><br />
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<li><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">Made <span style="color: #0000ee;">myself some <span style="color: #0000ee;">Weet<span style="color: #0000ee;">-Bix and <span style="color: #0000ee;">a cup of green tea </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">It was freezing so heater <span style="color: #0000ee;">and warm socks went on while I sat on the couch watching Huey's Kitchen and Ben'<span style="color: #0000ee;">s Me<span style="color: #0000ee;">nu........I have an obsession with cooking shows</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">Watched an episode of Bold & the Beautiful (first time in like 3 years - no idea what<span style="color: #0000ee;">'s going on) </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">Got some <span style="color: #0000ee;">Facebooking done</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">Started packing for Melbour<span style="color: #0000ee;">ne Road Trip</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">Cleaned out two kitchen dr<span style="color: #0000ee;">awers (organisation) </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">Washed some laundry</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">Started sewing again, got frustrated, failed<span style="color: #0000ee;"> and packed it <span style="color: #0000ee;">away</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">Had a yummy tuna and lettuce sandwich f<span style="color: #0000ee;">or lunch with <span style="color: #0000ee;">a tub of greek yoghurt on the side </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">Coffee time</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">Relaxed on my bed watching the first episode of 'Vicious' with Ian Mckella<span style="color: #0000ee;">n, somebody recommended it. Laughed my head off, but husband didn't enjoy it as much<span style="color: #0000ee;">. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">Attempted to wa<span style="color: #0000ee;">tch</span> Gossip Girl<span style="color: #0000ee;">, another recommendation<span style="color: #0000ee;">. Didn't even get through the first episode. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">Cuddled with the kitt<span style="color: #0000ee;">y cats</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">Wasted time on Pinterest</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">Cooked <span style="color: #0000ee;">Mala<span style="color: #0000ee;">y<span style="color: #0000ee;">sian <span style="color: #0000ee;">Fish Curry for dinner</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">Watched Benny and Joon on DVD with the kid<span style="color: #0000ee;">s </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">Blo<span style="color: #0000ee;">gged</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">Now i'<span style="color: #0000ee;">m jumping in<span style="color: #0000ee;"> to bed to keep warm again and get some kn<span style="color: #0000ee;">itting done (<span style="color: #0000ee;">i'm <span style="color: #0000ee;">making my own washcloths cause i'm cool like that) followed b<span style="color: #0000ee;">y <span style="color: #0000ee;">getting some sleep so I can be all excited for tomorrow when my sister arri<span style="color: #0000ee;">ves from the UK<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkdXQa1e0mKAP26ThiNjDjw99ygPmHPsFZLjaM_vZ6SKpNm-3nE4bh3TxPpKcRmZV3EngDLf3pokCE6lBxE8ZQwBV6sGGIj84LjQ0nE6UTSQoPHAp5DE-ot_H-g99mJvwP5ZsZMpAOS5Wy/s1600/tumblr_myanjwitBG1rsol9lo1_500.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkdXQa1e0mKAP26ThiNjDjw99ygPmHPsFZLjaM_vZ6SKpNm-3nE4bh3TxPpKcRmZV3EngDLf3pokCE6lBxE8ZQwBV6sGGIj84LjQ0nE6UTSQoPHAp5DE-ot_H-g99mJvwP5ZsZMpAOS5Wy/s320/tumblr_myanjwitBG1rsol9lo1_500.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><br /><span style="color: #0000ee;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #0000ee;">Ciao<br /><span style="color: #0000ee;">Liane xxxx </span> </span> </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span> </span> </span></span></span></span> </span> </span></span></span></span></span> </span></span> </span></span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span> </span></span></span> </span></span></span></span> </span></span></li>
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<br />Liane @ thecleanfwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13492222019716878534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285347295268829832.post-23012445668932268902015-07-04T21:15:00.001-07:002015-07-04T21:15:37.246-07:0030 Day Blog Challenge - Day 21<b>A photo of something that makes you happy </b><br />
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Oh my! Today has been the most relaxing day I have had in weeks and I am truly loving every minute. I have the day off work, my whole family is home, the house is tidy and the sun is shining. I basically just had to do a few dishes and the rest of the day has been lazy. I'm just about to throw some things into the slow cooker for dinner tonight and then I think I will get some packing sorted for my Melbourne road trip this week with my sisters. Super excited and I will definitely do a blog post for our trip.<br />
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But before I get in the kitchen I will share with you a photo that makes me happy! This photo I actually saw yesterday on Pinterest and I have never smiled so much in my life! I have found my dream pet I think.........<br />
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<br />Now I just need to convince the husband to get a bigger house and the little puppy to go with it.<br />
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Ciao<br />
Liane xx Liane @ thecleanfwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13492222019716878534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285347295268829832.post-32198750524264960612015-07-04T03:18:00.001-07:002015-07-04T03:18:17.689-07:0030 Day Blog Challenge - Day 20 <b>The meaning behind your blog name. </b><br />
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<i>The Life of a Fairytale Wannabe<b> </b></i><br />
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Ever since I can remember I have been fairytale obsessed. The prince charming, the castles, the dreams, the happiness, the flowers, the tiaras and the pink!<br />
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I have just always been a dreamer and I have never grown up properly, it's just not in me. I watch Disney movies when I am sad and I love love love any fairytale romance movie or story. Where the guy gets the girl or the girl goes travelling or the girl follows her dream.<br />
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I'm a dreamer and I believe in fairytales. Which is why my blog title was so easy to come up with. It was basically the first thing to pop into my head.<br />
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My blog is supposed to be about my life, sharing my journey with you as I live my dream. A dream I am still working on, but a dream that feels like a fairytale slowly coming true. Why do I want to share it with you????<br />
Because one day I will prove that fairytale's do come true and that you can live a life as a grown up without actually growing up. You can enjoy life, be silly and have fun AND.........be an adult all at once. You don't have to watch the news reports or the MA rated movie or some docmentary (unless of course that is what you love).<br />
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Put that Disney movie on and enjoy it! dance in the streets, be silly at work, laugh with others and just spread the love! that's what I am about and that is what I want to share with you.....the fun times and the fairytales . I know my blog has been very here, there and everywhere but I am working on some new blog plans that will hopefully come into effect when I have finished my 30 day blog challenge.<br />
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Stay tuned!<br />
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Ciao<br />
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For today's blog post I decided to grab the last photo taken of me on my phone. This photo was taken last week at a sushi bar in Adelaide called 'Sushi Q' on Goodwood Road. We went as a family for my daughter's birthday and it was a great night out. Food was delicious and fantastic prices. I highly recommend for a simple night out with family or friends. <br />
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<br />I can't believe I am already over half way through my 30 day blog challenge. Once I have finished I think I will keep up my blogging much more regularly. I have been going really well with my new healthy routines so I would love to share those experiences with you all as well. I am currently working on a better blog plan so that I can have some sort of proper routine and not just bits and pieces here and there. <br /><br />Ciao </div>
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<b> </b>Liane @ thecleanfwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13492222019716878534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285347295268829832.post-24337219607936756442015-07-02T04:11:00.001-07:002015-07-02T04:11:03.443-07:0030 Day Blog Challenge - Day 18 <b>Something you crave a lot?</b><br />
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My biggest craving in the entire world is blankets and socks. Yep you did hear right.......blankets and socks. I absolutely love winter because I go to work and all day long I just think about coming home to that blanket and putting a nice clean pair of socks. I crave it......all day long. <br /><br />I own quite a few fluffy blankets and don't even get me started on how many pairs of socks I on. I am obsessed. socks are my most favourite thing to purchase when shopping. I love coming home from a shopping trip and opening up a packet of socks and putting them on for the first time. fluffy socks, stripey socks, harry potter socks, leg warmers, spotty socks, slipper socks.......you name it I probably have them.<br />
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The only thing that bugs me about my obsession is when my socks go missing and I only 1 sock from a pair. I get frustrated but it doesn't last long because I fill my need for matching socks by shopping for new socks which makes me happy again and so the cycle continues.<br />
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Anytime my husband makes the bed he always finds socks under the covers. Why?? Well that's a funny story.<br />
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You see I have a strange thing where I can't get into bed unless I am wearing a pair of socks, it's just not happening and it makes me anxious..........BUT when I am in my bed, I can't sleep with the socks on because it makes me feel claustrophobic so I take them off and push them down the bottom of the bed.......a week later when we go to wash the bedding, all those socks are found all squished and balled up.<br />
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So yep my craving for warmth and comfort is also a weird anxiety issue as well.<br />
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What do you crave a lot??? Liane @ thecleanfwordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13492222019716878534noreply@blogger.com0