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BloomCreateInspire



Lifestyle & Inspiration
Turning forty, raising teens, and the simple things in between!


5 Questions We Most Frequently Get Asked Since Moving to Australia
Here Are 5 Questions We Frequently Get Asked Since Immigrating to Australia
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Oct 42 min read


Podcast Review: The Unexpected Journey (Of Becoming A Carer)
Every caregiving journey is unique and often shaped by complicated relationships. It feels even heavier when the relationship between you and your loved one is strained. I wouldn’t call my relationship with my mom strained, but it certainly wasn’t all rosy. There was a lot of hurt and trauma, making it challenging for all of us. Listening to Emma’s journey and hearing from others who shared their unique experiences as caregivers on the podcast made me eternally grateful to my
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Sep 213 min read


Product Review: Phillips Handheld Garment Steamer 7000 Series
As a South African mama now living in Australia, something we don’t always think through when immigrating is how much extra help we leave behind. Whether it’s family pitching in or just the convenience and access to other affordable services. That kind of support isn’t as easy to come by here. Manual labour in Australia is crazy expensive! So, like many other families before us and those still to come, we’ve had to find many little ways to make a crazy busy life a little less
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Sep 73 min read


Review: The Smushiest, Slouchiest, Softest Italian Leather Bag (That Won't Cost You A Fortune!)
It's not easy finding handcrafted Italian Leather that doesn't also cost a small fortune. It's like waiting on your one true love - it takes patience, and you certainly don't force it. It finds YOU. It's destiny. So, when I stumbled upon the Vestirsi range, I took it as a sign of divine intervention and wasted no time. I've never been happier about a purchase.
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Aug 41 min read


So, what IS the real Melbourne?
To know the REAL Melbourne, to discover its quirks and beauty, you must first get lost, and you’ll be amazed by what you find.
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Jul 212 min read


The Power Of Consistency (As A Parent)
The other night, while the boys were away at soccer practice, I peeked into my daughter’s room to ask her what she was up to. She...
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Jun 22 min read


Waterbom Bali In Kuta: The Southern Hemisphere's Best Waterpark!
My review of our family's visit to Waterbom in Kuta, Bali
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May 73 min read


Planning A Bali Holiday: A Paradise Dream Or Practical Nightmare?
My toxic trait is researching any topic I find interesting for hours, days, or even months until I basically have a PhD on the subject....
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Mar 195 min read


Drop the Act: 5 Ways to Stay Authentically You
All The World's A Stage...But in a world of social media, we perform with ringlights and filters. Isn't it strange that in a time when the whole world is at our fingertips, being authentic is slipping through our fingers? We are all tirelessly scrambling to either outperform the other or risk disappearing into the abyss of obscurity and insecurity.
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Feb 273 min read


Girl, Enter Your Forties Roaring: 10 Empowering Ways to Own It!
The truth is that this decade can be an incredible time for growth, freedom, and joy if we choose to embrace it.
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Jan 243 min read
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