Tears

I have just finished watching this beautiful movie and cannot stop crying, to the point where G asked me if I was okay.  I really don't want to give away the plot for those who have not seen it but I will warn you, keep the tissues handy. 

The perfect watch for when you are in need of a good cry. 

xoxox

PS I dare you not to fall in love with both characters, especially Dex. 

Loyalty Cards

It seems that every shop has some form of loyalty card these days. Whether it's the frequent coffee card that entitles you to every 6th coffee for free or the one that accumulates points towards a night out or a free flight. 

I was cleaning out my purse and realised that I have so many loyalty cards, some from shops I have only visited once in the last twelve months, that I now have to carry a separate purse just for the cards.

My favourite cards are those that send you something for having a birthday. This month, I have received several $20 amounts loaded onto my cards just because I celebrated another year. My other favourite cards are those that enable G and I to venture out to a restaurant, minus children and enjoy a little 5 star silver service and delicious food.

I found this definition of Customer Loyalty here.
"Customer loyalty is the continued and regular patronage of a business in the face of alternative economic activities and competitive attempts to disrupt the relationship. Customer loyalty often results in other secondary benefits to the firm such as brand advocacy, direct referrals, and price insensitivity."

Do you shop somewhere because you are rewarded for doing so? 

How many loyalty cards do you have and which is your favourite? 

xoxo

Kids Fashion

Being the mother of three I am forever looking at kid's clothes owing to the fact that, believe it or not, 

KIDS GROW! 

I never really appreciated the fact that as an adult, we can wear the same pair of jeans for years without having to replace them. Infact, I have a pair that are starting to be more holes than jeans and whilst this pair are not mine, you get the idea. 

French Vogue 2011

My boys fortunately are at a stage where they really only need the next size every 6 -12 months, sometimes longer depending on the brand. Little Miss M, however is constantly growing and as such, I believe there are more clothes packed away in boxes than currently in her wardrobe.

Which leads me to this wonderful find.

Cotton on Kids Denim

Are they not fabulous? I am sure Little Miss M would love a pair in every colour (or should that say, Mummy would love), but I think we might settle for a pinky pair and maybe even one of those fabulous greens. Decisions, decisions......

Hope your day is as splendid as the sunshine is today.

xo

Shoe Love

CR Shoes

Birthday

Next Tuesday is 

It is also my birthday. 

I will be

A number that on a good day, I am proud to own but on a bad day, just wish it were not so. 

In my 42 years I have achieved:

Travelled here: 

and 

and even 

I got married to this wonderful man

I did this 3 times

Producing these 3

Oh and I worked a lot!


So all in all, I think I have many many things to be thankful for in my 42 years and look forward to 42 more - maybe!


xoxo

Beautiful

I borrowed this from over here (https://www.facebook.com/pages/bellaMUMMA/199913653484) as it got me thinking about beauty and the way we perceive ourselves on a daily basis. 

Today, I do feel beautiful and I am not just talking about what I see in the mirror. Whilst my clothes are comfortable, my skin is okay and my hair is behaving itself, it is how I am feeling inside that is making me feel this way. I feel very loved and appreciated and I am content within. This to me is where beauty truly comes from. Deep within side of us. If you are having a good day, have had a great night's sleep or life is just handing you roses, you emanate beauty. 

So is life handing you roses today, or did you end up with the thorns?

I hope you feel beautiful today! 

xo

Tea

I am a self confessed Tea-aholic! I have been known to consume up to 8 cups a day on a bad day and would average 4 cups on a normal day. I am a milk and one sugar girl, despite my many attempts at eliminating the sugar, I find it just adds to the overall enjoyment. 

Today I have just finished #3 or #4 if you include the Chai Latte I had whilst out shopping. Excessive some might say, but for me it's just the thing I need to keep me going. 

Oh did I mention that in order for me to make the last cup, I boiled this 4 times before I actually poured the water. 

Whilst I would also love to say that I made a delicious brew in one of these.

And poured it into one of these exquisite beauties.

Alas this is what it was consumed from.

And this is what it was made from.

Sometimes a girl can't be picky with how she gets her hot beverage!

xo