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A New Challenge, A New Beginning – Mummy Mondays

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Life is full of new beginnings. People often don’t realise that these changes do not have to be a huge life changing experience because regularly it is the little things that surprise you.

These new beginnings are a fresh start on a new venture, a new chapter in your story and most importantly, something you can learn from. With each step taken, you are discovering more about yourself and those around you. You have a baby and get married, this is a huge step for you and your family. You navigate your way through the cloudy waters until you find your groove and what works. Perhaps you go from working full time to being a stay at home mum, again a huge change!

The new beginning could be something huge like mentioned above or as small as making more time for yourself. Rediscovering who you are. Many people aren’t aware of this but a big part of why I started this blog was because I wanted to escape and find myself. Just like any relationship, my blog and I have had our up’s and down’s. Sometimes I question why I put so much effort into it and then other moments I’m so glad I have it because it is mine. It is my space. It is where I can come to vent and feel connected to other people, other adults. Oh how I crave adult conversation sometimes!

As I was saying, new beginnings don’t have to be big. You can make a difference in your life by simply eating better, looking after your health, living your life, embracing your partner more and anything else you can think of. Remember it is the little things make a difference!

Get out of your comfort zone and make a change. It could be the best thing you ever did!

Speaking of change and new beginnings, as of today All Mum Said will be the new home of Mummy Mondays linky party. Thank you Eva for trusting me to take the reigns. If you haven’t already, you should click over and check out her blog The Multitasking Woman.

 

What was your latest challenge or new beginning?

Ok bloggers, now it is time for you to link up your blog posts with Mummy Mondays!

Please read the linky guidelines –

  • Link up ONE of your favourite blog posts for the last week and don’t forget to share the comment love on at least a few other blogs that have linked up.
  • Your post doesn’t have to be parenting related, pretty much any post goes.
  • Feel free to share my Mummy Mondays button to put the word out there about the linky party…the more the merrier.

Keep it cool with LiFE!

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Summer and spring weekends are always full of outings with the family and buying food and/or drinks every time is just way too costly. We found this out very quickly. So we started loading up the drink cooler with goodies for lunch, snacks and of course drinks which has evidently saved us a fortune! Finding a cooler that keeps things cold for the whole day though can be tough. For the past month we have been using an portable cooler from the new LiFE! range and it has had to work hard. It has been expected to combat the 40 degree heat and keep everything cold for more than a few hours. It has been packed up at around 9am and has returned home around 7pm.

Yes some of the ice didn’t make it BUT for approx. 8 hours in the excessive heat with kids opening and closing it all day I feel it did a fantastic job. The leftover drinks were still cold when we got home. With dimensions of: 37 x 25.5 x 36cm it fits up to 24 cans and is the perfect size to use as a seat. This makes it a great esky for not only day trips with the family but also camping and BBQ’s. LiFE! have brought back the retro tinny cooler but made it better than ever. For more information on where to purchase the esky click here to see the website. We love our Tinny cooler and would purchase another one without hesitation.

Living LiFE! this Summer

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I love Summer! Always have. The warmth on my face as I step outside and get that much craved for vitamin D instantly makes me brighter and the day seem better. Unfortunately as the years have gone on my love of the beach has somewhat wavered and now I will often do almost anything to avoid going however with saying that when I  received a recliner seat from LiFE! I had to take it for a spin. We packed up and headed for the beach that was pleasantly not overcrowded and as I reclined in my new seat Mad Dad and the kids enjoyed the water. I was able to adjust the seat recline to suit my personal preference and just relax (and read get a few pages of reading done) while enjoying a few minutes of quiet time before watching my beautiful family embrace the outdoors and listen to their laughter. The seat is available in 3 colours, has 4 recline positions, folds flat when not in use and is made from water resistant fabric making it the perfect beach seat.

Recliner Seat in Scuba from LiFE!

I have also been taking the latest iCrib for a test run and it is no surprise that I love it. I have 2 of these already (which my husband has called dibs on) but I am absolutely loving the new Fiesta iCrib. It may be because it is all mine or because it is soft to touch but it gets used almost daily for my Samsung Galaxy note. I love that I can sit it on the iCrib and it stay on the right angle, I have my hands free and I can take it just about anywhere. The kids often use it as a pillow if they are watching a movie in the lounge room as well so I think it would be fair to say it is a versatile product that has more than one use. You can find these great products and many more over at LiFE! Live it up.

Feista iCrib from LiFE!

Disclosure: I received a recliner seat and fiesta iCrib for the purpose of this review. As always my opinions are my own.

A Secure Future with TAL

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Death is something no one likes to talk about. The thought of missing out on seeing loved ones grow up because they are no longer here with us or even worse loved ones having to say good bye to us is not only scary but it is also very daunting.

Did you know that when the unfortunate circumstance strikes and we lose a loved one many of us are not prepared. Mentally or physically. Over 95% of us do not have adequate life insurance cover, leaving behind not only grieving families but also loan debt, funeral expenses and more. Money is the last thing anyone should have to think about after suffering a loss and yet so many still don’t take measures to ensure their family can continue living and take the time they need to grieve.


I have become more aware of many things that I was blissfully naïve to prior to today; these involve the realities of illness, disability and death. It is a lot more common than I ever would have imagined. I can thank TAL Insurance for enlightening me to how I should be more prepared. You can learn more here from TAL Facts of Life.

Have you got life insurance?

If you would like more information you can visit TAL Insurance here.

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post but opinions are my own.

Relaxing LIFE chair + photo bomber = GIVEAWAY

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I don’t know about you but the kids in this house seem to take up so much space when they sit their tiny arses on the couch! I end up sitting on the computer chair because Mad Dad has sprawled himself along the other lounge and of course there is no space left for me. I am usually at the computer anyway but that is not the point. Sometimes I like to just chill on the couch with the laptop and relax a bit!

 

Lucky for me the wonderful people at LIFE have kindly provided me with an awesome Coast Bean Bag! Oh and did I mention I have 1 to give away to one of you awesome Mad Mummas Sweet Randoms readers? Well I do! More about that soon – first I want to tell you how awesome this chair is!

^^Meet Kye – AKA photo bomber!^^

 
I remember having bean bags as a kid ~ you know the ugly, cheap thin material kind? Let me put it this way, this bean bag is nothing like that! It made from tough poly fabric in gorgeous colours, it also has an air escape so it is super comfortable and my husbands favourite feature 1 pocket either side for earphones, remotes or in my case the ipad (thanks little man for discovering it fits!)  





 

I cannot say enough about how comfortable, durable and not at all ugly these bean bags are. LIFE has surely thought of everything when designing the range. They have many different styles for adults and kids so no one misses out!

They even provide the paper clip!
 
You can find their website

here.

Like them on Facebook, twitter and pinterest!

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Now for the bit you have been waiting for ~
THE GIVEAWAY!

 

I have 1 of these fantastic, comfortable and all round awesome Coast Bean Bag to giveaway.

 

To Enter:

 

*Leave a comment telling me the worst place you have ever had to sit? The funnier the better – make it up – I don’t care! 
*You can enter once a day – providing it is a different answer and you share it again.
*Follow via Google Friend Connect or Networked Blogs. >>>>>
~Whilst the following are not mandatory I would love it if you would ~
*Follow me via Facebook right here.
*Follow Life on facebook here.
*Share (leave a comment telling me how with link)
*Every share is an extra entry so leave a separate comment!

 

Terms & Conditions
1. Only Australian residents eligible to enter (sorry everyone else)
2. Giveaway closes 11.59pm 8th October 2012 
3. Winner/s will be chosen based on creativity and originality so have some fun.
4. Judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
5. Winner must make contact within 3 days of being contacted, otherwise a new winner will be chosen.
6. Prizes are not transferable, changeable or redeemable for cash. 
7. Prizes will not be replaced in the event that they are stolen, lost or damaged in transit. 
8. This giveaway is in NO way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook.

 

Disclaimer: I have not received any cash payment for this giveaway; I received a Coast Bean Bag from Life to review as mention above.

All opinions are my own & always will be!


GIVEAWAY CLOSED!
Winner is: RachKap – no response.
New winner – Melinda

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