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Picture from freepik.com Happy Halloween!  Here I am sharing some of my favorite celebrity Halloween costumes. Paris Hilton as Sailor Moon Rebel Wilson as Barbie Jojo Siwa as Draco Malfoy Lizzo as Marge Simpson Jennifer Garner as a witch North, Chicago, Saint & Psalm West as Aaliyah, Sade, Snoop and Eazy E  

Spooky season is upon us so in this post, I am sharing some facts about Halloween for anyone who may not know much about it or doesn't celebrate it. Picture from  Halloween Vector Art, Icons, and Graphics for Free Download (vecteezy.com) Halloween is on October 31st, but people celebrated throughout the month of October.  Halloween originated in Ireland and dates back to 2,000 years to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. The Celts believed that the returned to earth on the night of October 31st, so they wore costumes and lit bonfires to scare off the ghosts.  A man named Stingy Jack inspired Jack-o-lanterns. He fooled the devil and was forced to walk the earth with only a burning coal in a hollowed turnip lighting up the path.  Trick-or-treating was inspired by the medieval English tradition of souling where children would knock on doors to offer prayers for residents loved ones who have passed away in exchange for food.  Before the 1950s, trick-or-treaters ...

The world in mourning after Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday 8th September and I want to post my own tribute to  her. It will just be a short one.  Photo from Instagram @theroyalfamily "I declare before you all that my life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong."  Princess Elizabeth said this in the speech she gave on her 21st birthday in 1947 and she definitely stayed true to those words, from the day of her coronation as Queen in 1953 right up to this year. For the last 70 years, Her Majesty The Queen served the people of Britain and the Commonwealth nations with dignity, grace, style and unwavering devotion. As well as her dedication to duty, the unconditional love for her family was so lovely and inspiring to see. The Royal Family have experienced their share of tragedy, loss and scandal and have had many happy and fun moments together. No matter what each of them we...

Yesterday was R U OK Day. Connect and have conversations with the people in your life who may be struggling with life. You don't have to be an expert on mental health or anything. All you have to do is let your loved ones know that you're here for them and listen. Follow these steps and check in on people. Don't wait for a day like this. You should be keeping in contact with your loved ones and checking in on them regularly. Everyone goes through tough times and has battles they are fighting. Even the strongest person you know could be suffering in silence. Having a short conversation with someone could save them. Stay connected!

 Hello everyone! Adelaide, South Australia is a very beautiful city I have had the pleasure of visiting a few times. I'm surprised by how many people have told me they have never been there so today, I am sharing just a few great things to see and do in Adelaide.  picfair.com The suburb of Joslin is really nice with it's tree-lined streets and beautiful houses. It's a quiet area so if you ever find yourself there, you can go for a peaceful walk and maybe get a delicious snack or drink from the St Peter's Bakehouse & Coffee Shop.  It is very easy to get in to the city. You could catch a bus or even drive because it's not as busy as Sydney. As you're riding along, you can see great sights like the University of Adelaide, the Adelaide Oval, River Torrens and St Peter's Cathedral.  Adelaide Oval St Peter's Cathedral Illuminate Adelaide is a light show similar to Vivid Sydney. You have to purchase tickets for it and you do a one hour walk and look at spec...

Searching and applying for jobs is stressful and you need to take care of both your physical and mental health so here in this post, I am sharing some tips to help yo take care of your mental health while job hunting.  Image from getfive.com Look after your physical health You need to take care of yourself physically as well as mentally so make sure you eat a healthy diet, reduce processed foods, exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep. When you are stressed and anxious your good and healthy habits can slip but making an effort will help reduce stress and improve your mood. Talk to your loved ones Maintain your social connections as loneliness is linked to poor mental health. Talk to a family member, friend or someone you feel comfortable with about your job search. They will listen to you and offer you advice. Someone may be able to find out if there are any vacancies in their workplaces, tell you about other places who are currently hiring and help you with your applications....

Australian television's biggest night, the Logie Awards, were held two weeks ago so I am late with this post but I wanted to show you my favourite looks from the red carpet.  Anna Heinrich Ada Nicodemou   Jessica Mauboy Amanda Keller Sarah Harris April Rose Pengily Lisa Wilkinson Julia Morris