tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33856650872496581632024-03-13T13:45:11.513+10:00Black tea, white pagesModern day musings, cup of tea in handKylie Triggellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09427614177788032865noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385665087249658163.post-87424840963988386382018-02-21T11:32:00.000+10:002018-02-21T11:32:02.350+10:00A new home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So after a year of posting here I decided it was time for Black Tea, White Pages to have an new home and a facelift.<br />
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You can now find me at <a href="http://www.blackteawhitepages.com/">www.blackteawhitepages.com</a><br />
Thanks for following along and I'd love to see you at my new space.<br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "times";"> Recently Nadia added
yet another string to her bow when she launched her own business, Castile Co,
which produces beautifully lush handmade soaps, balms, candles and bath bombs. I have been known to *ahem* “hold on to – read
hoard – a bag of goodies just so the scent permeated my house for a week. <span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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I’m
a journalist by trade and have spent the past 16 years working in print
publishing, which I really enjoy. I live with my husband and our two children
in Brisbane. As of this year both kids will be in primary school. It’s a
bittersweet milestone – bitter because my youngest is no longer a baby but
sweet because I’ll only have to do one drop-off in the morning before I dash to
work! <o:p></o:p></div>
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It all started with YouTube,
really. I love making things from scratch and figuring out things for myself. One
day I stumbled upon a YouTube video of someone making handmade soap and became
hooked. I spent about 10 months watching tutorials, doing research and
attending workshops before I made my first soap. Then I spent another six
months practising and testing products before I finally started selling my
products to cover my costs. Castile Co is still mostly just a hobby but I love
the creative outlet and it’s satisfying to watch your hard work build something
you can be proud of.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Well, I’ve always been a sucker
for beauty and bath products in general. Now that I have the ability to make my
own, I enjoy researching ingredients and seeing what benefits they can provide
to people with different types or issues. It’s also really fun to experiment
with colours, botanicals and clays to make pretty-looking things!<o:p></o:p></div>
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My first soap was a pink clay bar
made using the cold process method. It was lovely, but fairly basic. Since then
I’ve made so many soaps, bath bombs, balms and candles, however, my all-time
favourite soap is a salt bar called Salty Mermaid. I’ve just made another batch
for the new year – it’s stunning!</div>
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It drives me crazy when I see
soapmakers and companies marketing their soap as being ‘good for eczema’. Soap,
by its very nature, is designed to cleanse, and this involves the removal of
oils from the surface of the skin. The worst thing you can do for eczema is
remove this natural barrier of oils. The single best thing you can do for dry
skin is to avoid soap and instead cleanse using a water-based moisturiser or
cream. <o:p></o:p></div>
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It’s also important to remember
that once you strip moisture from your skin, the only way to can replace it is
by drinking water. Moisturisers can soften and condition your skin to an
extent, but rehydrating the dermis requires you to drink water, and plenty of
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Just one?! Agghh! I have really
annoying, combination skin that’s prone to breakouts, so one product is never
going to cut it for me. My staples are:<o:p></o:p></div>
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kinda pricy but it comes in a large pump pack that’s fairly economical. A super
gentle cleanser that removes your makeup and cleanses your skin in one go,
without leaving your skin feeling tight or dry. (I honestly can’t be bothered
with makeup wipes, and they’re bad for the environment anyway.)<o:p></o:p></div>
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best astringent I’ve ever used. My skin feels so much fresher and brighter
after I use it, and I feel like it helps my moisturiser absorb into the skin
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I consider myself pretty lucky to
work for a company that’s family friendly, so I’m able to work school hours.
Being able to drop them off at school and pick them up has meant a lot less
rushing and less stress. So, a typical day is usually wake up, get everyone
ready for school and work, do school drop-off, head to the office, work until
pick-up time, then head home. Usually, we play outside, do the gardening or
take the dog for a walk. Once we’ve done the whole dinner/bath/bed whirlwind
thing, my husband and I watch a show together. Sometimes, if I’m not dog-tired,
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I’m currently restocking my Etsy store over Christmas but
will re-open in the new year. Find me at <a href="http://facebook.com/castileco">facebook.com/castileco</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/au/shop/CastileCo">www.etsy.com/au/shop/CastileCo</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Nadia's also been generous enough to offer up some goodies for a giveaway. Up for grabs is a pack containing three handmade soaps, one 100ml candle and an 80g Bee and Butter Balm. To enter simply follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kylietriggell/" target="_blank">myself</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/castileco/" target="_blank">Castile Co</a> on Instagram, and then comment below with your favourite homemade beauty tip. Winner will be announced on January 15 (Australia only).</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "cambria";">*Disclaimer: despite many re-writes I still
feel there is a finger-wagging lecturey tone to this blog. Just a heads up that
this isn't this case. This isn't meant to be one of those "I'm right,
you're wrong - now do as I tell you" blogs, but the subject matter can
come across this way. Rather, this is purely about OUR experiences about
attempting to reduce the single use plastic in our lives. To put it simply, you
do you, we'll do us. OK, as you were.</span></i><span style="color: black; font-family: "cambria";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The sun has risen, bright and early. Clouds
chase each other across the sky. The morning promises to be a hot one.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Steve and I grab our basket, produce bags and keep cups, pop the child into his
trike and walk down the street to the markets. Breakfast and coffees are bought
and eaten sitting in the shade while the little man alternates between stealing
bites of our food and chasing dogs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12.0pt;">It's a fairly normal and enjoyable weekend for
us, but an activity that still seems bizarre to people when we tell them about
it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12.0pt;">It’s been four months since Plastic Free July
finished, but Steve and I have found more than a few habits have stuck with us
and we're consciously trying to live a more environmentally friendly life.
Maybe it can be attributed to being parents and wanting to leave the world in a
better way than we inherited it. Maybe it’s just because once we began to
reduce single use plastic we found it was actually a lot easier than we thought
it would be. Maybe it's simply habit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Whatever the reason, on a daily basis habit
sees keep cups thrown in our bags - sometimes accompanied by a flask of
home-brewed coffee (f<a href="https://www.frugalhedonism.com/" target="_blank">rugal hedonism</a> at its finest),
along with reusable water bottles, cutlery and often produce bags.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12.0pt;">However, as second nature as all this has
become to us, I’m still finding that people raise their eyebrows when I mention
both Steve and I try to avoid single use plastic.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“Wow, that must be really hard!” has been a
frequent comment, or “You’re so good! I could never do that.” Or my personal
favourite: “Do you really think that’s going to make a difference?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I remember similar thoughts crossing my mind
in the lead up to Plastic Free July : was this something that we could actually
do? However, as <a href="http://trashisfortossers.com/" target="_blank">Lauren Singer from Trash is for Tossers</a> said
– just start, just do something, and that's pretty sage advice to be
honest. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Simply packing a keep cup in my bag each day
was my start. Making my own skincare followed (which is actually simpler than
it sounds. You can find recipes <a href="http://shemakesmagic.com/homemade-chocolate-body-butter/">here</a> or <a href="http://trashisfortossers.com/diy-organic-whipped-body-lotion-bye-bye/">here</a>,
or make google your friend) , as did buying deodorant, shampoo and
conditioner package-free, then getting reusable cotton rounds and produce bags,
stainless steel straws... it all seemed to snowball. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12.0pt;">However, for me it’s beyond trying to be “good”.
I'm simply trying to make a difference, and if it makes someone think about
their own impact on the planet then that’s a good thing. <o:p></o:p>Finally,
when I find my inspiration beginning to lag I check out <a href="http://www.therogueginger.com/">The Rogue Ginger</a>, <a href="https://treadingmyownpath.com/">Treading My Path</a>, <a href="http://trashisfortossers.com/">Trash is for Tossers</a>, or <a href="http://iquitplastics.com/">I Quit Plastics</a> and find that
normally does the trick. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12.0pt;">So, four months on what’s the take-away? For
me it’s that some things are worth it. I may not be even close to living zero
waste – or even single use plastic-free – but I've discovered life is a lot
sweeter when you stick to your resolutions, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2J2qdOrW44" target="_blank">some things once seen can’t be unseen</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I asked Steve this too and his answer was
along the lines of it's all about changing cultures. You change your own culture
and you become more aware of your own personal choices in how you buy every
day things. If you change just a small percentage of the plastic you
consume you've done a good thing for the planet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Desiring:</b> An extended beach trip. Growing up my family used to pack up and head to Burleigh Heads for 3 weeks every Christmas holidays. We'd stay in the house my great grandfather built - which didn't have a tv - and spends our mornings at the beach, the afternoons at Tallebudgera Creek. A day or two of water skiing was the norm. This time of year and the beach are very closely intertwined for me. But these days on top of Burleigh Heads, I long for Byron Bay times - swimming in waterfalls, sunset beers at the Beachy, lazy mornings in Lennox. I want all of it. Call it a perk of marrying a Northern Rivers boy. More than once he's stopped the car in the middle of nowhere and led me to a secret swimming spot.<br />
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<b>Loving</b>: The Christmas decorations starting to appear everywhere. I do try and hold out until December 1, when Steve and I watch a Christmas movie, listen to carols, cook a fancy dinner and drink port while putting up the tree. But it takes all my willpower to make it that long. Plus the festivities on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thedarlings_/?hl=en" target="_blank">this</a> instagram account isn't helping. It's one I've swooned over every day while drinking tea and blasting more carols.<br />
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<b>Happenings</b>: We made a short trip to Stradbroke Island at the end of November as part of my yoga teacher training retreat. I hadn't been since I was a teen, and I have to admit the focus then was more on teenage shenanigans. Who liked who etc. (Sidenote, you couldn't pay me to be that age again). Steve wasn't much better so excitement was pretty high. It's a stunning part of the world. Beaches and bush lend themselves to hikes and swims and relaxing, while barely any phone reception meant we were forced to disconnect and recharge a little. The ferry trip over was exciting for the little man. Big boat! Became a repeates refrain. We stayed near Point Lookout, and will definitely be returning soon.<br />
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<b>Eating:</b> Bread. Lots of it. Toast with peanut butter, honey, banana and hemp seeds has been my go to breakfast. And I'm apparently raising a toddler who thinks plain bread is the absolute bomb. I mean, a good loaf is heavenly, but c'mon kid. At least let me add a smear of avo to that slice.<br />
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<b>Drinking</b>: Water. Loads of it as the Brisbane weather begins to heat up. Also a lot of chamomile tea. I've been buying it in bulk from <a href="http://theproduce.com.au/" target="_blank">here</a> and it's pretty damn delicious. Oh, and kombucha! And a sneaky cider in the afternoon too. </div>
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<b>Hearing</b>: Music. Lots of it. Fiona Kelleher's I'm a Little Boat is on high rotation when the little man is awake, as is old school jazz. And podcasts - so many podcasts! The <a href="http://slowyourhome.com/the-slow-home-podcast/" target="_blank">Slow Home podcast</a> is a winner, and I just finished <a href="http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/true-stories/the-story-of-dirty-john-and-the-havoc-he-wreaked-on-those-he-came-into-contact-with/news-story/26807bf9ee71c081943ccdd9dcfeb070" target="_blank">Dirty John</a>. I wasn't sold on it to be honest. Plus I'm slowly sneaking Christmas Carols into the mix. </div>
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<b>Reading</b>: I think my New Years Resolution should be to finish a book before I start the next? Ah who am I kidding, that's not going to happen. I'm currently finishing of <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4978.Wolves_of_the_Calla" target="_blank">The Wolves of Calla</a> while also dipping into <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/slow-brooke-mcalary/prod9781760296919.html" target="_blank">Slow</a> and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27845690-the-course-of-love" target="_blank">The Course of Love</a> by Alain de Botton. Each is remarkable in its own way, but Slow is really resonating with me - especially as we head into the crazy festive season. Why put so much emphasis on STUFF? And I still love the idea of putting away all screens and reconnecting properly with your loved ones for a day or two.<br />
Update: I finished Slow and loved it. Perhaps I'll buy a copy next year.<br />
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<b style="font-size: 13.2px;">Watching</b><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">: Well 'tis the season! I'm about to bombard my loved ones with a multitude of Christmas movies, from A Christmas Story to Elf, Die Hard to Gremlins. Plus I'm dying to see <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6225520/" target="_blank">The Man Who Invented Christmas</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13.2px;"><b>Anticipating: </b>Christmas. It's my favourite time of year. The decorations! The carols! The food! The celebrations! Ironically I hate consumerism - there's just so much "stuff" bandied about, most of which is forgotten about, broken or thrown out within the week. But a good afternoon with family and friends and Michael Buble crooning in the background is pretty much perfection. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13.2px;"><b>Ruminating: </b>On how to expand my brain a bit more. A recent date night out to see Brian Cox left me speculating about how I need to feed my brain with more educational/expanding content. I'm not a scientifically-minded person - words have always been my thing - but listening to Brian Cox speak about (supposedly) fairly rudimentary physics left me grasping to comprehend what the hell was going on. To make matters worse, there were fairly young kids in the audience. I'm clinging to the hope that they also struggled. Cue a resolution to read/listen to more things that will really make me think, as opposed to the fairly light on things I've been stuck on thanks to 19 months and counting of sleep deprivation. That being said, anyone overhearing my and Steve's discussion about how time is a dimension would have been pretty amused. </span><br />
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<i>Life</i> inspired by <a href="http://applesundermybed.com/" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Heidi</a> (and in turn by <a href="http://meetmeatmikes.com/" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Pip</a>).</div>
Kylie Triggellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09427614177788032865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385665087249658163.post-67666369840342011662017-11-15T15:27:00.004+10:002017-11-22T16:08:01.625+10:00Food: a love story<div class="MsoNormal">
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Within half an hour we’re seated at the table with a glass
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pasta? Or would I have the mushroom risotto and you the spatchcock? The latter
as it turns out and, as I bite in a piece of sourdough bread that I
dipped in olive oil I say to you “I think I’m going to write a blog called
<i>Food: a love story</i>”. You nod, taking another bite of bread and ask the waiter for the wine list, before saying you don't understand how people can't enjoy food. Like, <i>really</i> enjoy it.<br />
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We moved to France and couldn’t afford to buy steak, so instead stocked up on baguettes, salmon, cheese, pastries and fresh fruit and vegetables
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Then our visas ran out and reality came calling. We made our way
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that you don’t serve Australian bread rolls to a Parisian (sorry again Phil!). I started to become curious about how we could use food to also nurture our health, and regularly began to spike our food with chia seeds and hemp seeds, raw cacao and coconut oil. You barely complained, unless kale was involved.</div>
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It seemed this love became central to our lives. I’d often text you "fancy a drink?" as I left the office on a Friday afternoon and would catch the train into the city and we’d head to that bar we liked and would order a whiskey drink or
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Markets became a weekend ritual, partly because eating coffee
and breakfast in the sunshine is pretty fantastic, as is chatting to the people
who grew the food you’re buying. I’d get over-excited and try to buy everything
before you’d cut me off. There are only so many stone fruits a person can
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Then we decided to be grown ups and turn our duo into a
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a new place to eat that we’d been told about. So we adjusted again. We replaced our dinner dates with regular Saturday night fancy dinners eaten on the couch while watching movie, or gathered around the table with
friends. You spend days scouring our cookbooks looking for an exciting new recipe and I'd try to talk you out of your desire for madeleines as dessert (yes you won that
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But the love story has continued. And I’m mighty glad it has because, as controversial as it may be I simply love good food. And I have you to thank for that.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>*Written over September and October. Can we take a second to reflect on how fast this year is zipping by?!*</i></div>
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Ah October, you little beauty. In Brisbane it's the month when the city literally bursts in flower. Jacaranda-lined streets everywhere turn purple and carpet the sidewalks while mock oranges scent the air. It's my favourite time of year, so it's been fantastic to spend hours upon hours in the garden playing with the little man.<br />
It's also our wedding anniversary month, which just adds to that celebratory feeling as we slip towards Christmas.<br />
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However, it's also been a big month. A month of plans every weekend, big work and study schedules and a slight feeling of frantic energy to just GET EVERYTHING DONE so we can breathe. Anyone care to lie in a park and watch the clouds for a bit?</div>
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<b>Desiring:</b> Some more of these lovely sunny days. Two weeks of rain, locked inside with a little man going slight mental has really made us appreciate just how awesome it is to open the door and run around in the yard, head to a park with friends, stroll out with the pram before the heat of the day, or simply sit on the porch and say good night to the moon.</div>
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<b>Loving</b>: Mangoes. And then some more mangoes. And the rumours of a mango glut have me positively rubbing my hands together with glee.</div>
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<b>Wearing</b>: A well-worn pair of denim shorts and luxuriating in it! Although I am pretty mad keen on hitting the op shops soon to get me a pair of overalls. Recommendations are welcomed!</div>
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<b>Happenings</b>: As part of my yoga teacher training I have to log 100 classes - so I set myself a goal of getting to 60 by the end of November. I'm about 20 short of that number, so let's just say some part of everyday sees me hitting my mat, a yoga class or sitting down to meditate - although the latter may more often than not be at 6am while the child watches playschool while sitting on my lap, or knocks down his blocks nearby. That's super relaxing!</div>
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<b>Eating:</b> Did I mention mangoes? I'm also dabbling with intuitive eating and slowly getting back to experimenting in the kitchen again as the little man gets older and gives me a little extra time. Current favourites include <a href="http://applesundermybed.com/2017/08/20/peanut-coconut-sauce/" target="_blank">this sauce</a> and, surprisingly Sarah Wilson's slow cooked cinnamon beef from her <a href="http://applesundermybed.com/2017/08/20/peanut-coconut-sauce/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker cookbook</a>. The big challenge is finding food that is delicious, nourishing and provides us with enough leftovers to make sure the little man also has food (we're baby-led weaners here), while not costing a fortune or being too fiddly. There's only so much playdough I can hand over. And eating intuitively just makes sense after a year of eating everything in sight just to keep up with my breastfeeding appetite, and far too many coffees to deal with the sleep deprivation. A bit less caffeine, a few more veggies sounds really good!<br />
Update: I should also mention that I'm also lucky Steve is an amazing cook and regularly takes over the kitchen while I watch on with a wine. It's a pretty great way to spend a Saturday night.<br />
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<b>Drinking</b>: Having said that... I'm loving loose leaf black tea, normally followed by a coffee while the child sleeps. I'm also about to break out the juicer and get some fresh veggie juices going to help us shake off the winter fug. A good wine isn't going astray either.</div>
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<b>Hearing</b>: Jazz, podcasts, kid's music. I'm not fussy right now. There's a slight backstory to this. About four months ago I began to notice that on the days I made a concerted effort to reduce screen time in the house, and keep the TV off completely after Jasper's nap, he was much more calm. He'd play happily after dinner and stopped screaming while going to bed. Within a few weeks he actually began to ask to go to bed when it hit bedtime. The flow on was much greater though. Because one of us normally cooks dinner while the other puts the little man to bed, we began to leave the music going while cooking and throughout dinner and we began to reconnect with each other more each night, having adult conversations that didn't revolve around stories about the kid. Then our phones started to stay away more. The nights spent on the couch playing on our phones while some mindless TV blared in the background are few and far between right now, and needless to say we've continued with this whole disconnecting to reconnect thing.</div>
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<b>Reading</b>: I've just returned <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-good-people-hannah-kent/prod9781743534908.html" target="_blank">The Good People</a> by Hannah Kent to the library. (sidenote: have I mentioned how awesome libraries are?) It was a good page turner, it sucked me in and almost made me cry. But having said that, if you're going to read some Hannah Kent, her first book <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/burial-rites-hannah-kent/prod9781743516966.html" target="_blank">Burial Rites</a> is the one I recommend.<br />
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<b style="font-size: 13.2px;">Watching</b><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">: I think I may be the only person who grew up in the era of The X Files and didn't watch it. What can I say, I was easily scared as a kid. Although, a good episode of Buffy was where it was at for me! So now Steve is educating me and we're making our way through the third season.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">Now over to you - how has the month treated you?</span></div>
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<i>Life</i> inspired by <a href="http://applesundermybed.com/" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Heidi</a> (and in turn by <a href="http://meetmeatmikes.com/" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Pip</a>).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Four years later, this image still makes me swoon</td></tr>
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Kylie Triggellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09427614177788032865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385665087249658163.post-76943045495424130462017-09-22T15:01:00.001+10:002017-09-22T15:01:26.362+10:00An ode to my little travelling companion<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Apologies my little friend, you would be forgiven for
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It’s just life, you see. It’s more full than it’s ever been.
And although I spend a few minutes each day dreaming about our next little
adventure, I think you’ll have to stay in your little hidey hole for a while
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Although, while we’re chatting what are your thoughts about
Bali versus Tasmania? Or possibly even New Zealand? Because the call of
adventure is pretty strong within this family and there is a tiny human to
indoctrinate into the way of the wanderer. <o:p></o:p></div>
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But until then, it’s time to rest. For one day you’ll be put
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<i>*Written over July and the beginning of August*</i></div>
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July was a big month. Weddings and birthdays, busy work periods, and a toddler constantly on the move combined with our decision to tackle the Plastic Free July challenge left us all lacking in energy by the end of the month.<br />
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<b>Desiring:</b> Some dark or raw chocolate. Or even just a hot cacao. Something rich and slightly bitter and delicious that I can sip away on while reading <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/Wolves-Calla-Stephen-King/9781416516934" target="_blank">The Wolves of Calla</a>. After a hefty break from The Dark Tower series I'm back with a vengeance! </div>
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<b>Loving</b>: Podcasts! By about 8am every morning the little man and I have cabin fever and will normally set out for a long walk. He watches the trains and I treat my ears. Currently I'm flipping between <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/conversations/" target="_blank">Conversations</a>, <a href="http://www.chat10looks3.com/" target="_blank">Chat 10 Looks 3</a> and <a href="http://penmanshippodcast.com/" target="_blank">Penmanship </a> but am considering delving into Revisionist History. </div>
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<b>Wearing</b>: Um. Does activewear count? I certainly hope so because I'm throwing on yoga pants and a comfy top most days, partly so I can run around after a little man and then do a yoga session (did I mention I'm training to do be a yoga teacher?) before settling at the computer to work. And partly because it's a damn comfy attire, although part of me is terrified of becoming like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYRENWT8lz8" target="_blank">this</a>.</div>
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<b>Happenings</b>: Steve and I decided to tackle Plastic Free July for the month, predominantly focusing on refusing water bottles, cutlery, bags, straws and coffee cups. What an eye opener this month was! We found just how entrenched plastic is in our society, and how strange people found this refusal was. But on the plus side, farmers' markets are our happy place, our local butcher accepted our own containers without batting an eyelid and bulk stores are fantastic (if just for the bulk chocolate). A few weeks on and we've loosened our grip a litter, but mostly we're living a plastic-free life and loving it!</div>
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<b>Eating:</b> Mexican. Lots and lots of Mexican with homemade spice seasoning and flour and water tortillas. So easy, so delicious.<br />
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<b>Drinking</b>: Gin! For Christmas I asked for lemon trees to keep my lime tree company, and the little trees are flourishing with fruit. A G&T with a homegrown lemon or lime is a pretty amazing experience, especially after spending many sleepless nights with a teething toddler (that's something they should put in the manual!)</div>
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<b>Hearing</b>: My wedding playlist. Spring means wedding anniversary and, for me, sounds, smells and memories are pretty tightly interwoven. Plus dance-offs with a one-year-old to Hall and Oates are also fun. </div>
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<b>Reading</b>: I'm a notorious book swapper, and will normally have a few books on the go at a time. In addition to Wolves of Calla (again - get into this series if you haven't already), I'm flicking through Mia Freedman's Work Strife Balance, which is OK but it's not really capturing my attention. I've also got my eye on <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-art-of-the-natural-home-rebecca-sullivan/prod9780857834065.html" target="_blank">this</a> book as we continue to simplify our lives.<br />
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<i>Life</i> inspired by <a href="http://applesundermybed.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Heidi</a> (and in turn by <a href="http://meetmeatmikes.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Pip</a>).</div>
Kylie Triggellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09427614177788032865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385665087249658163.post-76301117590322668422017-08-23T12:05:00.002+10:002017-08-25T14:44:34.919+10:00From the archives: The only way to travel<i>So, prior to settling into "real life" with the daily grind and parenthood ruling our weeks, Steve and I were avid travellers. We still are, in fact, but our travels keep us a little closer to home these day.</i><br />
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<i>But a little reminiscing sent me to the pages of my old blog – <a href="http://redrobinblue.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Red Robin Blue</a> – that chronicled our lives while living in Paris and travelling around Europe.</i><br />
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As the heat of the August day started to wane The Boy and I hauled our backpacks on and hoisted ourselves on board an old train in a village on the edge of the Czech Republic. We were headed to Poland and had decided to save a few pennies and train it there. The train was old and noisy, the seats in the carriages were upholstered in a material straight out of the 1970s and judging by the noise the brakes made that was probably the last time they had been oiled too.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We settled down into our seats, opened the window wide so the smell of freshly mown grass could drift in, and immediately fell in love with the romance of it all. With a groan and a few too many bumps we started to move and the countryside flashing by was beautiful; fields and forests flashed by dotted here and there with tiny villages and families out enjoying the cooler afternoon. Our was only broken by the sporadic tin whistle from the train<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’ve long been a fan of train travel. Besides the obvious benefit of not spending hours on either end in an airport and then still having to push through customs at a snail pace, there’s the chance to actually see the country you’re travelling in rather than just the cities in all their touristic glory. As far as I’m concerned there’s something intrinsically romantic about train travel as well, it calls to mind the glory days of steam trains puffing across Europe, although considering there was a murder on the Orient Express there must be some downsides.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Boy and I settled into our seats, the material hot behind our backs, for the four hour trip. But almost straight away The Boy was up and hanging out the window, camera in hand trying to snap a perfect shot of the sun sinking behind the trees, a forested area full of wildflowers or a solitary man working with a scythe in a field. Passengers came and went, seemingly amused by how enchanted The Boy and I were with our surroundings until darkness forced us to pull our heads back within the carriage and settle down. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Its not often that I fall in love with a trip between destinations. Normally I'm grumpy from last minute packing and the rush to the station/airport all the while struggling with shoulder bruises from my too heavy backpack that I refuse to lighten, and by the time I've settled into my seat visions of where I am headed are usually dancing in front of my eyes. All the time in between daydreams is normally reserved for reading, sporadic writing or catching up on some shut eye.<br />
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Kylie Triggellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09427614177788032865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385665087249658163.post-85886735548909880542017-08-13T16:55:00.001+10:002017-08-23T14:21:27.874+10:00Well-brewed women: Heidi Apples<br />
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<i>Picture this: you're sleep deprived beyond all comprehension. Your little bundle of joy is adamant about only snoozing during the day while lying on your chest (and is more and more frequently invading your bed at night). While trapped on the couch for hours on end under the sleeping baby you wile away the hours scrolling social media and see other mothers of young bubs out and about posting photos of impossibly toned and tanned bodies or beautifully curated home spaces, manicured gardens, or even just cups of tea enjoyed solo. You, however, count it as a win if you've managed to shower, drag a brush through your hair and put on clean clothes in a 24-hour period. Anything beyond that, including cooking and feeding yourself, is a big plus.</i><br />
<i>It wasn't supposed to be like this! And how on earth are these other mums managing to do all that?!</i><br />
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<i>Then a serendipitous comment from a friend sends you down a different Instagram wormhole: that of the lovely Heidi Sze AKA Heidi Apples.</i><br />
<i>Her Instagram posts are beautifully shot and refreshingly honest and depict a mum doing things her own way and following her child's needs (and her own instincts) rather than what society said she "should" be doing. </i><br />
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<i>Then there's her blog <a href="http://applesundermybed.com/" target="_blank">Apples Under My Bed</a>, which is a gorgeous mix of food (did I mention Heidi is also an accredited dietitian and regularly uploads mouth-watering recipes), parenting, travel and musings about life alongside dreamy photos.</i><br />
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<i>I was completely absorbed, and powered through both her Instagram page and her blog in a matter of days. And so it shouldn't come as a surprise that I'm more than a little excited about introducing you to Heidi Sze.</i><br />
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<b>Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?</b><br />
I’m a mother and dietitian living on the Mornington Peninsula. Most days I am home with my daughter, playing, cooking and reading. When I do work, I see clients via Skype for pre and post-natal nutrition consultations. I am fascinated by this area of practice and love to encourage women to feel good nourishing themselves.<br />
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<b>You’re mum to almost two-year-old Joan. How has life changed in that time?</b><br />
Almost everything has changed! I’m still me, but now I’m also a mother who is responsible for a small, strong and sweet human. My priorities have shifted, along with my ability to do day-to-day tasks. Joan is with me pretty much full time (my parents and mother-in-law come to care for her when I work, which suits us all and for that we feel very lucky!) and so everything I do has to take into account the fact that I will have my little sidekick with me. Things take longer and life is messier, and it’s infinitely more enjoyable.<br />
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<b>Your blog is a delicious mix of food and parenting (and beautiful photography) that is also remarkably honest. Is that something you intentionally set out to do?</b><br />
Thank you! Being authentic and honest is what feels good to me. I began my blog as a personal outlet for thoughts on food and cooking. It’s always been a journal of sorts, and entirely self-serving. The fact that others enjoy it is a bonus! The way I deal with life and its challenges is to talk and write, and I happened to put it on the blog. I honestly forget that there are people out there reading it. It just feels good to me.<br />
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Joan wakes me around 6 and we get out of bed. Ben has left for work already so it’s just us two. I get her a snack and we get ready for our morning walk. I listen to a podcast, push her in the pram and get a dose of energy and fresh air. We’ll spend the morning pottering around the house, getting groceries, seeing friends for a playdate, visiting the library or my great grandparents, and then home for lunch before Joan has a nap. She’s never been one to nap for very long, but if I’m lucky I’ll get an hour (if I’m really lucky I’ll get and hour and a half), and I’ll sit and answer emails or write on the blog. We’ll ideally spend the afternoon outside (Joan, like most kids, needs fresh air and freedom!), perhaps with our neighbours’ kids, whom she adores. And then we’ll prepare dinner. Ben usually comes home in time for dinner, then it’s bath for Joan and I put her to bed and snuggle in beside her (she still sleeps in our bed) with Netflix or a book and snacks, while Ben does a little more work in his study. On my work days I simply go to my desk with my computer while Joan plays with family. Life is good.<br />
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<b>As a parent it’s pretty easy to put yourself last. What are some of your daily non-negotiables when it comes to self care? How important do you think it is for other parents to work these elements into their days?</b><br />
Oh gosh, it is SO crucial to do things each day that help you feel good in yourself (and to have grace for yourself when you’re in seasons that limit your ability to do this). I have always been very good at self-care. When Joan came along, I had to figure out how to do things a little differently, but I found a way. These days I stretch every morning, go for a walk, have a hot shower and nourish myself with food that makes me feel good. That does the trick for me!<br />
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Figure out what makes you feel your best (or close to your best, because let’s be real, you’re probably still going to be tired) and do what you can to prioritise it. When you look after yourself, you’re a better mother and partner, but importantly, you’re happier in yourself.<br />
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<b>You’re an accredited dietitian and your blog is a goldmine of delicious recipes. Do you remember what kickstarted your love affair with food?</b><br />
My mother is an excellent home cook and always made meals enjoyable. I grew up surrounded by local, delicious produce. Food was a joy.<br />
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If I had to choose one thing, it would be pasta. We eat it once or twice a week. Spaghetti with clams may be my ultimate favourite. Or pesto with orecchiette. I also adore slow-cooked lamb shoulder, but we don’t eat a lot of meat (due to environmental and cost reasons – we buy sustainably-produced meat and it’s expensive!). And there’s nothing like a perfect croissant with a cup of coffee for breakfast.<br />
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<b>We’re living in an age full of “super foods” and fad diets. What does creating and maintaining good health look like to you?</b><br />
Feeling energetic and vibrant and good within yourself. It’s important to listen to your body, because we all feel good eating different foods. Find a form of movement (because we’re made to move) that feels good to you – be it walking in nature, dancing, yoga, team sports – and incorporate it into your life. Honour the fact that we’re all different, and our bodies and needs change as we move through life. Also, life is short and food should be enjoyed, so eat things that make you happy.<br />
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<b>If you could eat any meal anywhere, where and what would it be?</b><br />
A croissant in Paris.<br />
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<b>Where’s your favourite place to escape to?</b><br />
Italy. I love Sicily and Rome. The food, the scenery, the people… We’re excited to take Joan and future children there someday soon.<br />
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<b>For anyone heading to the Mornington Peninsula, where should they go?</b><br />
Visit Foxeys Hangout for wine and small plates, Mock Red Hill for cider and Johnny Ripe for pies and my very favourite doughnut! The bushrangers bay hike is pretty special, as are the views from the back beaches like Gunnamatta and Portsea.<br />
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<b>What destination is on your bucket list?</b><br />
India.<br />
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<b>And finally, what’s up next for you?</b><br />
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Continuing to raise my daughter and hopefully having more children in the not-too-distant future. More of the same, please! Oh, and dreaming up that trip to Italy.<br />
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All beautiful imagery is from Heidi's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heidiapples/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> page, and you can find more recipes and life happenings at her website <a href="http://applesundermybed.com/" target="_blank">Apples Under My Bed</a><br />
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Now over to you: what helped you during those newborn months?<br />
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<br />Kylie Triggellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09427614177788032865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385665087249658163.post-42011806302299959682017-07-31T20:51:00.001+10:002017-07-31T20:52:31.488+10:00Plastic Free July: The wrap up<div class="MsoNormal">
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Four weeks and countless coffees and bulk chocolate
honeycomb pieces later, and Plastic Free July is almost over.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So what has been the take away for our household from this experience? In a nutshell that
reducing single use plastic is far easier than you think.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Many times throughout the month Steve and I would
recount to each other just how we were going, conversations we were having with
others about the challenge, and the reactions we were getting. But we also spoke a lot how bringing any plastic at
all into our house made us feel horrible, despite our initially resolving to focus
on avoiding single use coffee cups, cutlery and plates, straws, plastic bags
and bottles. Once you begin to notice that sneaky little devil, it's impossible to unsee it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We also began to really notice the little things we were
already doing to minimise plastic use in our day-to-day lives - I’m looking at you farmers’ markets, homemade skincare, beeswax wraps
and pyrex storage. <o:p></o:p></div>
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However, as the end of the month began to draw near it also became clear when plastic-free
fatigue set in, and a cheeky little desire to start cheating a bit set in. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Convenience is a great enabler, and when you're faced with fitting in a special trip to the bulk store to pick up a forgotten essential, or - gasp - going without until the next shopping list, the urge to simply say "bugger it, let's just buy it in plastic and recycle it back at the store" began to rear it's head. I mean, why make three trips when you can grab everything in
one place? And that right there is why change has to happen. A little bit of effort
can, and does, go a long way.</div>
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So we stayed strong. We found the time to make the
trip to the bulk store, or we made do without (even if it resulted in some pretty lacklustre flour
tortillas). In fact, most of the time I discovered the forgotten element was a
“want” rather than a “need”. And also normally involved me buying my weight in bulk chocolate.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So, where to from here? They say it takes 21 days for a
habit to form and I think Steve and I are getting there. We may not be so totally
stringent in the future, because it is impossible to be perfect – case in point was when Steve ordered a coffee at a café and the barista put it in a disposable
coffee cup before delivering it to our table. Still trying to work that one out.
But overall the benefits of Plastic Free July far outweighed the negatives.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The start of the week meal planning meant we not only
reduced our overall plastic intake, but also ate food of far better quality,
learnt new skills, and severely reduced our food waste. This thinking ahead
also meant we could extend the food we’d already cooked into other meals, or
could pop it into the freezer so we're stocked up for those nights when we really
couldn’t be bothered cooking. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We also learnt the power of asking the simple question. It
may make you cringe to initially ask “can I bring my own container/coffee
cup/smoothie glass” but it quickly became obvious most people are open to
change and the resulting conversation is often an eye opener. Either that, or
the entire country really did watch <i>The War on Waste</i>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Were there any negatives? Only one comes to mind. If you
don’t own a dishwasher, then I sincerely hope you enjoy washing dishes because
they are never ending! <o:p></o:p><br />
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<b>Hot Tips: </b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Here are a few little tidbits we've picked up along the way.<br />
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Laundry: If you don’t have access to a bulk store that sells
laundry liquid or powder in bulk, and don’t fancy making your own, then grab
the Aware laundry powder. It comes in a cardboard box minus internal plastic
bag or scoop. I’ve also heard rumours that Ecostore doesn’t have a plastic bag
either<o:p></o:p></div>
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Skincare: Open your pantry instead of reaching for that
plastic bottle. Olive oil, coconut oil and sesame oil are all fantastic
moisturisers and cleansers. Yes, you read that right. Massage a little onto
your face for about a minute to remove your make up at night before wiping it
away with a warm cloth. Do a little research and find the right type for your
skin. Bi-carb soda can be a fantastic facial exfoliant, or combine
coffee grounds with a little brown sugar and the oil of your choice. Buy a
food-grade rosewater and use that as your toner or pop some gentle, high quality essential
oils in a spray bottle with cooled boiled water and spritz away.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Need a dry shampoo? Sprinkle on a little cornflour, massage
it in and then give your hair a brush.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Perhaps the most obvious of all is look for a gentle soap
that is either unpackaged, or packaged in paper.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Cleaning: Make white vinegar and bi-carb soda your friend.
You can clean everything from your floor to your bathroom with this simple
combo. Add in a little clove oil to remove mould, or a citrus essential oil to
disinfect a kitchen bench. <o:p></o:p></div>
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And finally, make Google your friend. There are
endless websites dedicated to zero waste or plastic free lifestyles that are a
veritable goldmine of information. And even if you don't want to go all in, just one small step can make a difference.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Now over to you. How did Plastic Free July treat you?<o:p></o:p></div>
Kylie Triggellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09427614177788032865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385665087249658163.post-39860097953656317762017-07-21T13:43:00.001+10:002017-07-28T14:57:25.112+10:00Plastic Free July: that sneaky little devil<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times"; font-size: 13.5pt;">A writer I love once wrote that in order to have
a good morning routine, you need to have an excellent night-time routine. What
does that mean? Well, if you want to be one of those people who get a good jump
on the morning, whether that's via morning exercise, meditation, a good healthy
brekkie, a delicious packed lunch or simply not sprinting around the house like
a crazy thing as soon as you jump out of bed, it’s easier to have it all
organised and ready to go the night before.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times"; font-size: 13.5pt;">Why am I writing this? Well, I’ve found it also applies
brilliantly to nailing this whole Plastic Free July thing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times"; font-size: 13.5pt;">Throwing your keep cup in your bag so it's ready
to go the next day, pre-filling a water bottle and putting it on the kitchen
bench next to your cutlery/grocery bags/produce bags means you’re ready for
whatever the day throws at you without the added stress of trying to do it all
in that precious time between waking and heading to work/social
engagement/wrestling clothes onto a child who appears to have grown 20 extra limbs
overnight and attempting to leave the house.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times"; font-size: 13.5pt;">And that brings us to now – at the end of the
third week of Plastic Free July.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times"; font-size: 13.5pt;">So, how are Steve and I going? Despite a number
of challenges raising their heads in the past two weeks, I’d still say we’re going
well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times"; font-size: 13.5pt;">Yes, some plastic has still entered our house.
Some of that has been knowingly done (see my earlier <a href="http://blackteawhitepages.blogspot.com.au/2017/07/plastic-free-july-beginning.html" target="_blank">post</a> about milk and
garbage bags), while some of it has been taken out of our hands, often after
we’d opened something we thought would be plastic-free only to discover a
lovely layer hidden somewhere in it. Or, shock horror, when we forgot and
remembered way too late.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times"; font-size: 13.5pt;">Single use plastic, it’s a sneaky little devil!
And it seems that no matter how organised you are sometimes you simply can't
avoid it. It's just the way our society is wired.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times"; font-size: 13.5pt;">For the past two weeks I have toted my pyrex
dishes into the butcher, only to find on one occasion they used a plastic bag
to grab my meat (note: I found this varies butcher to butcher. Some have washed
their hands and grabbed the meat bare-handed). Well-meaning friends would buy us
drinks in plastic bottles, an event would only have plastic cups on offer, or a
late afternoon walk to the bakery to grab bread – with pillowcase in tow to
bring it home in – would be fruitless after discovering all the bread had been
pre-sliced and bagged.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times"; font-size: 13.5pt;">The majority of this could be, and often was,
counter-acted simply by our being prepared. It was easy enough to pour a drink
into my keep cup rather than a plastic cup at a party, or to eat with our hands
to avoid using a plastic plate. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times"; font-size: 13.5pt;">But it also brought home just how used to grab
and go convenience we, as a society, have become. A trip to a bulk store to
refill a spice jar, grab some flour and icing sugar as well as snacks for the week
cost me a grand total of $2 - not even close to how much it would've cost to
buy everything new at the grocery store. And yet, because it involved walking
to a third business I found myself initially hesitating over doing it. And
walking down any aisle at the grocery store became an eye-opening experience
when you realised the majority of the packaging would be thrown away.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times"; font-size: 13.5pt;">I should also note that even if we were
struggling badly at reducing our plastic use, I would still say this month was
a success if only for the conversations it has started.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times"; font-size: 13.5pt;">Friends and family who know us and our
left-leaning ways were unsurprised by our efforts, but would be curious about
the challenge and ask straight up how it was going, while other friends began
to jump on board the bandwagon, getting themselves reusable straws or keep
cups, bamboo toothbrushes and reusable bags or simply becoming more mindful
about single use plastic. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times"; font-size: 13.5pt;">Those who hadn't heard of the challenge would
listen with interest – or outright surprise – when we said we were avoiding
single use plastic for the month. Very occasionally we would run up against the
negative nancy who would tell us our efforts would make zero difference in the
long run (FYI, between the two of us we saved more than 40 disposable coffee
cups alone going to landfill this month. That’s not a small number.
Imagine<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times"; font-size: 13.5pt;">But there are other ways this challenge has
benefited us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times"; font-size: 13.5pt;">In our house, the food we're buying is of better
quality. Fewer nutrition-free snacks or "just in case" purchases,
more cooking from scratch – and realising how easy it all is.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times"; font-size: 13.5pt;">Habits from childhood also re-emerged. Growing
up my mum would always throw a water bottle and a piece of fruit in her handbag
before heading out, and I began to emulate this again, as well as putting that
shampoo I didn't like into my handwash container and using household
ingredients like vinegar, bi-carb soda and essential oils to clean. Homemade
lotion is easy-peasy and cheap to do and, thanks to stores like Biome, the
ingredients and recipes are accessible all in one place. Or, just open your
cupboards and grab that olive oil and slather it on. It works just as well and
is super cheap.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times"; font-size: 13.5pt;">Here is a quick list of the other take aways
we’ve found from the three weeks of Plastic Free July:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 13.5pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times"; font-size: 13.5pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Organisation is key. Have everything ready to go so you can just
grab it. Make lists your friend too! From meal planning (which also helps
reduce food waste) to what you need to get from which store.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 13.5pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times"; font-size: 13.5pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Bulk is beautiful. Grab your flour, sugar, tea, coffee, peanut
butter, oil, washing up liquid, laundry powder and soap from your local bulk
store. Or, if you can’t do this, look into better options that are available at
your local supermarket. Can you buy things in glass jars or paper packaging
rather than plastic?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just remember that
recycling is a great place to start, but a terrible place to stop. For more
info about that, head <a href="http://treadingmyownpath.com/2013/04/10/a-word-or-two-on-recycling/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 13.5pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times"; font-size: 13.5pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Make google your best friend. There are so many blogs, websites
and Facebook groups that can answer your questions when it comes to reducing
plastic in your life. And we’ve found the results are often better, and
cheaper, than store-bought items.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 13.5pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times"; font-size: 13.5pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Hit up your local farmers’ markets with your own bags. Take a
plate and coffee cup and grab brekkie while you’re there and really make a day
of it!</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 13.5pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times"; font-size: 13.5pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Just start somewhere. We began this month aiming to refuse plastic
bags, straws, bottles, disposable coffee cup and plastic cutlery. We’re ending
it having significantly reduced all our plastic use! But at the end of the day,
one less coffee cup in landfill is still a win.</span></li>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "times"; font-size: 13.5pt;"><a href="https://www.goingzerowaste.com/">https://www.goingzerowaste.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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https://www.tedxteen.com/talks/why-i-live-a-zero-waste-life-lauren-singer<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><a href="http://iquitplastics.com/">http://iquitplastics.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><a href="http://treadingmyownpath.com/">http://treadingmyownpath.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><a href="http://www.therogueginger.com/">http://www.therogueginger.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Kylie Triggellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09427614177788032865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385665087249658163.post-25028046868014145352017-07-13T12:27:00.002+10:002017-07-13T13:25:47.843+10:00Well-brewed women: Alanna Hankey<div class="MsoNormal">
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<b>Alanna Hankey is one of those women whose Instagram account you get lost in for hours. A yoga teacher and mama who's recently relocated to Tasmania with her son, Rumi, and partner, Nigel, Alanna is also an incredibly beautiful writer whose words have been featured on cult social media account Tribe de Mama.</b></div>
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<b>Here we have a chat about motherhood, finding space and exploring Brisbane.</b></div>
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My name is
Alanna and my beautiful man, Nige, and I are the loving parents of our sweet
13-month-old boy, Rumi. We shared a beautiful waterbirth at home and since have
become a free spirited, conscious, loving family having heaps of fun. I am a
yoga teacher and secret song bird inspired by the world we live in. <o:p></o:p></div>
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one-year-old Rumi. How has this past year changed you? <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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In every
way. I never thought I wanted children... I just didn't think it was my path.
However, when we fell pregnant a few years ago and later miscarried, I realised
that it was something I wanted. Motherhood has revealed an undiscovered layer
of myself and of my relationship with Nige that I don't believe I would have
discovered without becoming a mother. Then again, maybe motherhood hasn't
changed me at all. Maybe's it's just awoken a part of myself that i have been
searching for.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Trust.
Trust that you always know what is best. Keep listening to your heart, it will
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honest, it's been a challenge and a steep learning curve to find a balance
between my time, my energy, my work and motherhood. However, I am surrounded by
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involve Rumi in as much of the preparations as possible, making it fun and
stimulating for both of us. He is always in my note book or on my mat or
listening to mantra with me... That's is just how life is now and the sooner I
surrender to that, the sooner balance comes.
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Walk along
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Yes! we are
currently on a tree change to live a greener existence on our farm in Tasmania.
It's been a dream in the works for years, so it's a really exciting time for
our family that we are finally here. We're building a sustainable house, an
orchard and a yoga retreat so everyone is welcome as soon as our farm gates are
open!<o:p></o:p><br />
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You can find more about Alanna on her Instagram page: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yogawithalanna/?hl=en" target="_blank">yogawithalanna</a></div>
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Kylie Triggellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09427614177788032865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385665087249658163.post-37649679578577908082017-07-06T20:55:00.001+10:002017-12-01T10:12:54.875+10:00Life: June<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Life</i> is a little snapshot of happenings over a month whenever I get a chance to tap away at my computer.<br />
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Oh June, where did you go? It seemed like one day I was celebrating the (alleged) onset of winter while holidaying in Byron Bay, then it was winter solstice and suddenly the month was over. It was a beautiful month here in the Sunshine State with crisp yet warm days under a deep blue sky. It was also the month I began a new chapter in my life - yoga teacher training. It's fantastic learning the other side of something I've got so much love for, and that has become a integral part of my life.</div>
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<b>Wanting</b>: A massage! As the little one gets heavier, his weight is starting to cause a few aches and pains in my body. Add in an increase in yoga and a weekly high intensity session and I'm feeling a bit sore. Side note: Brisbane mums, if you want a great workout in a child-friendly space head to Lang Park PCYC. You may not be able to walk properly the next day, but you'll be feeling great!</div>
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<b>Loving</b>: Hot porridge. Every morning! Nothing more need be said.</div>
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<b>Happenings</b>: I've begun my yoga teacher training. It's too early in the course to really get into it, but I'm loving the mental and physical stimulation, and the related reading is also an eye opener. I'm sure there will be more on this to come! And after teasing us for months, our little man finally decided it was time to start walking. It's so cute to watch him totter around.</div>
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<b>Eating:</b> Roasts. Lots and lots of roast dinners. It;s glorious (especially when I'm not the one cooking them).<br />
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<b>Drinking</b>: Hot herbal tea, especially peppermint or dandelion. And, of course, tea and coffee since the little dude is firmly against sleeping solo these day, and he likes to hog the bed. Luckily his smile is pretty gorgeous to wake up to. </div>
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<b>Hearing</b>: I'm back on the Richard Fidler/Conversations bandwagon. Tales of Mortification had me in convulsions. But Deva Premal is also filling my days too.</div>
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<b>Reading</b>: Jasper Fforde's <i>The Fourth Bear. </i>The way this man's imagination works is simply unparalleled. Now, if only he'd release the sequel to <i>Shades of Grey</i>.<br />
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<b>Desiring</b>: Um, nothing really strikes me right now. Possibly a trip somewhere. Or a hot chocolate. Actually, that sounds pretty good. </div>
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<b>Watching</b>: The second season of Master of None. It's good so far. Funny, poignant yet awkward.<br />
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<i>Life</i> inspired by <a href="http://applesundermybed.com/" target="_blank">Heidi</a> (and in turn by <a href="http://meetmeatmikes.com/" target="_blank">Pip</a>).</div>
Kylie Triggellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09427614177788032865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385665087249658163.post-68050477543088996762017-07-05T15:53:00.003+10:002017-12-01T10:13:22.602+10:00Plastic Free July: the beginning<div class="MsoNormal">
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No plastic bags, no plastic water bottles, no straws or
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Because I convinced Steve to take the challenge with me
after we watched the ABC’s <a href="http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/war-on-waste-stories/DC1624H005S00" target="_blank">War on Waste</a> series (side note: if you haven’t
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“We’ve got this in the (reusable) bag,” I chuffed in the
days leading up to the challenge. And I honestly thought we did, because as a
rule we have eliminated a lot of waste from our lives already. We’re on good
terms with the farmers’ markets, we use keep cups, carry reusable cutlery and
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I walked into Coles and walked out with a roll of garbage
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And after telling this to Steve, and getting a nice ribbing
about the bread (which to be honest was because my request for it to be in a
paper bag had been too late) I realised I’m OK with these exceptions. What’s
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I want to use garbage bags because I have a young child who
wears at least one disposable nappy each day – mcns are expensive and something
you have to slowly add to – and those dirty nappies need to go into something
at the end of the day. On the whole we barely produce any rubbish, so one half
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possible to source this in glass, from an economical perspective this isn’t a
change we’re willing to make at this point in time. That stuff is expensive! I
also know we also could swap to a milk alternative that can be made at home,
but again the amount of spare time you have in a day is severely reduced when
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in our own containers was met with an immediate positive reply. So we have and,
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ridiculously easy. Years ago my brother told me how easy pizza dough was to make
– and it is. Now we always have some dough in the freezer. Similarly, tortillas
are very simple. I used <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/homemade-tortillas" target="_blank">this</a> recipe, and within an hour they were ready to be
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beginning. People are asking questions and taking note of the plastic in their
lives. Case in point, when I mentioned the milk dilemma to a few people shock
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<a href="http://iquitplastics.com/">http://iquitplastics.com/</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://treadingmyownpath.com/">http://treadingmyownpath.com/</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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One year of love<br />
One year of frustration<br />
One year of redefining boundaries<br />
One year of learning again who you me we us is<br />
One year of growth<br />
One year of letting go<br />
One year of play<br />
One year of simplifying<br />
One year of sunrises and sunsets<br />
One year of tea coffee wine<br />
One year of returning home<br />
One year of thriving and one of coping<br />
One year of slowing down<br />
One yearKylie Triggellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09427614177788032865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385665087249658163.post-29990931749430082902017-05-17T20:56:00.001+10:002017-12-01T10:13:40.062+10:00Life: April<i><br /></i>
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<i>Life</i> is a little snapshot of happenings over a month whenever I get a chance to tap away at my computer.<br />
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It's been a big month. It's the month I returned to work, albeit part-time. It's the month Steve began a new job located much farther away than before. It's the month our little man turns one. It's the month where I naively thought we had all our balls in the air, before night after night of hours of tears and sickness after sickness (thanks daycare) swept through our house. But it's also the month we began to cement what it is we want - namely a house of our own - and new ambitions rose up. So ultimately it's been a month of growing up. Yay! I think.</div>
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<b>Wanting</b>: Sleep! A developmental surge combined with multiple sicknesses means our house has been lacking in the sleepy dust for a while. This is where the "this too shall pass" mantra gets pulled out hourly. </div>
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<b>Loving</b>: Yoga Girl aka Rachel Brathen's podcast <i>From the Heart. </i>I started following her instagram account a few years ago purely because yoga + beach is something I dream about, and the podcast is a great add on to the social media platform. But this is often being rotated with Richard Fidler's Conversations. Smart and funny and really interesting!</div>
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<b>Wearing</b>: My new luludus. This business has since closed, but these shoes were hand crocheted in Cambodia, providing a good wage to a woman to support herself with. Good vibes and good treads.</div>
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<b>Happenings</b>: I've gone back to work! And honestly I am in awe of the mums who go back full-time straight away. Trying to keep everything flowing properly on top of working a few days a week means Steve and I are once again looking at how to better manage our time. </div>
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<b>Eating:</b> Homemade banana bread. Ever day. The recipe is from <a href="http://applesundermybed.com/2014/10/17/banana-bread-with-spelt-and-honey/" target="_blank">here</a>, but I add in a bit of ground ginger and nutmeg too.<br />
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<b>Drinking</b>: The bubbles obsession has continued. Cheers!</div>
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<b>Hearing</b>: A scratchy Duke Ellington record we picked up at the West End market. Cool tunes, cool dude. Although the days with our record player are drawing to a close as the little man has discovered the buttons on the front are lots of fun to play with.</div>
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<b>Reading</b>: With the increase in time spent at parks, a work schedule and illness reading has been limited to Jetsetmama's instagram posts. I have no regrets about this though.<br />
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<b>Desiring</b>: A good gin and tonic to go with my homegrown limes. Also a bubble bath wouldn't go astray.</div>
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<b>Watching</b>: Vikings has captured Steve's attention, so I'm watching the series for the second time. More significantly though are the Seinfeld episodes I'm discovering I still remember way too well. But as the little man has begun to notice the TV, we're spending more and more time with it turned off and music on. Except for the Wiggles, because some screen time provides balance.<br />
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<i>Life</i> inspired by <a href="http://applesundermybed.com/" target="_blank">Heidi</a> (and in turn by <a href="http://meetmeatmikes.com/" target="_blank">Pip</a>).</div>
Kylie Triggellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09427614177788032865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385665087249658163.post-1071996185879136852017-04-06T15:28:00.000+10:002017-12-01T10:14:06.149+10:00An intro to mumlyfe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I watch you crawl around, eagerly pulling up on furniture and exploring every inch of a new environment that previously eluded you. I reflect on how much you - and I - have changed in the past year.<br />
You have grown beyond compare, developed a high energy and cheeky personality that I know will keep me on my toes. Yet nothing is easier than to make you giggle with joy, and a glimpse of grass and sunshine and a breath of fresh air are the perfect antidote to tears and grumpiness. You are your mother's (and father's) son after all.<br />
But perhaps the biggest change has been to me - or to us I should say. And I'm OK with that.<br />
Our days are slower, our evenings drowsy. Where once I would speed through my days in a blur of writing, running, cooking and socialising, now I nurse a book for weeks on end, dipping in and out for a few minutes each day while you nap. I walk instead of run, and my yoga practice is streamlined and simpler. Even our food has become simpler. Fresher. More basic. It's lovely.<br />
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However, I wasn't always accepting of these changes. I was frustrated with the change of pace and how it would take days to do something that used to take a few hours. Hours spent on the couch grated on me and, despite the reassurances of my fellow mums, I struggled to accept my new life. But we got there in the end, didn't we? Here are a few other things I've noticed in the past year. Call them a brief intro to "mumlyfe".<br />
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<b>Nothing is stronger or more resilient than a new mum</b>. Beyond the physical endurance of labour, new mothers are true superheroes. The ability to function to some kind of capacity nearing normal on (maybe) a total of six hours of broken sleep? Yeah it's possible, although it may not be pleasant, and a large part of that may be attributed to the fumes of a million coffees that have been consumed since 4am, but it is possible.<br />
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<b>You appreciate your own mum, and grandmother, so much more</b>. When the baby cries for what feels like the thousandth time between midnight and dawn and you drag your exhausted bones together to pace the floor while interspersing that day's preferred song and shushing sounds, wondering if it's possible to sleep while being mobile you can't help but reflect that your mum did this for you. Many times and possibly while one (or two or three) other children slept in the house. And come daylight she would be in demand by a horde of little people and she'd pull herself together and somehow find the energy and smiles to do just that, and probably even hold down a day job too. And then she'd do it all again the next day. And again the next.<br />
The first four months of motherhood saw me almost revert back to a little girl who just wanted her mummy. Mum would come and help me cook, clean, do a sneaky load of dishes or just hold the baby while I snuck in a nap. The saying "it takes a village to raise a child" is absolutely true, and there's something especially beautiful about watching your child and mum play together.<br />
But it's also the sage advice that keeps you sane. I can remember relating advice a lactation consultant had given me about not needing to burp a breastfed baby to my grandmother. I should note this advice saw me covered in vomit regularly and led to a very unhappy, very gassy baby until we learned to ignore it. My grandmother quipped "hmmm that's something that's been done since the dawn of time. I don't know why you wouldn't do it now". Gold<br />
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<b>Boobs become boobs</b>. Pre baby nothing could have made me get my breasts out in public. Now I have lost count of the number of times I've had a boob out while carrying on with daily life.<br />
And on that note, if you find yourself parenting a velcro baby, as Pinky McKay calls them, life goes on a whole lot more easily for both parties when the baby is strapped to your chest. They get the contact they need and you get to keep your hands free, and if you can manage a boob out at the same time, everyone wins.<br />
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<b>Everyone will feel they can - and should - offer you parenting advice</b>. From the checkout person at Coles to a man I walked past on the street, to family and friends, everyone will offer you parenting advice. Or, even better, feel they are entitled to critique your choices. I found it best to roll with it, despite the anger that was often quick to rise. Use what helps, ignore what doesn't and always always trust your gut first. Mama instinct (and daddy instinct for that matter) is strong. A good vent to your partner also helps!<br />
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<b>The fog will lift</b>. After about six months the mental fog began to lift for me. I began to be able to think beyond the next two-hour cycle of feed, sleep, change nappy, attempt to feed self, rinse and repeat. Ambitions resurfaced and I began to feel more like my old self. So I took the advice my sister-in-law gave me at my baby shower: don't forget who you are, and spend time every day finding that person. Very sage.<br />
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<b>Get a good podcast, find a decent blog or lose yourself in a TV series</b>: This was an aspect I never prepared for. In the movies you see babies sleep in their bassinet all day while mum flits around and it's pretty much life as usual. There's barely a ripple in the day-to-day life happenings. Even stories of my own childhood reflected this. But let me tell you now, in case it wasn't totally obvious, that this image is not real life in most instances. I spent untold hours every day parked on the couch under a sleeping or feeding baby, with my frustration levels rising. It was hard to cook a meal, let alone run a brush through my hair. But then I was told to embrace it - "this too shall pass" is the mantra of most mothers I know. But it's true. Find a good book or a great TV series and simply enjoy these days because they do end.<br />
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<b>Find your tribe</b>. Personally, there was nothing more terrifying in those early months than being responsible for a tiny human when I still felt like a child myself. As a result Dr Google and I became great friends at 4am during the pre-dawn feed. But the best thing I ever did was to strengthen my relationships with other mums. The ones I could send a message to at that hour and know they'd talk me down from whatever panic attack I was currently having. Plus, coffee companions are always nice. I also joined a local mothers group so I had access to a healthcare nurse on a regular basis.<br />
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<b>Expect to desperately want your body back for even a small amount of time</b>. This was another aspect I never prepared for and couldn't put into words until my best friend perfectly summed it up for me: touched out. You're constantly attached to a small dependant being, carrying them, feeding them, possibly even cosleeping with them. Your body isn't your own. I had a baby who just wanted to be held all the time, and 90 per cent of the time it had to be by me. But want to know the even weirder aspect? The day you do get some space, even if it's just for an hour, you will be so anxious and worried about the baby that you can't fully relax. Separation anxiety goes both ways! <br />
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<b>Finally, fill up your cup as much as you can. </b>Self care isn't selfish. In fact when you're giving as much as you can to a tiny human self care is vital so you don't turn into an empty husk of a human being. It doesn't have to be a big night out or a weekly massage. Simply hand bubba over to dad (they also get quality time which is a bonus) and walk around the block, jump in a bath or sit alone with a book and a coffee and recharge for a few minutes. You'll feel so much better for it and that will flow on into every other aspect of your day. Realistically, this may be only for 10 minutes, but it's better than nothing.<br />
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Doing: I'm tapping away on my phone while the babe sleeps, ignoring the curious looks I'm getting from passersby. I admit chilling out in a running car in a carpark must look fairly strange.<br />
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Wanting: A toasted piece of banana bread wislathered with butter or peanut butter. It's become a daily obsession and I'm loving it. Also a massage wouldn't go astray. My best friend convinced me to try an exercise class at the local pcyc, and as a result my legs don't really want to bend.</div>
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Loving: These cooler autumn mornings. Living on the cusp of the tropics has its perks, an almost endless swimming season being one of them. But it also means cool, crisp mornings and evenings when you want to snuggle into soft dressing gown are just divine. </div>
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Wearing: denim shorts and a comfy t-shirt. Mumming and writig from home has its perks, although an excuse to wear a nice dress and do my hair would also be welcome.</div>
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Happenings: Steve and I have been exploring our local area and found anothet awesome, not-so-secret swimming spot at Enoggera Reservoir. It was busy, but the cool water made it worth it. As much as I adore the beach, a waterfall or dam swim are equally amazing.</div>
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Eating: The last of the summer fruits, homemade Anzac biscuits, roast chicken with orange and thyme. The kitchen has been getting a workout lately. A slow-cooked cinnamon beef may also be in order this week.<br />
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Drinking: Strong coffee, chilled peppermint tea and lots of water. It is still steamy here after all.</div>
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Hearing: Lots and lots of classical music. It's not an urge I've often felt, despite eight years of learning the flute, but at the moment it's what I want. Pretty music, as my lovely grandma calls it, floating throughout the house in the afternoon is pretty ace. </div>
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Reading: Lianne Moriarty's The Husband's Secret. I needed a break from The Dark Tower series and this was perfect. It also provided a few interesting conversations between Steve and I - sometimes it's fun living with a lawyer.<br />
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Desiring: A house with a large outdoor area that's also undercover. I finally understand the desire to have a house of your own, rather than sinking all my cash into the next airplane ticket</div>
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Watching: Seinfeld re-runs. I have seen all the episodes many many times, but re-watching as an adult is adding a new dimension to it.<br />
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<i>Life</i> inspired by <a href="http://applesundermybed.com/" target="_blank">Heidi</a> (and in turn by <a href="http://meetmeatmikes.com/" target="_blank">Pip</a>).</div>
Kylie Triggellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09427614177788032865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385665087249658163.post-89732297733725192022017-03-02T13:29:00.002+10:002017-12-01T10:15:19.865+10:00Life: February<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Life</i> is a little snapshot of happenings over a month whenever I get a chance to tap away at my computer.<br />
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At this moment: I'm sitting on my couch in a quiet house, enjoying the cool that follows a hot summers' day. I'm tired but pleasantly so. The baby is asleep and I'm marvelling at how much life has changed in the past year. If you'd told me I'd happily be nursing a glass of wine at home on a Saturday night I'd never have believed you.</div>
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<b>Wanting</b>: A long hot bath. Or a dip in the ocean. It is summer after all, and five weeks spent living in Byron Bay have made me more than a little dependant on daily swims to feel alive.</div>
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<b>Loving</b>: Stephen King's <i>The Dark Tower</i> series. I've never read any Stephen King before - horror isn't really my jam - but for some reason sci-fi mashed up with classic western is really floating my boat. It also inspired me to read his <i>On Writing</i>. I highly recommend it for any other writers out there.</div>
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<b>Wearing</b>: Worn out denim shorts and a maternity shirt. Ah the joys of needing access to the boobs at all times. On the plus side, these threads are insanely comfortable.</div>
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<b>Happenings</b>: Steve and I have just moved back from Byron Bay and are trying to settle into a hot, overcrowded house. As a result plans to buy our own are being fast tracked. Maybe somewhere with a veggie patch, a verandah and space to breathe.</div>
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<b>Eating:</b> Fish and salad. It's hot, it's late and my energy didn't extend to cooking anything resembling a fancy meal.<br />
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<b>Drinking</b>: I've been enjoying a good glass of bubbles this month. Maybe it's the summer season, maybe it's celebrating having extended family time, maybe it's just because a nice night with good company and some good music calls for bubbles.</div>
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<b>Hearing</b>: The trains rattling by at the nearby station, but slowly being drowned out by a plan rumbling overhead. On a more general note I've been devouring the podcast <i>How to be a girl</i> and any Sonny Rollins jazz.</div>
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<b>Reading</b>: I've been consumed to an almost unhealthy level by the blog <a href="http://applesundermybed.com/" target="_blank">Apples Under My Bed</a>. Anyone who can combine food with parenting and a touch of whimsy has my undivided attention. Heidi is a dietitian by trade and her recipes are crazily delicious.<br />
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<b>Desiring</b>: more podcasts. I'm obsessed. I listen to them as I drive, when I'm walking with the babe, when we're at home playing. And I've feasibly run out of my regulars. I've heard Missing Maura Murray is good. Thoughts?</div>
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<b>Watching</b>: a little bit of everything. But the doco <i>Minimalism</i> (on Netflix) has been a recent fave. I'm a total greenie who one day dreams of living zero waste, so I'm really enjoying the shift towards enjoying experiences more than stuff that has been happening lately.<br />
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<i>Life</i> inspired by <a href="http://applesundermybed.com/" target="_blank">Heidi</a> (and in turn by <a href="http://meetmeatmikes.com/" target="_blank">Pip</a>).</div>
Kylie Triggellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09427614177788032865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385665087249658163.post-84769878150878229952017-02-08T20:43:00.002+10:002017-02-27T19:11:10.697+10:00Hello and welcome<br />
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Let me ask you something: <span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Is there anything as alluring as a blank page? A crisp white page full of potential, presenting the possibility of WORDS. Beautiful words; devastating words; funny words; whimsical words; words that can whisk you away to another time and place in a second.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">To me it's intoxicating, and that moment before the first word is written is filled with endless potential. I think this may have a lot to do with why I became a writer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">But let me begin at the beginning. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">As a seven-year-old I was given a journal. A glorious creation that could only be conceived in the early '90s constructed of coloured paper, a plastic white cover adorned with hearts and, most significantly, a lock. It was a place I could write my thoughts, my dreams and my rants such as they were at seven. They were probably mostly made up of how I was made to eat all my peas at dinner (i'm sorry peas. I truly didn't comprehend at the time how delicious you were). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">At nine I "acquired" my brother's copy of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and slowly devoured it throughout the family beach-side summer holiday. At 12 L.M Montgomery and Anne Shirley entered my realm, swiftly followed by Austen, the Bronte's and Dickens. I was hooked on words, and I knew they were meant to be part of my life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Still with me? Good. Side note: I have been known to ramble.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">A university degree in journalism (and an Arts degree in English literature and psychology for good measure) were gained in time and by my early 20s I was a cadet at a regional Brisbane newspaper, cutting my teeth interviewing politicians at all levels of government, sitting in the back of court rooms madly scribbling and interviewing amazing authors to boot. I worked my way up to Editor before making the jump to magazines, and that brings us to the present day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">So what will you find between these pages?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">My life. Travel. Food. Happenings and interests. A bit of mumlyfe thrown in for good measure.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">I hope you enjoy your time here and find a little something to perk your interest, or at least while away a few minutes while you can sip at a cup of tea.</span><br />
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<i>Side note: Fancy the story behind the name Black tea, white pages? I'm an Anglophile and a well-known tea fiend (blame Jane Austen/Dickens/Enid Blyton for this) A steaming cup of tea is the best way to start the day, and more than one only makes it better. Add in a clever best friend who is also privy to my love of stationery (hi Kim!) and this blog was born. But to be totally honest my brew tends to verge along strong and milky, rather than black.</i><br />
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