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Migraines and Botox – My life as a pin cushion

September 13 2012 By melbournemamma 1 Comment

I thought it was time for another migraine update as lots of people have been asking how I’ve been doing.

One of the reasons I haven’t done an update for awhile is because it seem like whenever I’m doing well and I talk or write about it, I end up jinxing myself and I get a migraine. No kidding, it really happens.

I was just telling someone earlier this week how I’d gone for almost 12 days without one and was feeling really good and then later that day I went down in a heap and had a shocking migraine for the next three days.

Other times I don’t feel like writing or talking about it because I’m going through a rough patch and I’m too frustrated or upset to talk about it.

Anyway, for those of you who are new to my blog, I have been having Botox injected in my head for the past year, to try and control my migraines, which I suffer from between 3-5 days per week.

The migraines are a result of what happened to me on this day.

Every 12 weeks I visit my neurologist and he injects Botox (approx 40 times) in to my head, neck and shoulders. It hurts like hell and the feeling of tightness in my head for three months is very uncomfortable but at this stage it’s the only way I can manage (ie survive) day-to-day life.

The Botox has definitely made an improvement to the frequency and severity of my migraines but unfortunately not as much as I would have liked. It has helped a little bit with the pain in my shoulder too.

I’ve gone from having 3-5 days of migraines a week to only 1 or 2 days and I’ve even gone up to 12 days without one.

I now know that this is probably as good as it’s going to get, so I just have to make the most of it. Yes, I have days were it just gets too much and I’m angry and frustrated but I just have to remind myself that it could have been a LOT worse.

The past 10 years of my life has been dominated by these migraines and unfortunately it looks like they’re here to stay!

You can read more about my treatments here and here.

Filed Under: Me, Migraines Tagged With: botox, melbourne mamma, migraines

Cushion Comfort

September 7 2012 By melbournemamma Leave a Comment

Whether you use them for comfort or just as a decorative piece, there’s no doubt that cushions look fabulous. Here are a few fab finds for your home.

1. Posie Cushion by Boondie Baby

2. Dala Love Heart Cushion by Love JK

3. Floral Cushion by Miss Ruby May

4. Melbourne Tram Cushion by House of Masen

5. Dictionary Cushion by Hampsons Homewares

6. Tricycle Cushion by Tiges and Weince

7. Harpo Cushion from Wicked Homewares

8. Chevron Cushion by Ryder Loves Miller

9. Floral Burst Cushion by Mondocherry

 

Filed Under: Shopping Tagged With: decor, for home

And the winners are……

September 6 2012 By melbournemamma 1 Comment

 

Congratulations to all the lucky shoppers who won prizes at Melbourne Mamma’s Market on Sunday, 26 August 2012.

 

All of these prizes have been generously donated by fabulous local businesses, so please take some time to visit them, either online, on facebook or in person. They all offer a fantastic range of products or services essential to us mammas and our families.

 

So, without further adieu, the winners are:

 

Lucky Shopper Prizes

Limited Edition Mimco Romper courtesy of Melbourne Mamma – Katherine Borg

Frame courtesy of Baby Ink – Marta Zeng

2 x $50 Voucher courtesy of Hummingbird 60 – Maria Gavardinas & Sally Chambers

4 x $50 Voucher courtesy of Funk Melbourne – Vera Deeming, Gareth Oakley, Chelsea Dickinson & Linda Bosnjakovic

7 week Boxing/Boot Camp Course courtesy of Healthy Balance Fitness – Michelle Goodwin

Body Warfare Book courtesy of Lisa Renn – Kathryn Belton

2 x $25 Voucher courtesy of Chocolate Freckles – Simone Saunders & Angel Chetcuti

2 x $30 Voucher courtesy of Blush Loves Mint – Tracey Gregg & Keti Pietrykowski

3hr session courtesy of Angel Lu – Anna Rasalingam, Jason Tan, Bianca Verginis, Hayley Lewkowicz, Julie Lew, Nele Lowrie

Party Pack  courtesy of ZZ Totz – Nat Matkovic

3 x VIP Shopper Ticket – March 2013  courtesy of Melbourne Mamma – Ceara Hogan, Catherine Coyle, Joanne Dixon

$50 Voucher courtesy of Sassy Miss Hair Accessories – Kristen Velthoven

5 night’s accommodation courtesy of Cat Napping Suburban Retreat – Carolina Pante

2 x Interior Design Kit courtesy of Ethos Design – Amber Board & Meagan Tennyson

1 hour Massage courtesy of Indera Day Spa – Tanya LaManna

2 hour session courtesy of Bless this Mess – Cara Devaney

2 x Organic Cleaning Set courtesy of Earthy Mamma – Adriana Thomas & Lauren Zimbolani

3 x Vintage Paper Doll courtesy of The Paper Doll Chick – Amber Ammouche, Mary Hayek & Sophia McMenamin

Boy’s Statement Shorts courtesy of Tilly & Otto – Felicity McKinnon

Girl’s Coco Dress courtesy of Tilly & Otto – Sonia Farina

72 x blueberry shimmer & sparkles courtesy of Glitter Friends – handed out on the day

4 x Eco Switch courtesy of Eco Switch – Hwee Wee, Renee Randall, Holly Goodman & Brent O’Neill

Women’s Tee courtesy of Fujinella – Alina McGrath

Kid’s Tee courtesy of Fujinella Kids – Michelle Wing

$60 Voucher courtesy of Jet Nail Bar – Lyndelle Clissold

$100 Cookie Voucher courtesy of Baked by Belle – Suzie McManus

Dress courtesy of Innovation & U – Sam Edwards

2 x Organic Tee courtesy of Sorella & Me – Fiona Ward & Leanne Renehan

$50 Voucher courtesy of Baked by Mum – Kylie Andrade

$50 Voucher courtesy of Milladdi Kids – Bianca Virtue

$60 Voucher courtesy of Hanbi – Nicole Kendall

Moses Basket courtesy of Bebelicious – Samantha Dunne

$40 Voucher courtesy of Jujo Baby – Sarah Fitzpatrick

$40 Voucher courtesy of Willowchild – Lisa Marie Parker

Party Package courtesy of Wishing Tree Parties – Anita Fabris

Craft Turntable courtesy of Spindleberry – Joanne O’Neill

Caterpillar Toy courtesy of Sticky Fingers Children’s Boutique – Meredith Cox

 

Prize winners please email melbournemammasmarket@bigpond.com with your name, email and postal address. Any prizes not claimed by Friday, 14 September 2012 will be redrawn.

Filed Under: Giveaways, Markets

My haul from the Melbourne Mamma’s Market!

September 2 2012 By melbournemamma 5 Comments

Last Sunday, I certainly shopped up a storm at Melbourne Mamma’s Market.

 

The new venue at Willliamstown Town Hall was fantastic and with 37 local stores selling brand new designer label gear at 50-80% off RRP, I knew I was going to pickup some fabulous bargains.

 

Here are all the goodies I bought for my daughter. The RRP for all of this was $850.65. I paid $275!!!!

 

My haul included 6 long sleeve tops, 2 tees, 1 bikini, 1 swimsuit, 3 leggings, 1 pjs, 1 nightie, 1 short, 1 poncho, 1 zip hoodie, 2 dresses & 2 butterfly mirrors

 

My biggest bargains were a Purebaby dress reduced from $59.95 to $10 and a Lil Ludy bikini and one piece for only $5 each!

 

Here are all the goodies I bought for my son. The RRP for all of this was $363.50. I paid $160!

 

My biggest bargains were Esp Jeans reduced from $69.95 to $30 and long sleeve Oishi-m tees reduced from $39.95 to $15!

 

This haul includes 3 shorts, 1 jeans, 2 tees, 2 long sleeve top, 1 track pants, 2 storage baskets and a wall sign.

 

Now I just need to figure out how I’m going to fit all this gear in their wardrobes.

 

Anyone else grab some fabulous bargains on the day?

Filed Under: Markets, Me, Shopping Tagged With: melbourne mammas market, mini style, shopping

Melbourne Mamma’s Market goes global (well kind of)

August 19 2012 By melbournemamma 1 Comment

Just under a year ago I received an email from the super talented Bec at Motif Creative Design asking for my permission to enter my Melbourne Mamma’s Market logo, that she designed, into an International design competition.

 

Of course I said “yes”. I think my logo is fabulous, so I knew that others would think so too.

 

I was super excited when Bec contacted me again to tell me that my logo and another of her designs Luceo had been chosen to appear in LogoLounge7.

 

LogoLounge Vol7

 

The book pays tribute to the brilliant work from top designers around the world.  The LogoLounge website showcases the work of the world’s top designers as well as up-and-coming new talent, and this book presents the site’s best designs of the past year as judged by an elite group of name-brand designers.

 

LogoLounge Vol7

 

Now the world will see my little babushkas and I hope they love them as much as I do 🙂

 

Filed Under: Markets, Me Tagged With: melbourne mamma

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Just a sneak peek of the some of the delicious goo Just a sneak peek of the some of the delicious goodies waiting for you this weekend at @goodfoodwine Christmas Market🎄✨ 🛍️

This weekend only at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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Counting down to Christmas, one cuppa at a time ☕🎄 Can’t wait to sip my way through this Twinings Tea advent calendar and share my favourites ❤️

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Just finished Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConag Just finished Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy and… Wow!!!
What. A. Ride. 📚

From the very first chapter, I was hooked. And the twists? I did not see them coming.

Charlotte McConaghy proves once again why Australian authors are absolutely unmatched when it comes to vivid storytelling and emotional punch 🇦🇺📚

It’s beautifully written, deeply moving, and completely unputdownable.
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“Dominic Salt and his three children are caretakers of Shearwater, a tiny island not far from Antarctica. Home to the world’s largest seed bank, Shearwater was once full of researchers. But with sea levels rising, the Salts are now its final inhabitants, packing up the seeds before they are transported to safer ground.

Despite the wild beauty of life here, isolation has taken its toll on the Salts. Raff, 18 and suffering his first heartbreak, can only find relief at his punching bag; Fen, 17, has started spending her nights on the beach among the seals; 9-year-old Orly, obsessed with botany, fears the loss of his beloved natural world; and Dominic can’t stop turning back towards the past, and the loss that drove the family to Shearwater in the first place.

Then, during the worst storm the island has ever seen, a woman washes up on shore. As the Salts nurse the woman, Rowan, back to life, their suspicion gives way to affection, and they finally begin to feel like a family again. Rowan, long accustomed to protecting her heart, begins to fall for the Salts, too. But Rowan isn’t telling the whole truth about why she set out for Shearwater. And when she discovers the sabotaged radios and a freshly dug grave, she realises Dominic is keeping his own dark secrets.”

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A sweet treat for the Year 12s as they exit their A sweet treat for the Year 12s as they exit their VCE English exam 🧁💗

And my last duty as President of my daughter’s school parent committee ✔️

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Another beautiful Spring day in Melbourne 🤣💨 Another beautiful Spring day in Melbourne 🤣💨

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Not quite the season we hoped for, but what an ama Not quite the season we hoped for, but what an amazing achievement to receive the MVP award after only playing half the season due to back-to-back hip injuries 🏆👏 Not only that, but you also led the team in scoring! So proud of my boy 🏀🖤❤️
About last night… my first visit to @kikitzatzik About last night… my first visit to @kikitzatziki_strathmore and definitely not my last 💙🤍

Falafel wrap, tabouli, chips, pita & dips = perfection 🙌

Hubby and friends were all raving about the lamb and chicken gyros too 👍🏻👍🏻

Have you been? 

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✨ Sunday bliss ✨ Pink blossoms, blue skies and ✨ Sunday bliss ✨ Pink blossoms, blue skies and a little sneak peek of spring 🌸☀️💙

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