Bloggers United AU Melbourne Launch Event

Sunday June 14th, 2015 at 1pm was when Bloggers United AU kicked off their first launch event in Melbourne. A range of bloggers gathered together to experience a taste of what Bloggers United AU have to offer, which happened to be an event that saw bloggers have presented workshops from brands and take home some valuable information about the blogging world.




What sets Bloggers United AU apart from what is currently out there is that we are a team of bloggers who dedicate there time with no payment, just the pleasure of helping one another out and having fun bringing bloggers and such influences together.
We create opportunities for bloggers and such influences to get together and discuss all the nitty gritty things in casual meet ups and then also have fun events where they are presented with meeting brands/PR's.



Benefit Australia - Showing us an exclusive preview of the They're Real that at the time had not yet been released, getting to play around and have a demo on how they are best applied. As well as getting a demo on the newly released Rollerlash that has been a take off hit. Bloggers were given deluxe samples of the Rollerlash to take home with them.




Enbacci - A stunning skincare range that was spoken on it's many uses and how you can add a good quality skincare into your routine after the gym. Bloggers were given deluxe samples of the cleansing range.


My Baby Companion - Kirby presented on behalf of her co-founder and her on the latest app that they have released which features products making it easier for Mums to select who are on the market for those much needed baby necessities. Helping to prepare for bubs has just become easier.

Cherie Bobbins - Cherie is a blogger herself who is an amazing motivational speaker for us. Cherie has successfully built her own blog and has collaborated with many brands that have seen her even appear on TV for Spotlight. Cherie talked us through how to make money whilst blogging!

We would still like to mention those brands who committed time to come in but unfortunately weren't able to make it in due to circumstances - apologies who were not able to make it on the day to present: Zassni Skincare, Mumsnfitness Wear and LUSH Cosmetics.

Thank you to the brands who contributed to the event which saw a large selection of generous goodies being carried out to the door with the Bloggers.

Our table features were kindly provided some snacks to the Bloggers to keep their energy levels up through the afternoon and to take home any in there bags as well:

Major thanks goes out to The Meadow who kindly hosted us for the afternoon.

Circus Oz But Wait... There's More [REVIEW]

What better way then to spend an evening at the Circus, along the Yarra River in Melbourne at Birrarung Marr Park we ventured out to see Circus Oz for there performance 'But Wait... There's More' before they set foot off to new areas for the rest of Australia to see.


When people say to you 'But wait... There's More' it's always such an exciting thing to here and Circus Oz truly delivered on that statement.
My eyes have laid sight on many Circus acts before but there is a clear difference between Circus Oz to others in that they do many acts with multiple acrobats in them. I'm not talking your one or two extras; I'm talking at times 5+ acrobats in the one. Not only that but a live band was on stage as well.

Opening up the show saw the acrobats come out of a hot air balloon like basket from the floor. One after another they all piled out of the basket that would fit no more then three (3) comfortably but there was acrobat after acrobat coming out of this basket. Which still has me a bit puzzled as to how they made that trick work as I couldn't see anything on the floor as to how they would exit out, good work on that trick - you had me boggled.

How close Circus Oz can perform right next to one another is phenomenal. Circus Oz for me was that next step in amazement before your eyes. Acts were seen with women holding men up on the trapeze ropes, men holding women on their shoulders whilst riding a unicycle, acrobats jumping through shapes stacked from the ground and lots more.
You'll be sharing awhs, giggles and applauding claps with the other audience patrons as you are thrilled from your seat.

The performance ran for roughly two (2) hours and had an interval break of 20 minutes. In the foyer of the big top you are able to purchase merchandise, nibbles and drinks, keeping you entertainment during the interval.  The show is for all ages and children are invited to attend as well.

Circus Oz is around in Victoria until the 2nd of September then moving along up North to New South Wales. Check out there scheduling via their website for more details on show times.

FreshFlowers.com.au REVIEW

FreshFlowers.com.au is an online florist who delivers flowers in Melbourne and other metropolitan areas in Australia - even overseas by arrangements. A fantastic user friendly site that is easy to navigate around when making an order. Filter by occasion, flower, style, price or by their market specials. Same day delivery is possible if orders are placed before 2pm on weekdays and 10am during Saturdays. Fresh Flowers have got you covered if you accidentally forget a birthday and are stuck for time.
















Disclosure: This post is brought to you by FreshFlowers.com.au. I received the above mentioned product for consideration. I was compensated for this post but policy of honesty always and all opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own was used against this review.

INTERVIEW: Rhiannon Parr - Maxine's Shape-Up Challenge Body Transformation

Whilst taking part in the Maxine's Shape-Up Challenge I was really inspired by one of the girls who was also taking part in the challenge, in which I found her via the hashtags of Maxine's Shape-Up Challenge on Instagram. Rhiannon was showing major dedication and then when Rhiannon would upload her progress comparison photos I was just blown away.
I set myself to lose the last bit of weight in the Maxine's Shape-Up Challenge but unfortunately I couldn't remain committed to the challenge, I wouldn't say I failed because I learnt a lot and I still dropped weight with also keeping it off to this day but mentally I wasn't all there for this challenge.

I approached Rhiannon in the hopes to interview her on my blog and Rhiannon was delighted to answer a few questions. After interviewing Rhiannon, she has inspired me all over again and once you have a read as well I am sure you'll be out there feeling the inspiration too.

Rhiannon completed Maxine's Shape-Up Challenge successfully coming out with a Top 50 place, in my eyes Rhiannon was the winner. I honestly thought Rhiannon did the most eye sore body transformation that just makes you know that if you really put your mind to it, that you can do it too.

Rhiannon Parr
Instagram: @shape_up_girl


Losing weight isn't the easiest task in the world as we know it needs a lot of commitment and dedication to really achieve. How did you first start out exercise wise to get into shape?

I’ve always struggled with my weight. My husband and I had fallen into the never ending cycle of takeout and inactivity. Both of us work full time jobs, with long hours and long days cured by instant gratification of wine and an unhealthy diet.

We’d tried to join a gym and get fit before, but it always ended with extra excuses to not go as we had no direction or focus. When you don’t see results it’s very hard to keep up the motivation. It all seems too hard, and the excuses creep back out. It’s also hard to find something you can do together as a couple, and keep the same pace.

This time it was different. Over Christmas 2014, we’d just sold our house in order to begin building our dream home and moved back in with my wonderful mum. Hubby and I decided we wanted to get out the house and do something together. We ended up at Anytime Fitness in Cessnock on Christmas Eve. We were welcomed and soon signed on to see their Personal Trainer regularly, Mista from Pro Fit Australia.

We went from zero fitness and overweight to kettlebell swings and high intensity cardio. We learned the basics in kickboxing and we tried all different types of workouts. Mista busted our butts!

A few weeks later in January 2015 I saw the ASN 10 week body transformation challenge advertised. Hubby and I both signed on. 2 weeks later Maxs and Maxines also started. We decided to do both challenges at the same time. Something clicked in my mind. I don’t know why but I was so determined, so energised and dedicated to see change.

So as the challenges progressed, we had to change our approach to training to target results. Weight training now dominates our gym sessions. We love it

Prior to the Maxines Challenge did you try any other diets?

Yes! I was the girl who had done cleanses, detoxes, became obsessed with sporadic exercise routines, body wraps, shakes, protein only diets and weird quick fixes.

There wasn’t much I wasn’t willing to try to find a “fat cure”. I was saving to try isagenix and had ordered supps and teas from the internet spruiked as fat burners and ab blasters. I wanted a quick fix. I have yoga mats and exercise videos and games hidden throughout the house.

I was relentless in the fact I didn’t like exercise.