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Episode 32 – Book Club – Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton

Welcome to the final week of our 12 week #isolationreading challenge! Yes, it’s been a busy time devouring

June 30, 2020
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Episode 30 – Book Club – City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert

Welcome everybody to the 11th episode of our bookclub! A big thank you to you all for being

June 22, 2020
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Episode 29 – Book Club – The Stationery Shop of Tehran by Marjan Kamali

In this episode of The Grown-Up Girls Report Book club, Alex discusses The Stationery Shop of Tehran with

June 15, 2020
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Episode 27 – Six Minutes by Petronella McGovern

This week is quite the occasion on The Grown-Up Girls Report book club! A real milestone! I am

June 7, 2020
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Episode 25 – Such A Fun Age By Kiley Reid

Welcome to The Grown-Up Girls Report book club! We are now into our 8th book – haven’t we

May 29, 2020
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Episode 23 – Book Club – The Paris Secret by Natasha Lester

Welcome to the seventh meeting of The Grown-Up Girls Report Book Club! I hope that kettle is boiling

May 22, 2020
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Episode 21 – Book Club – ‘The Weekend’ by Charlotte Wood

A big Aussie welcome to the 6th week of The Grown-Up Girls Report book club. This week, we’ll

May 16, 2020
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Episode 19 – Book Club – ‘Where The CrawDads Sing’ by Delia Owens

Welcome everyone to The Grown-Up Girls Report book club! If you have just found us – then great

May 9, 2020
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Episode 18 – Book Club – Normal People by Sally Rooney

Can you believe we are up to the fourth meeting of The Grown-Up Girls Report Book Club? If

May 2, 2020
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Episode 17 – How to Manage Your Skin While We Are in Lockdown!!

On this episode of the podcast, Alex speaks with Sydney based Celebrity Skin Care Therapist Ingrid Seaburn about

April 29, 2020
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Flashback Friday. Arriving home from hospital with baby no 2 feeling completely overwhelmed! Clearly - I had no idea there would be 2 more gorgeous boys ahead and that things would get even crazier!! Oh, how I love those memories!! xxx #parenting #mumofboys #boys #boysmum #boysmummy #mum #mummy #flashbackfriday #motherhood #memories #happydays #inspo #mummymemories
Thank you to @authorsuzyzail for sharing this awesome pic. Now, there’s a reading goal! Alex xx #readinggoals #truelove #bookclub #onlinebookclub #virtualbookclub #grownupgirlsreport #inspo #relationshipgoals #couplegoals #grownupgirlsreportbookclub #weeklyreadingchallenge #stayhome #stayathome #bookclub #virtualbookclub #grownupgirls #grownupgirlsreport #reading #books #middleagedwomen #reading #instagood #isoreading #inspiration #inspo #thegrownupgirlsreport #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #socialdistancing #bookstagrammer
This book, people, is incredible! If you haven't yet read it - or simply want to relive it - then this week's episode of the bookclub is for you! The wonderful Jules Collard joins me to workshop what I believe will become one of the greatest works of Aussie fiction. It's exhilarating, hilarious and heartbreaking! You can find the episode on your fave podcast app or by clicking the link in the bio! This is one you don't want to miss! The perfect book to bring our 12 week reading challenge to a conclusion. So, we are going to take a small break and reconvene in early August. After reading 12 books in 12 weeks, it's chaos in my domestic life! Look out for the list of books for our next session shortly! Lots of love, Alex xx #trentdalton #boyswallowsuniverse #harpercollins #bookclub #onlinebookclub #virtualbookclub #grownupgirlsreport #grownupgirlsreportbookclub #weeklyreadingchallenge #stayhome #stayathome #bookclub #virtualbookclub #grownupgirls #grownupgirlsreport #reading #books #middleagedwomen #reading #instagood #isoreading #inspiration #inspo #thegrownupgirlsreport #corona
Right on point! Talking is one thing but taking action and making a change is another. Happy Tuesday! Alex x #women #podcasts #selfbelief #instagood #inspirationalquotes #empoweringwomen #womensupportingwomen #girlpower #fearoffailure #greatness #nolimits #girlgang #grownupgirls #thegrownupgirlsreport #women4women #loveyourtribe #gotyourback #greatest #adversity #mentality #strive #prosperity #consistent #wisdom #limitless #justdoit #inspiration #inspo #vongoethe #achieve
So looking forward to chatting about this book on the podcast tomorrow with the lovely @julescmc ! This was a ripper! Trent Dalton is one incredible talent. Anyone else loved it too? #trentdalton #boyswallowsuniverse #harpercollins #bookclub #onlinebookclub #virtualbookclub #grownupgirlsreport #grownupgirlsreportbookclub #weeklyreadingchallenge #stayhome #stayathome #bookclub #virtualbookclub #grownupgirls #grownupgirlsreport #reading #books #middleagedwomen #reading #instagood #isoreading #inspiration #inspo #thegrownupgirlsreport #corona #selfquarantine #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #socialdistancing #bookstagrammer
Is there anything better than comfy slippers, a glass of wine & a fab new TV show on the couch? How good is #lovelife? And it’s just been renewed for season 2!! xx #nothingbetter #lovelife #stan #bingewatch #rest #slippers #downtime #annakendrick #onthecouch #thursdayvibes #thursday #nothingbetterthanthis #rose #inspo
If you've ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted and super stressed then this episode of the podcast is for you. Julie Jones, a Productivity Ninja from Think Productive, chats with me about how we can work smarter, worry less and love our work more! Julie is not about doing more or working harder rather about getting balance and a sense of well-being in our lives so we can focus on the right things. In this episode, Julie teaches us about boss thinking, the power of a 25 minute burst of work and how to do a brain dump! This is an episode not to be missed! Find it on your fave podcast app or via the link in the bio above! Alex xx #ProductivityNinja #productivity #timemanagement #motivation #inboxzero #email #JulieJones #overwhelm #productivity #productivityninja #work #health #wellbeing #worklife #balance #mindfulness #coronavirus #remoteworking #focus #bossthinking #workfromhome #worklifebalance #productive #productivitytips #timemanagement #beproductive #gettingthingsdone #dailyhabits #strategicplanning #aspirations
If you are after glitz and glamour with a dose of female empowerment then Elizabeth Gilbert's City of Girls is for you. In this episode, Alex workshops this sexy, fabulous read with her wonderful friend and author, Mandy Newman. This book is set in the theatre world of Manhattan in the 1940's - a world which retired thespians Alex and Mandy would have loved to be a part of!! It's a colourful tale of beautiful, promiscuous girls having a rollicking time but it’s more than just joyous escapism. It's about female desire and empowerment, the mistakes we make when we are young and developing the resilience to be able survive them. City of Girls is a magnificent read that won't disappoint. Alex and Mandy both thoroughly enjoyed it. They loved the story, the history and Elizabeth Gilbert's masterful relationships. To hear their full discussion, join us on the podcast! You can listen via the link in the bio or on your favourite podcast app. Happy listening! Alex xx #elizabethgilbert #cityofgirls #bloomsbury #bookclub #onlinebookclub #virtualbookclub #grownupgirlsreport #grownupgirlsreportbookclub #weeklyreadingchallenge #stayhome #stayathome #bookclub #virtualbookclub #grownupgirls #grownupgirlsreport #reading #books #middleagedwomen #reading #instagood #isoreading #inspiration #inspo #thegrownupgirlsreport #corona #selfquarantine #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #socialdistancing #bookstagrammer
I love this quote from Oscar Wilde! Such a good one to weave into conversations with your teens. Happy Monday! Alex x #women #podcasts #selfbelief #instagood #inspirationalquotes #empoweringwomen #womensupportingwomen #girlpower #fearoffailure #greatness #nolimits #girlgang #grownupgirls #thegrownupgirlsreport #women4women #loveyourtribe #gotyourback #greatest #adversity #mentality #strive #prosperity #consistent #wisdom #limitless #justdoit #inspiration #inspo #vongoethe #achieve
You know that feeling when you are expecting guests and you have nothing to give them and no energy to pop to the supermarket? Well - that feeling need not last long - because this slice can be whipped up in minutes, promise! It's gluten and dairy free so everyone can enjoy it. It's also a perfect way to use up jam that you want to 'move on' from your fridge or pantry. It is absolutely NOT sugar free, in fact, it's packed to the brim with the stuff. But sometimes, that's exactly what you want! Recipe can be found on the blog - click on the bio above and it will take you there! Enjoy! Alex xx #coconut #coconutjamslice #quickslice #jamslice #grownupgirls #dairyfreeglutenfree #sugarhit #middleagedwomen #isolationbaking #isobaking #isolation #isolationcreation #dairyfree #dairyfreerecipes #glutenfree #guiltfree #lunchbox #instagood #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreefood #bakingfromscratch #gfbaking #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreelife #healthybaking #bakingblog #sweettreat #lockdownbakeclub #mumlife #lunchboxideas
Wow! Didn’t expect to love Normal People on Stan as much as I did! It took me right back to my teenage self & made me realise how these experiences become the foundations for our adult relationships. I think I loved this more than the book. Anyone else feel the same? Alex xx #normalpeople #stan #sallyrooney #bingewatching #bookclub #grownupgirls #thegrownupgirlsreport #podcast
Super excited to be workshopping this booo with the lovely @mandyjnewman in our next bookclub! What a book! If you’ve read this and have some pearls of wisdom to share then I’d love to hear from you! Send me a direct message! It’s a ripper!! Alex xxx #elizabethgilbert #cityofgirls #bloomsbury #bookclub #onlinebookclub #virtualbookclub #grownupgirlsreport #grownupgirlsreportbookclub #weeklyreadingchallenge #stayhome #stayathome #bookclub #virtualbookclub #grownupgirls #grownupgirlsreport #reading #books #middleagedwomen #reading #instagood #isoreading #inspiration #inspo #thegrownupgirlsreport #corona #selfquarantine #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #socialdistancing #bookstagrammer
If you are looking for a spot to coffee or lunch just outside of Sydney then you have to try Saddles. Just 30 mins from Hornsby in the M1 - it’s gorgeous! There’s a fabulous menu, exquisite decor & comfy armchairs. And a bonus nursery! Giddy-up!! #saddles #saddlesmtwhite #inspo #coffeeshop #cafes #gardencentre #Sydneylife #sundaydrive
Apart from the books, of course, book club is a great excuse to see your favourite people! Well, this week - I workshop a delightful book - The Stationery Shop of Tehran with a dear friend and Stationery Queen - the lovely Edwina McKinnon from OzCorp Cards & Stationery! And to top off this bookclub - Edwina (Eddy) also lived in Tehran - so she has some great stories to share. This book is about love, loss and commitment. It provided such a fascinating insight into Iranian culture and the history of the 1953 coup d'etat and the 1979 Iranian Revolution. While it is a love story, it is also very much about how life can suddenly takes turn so sudden and unexpected that who we are and what we hope to become is forever changed. It will also make you rethink the concept of a 'soulmate' and true love. The book club podcast is out today - so tune in for our full discussion! Find it on your fave podcast app or via the link in the bio! Happy listening! Alex x #marjankamali #thestationeryshopoftehran #simonandschuster #bookclub #onlinebookclub #virtualbookclub #grownupgirlsreport #grownupgirlsreportbookclub #weeklyreadingchallenge #stayhome #stayathome #bookclub #virtualbookclub #grownupgirls #grownupgirlsreport #reading #books #middleagedwomen #reading #instagood #isoreading #inspiration #inspo #thegrownupgirlsreport #corona #selfquarantine #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #socialdistancing #bookstagrammer
Did you know us Aussies produce 2.7 tonnes each of waste per year? And that every minute the equivalent of a truckload of plastic is poured into our oceans... This week I got the low down on what a zero-waste lifestyle is and how we can make it happen in a realistic and sensible fashion I chat with Helen Barry from @waronwasteweekly who is all about helping Aussies move towards zero-waste a little at a time to avoid 'eco-overwhelm' and giving up! Such a fun & informative chat. Tune in now for some great tips! 👂 Listen via the link in the bio or on your fave app Alex xx #waronwaste #waronwasteweekly #helenbarry #wordsandpictures #rubbish #zerowaste #zerowastelifestyle #zerowasteliving #ecooverwhelm #refuse #reuse #recycling #reduce #rot #greatpacificgarbagepatch #upcycling #shopyourpantry #shoplocal #plasticfree #plasticbags #beeswaxwraps #claycups #byocoffeecup #claycupsaustralia #podcast #grownupgirls #grownupgirlsreport #thegrownupgirlsreport #familygoals #rolemodelling
This slice is probably our family's absolute favourite treat. Usually made with the crumbs from the bottom of the Weet-Bix box, it never fails to disappoint. It's gluten and dairy free so everyone can enjoy it. I made it this time with a lemon icing on top but it also quite delish with chocolate. You can find the recipe via the link in the bio. Enjoy! Alex xx #WeetBix #weetbixslice #WeetBixslices #weetbixau #grownupgirls #Sanitarium #dairyfreeglutenfree #middleagedwomen #isolationbaking #isobaking #isolation #isolationcreation #dairyfree #dairyfreerecipes #glutenfree #guiltfree #lunchbox #instagood #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreefood #bakingfromscratch #gfbaking #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreelife #healthybaking #bakingblog #sweettreat #lockdownbakeclub #mumlife #lunchboxideas
Wise words from Babe Ruth. Just discovered he was in fact an American baseball player - I had always assumed Babe Ruth was a 70's pop star! Clearly, I need to get up to date! Regardless, I just love this quote. Happy Friday! Alex xx #women #podcasts #selfbelief #instagood #inspirationalquotes #empoweringwomen #womensupportingwomen #girlpower #fearoffailure #greatness #nolimits #girlgang #grownupgirls #thegrownupgirlsreport #women4women #loveyourtribe #gotyourback #greatest #adversity #mentality #strive #prosperity #consistent #wisdom #limitless #justdoit #inspiration #inspo #vongoethe #achieve
So looking forward to workshopping this book on our bookclub this week. Such a beautiful read: some great history weaved into a beautiful story of love, family & commitment. But get the tissues out - I had a big cry at the end! xx #marjankamali #thestationeryshopoftehran #simonandschuster #bookclub #onlinebookclub #virtualbookclub #grownupgirlsreport #grownupgirlsreportbookclub #weeklyreadingchallenge #stayhome #stayathome #bookclub #virtualbookclub #grownupgirls #grownupgirlsreport #reading #books #middleagedwomen #reading #instagood #isoreading #inspiration #inspo #thegrownupgirlsreport #corona #selfquarantine #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #socialdistancing #bookstagrammer
Just finished watching season 4 of this fab show - I think it gets better & better each season! If you ever did the juggle of kids, work & life then this show’s for you. It’s hilarious & heart warming all at once! Any other fans out there? #workingmoms #netflix #bingewatching #parenting #mumlife #mumlife #podcast #grownupgirlsreport
Such a buzz meeting the wonderful Petronella McGovern this week. If you haven’t yet checked out this week’s bookclub where we take a deep dive into her best selling thriller, Six Minutes then you’re missing out! #petronellamcgovern #sixminutes #allenandunwin #bookclub #onlinebookclub #virtualbookclub #grownupgirlsreport #grownupgirlsreportbookclub #weeklyreadingchallenge #stayhome #stayathome #bookclub #virtualbookclub #grownupgirls #grownupgirlsreport #reading #books #middleagedwomen #reading #instagood #isoreading #inspiration #inspo #thegrownupgirlsreport #corona #selfquarantine #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #socialdistancing #bookstagrammer
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