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※ A year ago we dined at Brae

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That went fast, here are a few snaps that popped up on my timehop.

※ Igni - The Best of Geelong

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We dined at Igni again on the weekend. One word: Flawless.  No surprise it made The Australian Financial Review’s Australia’s Top 100 Restaurants list it had only been open 3 months at the time.  No words, just go and experience it for yourself.  Address: Ryan Pl, Geelong VIC 3220 Phone: (03) 5222 2266  

※ My bags are available in the @geelongcreatives pop up shop.

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My bags are available in the @geelongcreatives pop up shop. Pop-up shop 16 Rutland street Newtown. 10am to 3pm Mon to Fri 10am to 2pm sat Closed Sunday HOW EXCITING!! /// #Repost @geelongcreatives with @repostapp. ・ Look what's dropping into the pop up shop! @elli.luca has made just 8 of these babies! You better get in quick as they are ready to purchase tomorrow from the Pop-up shop! #supportlocal #smallbusiness #geelong #oneteamonedream #goodvibes #geelongcreatives #madeingtown #picoftheday #regram #shopsmall #shoplocal

※ What a lovely Mother's Day.

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We visited Jack Rabbit Winery for lunch . I had the Bone in free range chicken breast, panko bocconcini, dehydrated olive, carrot, local garlic, herb glaze. It was so succulent and delicious  I could not fault it. For dessert I had  Rhubarb trifle- Mr Black cold press coffee zabaglione. Rhubarb pureed, jellied and poached, rosemary biscotti, coffee soil. It was heavenly, the coffee zabaglione was so good. I would go back just for that!   Jack Rabbit Vineyard 85 McAdams Lane, Bellarine Victoria 3221  A snippet of the lovely things I revived today. So happy my family supported local. Here is a posey from @asdaisydoes and an @almacustomdesigns Audrey doll. My daughter calls her Daisy I suppose after @asdaisydoes these and some other lovely things were purchased from As Daisy Does and @geelongcreatives pop up store inside. 16 Rutland street Newtown. (Note the tiny hand trying to swipe the doll)  Check out As Daisy does on Facebook Alma Custom De...

※ UPDATE - Geelong Mums - One Mother to Another Campaign

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We ended up filling 26 bags which I dropped off last night at Bambini Early learning as they have  collection point there. If you have stuff to come tomorrow I will sort out the last run tomorrow. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! EDIT: 1 3 more completed bags were made thank s all for the last minute stu ff.. GRAND TOTAL : 39 Last minute packed today: Friday 29th! Another 13 Lot sent off last night     There is a wonderful charity /volunteer-run not-for-profit organisation based in Geelong. They collect donations of pre-loved nursery equipment, cots, prams, car seats, clothes and other baby essentials. These donations are distributed to Geelong families experiencing hardship through our partnerships with maternal and child health nurses and local social service agencies. I saw a post on Instagram and thought I would share. Every week we are sadly seeing an increase in families escaping domestic violence, often leaving with very few possessions. This Mothers ...

※ Baking with spectators - Sausage rolls

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They always supervise to make sure I am doing the right thing!

※ Geelong Mums - One Mother to Another Campaign

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There is a wonderful charity /volunteer-run not-for-profit organisation based in Geelong. They collect donations of pre-loved nursery equipment, cots, prams, car seats, clothes and other baby essentials. These donations are distributed to Geelong families experiencing hardship through our partnerships with maternal and child health nurses and local social service agencies. I saw a post on Instagram and thought I would share. Every week we are sadly seeing an increase in families escaping domestic violence, often leaving with very few possessions. This Mothers Day, along with our big sister St Kilda Mums, we are running a #onemothertoanother  campaign. We are looking for donations of completed toiletry packs that include basics such as shampoo, tooth brushes, body wash, sanitary items, and any other bits you can think of! We would love a hand written note of encouragement to the mother receiving the pack. These donated packs will be delivered by caseworkers to Mothers in our G...