Conversations at brunch: Not goodbye but see you soon | Part 19
A thank you to readers, messengers and sharers. A new personal blog series exploring the highs and lows that epitomise the conversations you have at brunch. This is Part 19 of a series. For a recap of Parts 1 to 18, click here. So, this may be the…
Mar 12 24March 12, 2024
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Conversations at brunch: They're doing IVF or egg collection... I think? | Part 18
Just freeze your eggs and you can totally have kids later, yeah? A new personal blog series exploring the highs and lows that epitomise the conversations you have at brunch. This is Part 18 of a series. For a recap of Part 1, click You know, I…
Mar 03 24March 03, 2024
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I love Valentine's Day. Get over it.
Our real V Day hero. Image: Warner Bros. Pictures February 14 means one of two things: a day of love, or who gives a f*ck, with people falling firmly into one of either category. Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day? While the origins of the day are…
Feb 13 24February 13, 2024
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Conversations at brunch: I think they're doing... surrogacy?! | Part 15
A new personal blog series exploring the highs and lows that epitomise the conversations you have at brunch. This is Part 15 of a series. For a recap of Part 1, click The stress of the two pregnancy losses was taking a severe toll on our…
Feb 04 24February 04, 2024
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Conversations at brunch: Why don't they just adopt? | Part 13
Just head to the baby market and like, get one? A new personal blog series exploring the highs and lows of the conversations you have at brunch. This is Part 13 of a series. For a recap of Part 1, click You just gotta get out there "I don't get it...…
Jan 22 24January 22, 2024
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Conversations at brunch: Did you hear? Jess's wedding got cancelled - again! | Part 9
Shame on you if you fool me once, shame on me if you fool me twice... A new personal blog series exploring the highs and lows of the conversations you have at brunch. This is Part 9 of a series. For a recap, click The day after saying goodbye to my…
Nov 26 23November 26, 2023
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Conversations at brunch: Did you hear about Jess's auntie? | Part 6
Things were slowly getting toxic, and not just in the workplace. A new personal blog series exploring the highs and lows of the conversations you have at brunch. This is Part 6 of a series. For a recap of previous blogs, click It was November, 2020,…
Oct 15 23October 15, 2023
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Conversations at brunch: Did you hear? Jess got made redundant | Part 4
Whether it's true or not, redundancy always feels personal. A new personal blog series exploring the highs and lows of the conversations you have at brunch. Just after my Facebook Covid wedding, I got the news that my dad had been diagnosed with…
Oct 01 23October 01, 2023
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Conversations at brunch: Did you hear? Jess's wedding got cancelled | Part 1
A new personal blog series from Jessica Taylor Yates. Explores the highs and lows of the conversations you have at brunch. Hi there, and thanks for visiting! I'm Jess, a writer and one of the co-founders of this website. You can find out more about…
Sep 07 23September 07, 2023
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15 of the best romantic date night ideas in Melbourne
Whether you prefer your dates with dinner, dancing, laughing or thrill seeking, there’s no shortage of creative date experiences you can enjoy in the city of Melbourne. As far as romance goes, Melbourne is continually rated as one of the world’s most…
Feb 12 23February 12, 2023
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Wedding etiquette: the ‘rules’ for getting married in the 21st century
Should the bride pay for the bridesmaid dresses? Are 'thank you' notes compulsory? What's a bonbonniere? Here are the do's and don’ts for a 21st century wedding. There are few events more engrained with time-honoured tradition than weddings. While…
May 10 22May 10, 2022
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Say it with flowers: the best blooms for every occasion
Floriography - the meanings behind flowers The best flowers for romance Roses have long had an association with the art of l‘amour. With this meaning allegedly arising in Greek mythology, roses were said to represent the love and beauty of Aphrodite,…
May 01 22May 01, 2022
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Unique volunteering date ideas that help your community
Volunteer date ideas Give Blood Did you know 62,000 appointments to give blood are needed in Australia every week? By attending just once, you can save three lives. The whole appointment lasts about an hour, where you and your mate can watch tv,…
Apr 25 22April 25, 2022
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Venues for every wedding theme
Best wedding venues for every theme Beach wedding venues Victoria Torquay Resort, Great Ocean Road Picture yourself in wedding photos with the sand between your toes and panoramic ocean views. If your style is more sea than cityscape, consider a…
Mar 15 22March 15, 2022
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The most unique and unusual wedding venues in Melbourne
Whether you're looking to celebrate your big day on a rollercoaster, sitting on a medieval throne or with a giraffe, these wedding venues are anything but traditional. There are hundreds of weddings happening every day across Australia, and while…
Feb 23 22February 23, 2022
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Is pregnant and engaged the new marriage and picket fence?
Rihanna looking hot AF as a mum-to-be with partner A$AP Rocky. Image: Harper's Bazaar. Pregnancy. So hot right now. From Rihanna and A$AP Rocky (Riri!! We all thought with the crying emoji) to Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott, babies before marriage are…
Feb 23 22February 23, 2022
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Valentine’s Day card and gift ideas
Whether it’s a fancy gift or a heartfelt card, there’s no single answer as how to show your love this Valentine’s Day. Here's some inspiration to get you started. Valentine's Day became popularised by famed writer William Shakespeare in stories such…
Feb 08 22February 08, 2022
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Is the micro-wedding trend here to stay?
What is a micro-wedding? A micro-wedding is when you’re not quite eloping, but not having a big traditional day either. The wedding industry tends to call a ‘micro’ or ‘small’ wedding anything under 50 people, or in some cases, under 20. During…
Jun 28 21June 28, 2021
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Why I Decided To Change My Last Name
What's in a name, after all? No, I didn't change my last name to Latte - should I? Image: Supplied. for the day they could change it. Generally, this meant through marriage. I grew up with a last name that is hard to spell, hard to pronounce, and…
Nov 26 20November 26, 2020
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How We First Met: Steph and Cicca
The Summer of Cicca turned out to be a failed pursuit. Featuring stories around the world of how a love story began - romances, friendships, and everything in between. Image: Supplied ') Meanwhile, Steph decided last minute to go out with the gals. A…
Sep 02 20September 02, 2020
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