My fun filled weekend actually began on Friday morning, when I attended the Bloggers Brunch, which was hosted by Kids Business over at Family Life Home and Cafe in Prahran. The real “fun” began as I was getting ready in the morning, before having to drop the kids off to school. In came Miss 7 into the bathroom, all dressed in her uniform but, with one eye shut. Yes, she had a “bung” eye. No idea what it really was, just that it was a little bit red on the lid of her left eye and it hurt a little. I was devastated, not at the fact that she was hurting…but more because my carefully planned day would probably not eventuate after all. Yes, such a considerate Mum I was – thinking of myself. Miss 7 was convinced that she was fine to go to school, and I knew that she was, but I also knew the school would send her straight back home. So phone in hand, I rang all my contacts and thankfully found one to help me out with Miss 7. Thank you Suzie for stepping in so that I can fulfil my plans on attending the Bloggers Brunch. Just in case you were wondering, Miss 7 was fine, we suspect it was the pollen that affected her eye somehow.

So, my best laid plans went awry, when I had to drop off Miss 7 to Suzie’s place instead of zooming off to the train station as planned. Part of my plan was to meet up with Veronica from Sleepless Nights at 9:30am and take the train down together to Prahran station. I ended up being 15 or was it 20? minutes late. Thankfully she wasn’t mad. These things happen and being a Mum, she understood (at least I hope she did!). We got there just in time, or maybe even a few minutes late. There were lots of other bloggers there, packed to the brim, with lots of chattering, a male “wish fairy” that greeted us at the door, and the guest speakers.

The Guest Speakers were, clockwise L-R: Melinda Gainsford-Taylor, Nicole Avery, Susan Jackson, Bernadette Black, Heather James

Christie Nicholas from Kids Business in front of the lovely wooden carved podium where the guest speakers were seated

The theme of the brunch I believe was “Goals”. There were 5 guest speakers who shared their stories on how they achieved their goals through the adversity they faced in life. Very inspiring and in some ways I think are reachable. Thinking back, I guess, that day, I did achieve my goal – getting to the brunch. It might seem like a small insignificant event to some but to me it was huge – especially when faced with adversity – Miss 7′s bung eye! I didn’t give up, I didn’t cry (although I nearly threw my tantrum!), instead I looked for solutions and changed my original plan as I went. And I was glad I managed to attend the brunch to meet some lovely bloggers that I’ve never met before. I guess, like what Bernadette Black said, “the journey is different but the destination is the same“.

The Weight Watchers “Cook Hearty” cookbook with some lovely, decadent recipes.

We each got a showbag with lots of goodies in them, amongst that were some books by the guest speakers. I would have to find some time to go through them but I’m sure I won’t have any trouble using the Weight Watchers “Cook Hearty” recipe book, which has some great comfort foods that won’t kill your waistline!

HoMedics Shiatsu Massage Cushion rrp$299.95

Oh, and how can I forget the highlight of the brunch! I was actually one of those that won the HoMedics Total Coverage Shiatsu Massage Cushion that was worth $299.95 – and yes, I had to lug it home on the train – now THAT part nearly made me cry. But I think it will come to good use, because I think I’ve pulled a muscle on my shoulder.

Overall, I did have a fun time meeting the other bloggers, and I think as much as we had some cool stuff to take away with us, I guess it was the experience that really counted.

Stay tuned for my reviews on some awesome products I took home.