Author: missericat
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Tiffany’s Pumpkin Patch
Looking back at Tiffany’s Pumpkin Patch, it is clear to see that this was an event that enjoyed a lot of success. The pumpkin patch attracted people from all over, and the atmosphere was always festive. The event was also very family-friendly, which made it easy for everyone to have a great time. Tiffany’s Pumpkin…
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What a night!
What a night I’ve had. Today started out pretty calm and boring. Wake up, get ready, get to work late, muster up enough energy to make it through the day and get some work done. Tonight though was the fun part. I made an appointment a month ago to get fake eyelashes applied at my…
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Diet Books Are Not For Girls.
We live in an amazing world. One that’s filled with opportunities. Wonder. Beauty. And from time to time even a little magic. Despite that at least being my perspective, being a girl in today’s world is not always easy. There’s undoubtedly more opportunities for girls and women than ever before, but I also think in…
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Chrysalis’: Unravelling Anorexia – A Book Review
Looking for a good read that dives into the world of book publishing? Look no further than this book review of “Chrysalis’: Unravelling Anorexia.” Written by bestselling author Emma Kate Codrington If you’re looking for an easy read that will make you reflect on your own life, this is the book for you. This book…
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Understanding the Language of Eating Disorders
It’s turning out to be book week here at Beautiful You! A few days ago I posted my review of ’7 Ways to Love Yourself’ by Michelle Marie McGrath and today I’m delighted to be telling you about a new book that is coming out called ‘Ed Said You Said’ by Cate Sangster and June Alexander.…
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Restoring Our Bodies, Reclaiming Our Lives
I feel very fortunate to have been given a copy of the latest book by Aimee Liu, ‘Restoring Our Bodies, Reclaiming Our Lives’ to review for you here at Beautiful You. The fortunate feelings have arisen because I consider it to be one of the more sound and also inspirational books on eating disorders I have ever read; a work I would gladly…
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Good Chef, Bad Chef
I am normally a pretty big fan of cooking shows but I have to say that Good chef,Bad Chef screening on Channel Ten in the afternoons has me asking lots of questions with a furrowed brow. Starring Janella Purcell (the Good Chef) and Adrian Richardson (the Bad Chef) the show is clearly sponsored by a weight loss company whose…
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Let’s Stop Self Hate
I have been very inspired by a passionate plea from Kendra Sebelius in this past week to begin a movement to stop self hate. You can view a clip from Kendra at her voice in recovery blog as to why she believes this is so important for all of us. I entirely agree with any call to action that…
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Letting Go of Guilt
I’m opening up the Beautiful You confessional. First time ever. But I’m feeling it needs to be done. So often I hear incredible people doing amazing things mutter words like these – with the word ‘guilty’ not very far away or potentially quite prominent and front and centre. Do you hear or see yourself here?…
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Sacred Self’s ‘Big’ Body Image Ideas
When I called submissions outlining ideas on how we could become a more ‘body positive’ Australia I received a wonderful email reply from Michelle McGrath of sacred self .Michelle has kindly agreed to let me post her response and she has also given me a deck of her divine self love cards .Read on to learn…