5 Minutes with....Simoney!

Hello friends! Welcome to NatashaInOz.com

It is my 1st Blogoversary this week and to start my new blogging year on a high note I am introducing a new monthly feature that I am calling

Natasha in Oz spends 
5 Minutes with....

Like so many bloggers out there, I have found blogging to be a great way to share ideas, learn new things and of course, make new friends!

One such friend is the gorgeous Simoney who is a fabulous blogger from New Zealand.

Simoney authors two blogs. Her main blog is called Great Fun 4 Kids and in this blog she shares stories about her family, her life in New Zealand and her faith. She also shares some great ideas for organizing kid's birthday parties.

Simoney's other blog is called Kids Click and this blog is dedicated to kid's photography. Each month Simoney suggests a theme and kids of all ages can take pictures which will then be judged by other kids. My kids, Maddy and Big Al, love this blog and have been clicking away since Simoney first started this blog.

So, let's spend 5 minutes with.....Simoney!

What’s your daily beauty routine? 

 Ha ha ha ha {sounds of hysterical laughter} BEAUTY ROUTINE??? I don't know if you could call it that. Before I collapse into bed at the end of the day, I wipe my face with Clearasil facial wipes and slap on some moisturiser. Usually it's supermarket brand stuff like Olay... but at the moment I scored a great deal on some RoC Complete Lift for dry and mature skin which is really yummy.

What type of music do you listen to when you are relaxing? 

I make my own mix CD's with all my favourite songs. Favourites at the moment include Coldplay, Jordin Sparks and Brooke Fraser.

What is your favourite fragrance?

Perfume is my thing. An overseas trip is not complete without a visit to Duty Free. My current favourite is Marc Jacobs "Lola" followed closely by "Daisy". A spray of delicious scent is my indulgence. I may look like crap but I smell good!

What are you reading at the moment?

I have just finished reading "Midwives" by Chris Bohjalian. Also on my nightstand is "Growing Great Marriages" by Ian and Mary Grant. I prefer the fiction!

Which room in your home brings you the most joy?

It's hard to pick just one; I love my house and after four years living here, I'm still so grateful we got to be here. But if I had to pick just ONE room... I'd say my dining room, in particular the window seat. My favourite thing in the morning is to sit there in the sun with a cup of tea and look out at the world. Very calming.

What is your favourite dinner party meal?

I am a great fan of Theme Dinners. We've done an Indian dinner, a Middle Easern Dinner, a Spanish Dinner, a Fancy Dinner party, a toga party and more. Any excuse to dress up and eat fancy, count me in.

Tea or coffee?

Tea. Tea at home (and with scones) but coffee at a cafe. A trim flat white.

Favourite holiday photo?

The one of me in the pool with my little one. The miracle of me getting into my swimmers and not caring. That's why I love it - it represents major progress in the way I see myself.

Describe your blog in one sentence.

A Real Life Rollercoaster - sharing the fun, the nausea, and the screams of family life, no holds barred.

Thanks Simoney for spending 5 minutes with me! It has been great getting to know you a little better.

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I hope you will come back and visit me on Saturday for my Say G'Day Party, a weekly meme for you to link up your tutorials, recipes, DIY ideas, craft projects, instagram pictures, pinterest round up posts...anything that you would like to share with blogging friends from all around the world! 

If you would like to join in with this week's party just click the button!

Thanks so much for stopping by and visiting me in my little corner of the world Down Under!

Best wishes,

Natasha In Oz