Monthly Archives: August 2017

Interview: Geremy Jasper & Bridget Everett (Patti Cake$)

Posted on August 31, 2017 by The Bellissimo Files

“Patti Cake$”, the tale of an unlikely rapper, was one of the surprise hits at Sundance. No-one was expecting this indie film to be the success that it is. Not even the film’s writer/director, Geremy Jasper. This “was a small … Continue reading →

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First Day of First Class

Posted on August 31, 2017 by The Bellissimo Files

Today she held my hand as she walked to her first day of first class. She was both excited and nervous. Today, she still needed her mum (and dad, but I was the closest one today). This won’t always be … Continue reading →

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Six More Life Lessons From My Six Year Old

Posted on August 30, 2017 by The Bellissimo Files

The summer has flown by and tomorrow my six year old has her first day of 1st class. Who knows what she’ll learn this year, but one thing I do know is that she has taught me a lot this … Continue reading →

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10 Tips for Supporting your Breast Feeding Friend

Posted on August 4, 2017 by The Bellissimo Files

It’s “World Breastfeeding Awareness” week so I thought I’d put together a list of things (this is by no means the definitive list) we can do to support our breast feeding friends. 1. Don’t question her decisions – Why are … Continue reading →

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When Less Is More

Posted on August 1, 2017 by The Bellissimo Files

Ever since I got back from my Australian holiday in May, there’s one thing I can’t stop doing. I think it has something to do with the fear I get after watching those hoarding programs and also how good I … Continue reading →

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