Monthly Archives: September 2023

Can Give It But Can’t Take It

Posted on September 29, 2023 by The Bellissimo Files

Thanks to Jigsaw, a youth mental health charity, today is Ireland’s first ever “National Compliment Day”. Research shows a compliment lifts the mood of both the person receiving it and the person giving it. As corny as this sounds, I … Continue reading →

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The Blues Can Bring Such Joy

Posted on September 14, 2023 by The Bellissimo Files

I have never been more homesick than last Friday when my AFL football team, Carlton, made it back into the September Finals race for the first time in 10 years. As I was walking my 7 year old to school, … Continue reading →

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A Summer Of Going Back To Move Forward (I Remember Me)

Posted on September 7, 2023 by The Bellissimo Files

I know it’s September, which means we’re officially in Autumn, but the gorgeous, summer like, weather this week has me holding onto summer for as long as I can. You see, this summer has been a great one – it’s … Continue reading →

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More Than Words – My Big Fat Greek Emotions

Posted on September 4, 2023 by The Bellissimo Files

This weekend sees Nia Vardalos’ bring My Big Fat Greek Wedding (3) back to the cinema.There is a review embargo so I cannot say anything about the film itself, for a few more days. One thing I can say is … Continue reading →

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