Happy Friday! Here's a bunch of links to distract, amuse and entertain you until the weekend arrives.

Yesterday I got a bit kick up the arse when I learnt an important lesson - to expect nothing.

With the weekend on the horizon, here's a bunch of links to distract, amuse and entertain you until the good times arrive!

The latest Kmart Living collection arrives today and it's an absolute ripper! Here's my pick of the 12 best buys - all under $40

Here's a little of what I've been doing, loving and discovering lately...

Happy Friday! Here's a little about what I've been up to - plus a bunch of links to distract, amuse and entertain you until the weekend arrives.

It's hot. Damn hot! So, I've rounded up 10 of the best icy pole recipes to cool you down and sweeten you up!

Let's take a look back at the top five most popular posts on Checks and Spots in 2016.

I hope you're having a relaxing end to 2016. In between eating my weight in Christmas cake, I've rounded up some links to distract, amuse and entertain you!

One of the simplest ways to entertain is by creating a cheese platter and getting the vino flowing. But before you get your fromage on, here are a few simple tips to ensure you do it right and don't create a crime against cheese.