Don’t let it be said that I’m getting cranky in my old age, but if there is one thing that I can’t abide by, it’s badly-behaved boomers on the road giving the rest of us a bad name. There, I said it! Of course, most grey nomads know the rules of the road – both […]
The secret is out. Old hot water systems are a major drain on retirees’ hard-earned savings. Of course, a reliable supply of hot water is a must – but paying a premium for it because your water heater has seen better days is less appealing. So what’s the best energy efficient hot water system for […]
Not gonna lie, there is no rush like getting a haul of markdowns from the grocery store. There you are, shopping for the night’s dinner and bam, $2 steak. So, when does Woolworths mark down meat and deli products and should you jump on board the bargain bus? Look, with the cost of food these […]
Adrift Clothing is for “every woman” – so is it for every woman under 90kgs or 35 years? Here’s our review of the brand for “all women” not just those blessed with a killer metabolism and conventional body shape! This Adrift Clothing review was originally published by Jan back in 2018, and updated in 2024 […]
There’s no greater time in a retired couple’s life than when their partner is out from underfoot, doing a project. While everyone thinks they know what retirement will be like, the truth is, no matter how many trips you take, or how many bucket list books you get through, there’s still plenty of hours in […]
Scammers aren’t just online or the other end of the telephone. How do you know if you’re about to be taken by a local tradesman?
The essential shopping list for newly diagnosed diabetics with a sweet tooth. And, your first fail proof recipe.
Let’s take a moment to celebrate old wives shall we? Old wives’ tales are easily dismissed, but there’s a reason these ideas linger in the human consciousness. They often work. See, women have been looking for ways to fix problems without adequate resources since the beginning of time. We hunt down solutions. Some of the […]
I have always written creatively, but years of writing and working in the academic world had seen my creative writing mojo wilt. Retired and away from the workplace I wanted to rediscover it. But writing is a solitary occupation and I love the buzz and company of people to gather ideas. Could I find a […]
My grandmother, long gone, was the best person I ever met. She taught me so much. Every day I miss her and thank her for everything she gave me, except, my feet. I remember looking at her gnarly feet thinking, phew, I’m so glad I don’t have those size 11, high-arched, narrow-ankled, wide-balled, hammer-toed clodhoppers. […]
