Ageing at home is the preferred choice for many of us these days, but navigating the home care system can be an overwhelming task. Where to begin to analyse the home care packages available to you? [This post is sponsored by CareAbout] What if there was a service that has already analysed the services available, […]
How to go to grey from coloured hair without looking old
The transition from coloured hair to grey hair is one that has challenged our generation of women. I share my tips for going gray without looking old – that’s our greatest fear right? I recently asked my Facebook Group members what they would like me to blog about, and there was a strong call for […]
The best Tasmanian wines, delivered to your door by Wines of Tasmania
If like us you are a keen wine lover and wine tourist, you might well be missing the cellar door experience. But did you know you can have a selection of some of Tasmania’s best wines delivered to your door? Wines of Tasmania brings that cellar door experience to your home, with a carefully selected […]
What is sustainable fashion? Building your sustainable wardrobe
Building a sustainable wardrobe is a goal we should all aspire to, but what exactly does that mean? We discuss what measures you might apply in choosing sustainable clothing . The final checklist should be one that you are happy with; one that meets your budget and style expectations as best as possible. Updated April […]
What I have learnt about dementia care in Australia
I take my 3-year-old granddaughter to see her 84-year-old grandpa. He has dementia and loves cake, so Daisy and I bring along a passionfruit sponge cake with pale yellow icing. Michael is unusually bright and happy when we arrive. He’s had a shower today and his eyes soften when Daisy runs into the room. He […]
How to dress in layers for travel; a capsule wardrobe from Taking Shape
In Autumn we travelled from South Australia to Darwin, and my capsule holiday wardrobe was all about how how to pack layers for travel. As well as needing to dress for multiple climates, I also needed a mix of clothing to suit everything from walking, to dining out, to ballooning. Some clothes needed to be […]
Travelling on The Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin 2021 via Uluru
One of the great Australian journeys is to travel from Adelaide to Darwin. Many choose to make this trip by car; towing their caravan. We chose to travel on The Ghan, with a week long stop over at Alice Springs and Uluru and then rejoining the train to head to Darwin. We share what to […]
Toyota Yaris Cross Review; could this be your dream car?
When we were invited to test drive and review the Toyota Yaris Cross for Toyota Sunshine Coast, we jumped at the chance. Both keen drivers, we have been closely watching the developments in the hybrid/electric vehicle market and wanted to find out more about this option. [This post is sponsored by Ken Mills Toyota, however […]
Moving away; thoughts on leaving town
Moving away from friends Moving home can be an exciting time but it isn’t always, and there are times when moving away can be a very sad affair. We look at a number of types of moves and the impact of moving away from friends. I recall sort of my move from Bayswater in Melbourne […]
Clothes to hide a muffin top; flattering clothes for a big stomach
Many women experience a midlife spread, which can quite suddenly make it challenging to find flattering clothes that are also stylish. Yet there is no need to panic; there a number of steps you can take that will have you looking fabulous again. Let’s look at some tips to disguise that post-menopause weight gain and […]