Dopamine dressing is not a new concept, but it has come to greater prominence during the pandemic when, let’s face it we have all been grappling for anything to cheer us up. It’s a fashion trend that looks set to continue into 2022. So what is dopamine dressing and why has it become so popular? […]
Reading has long been one of my favourite companions – the joy that has accompanied me on relaxing holidays, helped me get through longhaul flights, comforted me in difficult times and educated me. It has opened new worlds to me and taught me things about myself. I still recall my joy as a tiny tot […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
