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 […]
As I entered retirement, I looked forward to the prospect of not working. However, I certainly didn’t budget for my appliances to stop working, too! If you’re like me, the upkeep and maintenance of your car is non-negotiable, but I’ve never really thought about the upkeep of household appliances – until, of course, one of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
To live an ethical lifestyle you don’t have to make radical changes; small conscious steps taken regularly can have a huge positive impact. Try these tips. [This is a guest post by Judith Newton of An Ethical Life] Mosquitos of the world unite – together we can make a difference! Looking at the news on […]
Too often I find when sitting in a crowded restaurant or in a space with lots of things in it and lots people, I seem to become, as my father would put it, bumble-footed. No, I’m not alcohol or drug affected but my personal space requirements are not met in much modern design. Interior design […]
Baby Boomers are being blamed for everything these days – from damage to the environment, to high housing prices and of course the high cost of social security. But are we to blame for all of that? Updated May 2022 I think we can take quite a high level of blame for environmental damage, although […]
