A new report from International Living, details the best places to retire and five great wine-producing regions to retire to. In many of the best retirement destinations overseas, not only is the cost of living lower than in Australia, but the wine produced locally is top-class …
How to Live the Good Life
News, Views and Useful Shenanigans : Part 8
Hello and Welcome to Part 8 of News, Views, and Useful Shenanigans, a journal type post in true blue blogging tradition. Each week I hope you'll enjoy a slice of WA life, fabulous new products, and a little fashion inspiration. This Month's Shenanigans Easter's come and gone, so too Anzac Day …
News Views & Useful Shenanigans Part 6
Welcome to News, Views and Useful Shenanigans Part 6, the weekly round-up post of helpful chat, news, tips, and lovely new products. This week there are diet tips, an answer to your self tanning problems, a cruise handbook you're going to love, and some ideas for a cheery casual look. Why not …
How to Stop Worrying, and Start Living.
I keep telling myself that I'm not superwoman, nor am I a cavewoman being pursued by a woolly mammoth, but it doesn't help. I'm a worrier, not a warrior, and I'm always on the look out for advice about how to stop worrying, and tips for understanding anxiety better. Stop Worrying. As I've got …
Motivational Words and Confidence boosts for when you’re over 50
Little nuggets of wisdom and motivational words. Do you love them? I do, and I often turn to short inspirational quotes to help me through the day, to give me little confidence boosts and affirmation, especially when I'm feeling a little 'down'. I really enjoy inspirational quotes and …
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Favourite Movies of 2018
In January last year Dave and I committed to watch one movie a month on the big screen. We had great fun chatting about and discussing a movie a month and in December we came up with our favourite movies of 2018. Even though we enjoy watching movies at home with our feet up, cup of tea or glass …
Last Minute Gift Ideas
If you're anything like me you are probably on the hunt for Last Minute Gift Ideas for Christmas. Having said that, I'm nearly always looking for last minute gift ideas at any time of year and not just Christmas present ideas! So, my dear last minute buddies I thought today would be a …
Boho Chic Fashion Bags and Jewellery – Great Pressies!
Fancy a little hippie fashion in your wardrobe? How about getting into the Boho chic fashion trend? Look no further - I've found some innovative soft, supple suede handbags, and unusual peace sign necklaces for you. They're sure to vamp up any wardrobe and add style to your Bohemian …
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Photo Editing for Beginners
Photography is such a wonderful hobby. Many women over 50 begin looking for sustainable hobbies to take them into an active and creative retirement, and photography is an obvious choice. In this fabulously helpful guest post by Max Therry, we take a look at how we can make our photographs more …
The Week that Was
Sometimes you just have to take stock don't you, and appreciate the week for what it was. Here, cold, rainy and very windy. But so many good things going on, not to mention some lovely products across my desk which would make inspirational gifts for loved ones. First up though, the feel …
