It was the night of the AGM. We were all gathered around to see who would be elected for the next two years. There were more nominees than places which meant those who had put their hand up would have to say a few words […]
Read MoreIs It Time To Downsize Your Home, So You Can Upsize Your Quality Of Life?
Modern lifestyles are based so much on consumerism and having ‘more’ it is easy to forget the freedom that comes with having less. When the kids are well and truly off your hands and you’re no longer working full time, the large family home can suddenly […]
Read MoreSmall Space Gardening
For gardeners limited by space – be limited no more! Holly Richardson takes a look at a couple of design tips and tricks from around the world. Small Space Gardening has become a popular design challenge. Innovative designers and the everyday green-thumb are continuously coming […]
Read MoreRemember Your Pets As The Big Chill Hits
Winter is upon us and vets are encouraging pet owners to spare a thought for their furry friends over the coming months. `Dr Graham Swinney, President of the Australian Small Animal Veterinary Association says that there are a number of things we can do during […]
Read MoreRoaming With A Purpose
Some travellers aim to make a difference Forget the traditional resort holiday. Today there is a new traveller emerging. Joanne Davies, Naturewise program manager from Conservation Volunteers Australia, explains a revolutionary way to holiday. Voluntourists are experience seekers looking for a holiday which is engaging, enriching […]
Read MoreAutumn Travel Can Be Refreshing
With summer fading and a cool change in the air, now is the time to think about rugging up and heading out on the road for a new adventure. The Easter long weekend, from April 2 to 5, is an excellent opportunity to pack up […]
Read MoreIs Australia The Lucky Country
How the budget affects your retirement. We are consistently told we live in the lucky country, yet constantly we see evidence to the contrary. I would not call it lucky that we have some of the highest interest rates in the world or that we […]
Read MoreWhat Do I Do With My Retirement?
Retirement? The question is not ‘What do I do IN my retirement?’ rather ‘What do I do WITH my retirement?’ The very word ‘retirement’ conjures up something different for each and everyone one of us. I wonder what it means for you? … What is […]
Read MoreThe Three R’s Of Retirement
Reflection – Resilience – Renewal Remember how we learnt the 3 R’s at school – reading, writing & arithmetic. And now, as we get closer to the other end of our life cycle, we have the 3 R’s again! Reflection –As we get closer to the […]
Read MoreImportant Meal, Is Breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal for our metabolism because it follows the longest period of rest without intake of nutrition. This period of so-called rest is the time when our bodies get to work on maintenance and repairs and this actually burns considerable energy […]
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