Our old Swedish friend Stig, who now lives in New Zealand, had kindly prepared a long ...
GrownUps Columnists
Don’t oversell school
It’s the final week of the school holidays, some children may wish the summer holidays would ...
Oily Rag Life Hacks
Judging by the number of letters from the Oily Rag Community, living the simple life, and reducing ...
Plans
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and lovely New Year. Last year was definitely not ...
Feeding the Grandkids
In my experience you can't go wrong with perennial favourites like roast chicken or barbecued sausages. They're evergreen family favourites and I can't imagine them ever growing out of them.
Your buy nothing year
For the people who dream of living a simple life and cut down on expenses then ...
DIY projects made simple
Whilst some DIY tasks require a high level of skill, there are many DIY projects that ...
Hygge at Hardangerfjord
There are some holidays that just linger in your memory as a great experience. Our stay ...
Lyn Potter reviews ‘Art Deco New Zealand: An Illustrated Guide’
Art Deco New Zealand: An Illustrated Guide is a celebration of our Art Deco built heritage. ...
Handy hints for travellers
My brother in law Neil Simpson is a seasoned traveller. He and my sister Margreet have ...