Recently I was the grateful recipient of a Samsung Tablet and Apple Smartphone from a granddaughter and brother who have upgraded to later models. Both gave me a quick 'how to' demo but I soon discovered there was much more to learn.
Our People, Our Country
Traumatic Brain Injury and Memory
Today was the day! I was invited to address a group at Headway: the Brain Injury Association here in Auckland.
Oily Rag Q&A
Last week we asked a couple of questions that readers had sent in. True to form, the frugal community has lots of penny-pinching answers.
The Joys of Swimming
On the way to the beach for a dog walk last weekend I noticed a large group of people of a certain age zipping themselves into their wetsuits outside the changing shed at Takapuna Beach.
After the Tsunami
This January was the tenth anniversary of the Asian Boxing Day tsunami. This devastating disaster generated a huge outpouring of generosity from people around the world
High Rise Storage, Chips, and Pesky Cats
"More oily rag mail!" said our postie as the latest bag-full of frugal tips was heaved into our letterbox. Here are some of the gems we discovered.
Romance, Checking the Check-out and Woolly Socks
The mailbags are full again, with interesting and helpful tips.
Taking a Staycation with Grandchildren
Last summer we took our three granddaughters away on a holiday. This summer we decided to try a Staycation.
Yum Peaches!
An oily ragger from Northland has been in touch to say how much they are enjoying their oily rag orchard - their peach tree in particular.
The Battle In Your Brain
Do you remember Charles Heston's portrayal of Michelangelo as he painted the Sistine Chapel?