We recently had an “open day” at our croquet club. That’s when the club invites community ...
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Brain overload?
Do you sometimes feel as if you are constantly battling information overload?
12 qualities to look for in an excellent caregiver
Providing elderly care is an important job you should only give to someone you can trust. ...
Buttered green beans and tomato salad
Fresh simple and delicious. Ingredients: 650 g washed green beans, trimmed 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 ...
Kids and money: when should we give it to them and why?
Article originated from sorted.org.nz Have you ever given children money for a job well done? Whether it’s ...
Baked zucchini flowers with a creamy ricotta filling
The flowers taste faintly of zucchini and the dish tastes light, fresh and delicate. Pick zucchini ...
When do I retire..?
This is a question we will ask ourselves many times during our working years. After all ...
3 ways to create a coastal retreat in your home
The outdoors is a great way to achieve inspiration for your home. From the use of ...
White roses
January columns are always the hardest to write with the spring flush of bloom and the ...
Ohaupo Visit
Three generations of my family - me the oldest, my daughter and my two granddaughters, along with my partner - were paying a visit to the Ohaupo piece of land that had once belonged to my parents.