If you love to socialise, and there’s just not enough ‘Christmas’ happening in your neck of the woods – perhaps it’s time to create your own.
Life
Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
How to Beat the Crowds this Summer
If you’ve ever arrived at a popular beach mid-afternoon, and been unable to find a free spot of sand to spread out your towel (let alone a free car park), you’ll know what vacation-envy feels like.
Grow Your Own Poultry Stuffing Herbs
While most of us reach for the dried herbs to use in our festive cooking, having access to the fresh alternative makes a mouth-watering difference!
When your pet needs it most, Petcover can help.
Indy is insured with Petcover New Zealand which has been a comfort and relief to her owners, because her story is not necessarily an unusual one
Crispy Deep Fried Buttermilk Chicken
These tasty little morsels are great to serve as finger food at a party, or served for dinner in a burger bun with melted cheese and coleslaw.
When Grandchildren Come to Visit
In the precious time our nieces, nephews and grandchildren spend with us, what can we do to make their stay enjoyable?
Christmas Shopping Made Easy
Take a look at our tips for lessening your Christmas gift giving load so you have time and energy to enjoy the festive season, too!
Grey Lynn Tea Loaf
A wonderful moist apple crumble loaf infused with Earl Grey tea leaves. Perfect for morning or afternoon tea.
Retirement or ‘Renewment’
I have been working with some people who are 'planning for retirement' and I would like to share with you some comments about this.
Cancel the Clutter – how to keep your home clutter-free
There’s a huge sense of satisfaction that comes with de-cluttering your home, but if you don’t know how to keep the dross at bay, it quickly returns.