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.
Life
Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
Mina Keenan
I’m a 50-something Mum to four, and Nan to eight. I have an on-going love affair with ...
Romance and Reality
One thing that is beyond doubt is that children are very sensitive to the quality of the relationship between their parents.
Chores – Worth Persisting
If you had gazillions of dollars and could afford servants - would you bother doing chores?
Love is Good!
It's that time of year again - romance is in the air and there are reminders of love everywhere - Valentine's Day is coming up on February 14.
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.
Parenting Is Bad For You
Research in the United States shows that there is a type of parent that is more than twice as likely to get depressed and burnt out.
Terry Carson
In a previous lifetime, Terry Carson was a practising lawyer with a passion for writing. He ...
Romance, Checking the Check-out and Woolly Socks
The mailbags are full again, with interesting and helpful tips.