Travelling with family creates memories. Long holidays or quick getaways often form the basis for ‘family ...
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Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
Just Like Mama Used to Make
Nowadays people have a better idea of what Italian food should be, although sadly, to many it's still just pasta and pizza but with good Italian cooking, all roads lead to home.
The Comforts of Autumn
With the smell of wood smoke on the night air and the first misty chill of oncoming winter, my appetite turns to the warming, comforting and hearty dishes that keep the cold months at bay.
New Zealand is Currently Experiencing a Whooping Cough Epidemic
How Can You Help Protect Your Family?
The Changing Role of ‘Mother of the Bride’
Your little girl is all grown up and getting married – and before you know it, ...
The Origins of Mother’s Day
Throughout the millennia, many different cultures have honoured the role mothers play in creating civilisations and societies.
Growing Winter Vegetables
Right now, depending on how drought-stricken your area is, the elements are still kind enough to help them establish. The longer you leave planting now, the more likely it is your young seedlings will struggle.
Replacing a Tile
One particular job that I really dislike is replacing a damaged floor tile, particularly if it's a ceramic one. But whatever the cause, the solution requires hard and careful work.
Three Square Meals A Day?
Getting three home-cooked meals a day into our grandchildren seems like an impossible goal given today's pace of life. Yet children's need for good, nourishing food remains a constant.
The Bond Between Grandparents and Grandchildren
Once you have successfully got your family through life's challenges it's time to let go and make their own mark on the world, and you look forward to the hope there might be some grandchildren.