Downsizing to an apartment is so often associated with retirement-village living, however, not all apartments come under these headings
Life
Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
Anzac Day for Kids
Anzac Day can offer children something valuable—an early understanding of empathy, respect, and perspective.
Traditional Gingernuts
When I remember back to raiding my grandmother's baking tins, more often than not there was a supply of gingernuts.
Relationship Fatigue – and how to fight it!
Unlike a spur of the moment ‘row,’ relationship fatigue sneaks up gradually, and is more likely to occur in long term relationships where partners have begun to take each other for granted.
Emotional Labour – Part One
Emotional labour was a term first coined in 1983 by sociologist, Arlie Hochschild, when she was in the midst of studying the experiences of flight attendants.
How ‘Too Late’ Stops Better Decisions Today
Few beliefs are more quietly paralysing than the thought, “It’s too late.” It creeps in when decisions feel complicated, or when the past seems littered with “should haves.”
Life After the Date: What Actually Changes (and What Doesn’t)
For all the anticipation, planning, and emotion surrounding retirement, the day itself often arrives more quietly than imagined.
Ginger Cashew Chicken
This quick chicken and cashew stir-fry is packed with flavour and comes together in minutes, making it perfect for a fuss-free dinner.
Mini Bulbs for Little Gardens
Although little gardens don’t have the space to accommodate big bulb blooms, they can be the perfect home for the mini variety.
Freedom at Work: Redefining Success After 50
Freedom at work does not always require leaving a role. In many cases, it begins with recognising experience, reliability, and institutional knowledge carry weight.





