Welcome to my blog!
I enjoy writing so I have created this website in order to help others find simple solutions to every day situations.
If you would like to contribute a “life hack” or a way of making things easier by finding a better solution for doing something,
please email me and I will include your idea.
Life is about “paying it forward” for the good of others, so hopefully you will find something of interest on my website.
“No act of kindness no matter how small is ever wasted”
Kathryn
Can you hear me?
Everyone has bad days. Some days are just worse than others! When we...
Understanding Dementia
Wendy was only 58 when she was diagnosed with dementia. This brave...
Bad sugar
There has been plenty of research done that tells us that a diet...
More rainbows please
Symbols of hope They say a rainbow is a symbol of hope. Rainbows are...
Create a “laugh alot” garden for kids
Remember those days of 'Lock down' which must have been incredibly...
Virus or bacterial infection?
With the spread of Omnicron, one of the variants of Covid-19, it is...
Mangoes are the fruit of eternal love
Who doesn't love a mango? I remember as a child eating mangoes in...
Is Hashimotos Thyroiditis incurable?
So you have Hashimoto's Thyroiditis? I was also diagnosed after...
Bounce back from illness
Ask anybody who has been ill and I am sure that they will agree, it...
Herbs and health benefits
Herbs provide a lot of goodness to our diets and this is often...
Be positive and hold on tight!
Trying to stay positive is not always easy. Most of us know at least...
Are we teens addicted to gaming?
Are you spending too much time gaming or on your mobile phone? A...
Eating right as a teenager
When you are a teenager it is very important to eat a healthy diet....
Teenagers who are stressed and anxious
When you are a teenager, there are many things that can cause...
Avoiding acne as a teen
Ask any teenager- acne is no fun! If you understand what causes acne...
Business Lingo- Cars NOT Cows!
The Big Move- 1995 Emigrating to a land at the bottom of the world...
Asbestos hazard
When buying a house it is always advisable to employ a licensed...
Fighting to stay healthy
Shock medical diagnosis Hearing a shocking medical diagnosis is...
Don’t make selling harder by over-pricing
Buying and selling real estate is not an exact science. Real Estate...
Who’s your perfect match then?
Have you ever wondered who the right partner is for you? If you are...
When the real estate market changes
For many years, it is fair to say that Real Estate agents have been...
Make your home a “healthy home”?
Staying healthy requires not only eating the correct food and...
House too small now?
When is the right time to upsize? Wondering if you need to upsize as...
When is the right time to sell?
For many years, it is fair to say that Real Estate agents have been...
The things kids say!
1940's -As an "Evacuee" duirng the 2nd World War I had learned two...
Elephants of Etosha
An occasional grunt or yap of a foraging jackal punctured the...
Unusual visitors
The red salt- packed road ran in a straight line up the Skeleton...
When will Covid end?
Worrying about things outside of our control is not helpful It is...
Turn bad news into good news
When it seems like the bad news keeps on coming Yesterday I had a...
The Bad Landlord
What price should we put on good health? Am I right in thinking that...
Air fryer health benefits
When we we were renovating, I purchased my first air fryer. We had...
Crazy world house prices
Buying a home is not for the faint hearted in today's market During...
Music soothes the soul
The importance of music Maddie ( aged 11) wrote.... "Music can make...
Tips for a healthier home
Keeping your home healthy is an ongoing process Sometimes we ignore...
Healing with food
Living with an Auto immune disease is challenging I know this first...
Mindfulness – when the going gets tough
When times are tough When things get tough we often feel anxious and...
The lonely bee hotel
Help our environment with a Bee Hotel During lockdown, Maddie (11)...
Fighting inflammation with Turmeric
Most people love a curry, but did you know that turmeric is one of...
Why children love and need pets
Maddie (11 years) and Lexie (8 years) are cousins in different...
Waste not…want not!
When we throw away our unused old clothing, we are creating...
Lock down fatigue
Renovating a home is not for the faint hearted Take it from one who...
Mask up and make a difference
Wear a mask .... save a life If somebody who was unknowingly...
The dark side of chocolate
I was talking to eleven year old Maddie who was eating chocolate...
Is stress making you gain weight?
Have you ever wondered why stress causes you to eat more? Stress can...
Can you cure Hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism doesn’t have to be permanent Sometimes finding out...
So what’s your horoscope say today?
Do you check out your daily horoscope? I wonder if there are others...
Get on your bike!
Riding a bike through retirement Who would have thought I would ever...
Can Pets improve our mental health?
A loyal friend Basil Brush was my beloved friend. He was a hairy,...
The less you own, the less owns you
Do you ever feel like you are running from one task to another? Are...
Try something different
Simplicity is the highest form of complexity When we first went into...
Is Red wine good for you?
To have or to have not After a tough day, I often look forward to a...
Is Goat’s cheese better for you than cow’s cheese?
Which is better? Goats cheese or cows cheese? I have always been...
Good, bad or ugly?
Have you ever wondered about which indoor plants are good and which...
Stressed & Angry?
Life is 10% what happens to you and 90 % of how you cope with it. A...
7 Cancer Myths
Cancer and common myths Cancer is something we are programmed to...
Is coffee good for us?
There is nothing like the smell of freshly brewed coffee is there?...
Kill unkindness with kindness
It doesn't cost anything to be kind By being "the rainbow" in...
Zoomers and creative writing
Children and creative writing Maddie (aged 11) loves creative...
Feeling like a sad bear?
Seasonal affective disorder Sometimes when the days seem dull and...
Greens are good says Maddie
Spinach and Kale are 2 vegetables that are nutrient rich with loads...
Oranges to stay healthy
School holidays have arrived again and there are kids still in lock...
“Health-full” honey bees
Is honey good for us? Raw honey has been enjoyed thoughout history...
Auto immune diseases
Finding out that you have an auto immune disease can be a quite...
Baby Baby good for you?
Here is a great little tip from Sandy, in Christchurch, NZ, who was...
Maddie’s raw egg shake
Eleven year old Maddie sent me this quick and easy recipe. She...
Home and income… really ?
Home and Income Many people these days are looking for ways to...
Befriend the little birds
A simple life hack from Pat... Here is a life hack or handy tip from...
Mokopuna
A drawing by Maddie ( age 11)
Apple Cider Vinegar’s Mum
When fighting illness, it is common to search for products that...
Spirulina for smoothies
When my husband was undergoing chemotherapy, one of the super foods...
Cancer and Bicarb of soda
When my husband was diagnosed with cancer we were told that...
Do you miss the world?
Covid-19 has made it a long 16 months so far. Just when it seems...
Lemons
When my husband was battling cancer, lemons were one fruit that...
Buyer’s remorse
So often when we purchase something we have a feeling of remorse...
Smart gadgets
Renovating a home is not for the faint hearted Take it from one who...
Messy house or hoarder?
Sometimes it is hard to differentiate between hoarding and extreme...
Houses built from hemp
Some interesting ways of building homes over the years have included...
A dog in sheep’s clothing
Thinking of selling? Don't be a dog in sheep's clothing. Do it the...
10 Simple Life Hacks to Stay Healthy and Active
Introduction to Healthy LivingIn today's fast-paced world,...
Love my Bulldog!
Maddie has sent me a blog about bulldogs- Recently her family have...
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