As I entered retirement, I looked forward to the prospect of not working. However, I certainly didn’t budget for my appliances to stop working, too! If you’re like me, the upkeep and maintenance of your car is non-negotiable, but I’ve never really thought about the upkeep of household appliances – until, of course, one of […]
As a new retiree, I recently found myself swept up in the excitement of starting a new chapter – downsizing! While at first I was torn about moving from the family home, I soon got swept away in planning all the great things I’d do once I got to my new, cosier place. I could […]
There is little as quintessentially Australian as hooking up the caravan and going on a road trip to explore the great outdoors. Admittedly, it can take weeks of meticulous planning and packing, but once that’s taken care of, you can embrace the freedom to go wherever you please! No wonder so many of us embrace […]
We recently downsized from the family home and moved into an apartment building. We were very much looking forward to a lower maintenance space and proximity to a wide range of amenities. Situated in the heart of Brisbane, our new apartment is so close to all our favourite shops and restaurants. The lifestyle change afforded […]
Since retiring, I’ve certainly been enjoying the extra time. I’m making a noticeable dent in my to-be-read pile, and though my husband seems to have more of a brain for it, I’m trying to get better at sudoku. But what I’d really like to do is complete a postgraduate degree that I never managed to […]
Thinking about death isn’t the most pleasant topic, especially when it’s your own. But it’s something you can’t put off. There are so many stories about families ripped apart after losing a loved one, all because there were disagreements over who should get what. A will is always a good idea, but it’s particularly important […]
Falling down that Facebook scroll rabbit hole, I came across a story about some maxillofacial surgeons who came face to face with a superbug. Their patients developed deep (and growing) infections in their facial tissue and none of the modern anti-biotics could stop these wounds from worsening. In desperation, they turned to a traditional method […]
