by Anne Murphy | Apr 15, 2024 | Family, Relationships, Tips/Hints
Are you ever prepared for dividing assets after separation? While we may dream of a life of marital and domestic bliss, things don’t always go according to plan. Separation and divorce are facts of life. In fact, ABS data shows that in 2021 there was one divorce for...
by Anne Murphy | Mar 6, 2024 | Homemaking, Housework
It’s a job most of us dread – bathroom cleaning! Check out these tips for quick, easy, effective ways that are budget and planet friendly to clean without buying expensive chemicals that damage the environment. Replace shower curtains with shower screens Shower...
by Anne Murphy | Dec 3, 2023 | Self Care, Tips/Hints
It seems we are increasingly seeking holistic approaches to health and wellness. In my own country, an estimated 73% of Aussies use complementary medicine and natural therapies! From ancient practices rooted in traditional medicine, to modern techniques influenced by...
by Anne Murphy | Sep 1, 2023 | Beauty, DIY, Review, Tips/Hints
One of my nieces is a vibrant young woman in her 20s, who wants to make a difference in the world. She intentionally grew her hair to her waist – a process that took years – so that she could donate it. In her own words: “I donated my hair to make wigs for...
by Anne Murphy | Aug 28, 2023 | Food, Frugal Living, H.O.M.E., Making-Do, Shopping, Tips/Hints
Do you prefer online grocery shopping or walking into the supermarket? I’m going to share 7 ways it will help you save money and I why I prefer it. If only I had online grocery shopping when my children were very young. It would’ve been so much more...
by Anne Murphy | Apr 26, 2023 | Food, Tips/Hints
You might be surprised to find these famous Australians are vegan. Read on to find out who they are. “I was not raised vegan. I did not become vegan because I don’t like the taste of meat, dairy, or eggs. I became vegan because, one day I had the courage to take...
by Anne Murphy | Dec 23, 2022 | Tips/Hints
Have you ever thought about what questions to ask yourself before you retire? Find out more here. What comes to mind when you think of retirement? Most people think of the state of their finances, but retirement is so much more than this. Retirement is...
by Anne Murphy | Dec 1, 2022 | Review, Things To Do, Tips/Hints, Vacations
Looking for a foodie tour on the Sunshine Coast? Create your own. Here’s how. Having been a visitor to the Sunshine Coast, Queensland for over 50 years, I’ve never really been one for doing the touristy thing on every visit. We love nothing more than just...
by Anne Murphy | Nov 24, 2022 | Self Care, Tips/Hints
The good news is there are natural treatments for IBS. If you regularly suffer with gut issues such as bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, flatulence, constipation, and/or diarrhoea, then it could be Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The name implies that it’s a bowel...
by Anne Murphy | Sep 28, 2022 | Pets, Tips/Hints
It’s never going to be easy preparing for the passing of a pet but here are a few tips to help make the process a little easier. Anyone who has owned a pet would agree that they are certainly more than just animals; they become a member of the family, providing...