It’s 15 years this month since my husband’s family lost an incredibly beautiful and amazing woman. My mother-in-law was just 54 (the same age I am right now) when she died from the insidious disease …
Body acceptance is a mental muscle best exercised daily
Body acceptance is a mental muscle best exercised daily. I truly don’t think you can flick a switch and suddenly undo the deep layers of societal expectation that we and others have put on how …
Anxious about the uncontrollable? Try the Simple Seven strategy
It’s no secret that I get anxious about the uncontrollable, particularly when the uncontrollable is as big as it’s been since the start of 2019. (I’ve written previously about my anxiety here and here.) What …
Why we need to talk more about menopause and peri menopause
My name is Nikki, I’m 54 years old and it’s 12 months since my last period. Crack the bubbly. I’m officially in menopause. I’ve discussed the many curses of my peri menopause years before but …
What we saw and where we stayed in Cairns and North Queensland
It had been 17 long years between visits to Cairns and North Queensland – too long, I say. The global pandemic continues to interrupt and disrupt holiday plans and gratitude is all that I have …
What I packed for a winter holiday in the Queensland tropics
Before we set off on our trip, I shared what I packed for a winter holiday in the Queensland tropics (watch the first video below). In this post, I’m sharing another video as well as …
It’s my bloody birthday … month
It’s my bloody birthday … month. I’m turning 54 on June 6 and this year I’m ditching the presents and asking for donations to Share the Dignity. Those who know me, know this is a …
What to pack for an autumn escape in Australia and New Zealand
Planning a weekend or longer escape? My tips for what to pack for an autumn escape are adaptable for any destination in Australia and New Zealand. The weather plays the biggest part in planning what …
My soberish Hashimoto’s menopausal health update
Before I deep dive into my soberish Hashimoto’s menopausal health update, I’ll preface this post like I always do when discussing anything health related: I am not a health expert. Anything I talk about is …
Recipe to try at home: Air Fryer Rick Shores Bug Rolls
It’s no secret that we love holidaying at Burleigh Heads on Queensland’s Gold Coast but, since 2016, an added attraction to our holidays at this iconic spot has been dining with the sand between our …
New year, new energy: how I’m setting goals for 2021
I don’t believe that things magically change from one year to the next but I do believe in harnessing the power of the new year, new energy vibe (although that belief may have been sorely …
Add my 2020 Top 20 reads to your summer reading list
Looking for a little reading or audiobook inspiration for the holidays? Check out my 2020 top 20 reads. I’ve either read or listened to the below books this year and enjoyed each of them. 2020 …