Hip, hip hooray, not only can we plan trips away, we can start planning what to pack for a winter weekend escape. Or, dare I say it, an extended holiday somewhere that’s not at our …
Skin cancer: my experience with photodynamic therapy (PDT)
As a pale-skinned Aussie kid who grew up in the 1970s not wearing shoes to school, let alone hats or sunscreen, I’ve done extremely well to get to almost 53 before having my first skin …
What to read, watch and listen to during COVID-19 times
For those of us self-isolating at home and not working across the Easter long weekend, this list of what to read, watch and listen to during COVID-19 times might help you fill the time. For …
The SY Journal January 2020
HELLO 2020. It’s so nice to be getting stuck into you after what felt like a staggered start in January. I don’t know about you but I feel like we can finally get on with …
How to plan and pack for a fun girls’ weekend away
If you’d love to see more capsule wardrobe ideas, including everyday wear, workwear or travel, visit our capsule wardrobe index here. Sponsored by Allianz Travel Insurance* If you’re a mum, getting away from the family for …
10 reasons to fall in love with Lanikai (Oahu, Hawaii)
Whenever anyone tries to tell me that Hawaii is too flashy, too busy, too EVERYTHING, I like to drill down exactly what they’re talking about. Mostly, I find they’re talking about Waikiki. They’ve either been …
Goodbye to the Tweens/Teens … my wish for the 2020s
“Goodbye Noughties, hello “Tweens/Teens”. Cannot believe in last 10 years, have got married, had third “baby” and started my own business. Bring on next 10. I’m ready.” This is what I wrote on my personal …
20 books to add to your 2019 summer holiday reading list
I made a little pact to myself at the start of this year … instead of mindlessly scrolling my phone at night, to get myself off to bed early and read. Some nights it may …
12 gift giving ideas you may not have thought of
I get asked a lot about where to buy gifts, particularly if you’re looking for something different or need to send it to someone. I thought I’d share 12 gift giving ideas you may not …
Journal November 2019
We’re here … the end of the year is nigh; school has wrapped up for us and I spend each business day swinging between getting immediate things ticked off the list and planning for 2020. …
How to plan and pack for a ski or snowboarding holiday
Sponsored by Allianz Travel Insurance When we visited Japan, the last time I’d been on skis was 1991; for the husband it was about 1995 since he’d snowboarded. Technically we are rookies. That’s not such a …
If you shop at an airport, did it really happen? Part 2
Sponsored by Brisbane Airport Corporation Since I wrote this post two years ago about shopping at Brisbane Airport, I’ve been inundated with messages from other “like-minded” airport shoppers, kindred spirits, if you like. It seems if …