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 …
My favourite alcohol-free drinks for a sober-ish life
This year I had to stop drinking completely for health reasons. I’ve tasted a lot of alcohol-free drinks since embracing a sober-ish life so I thought I’d compile an updated list here for you in …
Boho bedroom makeover: all the details and before photos
It might not have been a year for travel but it has been a year for staying at home and giving the spaces we spend the most time in a little lift. For me, it …
It’s taken me 53 years to realise it’s ok to not be ok
It’s taken me 53 years to realise it’s ok to not be ok … ok for ME to not be ok! This is my 2020 mental health story. It’s far from dire. It’s nowhere near …
Why a Trek West hike should go on your travel wishlist
If someone had told me even two years ago that some of the most memorable travel memories of my life would be made on a Trek West hike in north-west Queensland, I would have asked …
Truth bomb: I drank too much during the COVID lockdown
I’m sitting across from my GP. He’s the person, who six years ago listened, like really listened, to me for the first time about my life with Hashimotos. We’re a health partnership. He’s thorough. He …
Why visiting Noosa in winter is an extremely good idea
I know these are strange times and that the kind of travel that we took for granted is no longer available to many of us but if you can, please do travel to regions in …