A lot of people would be stoked to inherit their parents’ property, especially when it’s a farm. Not me though, I got an apiary. It wasn’t long after my dad became a beekeeper that I was innocently playing in the yard and got sortied by a swarm of his little critters. I’ve never been the …
I am planning my first hen’s night party and the pressure is on. I have blocked out my entire weekend to nail the venue, secure the guestlist and arrange transporting the bride while keeping her completely in the dark. You reach a certain point where you enter wedding season and suddenly weekends are consumed by …
With school holidays, weekends and after school slots to fill, being a parent can often feel like working in events management. Keeping the little ones entertained can be challenging. As a mother of four (all under the age of thirteen), I spend most of my time picking up, dropping off and filling in the gaps. …
I’m a big guy. Okay, I’m husky. I’ll admit it, although to do so causes a stabbing feeling in my chest that is not indigestion but something deeper – shame. I’m only 25 years old but I feel like an old man. I can’t walk up a flight of stairs without breaking a sweat, and …
Not long ago I was in a horrific accident. My husband was driving the car, it was raining, and somehow the wheels skidded and he lost control of the car. I don’t remember much of the accident itself, just the feeling of the car swerving and then losing consciousness before impact. Our car was found …
A poorly ventilated bathroom is a nightmare. Short of massive renovations, it is impossible to fix this problem. Fortunately, there are ways to cover up bathroom odours cheaply and effectively. You may be surprised to learn that the answer is tulips. That’s right- flowers! I am not talking about air fresheners laced with an artificial …
I used to always struggle with buying gifts for people, but now I’ve found the holy grail of gift ideas. Never again will I be racking my brain trying to think of something the unlucky birthday person will toss away, nor will I shamefacedly have to hand over a dodgily wrapped gift. From now on, …
Ever since I was a kid, people have been telling me that I’m lazy. Mum always nagged me to do my homework and Dad would criticise me for playing video games while my sisters would play their instruments, draw and create things. My friends too had a difficult time with me because I’d never reach …
I know I’m your classic city goer these days, but I’m a real country girl at heart. I grew up on a dairy farm in the near the beach, a solid hour’s drive from anywhere to anywhere, and there’s something about that kind of intense isolation I find myself really missing living in the city. …
There’s no such thing as a free lunch – that’s how the old adage goes. The phrase never rang truer for me than the day we bought our new home. Jake, my partner, first found the ancient townhouse advertised in the paper and pointed at the asking price. Such a beautiful heritage building at such …