The questions we needed answers for when planning our first European Trip
Category: Empty Nester stories
Stories about daily life of empty nesters. Travel tips and ideas, reviews on books we have enjoyed, fishing tips, modern technology and budget and savings ideas.
The Great Aussie Barbie
The great Aussie barbie would have to be Australian’s number one social activity. Almost every home in Australia would have a barbecue in the backyard, where friends and family gather for a relaxed meal. You’ll find a free barbecue in most Australian parks and nearly every community group owns a portable barbecue, that can be…
The kids have left home, what now?
No back to school in an empty nest It’s back to school this week and this is my eighth year of NOT having to frantically organise uniforms, school supplies and everything that goes with it. Even after eight years as an “empty nester” the lead up to Christmas and back to school still bring a…
How to turn your trash into cash
Has your credit card got a Christmas hangover? Are you trying to save some money for your next holiday ? I’m sure we would all like to make extra cash. The answer could be right in front of you, in your disused clutter. Lets face it, we all accumulate things we don’t need. You’ll be…
How to balance the budget.
The silly season is over, the New Year is in full swing and many of us are setting goals and making plans for the coming year. Many of us are also dealing with a financial Christmas hangover. Which makes this a great time to look at your budget for the coming year. Set aside some…
The Tourist invasion- a local’s view on holidaymakers.
Experiencing a record tourist season from a local’s perspective certainly makes you more mindful of the locals when we travel elsewhere. In fact, some locals refer to holidays as the Tourist Invasion. So next time you go on holidays, spare a thought for the locals who are making it happen. It’s Christmas holidays and you…
Sunshine Blogger Award
We are honoured to be nominated for the The Sunshine Blogger Award recognising all the bloggers who are spreading positivity and good vibes through their blogs. It’s a really fabulous way to support and encourage other bloggers. We were nominated by Dan and Lisa from Let’s Go Somewhere McKinney who encourage us to get…
Whale watching in Narooma
A glorious spring morning on the water off Montague Island Narooma turned into an exciting wildlife spotting expedition. Whales, seals, dolphins and an abundance of bird life came out to make this one of our most memorable fishing trips.
Book Review: The Trip of a Lifetime
“The Trip of a Lifetime” by Monica McInerney is an engaging, sometimes sad and often funny story about a family coming to terms with the past and their different perceptions of their family history.
Book Review: “Hello from the Gillespies”
Hello from the Gillespies relates the lives on a remote South Australian sheep station. Things are not always as picture perfect as they seem