At risk of getting a tad too excited, I’ll start by saying that I really do love Easter. This time of year could arguable be one of my favourites. When you get to spend time with family, feel thankful, eat sweet treats and just generally enjoy yourself, why wouldn’t I?

I don’t know about you, but all of this can be a little much to handle all at once. I learnt the hard way with that one. The first year that I really wanted to make an effort with Easter... Read More

We often wonder if we have taught our kids the skills and personal guidelines to be happy and fulfilled adults. How often do we spend time talking about and constructing our childrens’ financial wisdom? With debt and personal finance problems increasing, foreclosures and tighter wage realities mounting, we are neglecting this important life skill — or teaching it in the wrong way. It can be hard to teach kids financial strategies, especially with many parents strugg... Read More

The waves roll into the long stretch of shoreline. The seagulls are surfing on the air currents lifted above the deepening shelf of sea. Curls of familiar salt breezes remind you that this is the best place to be right now. Rather than describe the wonders and draw of the ocean, let’s get going. Find you “beach” from the list below. There’s someplace for everyone. So, what are you waiting for? You’ll need something to read. Why not grab a selection from the �... Read More

So, Mother’s Day is coming up and it’s time to show the woman who brought you into this crazy world just how grateful you are for it. Remember those childhood days of sitting for hours making cards and little gifts made from paper/toilet rolls/whatever else you could get your hands on from around the house... and remember how much she loved it? What happened to all that creativity? Mums love gifts that have some thought put into them, and treasure them forever (my mu... Read More