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As a grandma, I love spending time with my grandkids when we can share creativity and do things together. Source: Getty Images.
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Creative cooking with the grandchildren

Creative cooking with the grandchildren

My nine year old granddaughter likes to cook, so we have started an adventure going through my mum’s old cook book, and seeing what we can create.
One family has discovered the joy of co-habiting arrangements. Source: Getty Images.
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Sharing space with my family – how we have made it work

Sharing space with my family – how we have made it work

Now in my seventieth year, my life has become a bit of an adventure. It has not turned out as I had once expected, with a little home of my own. It is a lot more random.
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Nifty nana navigates shopping centre carpark chaos

Nifty nana navigates shopping centre carpark chaos

Navigate the thrilling highs and perilous pitfalls of the shopping centre car park with this nifty nana's tale of parking prowess and grocery triumphs.
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Airbnbs – from nightmarish to wonderful

Airbnbs – from nightmarish to wonderful

Airbnbs became a ‘thing’ a few years ago, and I’d say most of us have had either a brief skirmish or a memorable holiday in one. Although most experiences probably lie in between this description.
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What being a tree changer is really like, the good, the bad and the very ugly

What being a tree changer is really like, the good, the bad and the very ugly

Trading suburbia for a leafy sanctuary, our blogger sharers her rental escapades in a wooden tree house filled with nature's wonders and quirky challenges, turning two years of blissful living into a wild ride with pythons, jumping ants, and the unexpected charm of a macerator toilet.
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Renting in your 70s, the good, the bad and the very ugly

Renting in your 70s, the good, the bad and the very ugly

Embark on a captivating journey through the highs and lows of renting, from suburban chaos to the pursuit of a peaceful haven, as one seasoned renter shares the unpredictable chapters of her housing adventure.
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Sights that astound on the beach: How cozzies have changed

Sights that astound on the beach: How cozzies have changed

Dive into a beachside tale where wrinkled wisdom meets daring youth, from seniors in Speedos to the audacious trend of G-strings, all weaving together in a sun-soaked tapestry of generations
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The rise of Secret Santa and the giving of tasteless gifts

The rise of Secret Santa and the giving of tasteless gifts

Unwrapping the unpredictable world of Secret Santa: from the joy of well-received surprises to the bewildering lows of green tinsel and custard mix, share your holiday gifting tales in this festive rollercoaster of highs and lows.
Our Starts at 60 blogger takes on the daily struggle of stubborn packaging, from muesli bags that defy tearing to soy sauce lids that play hard to get. Source: Getty Images.
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Defeated by the plastic packaging, I attacked it with a knife.

Defeated by the plastic packaging, I attacked it with a knife.

Our Starts at 60 blogger takes on the daily struggle of stubborn packaging, from muesli bags that defy tearing to soy sauce lids that play hard to get.

About Karen Jones

Happily retired grandma who enjoys writing, reading, friends and family. I love the beach, animals, walks and just hanging out around nature. I enjoy good coffee, value my friendships, and am pro active about maintaining good health. Most of all I treasure my relationship with God.