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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.
Our world has changed, traditions have changed and our whole culture seems to have changed - but have manners really gone the same way. Source: Getty Images.
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Are good manners now a thing of the past?

Are good manners now a thing of the past?

Our world has changed, traditions have changed and our whole culture seems to have changed - but have manners really gone the same way?
Our Starts at 60 blogger discusses the frustration of self serve checkouts and hearing the dreaded “unexpected item in the bagging area”. Source: Getty Images.
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Unexpected item in the bagging area

Unexpected item in the bagging area

Our Starts at 60 blogger discusses the frustration of self serve checkouts and hearing the dreaded “unexpected item in the bagging area”.

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.