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My decluttering hack

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Passing down the ANZAC biscuit legacy: A heartfelt journey of family and remembrance

Passing down the ANZAC biscuit legacy: A heartfelt journey of family and remembrance

Our Starts at 60 blogger shares heartfelt moments baking with her grandson, keeping the spirit of a beloved ANZAC biscuit recipe alive through generations.

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The importance of a social network

The importance of a social network

As much as solitude can be a gift, long-term social isolation poses serious risks to our mental and physical health—especially as we age. This thoughtful piece explores the complex balance between enjoying time alone and the essential need for human connection.

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Tips to help parents/ grandparents transition their child from primary to secondary school

Tips to help parents/ grandparents transition their child from primary to secondary school

It's 2025 and school is back. For many, it will be school for the first time. Either way children are required to transition from a safe, known environment to some form of unfamiliar territory.

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How to retain positivity as you age

How to retain positivity as you age

Growing old is about retaining a positive attitude and embracing the good things. It is also about accepting things we can’t change.

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How do we know what ingredients are harming us?

How do we know what ingredients are harming us?

As the years fly by so has my awareness of the importance of health and fitness increased. My immune system is not what it used to be, my intolerance to some foods has increased and I am conscious of what I eat and what body lotions I apply to my skin.

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It’s Halloween so what happened to Guy Fawkes in Australia?

It’s Halloween so what happened to Guy Fawkes in Australia?

I am amazed how Halloween decorated homes and shops have taken over Australia. It made me reflect on my childhood days. It wasn't about Halloween, it was about Guy Fawkes. So what changed?

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Burning toast

Burning toast

Join our Starts at 60 blogger as she shares her journey from kitchen chaos to finding the perfect safety-conscious toaster—and learn how technology is paving the way for safer cooking for those who need it most.

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Are you team Savoy or team Jatz cracker?

Are you team Savoy or team Jatz cracker?

What started as a casual chat about dry biscuits for our Starts at 60 blogger turned into a hilarious exploration of regional snack rivalries.

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Two old fashioned soup favourite’s

Two old fashioned soup favourite’s

As the chill of winter sweeps across Australia, there's nothing like a steaming bowl of homemade soup to warm your soul. Dive into the delicious details of my winter soup ritual and savour the taste of nostalgia with every spoonful

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