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Category: Canberra

February 26, 2015 Canberra

Circa Beyond: unexpected and brilliant

Last night I went to the Canberra Theatre Centre to see Circa Beyond.  In summary: wow.

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December 31, 2014 Canberra

Happy New Year Reflections

For some, New Year’s Eve is a time to party.  For me, it is a time for reflection.

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December 24, 2014 Canberra / Health

Sky Zone in Canberra

Where to take active kids in Canberra over the holidays — Sky Zone!

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December 18, 2014 Canberra

Christmas blessings

Yesterday I paused to contemplate my many blessings.  And compared with others, there is a lot to be grateful for.

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November 9, 2014 Canberra / Parenting

National Portrait Gallery, Canberra: Not Just for Adults

Where to take a group of 2, 3 and 5-year-old boys and their parents on a family trip to Canberra?

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July 23, 2014 Canberra / Food / Frugal

Don’t throw out those celery tops

On Friday night I attended the finale $5 potluck of the YWCA Canberra’s winter food hub appeal.  And I was

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May 9, 2014 Canberra

The Golden Afterglow

Yesterday afternoon I went to a funeral.  I wasn’t sure if I should go or not.  It was the wife of

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April 29, 2014 Canberra / Parenting / Uncategorized

I’m a Canberra 101 Local Human

Last night, we were driving back home after work.  We had just picked up Big A and Little A from childcare,

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Author of The Joyful Frugalista, host of The Joyful Frugalista podcast, founder of The Joyful Business Club and living large yet frugally.

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My jade plant is flowering! I was gifted this arou My jade plant is flowering! I was gifted this around seven years ago and this is the first time it's flowered. I'm overjoyed

Jade trees are often used in fengshui. A plant by your front door - or most appropriate auspicious place - can bring in abundance.

And as it happens it IS a particularly auspicious time for me with lots of good things happening, including my latest book going gangbusters. 

Do you have a jade tree? If so, where do you place yours? And did it bring you good luck?

#thejoyfulfrugalista #fengshui #风水 #manifestingabundance
This is Australia... came home to my inner city ap This is Australia... came home to my inner city apartment to find a kangaroo in front of the door. It was a bit distressed so we were careful to avoid going near her. The rangers were called and its gone now.

I used to laugh when people thought that kangaroos bounded down our main streets -  sometimes they actually do.
About to speak on #ausbiz! About to speak on #ausbiz!
Happy fathers day to dad's out there. This is a mo Happy fathers day to dad's out there. This is a mocha cake my boys and I made for their dad. They were very excited to make this. Coparenting has its challenges, but at the end of the day it's any working together for the kids.

#fathersday #chocolatecake
Do you feel guilty about being a parent and trying Do you feel guilty about being a parent and trying to save the planet? Some sage advice from Mia Swainson on my latest podcast about feeling good about what you're doing. @happy_planet_living
Some of the many ways in which I save money when g Some of the many ways in which I save money when grocery shopping. What do you do to save? My latest book, How to Pay Off Your Mortgage in 10 Years, has even more tips.
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