Welcome to the Weekend Traffic Jam a weekly link up which I’m delighted to be joining as a co-host in 2024. Each week, I’ll be joining Marsha, from Marsha in the Middle, Melynda, from Scratch Made Food for Hungry People, and Lisa, from Boondock Ramblings, so please take the time to visit the other co-hosts as well as two or three of those who have linked! If you would like to be a co-host come join us. It’s a great way to meet other bloggers. The latest from the WLWA50 blog Last week, Mike and I enjoyed a wonderful 3 nights at Stanthorpe which is about 3 hours drive from Brisbane. W ..read more

Last month I participated in 10 on the 10th hosted by Marsha from Marsha in the Middle. There were a series of 10 questions which I answered and they related in some way to April. If you missed the post you can read it here and perhaps find out some things about me that you didn’t know. It was fun and I determined I would try to participate on a regular basis. May 10 on the 10th May is here and this month it isn’t 10 questions but rather as Marsha explained in her preview post: ‘This month, we are going with ten different things you can and may do. If you’d rather do four of one and ..read more

We live in a busy everyday. And we believe people are yearning to connect with what truly matters. But the world has changed. And people want to find new ways of doing just that. Pinot & Picasso offer a new way to connect through a range of creative experiences. With no talent necessary, you can find yourself enjoying one of life’s simplest pleasures, painting, all while creating a piece of art. With 70+ locations across Australia and New Zealand, find your local studio and try something new, for you! In this episode of the Women Living Well After 50 Podcast my guests are Jess Smith and P ..read more

Welcome to the Weekend Traffic Jam a weekly link up which I’m delighted to be joining as a co-host in 2024. Each week, I’ll be joining Marsha, from Marsha in the Middle, Melynda, from Scratch Made Food for Hungry People, and Lisa, from Boondock Ramblings, so please take the time to visit the other co-hosts as well as two or three of those who have linked! If you would like to be a co-host come join us. It’s a great way to meet other bloggers. The latest from the WLWA50 blog Mike and I have been on a short getaway this week which we throughly enjoyed. I’ll be writing about that in we ..read more

I enjoy the ‘specialness’ of a High Tea – dressing up, dainty delicious food, some bubbles and great company. Last month, we celebrated friendship and a friend’s 50th birthday in style by having High Tea in the Living Room Bar at the W Hotel in Brisbane. It was also lovely to have a day out with my daughter which doesn’t happen often. I highly recommend the High Tea at W Hotel Brisbane. The theme was ‘Ever After’ Inspired by Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art’s latest exhibition, ‘Fairy Tales’. Delectable food, glass of veuve and great company and great service. The next theme wil ..read more

How did you fare Being an Active Participant in Life Challenge in Week 4? We have almost completed the Being An Active Participant in Life Challenge with only two days remaining but you can ‘choose your own adventure’ for those two days. That isn’t the end though is it? Being An Active Participant in Life is a lifestyle and one I hope we can all maintain going forward. 4 things I learned from the Being an Active Participant in Life Challenge 1. We only get one chance at life! 2. Sometimes you just have to say ‘Yes’ – it can be so easy to ‘retire from life’ and that isn’t healthy. Sure we need ..read more

Welcome to the Weekend Traffic Jam a weekly link up which I’m delighted to be joining as a co-host in 2024. Each week, I’ll be joining Marsha, from Marsha in the Middle, Melynda, from Scratch Made Food for Hungry People, and Lisa, from Boondock Ramblings, so please take the time to visit the other co-hosts as well as two or three of those who have linked! If you would like to be a co-host come join us. It’s a great way to meet other bloggers. The latest from the WLWA50 blog The focus on April is the Being an Active participant in life challenge and with the second week done and dust ..read more

Welcome to What’s Been On Your Calendar? 2024! I hope you have had a Marvelous March and if you are linking up I can’t wait to hear about what you’ve been doing. If you don’t blog I still would love to hear from you so you can leave a comment and tell me what’s been happening with you. I’d love you to pause, make a cuppa and take your time reading through what’s been on my calendar? #WBOYC #WBOYC? April 2024 Ahh April! and Autumn has arrived and we are enjoying cooler temperatures at last. Most of April was taken up with the ‘Being An Active Participant in Life Challenge’ and daily inspiratio ..read more

In this episode of the Women Living Well After 50 Podcast, my guest is P.J. Wren, from Fitness with P.J. and Fitness Over 50. P.J. believes that using our age can be a superpower and we dived straight in to discovering why. During the conversation we discussed: Listen to the Podcast Watch the Video Meet P.J. Wren As someone who has dedicated over three decades to being a certified personal trainer, fitness instructor, and coach for women over 40, I have seen the incredible benefits of lifting weights. Now in my 50s, I am more convinced that strength training is essential to staying awesome as ..read more

How did you fare Being an Active Participant in Life Challenge in Week 3? For me, this last week, it’s been very up and down – but that is life! I started the week full of good intentions and made my plan then life took over with unexpected medical appointments for Mike and another not-so-nice reaction to the Shingles vaccination for me, which saw me laid up for two days. This played with my mindset a little I have to admit but I’ve accepted life isn’t perfect and I’ve moved on. Consequently, my plans for the week changed but I did write last week that Plans need to be flexible! Being an Acti ..read more