ICYMI – The Midlife Edition 5
Thoughtful and practical gifts that any hostess will love
How to host a fun Christmas party for friends – without the stress
5 Christmas Day outfit ideas for your family get-together
7 of the best (and most unforgettable) things we did in Cambodia
33 fabulous gifts to give to the women in your life
My versatile holiday capsule wardrobe in Cambodia and Vietnam
10 Instagram accounts that women in midlife will love. (I know I do.)
All the books I read and loved in the 3rd quarter of 2024
ICYMI – The Midlife Edition 4
ICYMI – The Midlife Edition 3
10 of my favourite movies that feature middle-aged women
Top beauty empties: my recent skincare, makeup and haircare favourites and fails
The top 6 reasons to take HRT, according to the experts
ICYMI – The Midlife Edition 2
All the books I read and loved in the 2nd quarter of 2024
My 4 favourite coffee table books right now
A luxury weekend away in New Zealand that I won’t forget in a hurry
My top 8 moisturisers for mature skin right now
ICYMI – The Midlife Edition 1
All the books I read and loved in the first quarter of 2024
My skincare empties from the past few months
6 classic pairs of loafers that you can wear now and into winter
All the good books I read in November & December 2023
Here are the things I’m eyeing and buying this Black Friday
Stunning Stocking Fillers for Women – you’ll want them for yourself
Fun Holiday Gifts for Women – get them in the Black Friday Sales
The 9 timesaver hacks that have made my life much easier lately
The 2 inspirational books I read and enjoyed in October
These are my all-time best beauty products to get from Sephora
You’ll want to buy all of these amazing advent calendars
The 2 beautiful books I read (and highly rate) in September
The 7 packing mistakes I made on my recent summer holiday
The 5 fab things I tried and loved in August
Fantastic workout gear for women over 50 that may even inspire you to exercise more
The 3 books I read in August (they were all so good)
Here are a few fabulous ways to jump on this delicious new trend
The 4 new things I tried while I was away in July
The best beauty deals of Adore Beauty’s Afterpay Day Sale
I only read one book in July but there was a good reason
7 easy ways to add more fibre to your diet (and why you need to)
Everything I read back in June (most good, one scary)
The 6 fun, new things I tried back in June
9 handy books that’ll help your adult child when they leave home
The 10 essential beauty products I couldn’t do without on my summer holiday
7 Vitamin C skincare products that I still want to try
7 new things I tried in May 2023 (some were amazing)
My May book recommendations – the 4 books I read last month
Summer Travel Essentials: My 28 Must-Haves for My Next Adventure
Looking for a new hobby? Here are 30 enjoyable hobbies to try in midlife.
Here are 5 things that I tried and enjoyed in April 2023
Good book recommendations: The 3 lovely books I read in April
17 great (and easy) ways to add more protein to your diet
Here are 34 good retinol products for mature skin – at various price points
March Edit: I love trying new things. These are 4 things I tried and loved.
The 4 fabulous books I read in March
The top 20 questions about perimenopause answered right here
Fashion made easy: Update your outfit with one of these 10 fun trainer styles
The 3 things I tried and loved in February
The 4 good books I read in February
40 Instagram accounts that are super informative for middle-aged women
14 easy beauty ideas for midlife women’s self-care at home
4 Things I tried and loved in January
12 Effective Steps That Can Be Used to Overcome Midlife Burnout
The 4 stunning books I read in January
Some brilliant books about midlife that midlife women need to read
7 clever ways I’m getting organised this January
Great Black Friday deals for a more affordable Christmas
My midlife must-haves – Lisl
The 7 Best Things We Saw, Did and Ate in Palm Cove
My midlife must-haves – Adele
5 Things I Tried (and Loved) in September
How to let go of your adult children when you’re struggling to detach
5 Things I Tried (and Loved) in August
The 7 makeup products I wear every day – to get that natural “no makeup look”
4 good neck creams for women in their 50s and beyond
The 9 books that I’ve read recently and how I rate them
5 easy bone-strengthening exercises you can do at home
2 classic Winter outfits that are easy to put together
Why midlife is one of the best times to explore being sober curious
One of the best trips we’ve taken in New Zealand as a middle-aged couple
The 4 exfoliants that make a huge difference to my mature skin
2 brilliant midlife podcasts that have the best information (and I love the most)
My midlife must-haves – Kim
3 great tinted moisturisers with SPF that save you time and work like a charm
7 versatile layering pieces that you’ll find useful for Autumn and Winter
My Midlife Beauty Edit: The skincare products I love using right now
7 great books I’ve read this year, so far
How to create a simple, effective skincare routine for mature skin
A (long) weekend in Wanaka
Happy New Year!
Black Friday is here! These are my best picks for great deals.
Are you ready for Black Friday? Or don’t you really care?
7 Stocking Fillers under $30 for him
7 Stocking Fillers under $25 for her
My Etsy Picks for Christmas decorating
7 fashion inspiration Instagram accounts for women over 40
Ideas for that one special Christmas gift for her
21 great ways to help with thinning hair in midlife
My five favourites – the September issue
Feeling lonely? Here’s how to make (and keep) friends in midlife.
9 fun things I’ve bought online during this lockdown
HRT: What’s the difference between body identical and bio-identical hormones?
The 3 things on my Spring wishlist that I’d love to add to my wardrobe
My five favourites – the August edition
9 of the most effective non-surgical treatments to get rid of sagging jowls
The 9 beauty tools I have, and the ones I think actually work
My five favourites – the July edition
My midlife must-haves – Linda
My five favourites – the June edition
Which Hormone Replacement Therapy will be the best solution for you?
My midlife must-haves – Regina
My five favourites – the May edition
Good oral health is important during perimenopause – find out why
My five favourites – the April edition
10 gorgeous gifts that your mother will love this Mother’s Day
15 knits that’ll keep you warm and make you look stylish this winter
My midlife must-haves
My five favourites – the March edition
Why deep water running might be the perfect exercise for middle-aged women
3 great exercises to get excited about in midlife
My five favourites – the February edition
My five favourites – the January edition
My five favourites – the December edition
My five favourites – the November edition
My best Black Friday and Cyber Monday picks for your Christmas gifts
7 of my best places to buy affordable art online
2 exciting Christmas gift guides to treat the awesome women in your life
My five favourites – the October edition
10 great ways to help ease the pain caused by arthritis
5 beautiful dresses that’ll make it easy to look great this summer
My 23 best skincare products for a bright and glowing mature skin
Comfortable pants are my favourite right now. Does this mean I’ve given up?
My five favourites – the September edition
Is this a midlife crisis or quarantine fatigue?
8 books about midlife that I know you’ll love
Luscious loungewear is the only thing I want to wear right now
My five favourites – the August edition
Jumping on the face mask wagon is the right thing to do
Beautiful sleepwear is my new obsession
My five favourites – the July edition
Local road tripping is the new best thing
A little list to boost your mood
Why is vitamin A vital in midlife?
My five favourites – June edition
Becoming Anti-Racist is Long Overdue
My five favourites – May edition
8 amazing cleansers for a youthful skin in midlife
Are you bored with your board games?
My five favourites – the April edition
7 fun things to do while you’re in self-isolation
14 fantastic books to read while you have more free time
All you need to know about LVL – for your eyelashes
My five favourites – March edition
That time I got chest pains from anxiety
I’m 50 and this is my morning routine at the moment
Things that happen during perimenopause that nobody talks about
My five favourites – February edition
Why is vitamin C so important for us in midlife?
My favourite anti-ageing smoothie
My five favourites – January edition
Happy New Year!
Bits and Bobs #16 – great reads!
Holiday party inspiration that will make you glow
My Five Favourites
Simple Summer sandals that you will love
Bits and Bobs #15 – happy weekend!
Product Review: Foreo LUNA fofo
My Five Favourites
Bits and Bobs #14
Gift guide for teen & college girls
How to deal with perimenopause weight gain
My gift guide for teen boys: 7 great ideas
9 of my best Advent calendars this year
My Five Favourites
Bits and Bobs #13
My Five Favourites
Bits and Bobs #12
Christmas gift guide: for middle-aged women
My Five Favourites
Bits and Bobs #11
7 of the best things to do on Koh Samui
My Five Favourites
Have you ever been on a girls trip?
Bits and Bobs #10
My Five Favourites
My Five Favourites
Bits and Bobs #9
What You Need to Know about Skincare for Maturing Skin
My Five Favourites
Bits and Bobs #8
Is there a right time for your kids to move out of home?
My Five Favourites
Bits and Bobs #7 (It’s Been 7 Weeks!)
My Five Favourites for This Week
Bits and Bobs #6 – Happy Weekend
4 Stunning Shirts on my Wishlist right now
Bits and Bobs #5 – It’s the Weekend!
Bits and Bobs #4
Bits and Bobs #3
Bits and Bobs – the second edition
Fascinating Bits and Bobs (I Found on the Internet)
The 6 Fantastic Books I Read on Vacation
Why Turning 50 Wasn’t the End of the World For Me
My Top 7 Beauty Products At the Moment
5 Brilliant Books You Need to Read
Do You Want to See My Autumn Capsule Wardrobe?
What’s a Capsule Wardrobe and do I want one?
5 Fun, Inspirational Midlife Instagrammers I Love
What TV Shows Are You Watching At The Moment?
How to Deal with Feeling Invisible in Midlife
How To Tell If You’re in Perimenopause
5 Life Lessons That Have Taken Me 49 Years to Learn
Self-Care and 5 Awesome Beauty Products You Need in Your Life
My 6th Midlife Interview is Here!
Happy New Year to You!
My Weird and Wonderful Midlife Interview Number 5 is here
Here Are The 7 Books About Midlife That I Want to Read
My 2018 Christmas Gift Guide: For Her
Another Weird and Wonderful Midlife Interview Is Here!
All you need to know about Microblading
10 of the Best Things to Do in Auckland with Older Visitors
Weird & Wonderful Interview 3: It’s My Turn!
Here Are The Next Weird and Wonderful Midlife Interview Answers
5 Awesome Podcasts That You Should Be Listening To
The Weird and Wonderful World of the Midlife Experience
Here are 5 Leopard Print Pieces That You’ll Absolutely Love
The 9 Most Helpful Apps I Have on My iPhone
Spring is Here! Who Needs a New Dress? Me!
This Is The Recipe For My Number 1 Comfort Food
How To Instantly Add Happiness To Your Life
Those Beautiful Times When You Make The Best Family Memories
Why Midlife Doesn’t Have To Be a Crisis
Losing music icons is one of the ultimate negatives of midlife
14 Awesome Things to See and Do in Tokyo
Welcome to my new blog! I’m so pleased you’re here.