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“Three Score Years & Ten” – A Gift of Memories
Today is my birthday đ While I am not quite "Three Score Years and Ten" yet, any birthday does make you contemplate the past. Quite a few years ago, I came across a list of 100 questions to give older family members to answer. By answering these...
Why a Tight Budget Might Make You a Better Mother
Motherhood is a journey filled with joy, love, and countless challenges. One thing that can add an extra layer of difficulty is navigating motherhood on a tight budget. While a bank account less than âloadedâ may initially seem like a hindrance, it...
Finding Balance: Wealth and Money – An Important Piece, Yet Not Everything
I would not be able to have a blog about creating a Rich Life without tackling the subject of actual money.Of course, there IS more to a rich balanced life than chasing the almighty dollar, but no-one can argue that having at least a comfortable...
Affordable Ways to Keep Your Family Warm in Winter
Winter is my favourite season. (we just bought a home in Tasmania to escape the Queensland heat) but many hate the cold and the challenges it can bring to the family budget. Today I am here to share with you some budget-friendly ways to keep your...
Your Best Life Awaits You!Â
Living your best life means something different to everyone, but at its heart, it means living a life true to your values, bringing you joy and fulfilment. It's about being intentional with your choices and creating a life that you love. The...
The Pot at the End of the Rainbow
Happy Friday!!  And Happy St. Patrick's Day! Today, as we celebrate this day (whether or not we have any Irish ancestry), many of us think about luck, riches, and finding that pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. But let me tell you something:...
Is this all there is?
Carol's eyes slowly fluttered open as the sun peeked through her bedroom window. She let out a deep sigh and buried her head in her pillow. Another day, another routine. She couldn't help but wonder, "Is this all there is?As she lay there, staring...
Valentine’s Day – A 3-Course Dinner
Earlier this week it was Valentineâs Day. Hubby and I rarely go out on Valentineâs Day, as we have found in the past that restaurants are usually too busy and hence the staff overworked and really donât want to be there. We found the service rushed...
Special Occasion Entertaining
With Valentineâs Day only a few days away, I started to consider what I might do for a special dinner. We rarely go out on the actual day as we often find the food and service are less than perfect, as the entire staff is overworked and very busy....
I bet you need help.
In todayâs busy world, we seem to be constantly pulled from pillar to post with barely the time to stop and take a moment for ourselves this can often lead to feelings of overwhelm and frustration. Recently, our televisions have been filled with...
A Wrap-up of 2022 and a Plan for 2023
2022 has proven itself to be my "annus horribilis" with a number of serious health complications raining down on our family. Thankfully we have reached the other side of it with some sort of normality and life continues - albeit with some changes....
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Strangely, this question has popped up a few times on my Facebook feed in the past few days. I admit when I first saw it a week or so ago, my first thought was Italy. I so enjoyed my time there on tour in 2014.Everything about it, the...
Why Can’t I Manifest Money??
Why Can't I Manifest Money?? Hint: It's because you might not be asking for the right thing đ You have read all the books and blog posts. You have made your vision board. You have said your affirmations regularly. All this and ...crickets :(...
âIn the Quiet of the Night, What do you Yearn for?â
I recently watched an interview with Martha Beck in which she was discussing her new book, "The Way of Integrity: Finding the path to your true self." If you have not heard of Martha Beck, she is an American life coach (most famous as being Oprah...
Holiday Time đ
Any travel through this CoVid time is a challenge, but we had decided that we did need a break but we would need to stay within our home state of Queensland. At Easter we usually are able to take the Thursday before and the Tuesday after Easter to...
Donât Dismiss 2020 as a âWastedâ Year.
As we wrap up 2020, I have seen much discussion given to the idea of âThank goodness this year is OVER- bring on 2021â However, I prefer to ponder on the 2020 I have had and acknowledge the things I have been most grateful for. Firstly, is the...
Hello December !!
December!! For some people the mere thought of this time of year brings on a level of stress. The busy holiday season, extra expenses and the prospect of deciding on what the New Year might bring. For me, December is a planning month (along with...
Eating “Out”
Although in Queensland, we have been lucky to not have had the heavy lockdowns of some places, hubby and I have not been go out as much as usual. This weekend though I felt like a "Cafe" breakfast and a Picnic lunch đ Rather than going out, we...
What is Sunshine Cash?
What is "Sunshine Cash"? The whole concept of "Sunshine Cash" is the total opposite of "Saving for a Rainy Day" It is, of course, important to save an emergency fund for unforeseen events, but (in my opinion) to have money in the bank for money's...
Transformation
I Love this quote. "Just when the Caterpillar thought her life was over, she became a Butterfly" It says so much about the past and the future. It is good to remind ourselves that no matter what happens in our lives, surely there is beauty to come....
Being True to Your Dreams.
My version of self-employment This week I made the decision to close one of my businesses that was, quite frankly, just not performing. It is hard to explain people who are not, or have not been in business very long, how freeing letting...
Why Do I Want To Be A “Princess”?
There is somewhat of a backlash to girls and women wanting to be a âprincess". After all, in this modern world canât us women be so much more than a figment of prettiness that relies on a saviour in the form of a man? WellâŠDUH!! ...
My Top 3 Tips For Living Your 10/10 Life.
1: KNOW what your ideal life looks like Dream, really image yourself living your ideal life. What does it look like? Who is in it? Where do you live? What do you do every day? You need to be REALLY specific here.Start from the moment you open your...
How to be Friends with your Money
What is your relationship with your money? Do you have a feeling of dread that there is never enough? or do you rejoice and welcome the possibilities that every dollar can provide? I am sure you have guessed by now, that I love my money, I welcome...
How Much Money Do You Need?
How much money do you need?An interesting discussion recently on this subject with a group I am in.Now of course the whole philosophy behind my life and, indeed, this blog, is that I don't aspire to be financially a gazillionaire.Sure, I want to be...
Why Consistency is the Key to Achieving Everything Youâve Dreamed
There is one thing that stands in your way to becoming anything you want to be and accomplishing anything youâve dreamed of.Itâs not money and itâs not time. Itâs not a lack of luck or not having the right opportunities handed to you on a plate....
3 Steps Ebook
Hi There, Are you happy with where you are in life right now? Or, do you wish life was.. well..MORE? Everyone has different goals and dreams⊠Some are trying to change the worldâŠâŠothers just want to settle down and live a long healthy life with the...
The 21 day to make 9 (or break) a habit myth BUSTED
I am sure that many of us are familiar with the idea that it takes approx. 21-28 days to make or break a habit. I know I have heard it from MANY coaches in all fields. I guess that is why we see so many â21 days to get fitâ or â28 days to a...
Making “Budget” Food High Class
Part of the appeal of eating out is often, for us ladies, the fact that we donât have to cook. Luckily hubby and I enjoy cooking so that is not such an issue for us.  We tend to look for âsomething differentâ Different flavours, different...
4 Simple Rules to Create a RICH Life
When you think of RICH does the image of money and wealth immediately spring to mind? For most people it does, but did you know that the dictionary has many definitions of the word RICH and only one has to do with actual money. However, by...
Why Self-Care is an Important Part of your 10/10 Life – or – How Finger Nails are a Barometer of Your Life Balance.
A little over a month ago, I had a speaking engagement at a conference. I was also meeting a number of my coaching clients for the first time. In the lead up to the conference, I was determined to have nice long strong nails for the weekend. To...
Achieving Life Balance
Ahh the elusive subject of âBalanceâ It can start out with such good intentions and quickly spiral out of control and, before you know it, you are back to square one. Often your life might seem like a never-ending game of âSnakes & Laddersâ....
Morning Routine
Morning..,. I admit it, I am a morning person, and I know some of you might hate me right now:) I know that for many people, the mere thought of morning brings feelings of dread and panic. However, for me, mornings are the time I get some âmeâ...
Upgraded Dinner Set.
Recently I bought an upgrade... One of my less than perfect items was our dinner set. It was a cheap set bought from Kmart and it has worn terribly. In my perfect world, I would be eating off fine bone china every meal. So why don't I? Well, my BS...
Life – It is About Choices and the Decisions We Make
Life is like a road. Â There are long and short roads; smooth and rough roads; windy and straight roads. Â Many roads are on the map as we journey through life. Â Â There are roads that lead to a life of marriage and family or others that lead to a...
The ONE day I did really have NOTHING đ
As I read blogs and self help books, I am always amazed at some of the true Rags to Riches stories that abound.While I have never earned a huge salary, been unemployed for any long period of time or been even close to homeless, I have not often...
New Year – New You
OH NO!! you might be thinking that this is yet ANOTHER New Years Resolution post. It is not!! In fact I donât âdoâ resolutions. As most of you know, resolutions are easily made, but seldom kept, with most being broken by the first...
“It Is What It Is But It Will Become What You Make It”
I saw this quote on Pinterest today as a wall mural. What a powerful message... Sure life hands us all lemons occasionally, but the mindset to "make lemonade" is an admirable quality, that I try to live to. When I read this, I was reminded of a...
Thank God for Dirty Dishes
I saw this lovely little poem recently by author Mary Stuber. Initially I smiled and laughed to myself, then I really thought about it and how true it is. We are blessed that we can have food on our plates and a safe home in which to prepare and...
Friday Night “Eat In”
You may remember that last Friday, I made the decision to create a restaurant style meal each Friday night. I had the week to think about it and ponder over what was in the fridge and freezer. This what I came up with. Salmon Wellington with Lemon...
Staying Fit as We Age
As a "middle aged" lady, I do try to keep myself fit-ish. I no longer go to Gym. I was a member of Curves for a few years but the fees kept rising and our local center changed hands and the opening times were not a "work time friendly" for me. ...
A Restaurant Style Meal
Have you seen my "Getting $#!T Done" course yet? I ask because, part of the challenge is to audit your life in every area and slowly level each area up to a "10" One area of life is, of course, "Romance / Significant Other"Â I have rated this area...
80 Days until Christmas
Does that number strike a feeling of panic and dread, or are you ready for the holiday season? I have to admit, I am one of "those" annoying people who does not stress about Christmas or the cost of giving gifts. And, yes, I have just about...
Getting $#!T Done – A 5 Day Challenge.
I posted recently that my friend had commented on how I manage to always "Get $#!T Done" (You can read the post here) I promised to put together a 5-day challenge that will help you set goals, break them into tasks and achieve your ideal life and...
A Spring “High Tea” Picnic
This weekend was a family birthday, so we packed up the car and ventured out to have a special picnic. The spring weather here is just lovely, and it is always a great time for a picnic. I designed a "high tea" type spread with pikelets with jam...
Stretching Bread Rolls.
I picked up a packet of Soy and Linseed rolls at the supermarket the other day. They were on special and they looked really yummy. When I got home and looked at them again, I thought they were quite large.  I am not gluten free, but I do try to...
Fitting it all in and getting $H!T done.
A friend recently commented that they have no idea how I fit everything into my days, and stay sane đ Yes, it is true that I always have a heap of things going on at one time, and also a number of plans that are ready to burst into fruition in the...
No Fuss – Stress Free meals
A couple of months of crazy days have seen us eating some "creative" meals of late. My main focus has been to feed us reasonably healthy meals that do not require too much in the way of preparation or fuss. Some days there may have been time to do...
How we live on the “pension”
Did you read my recent post on what "they" say is the amount of money needed to retire? (it is here) When this was originally reported, I said to my husband, âI am sure we could live on the pension as well as Mum & Dad.â So, we decided to try...
Stroganoff Meatballs
Cheats "sort of" Strog. We are in the process of running down our freezer in preparation for 3 weeks away.   (while we are away, I will unplug the freezer and let it completely defrost, then give it a good clean out in the new year) I have been...
How much money do you need to retire?
Quite some time ago I read a news report debating whether or not the Australian aged pension is âenoughâ to live on in todayâs economy. As expected, the comments were mixed with a lot of people saying they can...
A Different Advent Calendar.
My daughter-in-law does enjoy a nice cup of tea đ I came up with the idea of making an Advent Calendar with various types of teabags for her this year. I had done a tea wrapper for my Mum for Mother's Day a couple of years ago, so I had a template...
Saving Money AND the Planet.
I must admit I like to read but I rarely make myself enough time to get lost in a novel đ I do, however, enjoy a magazine regularly. Over the course of the years, family members have gifted me subscriptions to magazines, such as Better Homes and...
How much Tax do you REALLY pay??
âNothing is certain except for death and taxes.â - Benjamin Franklin 1789 In many business forums and groups I am a part of, the topic of paying taxes often comes up. Our account told me a loooong time ago that, as a business owner, tax is a good...
The Problem with Passion.
In today's busy world, I see so much written about passion and having to find your passion or purpose in life to get ahead and be successful. Sadly, we see this ârequirementâ as early as high school when 13-year-olds are expected to know exactly...
đ It really is the little things.
My husband suspects I might be just ever so slightly totally bonkers. (In the nicest possible way of course). After 20 years, he is used to my sometimes crazy purchases. One of the "secrets" to living my perfect life, is to visualise what that life...
Light Healthy Breakfast.
I have (again) decided I need to lose a few kg's. I really do not bother too much about my weight, and do stick to a fairly healthy diet, but I know I have been a bit slack lately. Â Tripping up and back 400kms to see my Mum has seen me not eating...
Dry Aged Beef. A sublime meal experience.
Have you ever had Dry Aged Meat??  Hubby and I were aware that some high-end butchers dry-aged meat, but we had never seen it let alone eaten it. What is Dry Aged Meat?  According to Wikipedia "Dry-aged beef is beef that has been hung or placed on...
Raining Money
The whole concept of "Sunshine Cash" is the total opposite of "Saving for a Rainy Day" Â It is, of course, important to save an emergency fund for unforeseen events, but (in my opinion) to have money in the bank for money's sake is just not...
Why that “Bargain” might be costing as much as 40 times what you thought you paid.
Who hasn't been in this scenario? It is the day after payday, you have a party to go to on the weekend, and you really need a new dress. (shoes, bag, coat etc)You go to the mall and "BARGAIN" you find the perfect top for just $20. Â YAY!!!! Â At the...
Change one habit and save.
One really simple way to save money and create your champagne lifestyle is to look at your spending habits and make some quality changes. Some ideas might be: Coffee. Nearly every savings blog or site you see always puts coffee at the top of the...
Declutter your way to Rich
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past year or so, you will have heard about the KonMari method of decluttering.  Through her best selling book, The Life Changing Magic of Tidying: A Simple, Effective Way To Banish Clutter Forever,...
Not Zero Days
Make everyday a "Not Zero' day I came across the concept of "Not Zero Days" this week. Â WOW what a revelation.!! The idea of a Not Zero Day is that whatever you are planning to do, whatever your goal is just do SOMETHING toward it everyday....
Just too busy and feeling a bit tired. đ
Hubby and I have been just so stupidly busy lately that we are both feeling quite overwhelm ed. Â I can tell, both of us are a bit cranky and TIRED Â oh so bone weary TIRED. Â We often find ourselves struggling to stay up past 8:00pm We work for...
Back from a mini break.
Did you see my post a while back about having a weekend away? (if you didn't...it is here ) Hubby and I had a great break, one that was most needed. We have been crazy busy for the last 3 months ( with not much end in sight) so while we...
Getting away from it all – at 50% off
One of my favourite things to do with my sunshine cash is to spend it on travel. Now, while my businesses do generate a good  liveable income, we cannot just have unlimited time away.  Even the richest men and women are still found in their offices...
How I use vision boards to create my perfect life.
Do you live your perfect life? How can I invite abundance if I donât know EXACTLY what I want.?? Todayâs post comes about from a discussion with my husband about abundance. When I asked him what  Abundance meant to him he answered âWinning Lottoâ...
Why every one of my dollars is a “blazing sunbeam”
"Sunshine Cash" is the opposite of saving for a rainy day. For me, Sunshine Cash is the money I earn on top of my regular income. Â It is not intended to pay the bills or be saved in the emergency fund. Â It is FUN MONEY!! Â However, it does trickle...
25 Solutions to “not enough” money.
From the time I was a little kid, I never seemed to have enough "fun money". Sure, Mum and Dad gave me pocket money for doing chores around the house, but I was made to put half of it in the bank.  (Who remembers the good old "dollarmites" school...
How I live a champagne lifestyle on a lite beer budget.
I have long admitted to having Champagne taste on a Beer budget, and I have discovered many ways to live the life I want on sometimes very little money.  Whether by earning a bit of cash on the side, or just getting great deals on the products and...
Mind Movies
I recently found an awesome site. http://www.mindmovies.com/ The idea of a mind movie is to take thehumble vision board a step higher. By making a movie or even a powerpoint presentationyou create a moving visualisation of your desiresand project...
More ACTION
More about ACTION I have been doing a far bit of reading about what ACTION means for and Abundant life. I have concluded that Action must be deliberate and considered. Many people point out a duck or swanâŠsitting calm on the surface but paddling...
Action !!!
Action!! I have been listening to Bob Proctorâs âSuccess Principlesâ CDâs this week. I will share with you the lesson of ACTION!! As Bob points out in this lesson, we cannot have the abundance we seek without action. We need to have the idea and...
Reality Check
Once in a while the universe will give you a serious reality check. This week the universe made me realize that I am truly blessed witha life at all. After returning from a memorial service for a young friend of ours whosadly passed away at just...
Love, Laughter and Abundance
Today I am having an abundant day with friendship. My heart will be lifted today with a very social day. Todayâs mantra is Laugh, Love and Abundance
Knowing what my Abundance looks like…In detail
How can I invite abundance if I donât know EXACTLY what I want.?? Todayâs post comes about from a discussion with my husband about abundance.When I asked him what Abundance meant to him he answered âWinning LottoâThis is how the conversation...
Making the vision real.
Following on from yesterdayâs post about belief, I find that a vision board helps me focus on how I imagine my abundance and helps me truly believe in what I am inviting. I have been making âvision boardsâ in some form for years before i knew what...
I deserve abundance and believe I will be abundant.
Today's mantra is BELIEF I read an article recently that said... "In order to receive we have to feel that we deserve to receive" This got me thinking...do I really believe that I deserve true abundance?? I ( like a lot of people) have had friends...
What is “Abundance”
That is the loaded question đ According to the dictionary... .ânoun 1. an extremely plentiful or oversufficient quantity or supply: an abundance of grain. 2. overflowing fullness: abundance of the heart. 3. affluence; wealth: the enjoyment of...
