Month: December 2023

communications in communities

December 21, 2023 By Lizzy

In our community groups, communication is key to our common success. Little things like saying hello, admiring someone’s beans or just smiling or nodding with a little eye contact can change someone’s day, especially if they feel isolated or lonely. We are all busy –  too busy sometimes to read emails and newsletters that other […]

Buy Local for the Out of world experiences

December 21, 2023 By Lizzy

I had a strange experience today… I have been supporting a local food network using their online shop for many years for our weekly nourishment, socialising and volunteering with the team. Today I finally walked into their new shopfront, a traditionally style corner store in a nearby rural town. As I entered the beautifully designed […]

Mosquito Repel

December 10, 2023 By Lizzy

I am trying a brew to repel mossies around my parent’s yard. They are vicious and active all day so it’s unpleasant and you have to use repellents to stay still outside which is a pity given it’s summer in Queensland. I have cleaned up for all the still water in pot trays and damp […]