Welcome to my “50 before 50” List!

I’ve always loved the thrill of a helicopter flight. However, my daughter and husband have been less enthusiastic about the idea. So, when we...

I’m not a gambler. The sound of the pokies doesn’t excite me, and watching people gamble away their money isn’t my idea of fun....

As part of my “50 before 50” challenge, I decided to take my mum out to sip bubbles on a rooftop bar. Why a...

These girls are absolute legends, they make me laugh so hard and are truly the best value friends. We all met during our early...

I’ve always been intrigued by the allure of an Espresso Martini. I’ve seen plenty of friends order them, but I’ve always stuck to my...

Happy birthday, Mummy! Here’s to another day of “collecting experiences, not things,” and another item ticked off the “50 Before 50” list. Celebrating life...

Ticking off another item on the “50 Before 50” list, I made a special trip to Moonta to finally enjoy a Cornish pasty. Despite...

For this “50 Before 50” challenge, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and attend a cooking class. While cooking isn’t my...

As part of my “50 Before 50” adventure, I finally got to check out Pik-a-Pie at Meadows. For years, I’d seen this place on...

Sometimes, it’s the simple things that can make a big difference in our daily lives. For me, it was a professional bra fitting, a...

Our trip to Fiji was a heartwarming return to a place that holds a special place in our hearts. It was our 7th visit...

Tonight, I checked “buy a Sorrento Pizza” off my list, and it did not disappoint. I first visited this pizza bar on the day...

I’ve never been to the movies on my own, it’s always been a social occasion. But as part of my quest to learn to...

You’ve been living under a rock if you haven’t figured out by now that Haighs speckles are my weakness! Today, Aiva took me on...

Aiva has a wall in her room plastered with photo booth moments with friends. I decided I just had to get on that bandwagon...

My neuro rehab clinic suggested I slow down a little and reduce the unnecessary rush I put on myself daily in the hope of...

I used to love reading bedtime stories to my daughter, Aiva, but now that she’s a teenager, I don’t get that pleasure anymore. Reading...

I had never been to an art exhibition before, but with my new exploration of acrylic painting, I am finding an appreciation of art...

I got a Metrocard and I caught the O’Bahn to the city. Believe it or not, I had never owned a Metrocard before, and...

The Popeye in Adelaide holds a special place in my heart because it brings back childhood memories of the cruises we would take when...

Adelaide Fashion Week was the perfect chance to tick “go to a fashion show” off my list, and it was even better because I...

As an extreme extrovert living with two introverts, I often find myself struggling to sit still and watch TV for more than a few...

As a self-proclaimed freckles fanatic, I figured it was time to take matters into my own hands and make my own. My mum brought...

Since approaching 50, I have faced challenges in accepting and embracing the changes my body has been going through. The dreaded perimenopause stage has...

There’s something inherently joyful about giving a gift out of the blue, with no occasion or reason other than to make someone’s day a...

Bird in Hand Winery is somewhere I’ve always wanted to visit but have never gotten around to. We all know and love their sparkling...

I’m not a massive fan of gin. I much prefer a vino. However, I drive past Ambleside every time I go through Hahndorf on...

Yes, I’ve had photos with Santa when I was young, and I’ve had to sit with Santa when my daughter was younger to get...

I know! I know! I’m late to the Friends Party! Yes, it was released in 2004, and I finally watched it in 2023. I’ve...

I do not enjoy running, but I have dabbled in it in the past. The most I have managed non-stop is 5km on a...

It had been a really long time since I visited my hometown of Hamley Bridge. Joining me on this sentimental trip were my dad,...

Checking off another item from my “50 Before 50” list: Visiting the Adelaide Himeji Gardens on South Terrace. My sidekicks, Chloe and Aiva joined...

Visiting an art gallery has never been something I have appreciated or enjoyed, but now that I’ve started dabbling in acrylic painting myself, my...

I cannot believe I have never visited the State Library. Well, if I have, I don’t remember it. The fabulous Kelly Hody joined me...

One of my “50 Before 50” challenges was to try an aqua fitness class. But, of course, I had to take it up a...

For as long as I can remember I’ve had to drive a car that had a practical element to it (I’m sure most can...

I decided to tackle the kitchen head-on and learn how to make cold rolls. A massive thank you to Michelle Boyd from Yum Hugs...

Anyone who knows me understands that this is a massive accomplishment. I’ve loved a daily glass of vino (or two) every evening for as...

I kept seeing posts from friends about this restaurant in Angle Vale called Sneaky’s, and my curiosity was getting the better of me, so...

I’ve been on Temptation Sailing’s catamaran a few times in the past but never to swim with the dolphins. So, this time, I decided...

The weekend we went swimming with the dolphins was also the perfect excuse to tick off a weekend away with Aiva. I promised myself...

As part of our 50th birthday celebration, my school girlfriends and I took on the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb at night. This wasn’t just...

A reflexology session was on my “50 before 50” list, so I booked an appointment with my best friend Leah. We’ve been friends for...

This was THE BEST! For our 40th birthdays, my best friends from school and I took a trip to Sydney. Now, 10 years later,...

Mum and her besties joined me on this adventure, and what an adventure it was. I added this to my list after a friend...

I finally did it. I visited Costco! This was one of those bucket list items that had been lingering for a while, and I’m...

This one’s been on my vision board for as long as I can remember. Despite living in Alice Springs during my 20’s, I never...

I can’t believe I’ve never been here! The morning started with bubbles and breakfast at Saints Kitchen with 3 of my favourite people, Leigh,...

From the moment I met Stephanie from Infinite Styling many years ago, I had a shopping session with her on my bucket list. But...

Late last year, I saw a photo that really shook me. It was a wake-up call. I stepped on the scales and almost burst...