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Next Chapter Living
Embracing life's next chapter with simple and sustainable actions, ideas and thoughts. Creativity, reflection, good food and travel.
  • Simple Christmas table decoration with cardboard trees and foliage
    Inspiration

    How to Have a Memorable Christmas on a Budget

    ByAnne October 7, 2026October 6, 2026

    Christmas doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune. Discover simple ways to create a memorable Christmas with less spending, less stress and more time enjoying the things that really matter.

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  • Secateurs and herbs on a wooden bench
    Plants | Sustainability

    10 Best Tools for a Windowsill Herb Garden

    ByAnne October 1, 2026September 30, 2026

    Growing herbs on a windowsill doesn’t take much, but a handful of small tools take the guesswork out of it. From self-watering planters to a proper grow light, here are the 10 I’ve actually found worth having, plus which ones you can skip until you need them.

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  • Woman writing in a journal
    Retirement

    Journaling Later in Life: Benefits, Types & How to Start

    ByAnne August 12, 2026September 17, 2026

    I’ve always thought journaling was a good idea and I have a drawer full of half-used notebooks to prove it never quite stuck. It turns out journaling later in life works differently to how it did at sixteen, and the research on why might be exactly what finally makes it click.

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  • Vegetable seedlings in a pot on a table
    Creativity | Inspiration | Retirement

    How to Reframe Retirement as a New Beginning

    ByAnne July 29, 2026July 27, 2026

    Learn how to reframe retirement as a new beginning with practical ideas, personal stories and research-backed tips to create a meaningful and fulfilling next chapter.

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  • Herbs growing in pots on a windowsill
    Food | Plants

    10 Easy Herbs Anyone Can Grow at Home

    ByAnne July 15, 2026September 30, 2026

    Ten easy, forgiving herbs you can grow on a windowsill, balcony, or garden bed, no green thumb required.

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  • Main street, Kingscliff, NSW
    Travel and sightseeing

    The Ultimate Kingscliff Travel Guide: How to Spend the Perfect Long Weekend

    ByAnne July 5, 2026July 4, 2026

    If you’re looking for an easy coastal escape with beautiful beaches, excellent walking paths, great food and plenty to see without feeling rushed, Kingscliff on the Tweed Coast is hard to beat. We spent a long weekend there in May and returned home very refreshed and with renewed energy.

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  • Woman sitting the sun reading a book
    Inspiration | Reflections

    50 Small Joys that Cost Nothing: Simple Ways to Make Life Richer

    ByAnne June 22, 2026June 18, 2026

    Discover 50 small joys that cost nothing but can make life richer, happier, and more meaningful. From watching a sunrise and listening to birdsong to enjoying a cup of tea or sharing a laugh with someone special, these simple pleasures remind us that happiness is often found in everyday moments. Learn why small joys matter and how noticing them can improve wellbeing and bring more gratitude into your life.

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  • Light spectrum
    Inspiration

    How to Use Colour to Create a Creative Life

    ByAnne June 6, 2026June 5, 2026

    Why does colour change how we feel? The answer lies in light, vision, and the brain—and the science behind colour reveals far more than meets the eye.

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  • Vase of pink peonies on a table with matching candle
    Health | Reflections

    How to Add More Joy to Your Life Without More Time or Pressure

    ByAnne May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

    Joy doesn’t always come from big life changes. Sometimes it’s found in small moments we’ve forgotten to notice. Discover practical, meaningful ways to bring more joy, lightness, and everyday happiness back into your life.

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  • floor cushions and foliage
    Health

    Life Feels Hard – Here’s How to Make it Easier

    ByAnne May 7, 2026April 30, 2026

    Life doesn’t always feel hard because something is wrong. Sometimes it’s the pressure we’re carrying. Here’s a gentle way to make things feel easier, starting today.

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