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Our Next Romantic Weekend Getaway

Janet Camilleri — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:30:43 +0000

Sitting in my office, swamped by work – I’m thinking it’s time for a break, and I don’t mean just a cup of tea at my desk! No, I’m planning our next romantic weekend getaway 🙂 . Our 36th wedding anniversary is getting close, so we’ve been considering our options … here’s a pic of […]

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Spoken Memories

Janet Camilleri — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:46:44 +0000

You know how passionate I am about storytelling—whether that’s through blogging, old family photos, or just a good old natter over coffee. So when I caught up with Lyndal Harris on Zoom recently, I just knew I had to share her exciting new venture with you. Lyndal and I have been trying to remember when […]

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Why am I so Scared of the Dentist?

Janet Camilleri — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000

I must confess: I’m so scared of the dentist, that I avoided it altogether for about fifteen years – from the time I left teacher’s college, up until I was married with children and realised I should really be setting them a better example. There’ve been several gaps since, though none so long-standing. I lasted […]

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Makeup for Midlife – Tips from a Pro!

Janet Camilleri — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 23:00:00 +0000

From South Africa to London, Melbourne, and now Brisbane (not necessarily in that order!), René George has built an impressive career in the luxury cosmetics industry. I recently booked a one-on-one consult with René—an internationally trained makeup artist and the official distributor for Emani Cosmetics in Australia—and came away with a wealth of beauty wisdom […]

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How the Other Half Lives

Janet Camilleri — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Have you ever wondered how the other half lives? I’m talking about people that are fabulously wealthy – and let’s be honest, it’s probably only about 10% of the population (if that), rather than “half”. And yes, I’m aware that the term originally referred to the opposite end of the spectrum – it’s the title […]

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