Author: Mandy Collins
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The 5 things that are keeping me sane at this crazy time of year
A step-by-step guide to making it through the stresses of Novemberitis, and beyond.
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I may be halfway to a hundred, but I’m definitely not the shy & retiring type
Retirement used to be a simple, everyday fact of life. You reached a certain age, and you stepped gently back from the mainstream and let it pass you by.
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The sanctuary of Family Fridays in an age of lockdown
The face-to-face mealtime tradition, warm as a hug, may be over for now, but thanks to the wonders of technology, the sense of a communal connection lingers on.
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The life-changing magic of being selfish
“I can just be me, in my schlumpadinkas, reading all day, and living on toast.”
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How I conquered my money anxiety to learn the great secret of financial freedom
Money may not be able to buy you happiness, but its absence can certainly cause you stress. The big challenge is to find a way of spending less than you earn, and knowing when enough is enough
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On the cusp of turning 50, I’m celebrating the silver linings of a whole new age of possibility
If you have your plans and dreams in gear, a milestone birthday is nothing to fear. It’s an opportunity to take stock, reflect on the road you’ve travelled, and look forward to doing the things you’ve always wanted to do
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How a little half-brick house slowly stole my heart, even if I still hate the tiles in the kitchen
Choosing a new home can be an exercise fraught with frustration, but sometimes, tick-by-tick on your checklist, the right home chooses you
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Seven super-silly ways to survive the silly season
It’s tinsel-time, and however you choose to unwind before the new year kicks into gear, try these guaranteed tactics for playing the fool this Yule.
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A procrastininja’s guide to getting things done, eventually
Some of us, in a world where every day presents a fresh opportunity to put things off until tomorrow, are amateur crastinators. Some of us are pro. Here’s an expert’s guide to conquering the most pressing of all work habits, right now, and not a moment later
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How my kitchen became my heartland of sanctuary & ritual
I cook and eat seasonally, but I also respond to the month, the ambient temperature, the yearly occasions that demand (in my book, anyway) very particular foods.