Coastal Living

Sometimes you just need to cook something that will satisfy a comfort food craving, and this Crispy Chicken burger will do just that.
 
If you feel like you are crashing and burning into the end of another year, well, this dish will help you get through it with a smile on your dial.
 
Serve it up with shoestring fries and some fresh cucumber on the side.

Have you ever caught yourself saying I will be happier with my life when I get a better job, lose five kg, have a better wardrobe, move into a bigger house, etc. etc.?
 
We can all get caught in the I'll be happy when I have X, I will be more fulfilled when I can achieve this career goal, etc. The problem is, though, that when we reach one task that we set out to master, be that a more challenging job, building a house, buying a new car, we only move the goal post higher. And we don't get the happiness that we are chasing.
 
So how do we make the best of the life we have right here and right now?

Are you a chronic procrastinator? You have a deadline looming. However, instead of doing your work, you are fiddling with miscellaneous things like checking email, social media, watching videos on YouTube, surfing blogs and forums?
 
You know you should be working, but you don't feel like doing anything. Procrastination can be super annoying and stressful as you end up leaving things to the last minute and stressing more about getting them done.
 
And I don’t know about you, but this year has been one of the worst for procrastination and putting things on hold that you should be prioritising,
 
So how do you stop procrastinating and get on with the task at hand?

Here are our top tips.
 

There is something beautiful and simple about clearing your schedule for a day on the weekend and getting into the kitchen to do some baking.
 
This Beef and Spinach pie is nourishing, delicious and will give you that needed time of just getting yourself lost in the kitchen for a while.
 
So, clear your schedule, pop on some good tunes, and enjoy creating.

The property market is hot right now, low interest rates and you might be thinking about your future and investing your hard-earned savings into an investment property.
 
There are several factors to consider when looking to buy an investment property, and there’s a lot of information overload, which can have your head spinning.
 
Here is our guide for what to look for when buying an investment property.

Spring has sprung, and it's time to dust off the BBQ tools and enjoy some fresh spring lamb on the grill, surrounded by friends and family.
 
Once you try these lamb chops, you will never look back! Or spend money anywhere else when you can save a buck and make them right at home.

Serve them with your favourite potato dish and fresh greens.

Are you looking to build your dream home instead of buying an existing property? Building a home can be a fantastic option if you are looking for a forever home as you can customise and make it your own.
 
Building can have many advantages but can also have a lot of added stresses in terms of wait times, budget constraints, and temporary housing whilst you build.
 
One of the most critical items when building a home is finding the right builder that suits you, and your build.

Hello Spring, we are sure glad to see you.
 
Spring is a chance for new beginnings, for making plans to enjoy the warmer months and to possibly pull you out of a winter funk if you have been in one.
 
Spring also gives us a chance to get out and about and enjoy some sunshine.
 
Here are our top five things to do to put a spring back in your step.

This dish makes the perfect meal to spoil your loved ones with.
 
The best type of chicken cacciatore is a rich and rustic sauce with the chicken falling off the bone.
 
Authentic Chicken Cacciatore is an Italian classic, and you’ll never get a more delicious and yummy dish to share with someone you love.
 
Enjoy.

 Things are a bit heavy right now around Australia and the world, and it can all get a bit much.
 
We are all feeling a bit fragile right now, so here is a list of 20 things to cheer you up right now.
 
As we can all use a little bit of cheer and lightness in the world.

It seems that every year goes faster than the last, but many of us are still in denial that we are already in August. August! Where has the year gone?
 
You might have had some good intentions at the start for 2021 to set some goals to work towards for the year, and then things got busy, there were covid lockdowns, and plans got derailed.
 
Well, all is not lost; you can still set some achievable goals to take you through the rest of 2021.
 
Here are our favourite tips for making those goals and sticking to them.