Category Archives: Tree Change

Winter Proofing the Good House

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Barbara Good

We possibly chose the stupidest time of year to move to one of the coldest places in the state last year…. mid July.  We very, very quickly discovered that what we thought was cold in Melbourne was quite mild by … Continue reading →

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The neglectful blogger….

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Barbara Good

For the last six months, since we made the life-changing move from the city to the country (well, regional city at least), I’ve blogged a lot – a lot for me, more than I have in the entire three years … Continue reading →

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The Wrap 2013

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Barbara Good

For the last two years I’ve set myself some goals, things that I want to make time for, things I enjoy but often get put to the bottom of the pile of life and changes, big and small, that I’d … Continue reading →

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Today…..

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Barbara Good

A new hot water system purchased…. A hair cut for a pup…… Lunch out with Mr Good and two Good girls….. The arrival of a much anticipated prize (thanks to the Good Guys and Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food Australia)…… … Continue reading →

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What makes you happy?

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Barbara Good

I came across this article recently about ten of the best (scientifically proven) ways to increase happiness and thought it was interesting enough to share here.  It got me thinking about the things that make me happy.  There are lots … Continue reading →

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Spring vs Winter

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Barbara Good

  These two silver birches stand on either side of my deck about 2-3 meters apart, yet they are very different.  One is bursting with springtime gloriousness.  Bright green new growth covering the branches from top to bottom and and … Continue reading →

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The just because gifts.

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Barbara Good

I have been feeling very spoilt lately having received a series of just because gifts from lovely people who have seen something and thought I would appreciate it.  Now don’t get the wrong idea here, none of these are from … Continue reading →

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This is why I live where I live….

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Barbara Good

Every time I write that heading (which is exactly twice, but I’m planning on making this a series) I am transported back to being my parent’s old Toyota Tarago Van with my Dad on a Sunday morning listening to Macca … Continue reading →

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This is why I live where I live…. now.

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Barbara Good

We’re exactly one week into our tree change and so far I’ve learnt a few things. 1. I have a friend who has lived in Ballarat for 14 years.  She read my last two blog posts and questioned the whole … Continue reading →

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Tree Change House Tour – Part Two

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Barbara Good

Look at this, two posts in two days, this tree change must be working its charm already. As promised, here is the second half of the house tour.  I’ve done all of the remaining rooms (except the laundry which I … Continue reading →

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