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Striving to live simply by using less, buying less and being gentle to the Earth in the process.

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So what’s it really like to work from home?

September 28, 2019September 28, 2019by Jennifer May ParkerLeave a Comment on So what’s it really like to work from home?

I get asked this question a lot... a lot. I have worked from home for 10 years, gone back out into the crazy world and traffic once more for a year last year and finally come full circle again working from home in a real, paid part - time job for another real company and [...]

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Why I Meal Plan and how I do it.

April 25, 2018February 3, 2019by Jennifer May Parker2 Comments on Why I Meal Plan and how I do it.
Why I Meal Plan and how I do it.

  I don't know about you, but for me, the cost of our weekly groceries is something that scares me a little at times. No matter how hard we try to spend less on our weekly food bill, it seems the more we actually do spend. I know we are very lucky and fortunate where [...]

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The simple joy of being at home…

April 21, 2018February 5, 2019by Jennifer May Parker2 Comments on The simple joy of being at home…

You don't always have to travel far to enjoy the holiday feels..

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Proudly an Our Redlands Story Writer Competition Winner

The view from Straddie Pub

As seen in the Redland City Bulletin

SEPTEMBER 22 2017 – 1:30PM

Redlands story competition winners are announced

  • Brian Williams

A LOVE of life in the Redlands has been captured in verse, prose, film and photographs by the winners of the Our Redlands Story Competition.

The competition, part of Redland City Council’s development of a brand which best defines the city, encouraged Redlanders to share stories about their home and what it meant to them.

A selection of these were published by the Redland City Bulletin. The creativity of locals was reflected with one entry which came via message in a bottle.

Enduring themes among more than 30 entries were water, greenery and Moreton Bay islands.

Redland mayor Karen Williams said entries showed a strong sense that the Redlands, its lifestyle and natural beauty were special.

“There are love stories, reflections on good times and wonderful  experiences but, above all, a sense that our city is a really great place to be,’’ Cr Williams said.

“A lot of passion for the Redlands was shown through the entries, with a common thread that we are indeed fortunate to call the Redlands home.’’

Cr Williams said the competition would be invaluable in developing a brand which captured the essence of the Redlands which was about the bay, wildlife, outdoors and community.

“Our entrants felt that Redlands made them feel relaxed, inspired, rejuvenated and that they live in a very special place in the world that is full of natural beauty.

“…These stories, photographs, videos, pictures, poems and even a song help define what’s unique about our city, how it makes us feel, what it gives us back and what we love about it.

“Our major prize winners were quite outstanding, with Veronica Mahoney-Hodges’ great take on just how wonderful it is to get home to the Redlands, Jo Dickson’s Dancing Mangroves, a captivating story in a bottle, and Jennifer Parker’s inspiring imagery in My Redlands.”

Cr Williams said council also had received valuable community input through focus groups with residents and visitors, online surveys, workshops, surveys and pop-up displays around the city.

“Redlands is a bit of a secret in many respects but we have so much to explore around every corner, whether it is our islands, our coastline, our bushland, our rich Quandamooka culture … and our European heritage,’’ she said.

“We want to get our message out about how great our city is and our brand will help do that.”

The new city brand is expected to be unveiled at the end of this year.

The winners, who will each get a Apple IPad 9.7inch retina 32GB Wi-Fi are:

Veronica Mahoney-Hodges, Raby Bay

Jo Dickson, Russell Island

Mike Selvage, Thornlands

Jennifer Parker, Victoria Point

Lexy and Leah Lever, Victoria Point

The runners-up, who will get Go Pro Hero4 Session are:

Emily Brown, Redland Bay

Hazel Porteous, Victoria Point

Amy Damant, Victoria Point

Eliza Sheperd, Victoria Point

Barbara Bradford, Sheldon.

Special mention goes to Jacob McDermott, 11, of Wellington Point and Zara Shepherd  – 11, Victoria Point.

 

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