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I’m having one of those moments when all my deadlines seem to be colliding at once. I’ve been planning my butt off since December to make things more streamlined over here at Natural HQ. It had all been going so well, but throw in four family birthd...

Back on the rock and it’s full steam ahead into the new year with a whole load of new intentions or, more accurately, renewed intentions. My resolutions can take a while to kick in and sometimes I get distracted by something completely different (or...

What’s in your Christmas stocking? So, it’s that time of year again. Presents, I like to think, are personal, but when it comes to the garden, function and practicality are more appreciated. Below, some useful, practical items that will spur the user...

Dear Heather, I want to sell my home. I interviewed one agent but they did not suggest a price that I was happy with. I really need to get more than she recommended. I am thinking of interviewing another agent to see if they can come up with a better...

We’ve had some rainy days lately and I’m all in favour of this shift in the seasons. Not sure there is anything more soothing than lying in bed listening to tank rain thunder down on the roof, especially when that early-morning half-light begins to f...

Dear Heather, We put in an offer for a property we love only to discover that it has a boundary problem. We are so disappointed, why were we not told of this before? Buyer Dear Buyer, As an experienced agent, I always ask for a copy of the lot plan ...

Almuriel Simons-Busby has always had a weakness for chocolate peanut clusters. Ten years ago, frustrated because she could not always find them in stores, she tried to make her own. “I couldn’t do it,” she said. “It wasn’t right.” The heat and humid...

Here we go. The tree is up outside City Hall. The Rat Pack is on the radio, it is floor-to- ceiling Quality Street in Phoenix … Christmas is on its way. This is without a doubt, my favourite time of year. But I am also, without a doubt, absolutely n...

Dear Heather, We are first time homebuyers and everything we like seems to be priced higher than we can afford. How can we identify the must haves, from the want to haves? First-time buyers Dear first-time buyers First home options are endless. From...

For many years, due to my close relationship with folks from the United States, I have found myself the fortunate recipient of American Thanksgiving dinners. The rule in our house has always been that only wines from the US be served on these occasi...

The other night, I found myself defending my Instagram account over a glass of wine. It’s become a big mix of recipes, running and nutrition trend review. However, there’s also some philosophy, jokes and a lot of real-life reporting from the parent...

Dear Heather, I am thinking of putting my home on the market but the days are getting shorter and Christmas is just around the corner ... is this really a good time? If so, how can I make it show at its best? Seller Dear Seller, The autumn real es...