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{Seriously! How nice was that?} And one of the things in the basket they gave us was a jar of homemade Seville orange marmalade. The marmalade was perfect. 10 out of 10. It was sweet and had just a hint of bitterness to it and it was the real deal let me tell you.  The marmalade was so good in fact, that the HH and I used up the entire jar slathering it on toast, English muffins, biscuits, you name it, in less than 10 days. To say we were sad to see the bottom of the jar would be...

One thing I’ve come across in the last year or two when talking to people from overseas, is that they all want to know our slang words. Yes, there are the traditional swear words that everyone of every culture always want to know, but people are particularly interested in the way Australian people speak. What you need to know about Australians is that we all speak differently, depending on what area you visit. For example someone from outback Queensland will probably use a lot more slang than say someone in Sydney.  So don’t be disappointed if you get to an...

Here on my blog, I strive to share simple, everyday tips and tricks that can help make your life a little bit easier. But sometimes, the tips that I want to share aren’t something I can write a whole blog post about! And since I simply cannot waste a good idea, I tuck them away to use at a later date. Today I’ll be sharing some of those tips and tricks with you in the nineteenth edition of my ongoing series “Why Didn’t I Think Of That?” Missed the last installment, or want to revisit some of your old favorite...

What is the ideal size for a mini fridge? Can you store food and vegetables in them? When searching for a refrigerator for your dorm, garage, outdoor bar, or bedroom, a full-size model may not be suitable. This is where a mini fridge can offer a convenient solution. A mini fridge is no more than a quarter the size of a standard refrigerator. You can find sizes ranging from 1.6 cu ft. to 5.5 cu ft. on the market. Today, we're going to look at everything you need to know about mini fridges, how they compare to other compact refrigerators,...

So we asked the authors to answer the most-asked bikerafting question: How do you lash a bike to a packraft? The following is an excerpt from “The Bikeraft Guide: The Ultimate How-To Guide, History Of & Wild Adventure Stories about Bikerafting,” written by Lizzy Scully and Steve “Doom” Fassbinder. Visit their IndieGoGo campaign and preorder your guide today! More people ask this question than any other, as it’s still uncommon to see other bikerafters anywhere, and information on the web remains limited. Peruse the internet, and you’ll see all sorts of configurations. You might see people lashing their bikes to the stern of...