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Written by Kim Harris The CWA is a part of Australian culture, they are so much more than meets the eye – movers, shakers, and of course scone bakers. Since 1922 the Country Women’s Association (CWA) have been meeting, crafting, cooking, quilting & quietly advocating for their communities. They run not for profit rather actively…

Written by Kim Harris My love of gardening has been a slow burn but somewhat preordained when I think about it. As a child my mother was often found working or watering in the garden on our semi-rural property.I remember times when Mum had put a lot of work into the garden – if she…

Written by Kim Harris Many of you with school aged children in your lives may have been dumped a school bag full of half used schoolbooks and (mostly) marvellous artistic creations from the 2022 school year. I’m guessing a few of you are still trying to figure out what to do with your brood’s artwork?…

Written by Kim Harris This festive season has increased challenges of high inflation, rising interest rates, product shortages and a general sense of instability that has been lingering since Covid arrived in 2020. For those watching their budget and are keen to get their hands dirty, I have created a collection of affordable DIY gifts…

Written by Kim Harris I was lucky enough to spend an afternoon with a group of five humans who shared private pieces of themselves in a creative and healing workshop hosted by ‘The Maker’s State’. Meeting each other and mingling over fresh fruit, drinks and decadent wraps, the group seemed curious and excited to discover…

Written by Kim Harris Halloween is becoming increasingly popular in Australia! In 2019 we spent $159 million on chocolate and lollies (According to The Mars Group), around $22 per person. We have a long way to go to catch up to our American friends who spend on average $102 per person or $10.14 billion in…

Written by Kim Harris Australian wildlife love Australian flora so why not make your garden into a beautiful oasis that will undoubtedly bring joy to you and the local wildlife. Attract bees, birds, frogs, and wildlife into your garden using native plants and techniques. In the 1970s natives were all the rage, they declined in…

Written by Kim Harris This edition of Home Project’s offers insight into Fraser Coast indigenous man Joe Gala. We had a yarn under a Poinciana tree at Joe’s home in Hervey Bay on a sunny winters day. Joe offers Alive readers inspiration and pointers for making a set of clapping sticks, which are traditionally known…

Written by Kim Harris Making food for others is an act of love. We live our lives around the rituals of food, we create memories, and discover how to be human in the heart of the home. Like music, food invokes memories. The taste, smell and sound transcend to time beyond the now.This month I…