Gina Kingston

I was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - CRPS for short - in March while recovering from a broken wrist. The pain made it hard to get dressed, do household chores (it was a great excuse not to do anything), exercise, work and even to the things I usually find fun. Thanks to my physio and medication I am now mostly pain free and able to do a lot more. These are the things that got me through the early days and that I still use when the pain returns. Note: some items in this list contain affiliate links from which I may receive a small commission.

Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat and slide on some sunnies. This list has tips and products to help you stay safe in the sun. Some sections contain affiliate links from which I may receive a small commission.

For those times when you are low on time or energy but still want to look good when you go out to Christmas events. These tips come from my experiences going out with my mum who was in a wheelchair and had limited mobility making accidents common. This list is for inspiration. You may find that you already have similar items in your wardrobe that you can use. This list contains items I would recommend. Some, but by no means all others of these affiliate links. It won't affect the price, if you choose to purchase after clicking on an affiliate link, I may receive a small commission.

As a personal stylist I see a lot of wardrobes. I love transforming those that are chaotic into well-organised spaces. I also love learning new techniques from my clients who are already clutter-free. The following products and tips are ones I have personally used for myself, my family or my that my clients love. This list contains affiliate links from which I may receive a small commission.

As a personal stylist I am picky about what goes into my wardrobe. Blue Illusion is a shop that I regularly take clients to because of the range of colours and quality of the clothes. Today my friend model was modelling in their Woden store in Canberra and I took the opportunity to try on clothes for myself. We are both over 50 with warm skin. Here's what we chose to add to our wardrobes. Note: This list contains affiliate links from which I may receive a small commission.

As a Canberra local who hosts lots of interstate international visitors, I know that Canberra is more than just 3 hours from Sydney, the snow and the beach. Here's the familiy's favourite list of places to showcase the best of Canberra. I've included an assessment of accessibility based on my experience pushing and occasionally hauling wheelcheels around many of these places, along with section dedicated to other people's assessments of accessibility.

I've loved walking outdoors since I was a kid. Short walks, day walks, overnight walks; accessible walks and rugged walks; I love them all. I walked with family and friends and pushed my mum along some great accessible (and not so accessible) walks. This list includes some of my favourite walks in Australia.

As the days begin to cool down, I turn to warm meals and drinks. These recipes aren't fancy, but they sooth my soul. Variations of most of these recipes have been cooked by my family for generations. They feel like warm embrace from Nan or sitting by an open fire enjoying the heat and roasting marshmellows with Pop. They use seasonal ingredients, such as pumpkins, dates and zucchini, or are baked in the oven which doesn’t get turned on over summer. Where possible I have linked to Australian websites.

Some of my favourite foods to grow at home. Not only do they taste better than supermarket varieties, they can also help make your dollar go further. For most you don't need a large garden; many can be grown in pots on the balcony. Warning: once you have tasted home grown foods, you might not want to go back to the buying them.

There is nothing like a great home-cooked meal have a day or more's walk in the bush. While there are a lot of light-weight pre-packaged options, cooking the meal from scratch allows you to tailor the meal to your taste buds. My dad was sceptical when I first showed him this dish, but he changed his mind as soon as he tried it.Note: some of the items in this list contain affiliate links from which I may receive a small commission.

If you love Wordle and are after a new challenge, check out these web-based word games. While some are similar to Wordle, others will challenge you in completely different ways. Most games are free, but if you have to watch ads or subscribe to pay I have added “Subscription” beside the name of the game. Know a game I've missed? Let me know and I'll see if it's worth adding to the list.

Growing up we didn't have a lot of money, so we had to find things to do that were fun, but didn't cost a lot. As an adult, I like to save money on the everyday things, so I can afford do more. As the cost of living is going up, I trust that these ideas will be useful to others. Note: while a lot of the things in this list are free, there are a few affilitate links from which I may receive a small commission.

I love the outdoors and exercising, but sometimes finding the motivation to get started is hard. Pokemon GO rewards you for getting out and about, and gives me an extra push to get out the door. I have added an average of 2000 extra steps a day since I started playing Pokemon Go. If you have a favourite resource I've missed, let me know and I'll review it.

As a former IT professional and small business owner, I don't want to have to think about the technology. I want to spend time doing the bits of the business I get paid for, not managing code and software updates. At the same time, I don't want to spend a fortune on products designed for big companies with thousands of employees and an IT department. With over 30 years experience in designing, developing, maintaining and evaluating software, I know what to look for when purchasing software. These recommendations are the best I have found for quality, value for money and ease of use.

Instagram templates for Christmas that are ready for you to customise in Canva. I've selected these templates because they are easy to customise. They use consistent fonts and consistent colours so you don’t need to change every slide to tailor them to your brand. They also include the essential images that make the templates work. In some you can add your brand images, but unlike some other templates, they don't require you to do a Christmas photoshoot just to make them work. Note: This list uses affiliate links. If you choose to purchase it won’t affect what you pay, but zi may recieve a small commission.