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Welcome to My Happy Place.
I’m Sandra, a writer and storyteller, passionate about helping people to tell their stories. Here in my blog I share my love and fascination with nature, heritage and tourism and living a healthy and organised life!
Blogging for Business: Tips for Getting Started
Image Credit: Tom Official Unsplash Are you wondering whether to start a blog for your business? Not sure its worth the time or the effort. Perhaps you’re unsure what to write about, how often to publish or whether anyone will actually read your blog. Blogging...
How to write a professional profile
Your personal business profile is your best chance to make the right first impression. Your goal should be to tell your story and let your personality shine through. This blog outlines how to write a business professional profile from why you need a professional...
Tips for a simple website audit
When it is a good time to review your content At the start of every year, I quietly turn my attention to my website. I'm just checking my business's front door. When you don’t have a physical shop, your website is where people first arrive, pause, and decide whether...
Top eight things to do these summer holidays to connect with nature
Are you looking forward to relaxing and enjoying time with family and friends these summer holidays? With this in mind, I pulled together my top eight things to do to connect with nature from always be naturing, to reading a book about nature, visiting local walking...
Connecting with glow worms in a night-time adventure
I am a city girl that loves to connect with nature. I jumped at the chance to see glow worms in the bush. The Unique Retreat Airbnb in Tauranga offer glow worm tours in return for a coin donation. When darkness fell, we walked down the driveway and across the paddock....
Answer customer questions: write a blog
Use your customer questions to help you with topic ideas for writing a steady stream of blogs.
How social content sharing can help your business connect with your audience
Everyone writes content that can be shared. Social content sharing is much like word of mouth: if you give people something valuable, they will share it. Sharing is a powerful tool in social media and digital marketing. Whether it’s a quick tip on Instagram or a...
Mother’s day today is a celebration of all the goddesses in our lives
Today is Mother’s Day in Aotearoa New Zealand a day to celebrate all the mums in our lives. A celebration that has its origins in ancient goddesses. The best gift you can give your mum to show your love and appreciation is to spend time with her. Since becoming a mum...
How to write sustainability communications
If you're a business owner, staying on top of sustainability—and how you communicate about it—is a must. Today’s consumers are more eco-conscious. They check whether products are recyclable, biodegradable, or made using sustainable practices. That means your...
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