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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!
The Call of the Wild: Reconnecting with Nature to Save the Planet
Every day we hear about another environmental crisis. Whether it be climate change causing extreme weather and pollution of our waterways with forestry slash. We can all play a role in Saving the Planet. The way we can make a difference is to reconnect with nature and...
Nature is Being Prescribed as Therapy
Nature therapy, also known as ecotherapy, has gained popularity recently due to its health benefits. Research indicates that being in nature can promote health, decrease depression, and improve mental well-being. As a result, this type of therapy is gaining...
Crafting Compelling Content for your Website
Often, your website is the first interaction users have with your brand. It's about compelling content that engages visitors and converts customers, whether creating a brand-new website or revamping an existing one. Your content plays a crucial role in the visitor...
Content writing is my gig, and I own it!
When I left high school, I was sure of a long career as a Shorthand-Typist. I had done my time behind a typewriter (later computers), and transcribed many pages of Teeline shorthand. Followed by over twenty years working in administration, community relations, and...
The Power of Sales Funnel and Landing Pages
In a world of online marketing, converting visitors into potential customers when they visit your website is essential. Two tools in achieving this are the sales funnel and landing page. Let's explore how these components work together to drive your business forward....
Three tips for communication planning
Do you have an upcoming event and need help creating a communication plan? If you're unsure where to start, I'm here to guide you through my communication plan strategy. Watch my video: https://youtu.be/CJBR-v-ks3Y Tip 1: Create buzz to ensure successful planning,...
Tips to Improve Colour Choice in Content Marketing
Have you heard of Colour Psychology? Have you ever considered a logo and thought, "Wow, what great colour combinations?" The colour of logos, websites, social media campaigns, and more do not happen by accident. They are carefully thought out and chosen based on...
Birdwatching bliss: my fascination with birds and bird songs
For a while, I have been watching birds in my backyard. I don’t know what it is about birds that fascinates me. Maybe it’s the sounds they make or maybe it's their natural beauty. Whatever it is I am drawn to them. This curiosity about birds led me to delve deeper...
The knowledge of our ancestors: matauranga maori
I wonder what it was like for my ancestors when they crossed the Pacific Ocean from Hawaiki to Aotearoa, New Zealand. Paddling an enormous waka for days and nights, guided by the stars. Bringing with them the hopes and dreams of their people. What gives me confidence...
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