Flatmates Wanted, furnished double room, couples welcome
Hi, we are a prof couple with a large home in Henderson Street, Whakatane. We have a dedicated area upstairs for flatmates with their own facilities (lounge, bathrooms, kitchen, balcony) and 3 double rooms. There are two large double furnished rooms available. Each room would suit a prof single or couple. Nice environment, friendly household, available long-term. Ideal if you want your own space.
$240pw includes power, internet and cleaner.
Flatmates must be working fulltime and have clean living habits.
Not suitable for those wanting to use a stove for more than an hour a day as the downstairs kitchen is shared by everyone.
Contact Sally 021 245 6760.
Suellen’s sweet Christmas tradition
The festive season is always a great excuse to indulge your sweet tooth, and this time of year poses the perfect opportunity to bring a real showstopper to the Christmas table.
For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche, an impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with spun sugar that is popular at weddings in France and Italy.
What began as a birthday treat at a local French café has become a cherished Christmas tradition for Suellen and her 17-year-old twin granddaughters, Ellie and Sadie. Every year, the trio gather in Suellen’s apartment at William Sanders Village to cook this festive dessert - a holiday highlight they all treasure.
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Worst Xmas ever?
There's a a lot of planning that goes into Christmas day and sometimes things just don't go to plan. But it can be a good thing - a family mishap or hilarious memory that you can laugh about in Christmases to come.
Whether you burnt the dinner or were stranded at an airport...
Share your Christmas mishaps below!