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  • Men's Shed members

    Who are Men’s Sheds of WA?

    • Jun 08, 2026
    • by Guest Author

    Men's Sheds have become essential community hubs in WA, offering preventative mental health support.

  • Pita bread with coleslaw and chicken salad

    Eat Well Without the Effort: Easy Meal Ideas That Work

    • Jun 08, 2026
    • by LiveLighter

    Are you new to cooking or looking for simple ways to eat well for one? Here are some tried and tested tips to make fella-friendly feeds that are ready in a flash.

  • colourful lunchbox with fruit bread, cheese and crackers and vegetables

    5 lunchbox hacks to save time and money

    • Jan 20, 2026
    • by Anne Finch

    If you’ve got one kid in full-time school, that’s about 200 lunchboxes a year. So shaving even a little bit of time or money off the weekly routine will really add up. These tips will hopefully also reduce the mental load of planning, shopping and deciding what to pack. Getting a little brain space back? Priceless.

  • Basket of fresh fruit and veg

    How do fruit and veg prices compare across stores in Perth?

    • Sep 23, 2025
    • by Guest Author

    Inflation and the increased cost of living have been trending issues for the past several years, and unfortunately grocery prices are not immune to these rises. Something you may have noticed is that the cost of fresh produce varies depending on where you shop. To look further into this issue, we decided to investigate the cost of fruit and vegetables across different retailers in Perth.

  • kitchen equipment

    Kitchen equipment basics

    • Jul 04, 2025
    • by Anne Finch

    Are you just getting started in a new kitchen or keen to up your cooking game? Here’s an equipment list that covers the basics you’ll need to cover most recipes in the LiveLighter catalogue.

  • A chicken and slaw salad in a bowl with a glass of water in the background.

    9 ways to spin a BBQ chook and slaw

    • Apr 03, 2025
    • by Anne Finch

    Need a feed fast? A quick stop at the supermarket for a juicy roast chook and some ready-made slaw is a great start. It’s a low-cost, low-effort meal that is way more nutritious (and fast!) than fast food. Customise it to suit your taste and what you’ve got hanging around!

  • Man and woman string lights in a blanket fort

    Healthy hangs and moving date nights

    • Mar 28, 2025
    • by Heather Cattani

    Do you love to go on fun date nights but find it tricky to think up new activities each time? Next time you’re planning a date (or catching up with your mate), check out our list of special date ideas to choose from.

  • frozen yoghurt bark prettily covered in berries and granola

    Make your own: frozen yoghurt bark

    • Feb 28, 2025
    • by Anne Finch

    Let’s just consider ourselves fashionably late to this party. Frozen yoghurt “bark” videos have been kicking around for some time on socials – and for good reason.

  • Homemade dukkah

    Ditch the box of choccies and try homemade treats

    • Dec 02, 2024
    • by Anne Finch

    Looking for a small gift for a friend, or something to take for a dinner party host? We've got a bunch of lovely homemade gift ideas that tick all the boxes.

  • Take the plunge: FREE swimming communities around Perth

    • Aug 19, 2024
    • by Brooke Pree

    When considering low-cost exercise options, swimming is often overlooked, despite it being a fantastic form of fitness. We understand that heading for a solo swim in the ocean might not be everyone’s cup of tea. But never fear, there are lots of great local groups out there that can help make ocean swimming feel a little more comfortable.