Skip to content
  • Janet’s Scrapbook
    • About
    • Contact Me
    • Exclusive
    • Newsletter
    • Our Story
    • Privacy Policy and Opt Out
    • Subscribe & Stay in Touch
  • Blog
  • Recipes
    • All Recipes
    • Bake at Home
    • Christmas Recipes
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Healthy Recipes
    • Jams and Preserves
    • Savoury Recipes
  • Travel Journal
    • Auckland Wanderings
    • Australia Moments
    • Bali Highlights
    • Cruising from Hawai’i to Sydney
    • Exploring Europe
    • India Travel Tales
    • Japan In Bloom
    • Malaysia Journeys
    • Morocco on Tour
    • New Zealand Adventures
    • Charting My Travels
    • Vietnam & Cambodia Escapades
  • Tips for Travellers
  • Little Life Notes
  • Weight Management
  • Tips for New Bloggers
  • Free Google Sheets Templates

Life With Janet

Notes & Nibbles from My Scrapbook

Author: Janet

This blog is my creative scrapbook and journal—a Kiwi’s take on food, travel, and life’s little moments.

Stay Hydrated: Essential Tips for Tropical Travel

Image• Posted on December 19, 2025December 17, 2025 by Janet

Newsletter: Catching Up – November & December 2025

Image• Posted on December 17, 2025 by Janet

Newsletter: What’s New This Month October 2025

Image• Posted on October 30, 2025November 4, 2025 by Janet

Easy Lemon, Mango and Coconut Cheesecake – Light and Refreshing Dessert

Image• Posted on October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 by Janet

Free Medication Tracker Spreadsheet to Keep You Organised

Image• Posted on October 24, 2025October 19, 2025 by Janet

Easy Moist Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing, Nuts & Fruit

Image• Posted on October 20, 2025October 19, 2025 by Janet

How to Keep Your Blog Fresh: 3 Simple Ideas

Image• Posted on October 17, 2025October 8, 2025 by Janet

A Simple Afternoon Loaf — Everyday Baking at Its Best

Image• Posted on October 15, 2025October 12, 2025 by Janet

Get Moving Indoors with Lucy Wyndham-Read’s 28-Day Walk Fit Challenge

Image• Posted on October 13, 2025October 6, 2025 by Janet

Sharing My Free Travel Packing List Spreadsheet: Stay Organised for Your Next Trip

Image• Posted on October 10, 2025December 18, 2025 by Janet

Monthly Newsletter: Summing Up September 2025

Image• Posted on October 8, 2025October 7, 2025 by Janet

Our Wedding Anniversary Getaway: A Relaxed Week on the Gold Coast

Image• Posted on September 27, 2025September 26, 2025 by Janet

Whittaker’s No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake – Rich, Decadent Dessert Recipe

Image• Posted on September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

Streamline Your Email Newsletters with Jetpack

Image• Posted on September 19, 2025September 16, 2025 by Janet

My Blog SEO Checklist: Simple Tips I Learned from Google Search Console

Image• Posted on September 12, 2025September 12, 2025 by Janet

Frangipane Tart with Black Doris Plums

Image• Posted on September 8, 2025October 14, 2025 by Janet

Keeping Email Simple and Friendly with Mailchimp

Image• Posted on September 5, 2025June 16, 2025 by Janet

Monthly Newsletter: Summing Up August 2025

Image• Posted on September 3, 2025September 1, 2025 by Janet

No-Bake Nut and Seed Slice Recipe – Light Sweet Treat

Image• Posted on September 1, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

Why I Use Tally Forms on My Blog

Image• Posted on August 29, 2025August 21, 2025 by Janet

Adding Videos to WordPress — What Works Best for Me

Image• Posted on August 22, 2025September 20, 2025 by Janet

Quick No-Bake Coffee and Walnut Slice Recipe

Image• Posted on August 18, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

Do I Really Need a Feature Photo for My Blog Tips?

Image• Posted on August 15, 2025June 16, 2025 by Janet

Easy Peach Melba Layer Dessert with Tim Tam Crunch

Image• Posted on August 11, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

Monthly Newsletter: Summing Up July 2025

Image• Posted on August 8, 2025 by Janet

Why Do My Photo File Names Change When I Upload from My Phone?

Image• Posted on August 8, 2025June 16, 2025 by Janet

Slow-Baked Lamb Shanks with Garlic and Port

Image• Posted on August 4, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

How to Stop WordPress from Loading the Same Photo Twice

Image• Posted on August 1, 2025June 16, 2025 by Janet

Fun Snickers Peanut Butter Oat Slice Recipe – Peanut Butter, Caramel and Chocolate

Image• Posted on July 28, 2025September 22, 2025 by Janet

How Do You Know the Size of an Image?

Image• Posted on July 25, 2025June 16, 2025 by Janet

Posts navigation

Older posts
Follow Life With Janet on WordPress.com

About Janet ✨

Welcome!

˚‧♡༄✩‧˚༺♡༻˚‧✩༄♡‧˚

Hey there! I’m Janet, based in Auckland, New Zealand, where I live with hubby Basker and our daughter Nisha.

I love baking and sharing simple, tasty recipes. I also enjoy planning travel adventures, creating handy Google Sheets templates, and jotting down a few thoughts and quotes that make me pause and smile.

Thanks so much for stopping by! ♡ Janet

˚‧♡༄✩‧˚༺♡༻˚‧✩༄♡‧˚

Read more...
Contact me...

Get new posts by email — subscribe here....

Let's Connect:

  • WordPress
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube

My most popular reel on Instagram:

View this post on Instagram

Connect on Instagram:

Still on tour — this time in Phuket 🇹🇭✨ Week Four on Tour, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰✨ Week Three on Tour, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰✨ Week Two in India – Kerala 🇮🇳🌿 Week One in India-Tamil Nadu 🇮🇳✨ A taste of summer in a slice 🥭🍋 Watch this adorable koala climb and hop to the top of a tree at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Guaranteed to make you smile! 🐨 🐾#Koala​ #GoldCoast​ #CurrumbinWildlifeSanctuary​ #shorts​ #throwbackthursday ☀️🐨🦜 A few highlights from our recent trip to the Gold Coast! A fun time exploring the beaches, venturing to Brisbane, spotting koalas and feeding cheeky lorikeets. 🏖️🌴 🍷🥘 Comfort food at its best!

Follow Janet on Facebook:

Follow Janet on Facebook:

Posts People Love!

Black Doris Plum Cheesecake With Gingernut Base
Easy Microwave Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding – A Favourite Winter Family Dessert
Sharing My Free Travel Packing List Spreadsheet: Stay Organised for Your Next Trip
Creamy Potato and Pasta Bake
Sharing My Free Weight Loss Spreadsheet: Your Key to Success
Oka I'a – Samoan Raw Fish Recipe
Crispy Thai Prawn Fritters with Dipping Sauce: Easy and Delicious Recipe
1970s Ginger Crunch Recipe
Stay Hydrated: Essential Tips for Tropical Travel
Dynamic Calendar Template – Free Spreadsheet for Easy Scheduling

If you’ve enjoyed reading, you can shout me a coffee to help keep the blog going. Every little bit helps — and it’s much appreciated!

☕💛

Buy Me A coffee $5.00

Life With Janet

Read more
December 2025
M T W T F S S
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
293031  
« Oct    

Search By Category:

  • Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau (30)
  • Community Engagement (1)
  • Exclusive (3)
  • Free Google Sheets Templates (7)
  • Lifestyle (8)
  • Newsletter (5)
  • Recipe – Christmas (18)
  • Recipes – Bake at Home (44)
  • Recipes – Dessert (30)
  • Recipes – Drinks (7)
  • Recipes – Healthy Recipe (11)
  • Recipes – Jams and Preserves (4)
  • Recipes – Savoury Recipe (24)
  • Tips for Bloggers (16)
  • Travel Aotearoa New Zealand (23)
  • Travel Australia (1)
  • Travel Bali (1)
  • Travel Europe (2)
  • Travel India (28)
  • Travel Japan (1)
  • Travel Malaysia (11)
  • Travel Morocco (2)
  • Travel Pacific (1)
  • Travel Tips (8)
  • Travel Vietnam & Cambodia (2)
  • Trying to be Mindful (3)
  • Weight Management (11)

©Copyright. Life With Janet, 2021. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to "Life With Janet" with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

Do Not Sell My Information- Complete form
Privacy Policy
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
Create a website or blog at WordPress.com

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
 

    %d