Upcoming Events with Valerie

I travel often, and you never know where to find me, discussing topics such as sugar-free jam-making, fermenting, cheesemaking, or simply living a simpler life. People have asked me about my schedule and where I will be, so I’ve created this blog post to share it with you. I will pin this to the top of the blog and keep it updated.

I love meeting the people who read my blog, own my books, and use Green Living Australia products to improve their health while saving money. Look where I’ll be; drop by and say hello if you can.

September 2025

Market in the Mountains

I will be at the Market in the Mountains in Stanthorpe, offering tastings of our sugar-free jam, as well as the amazing Garlic Jelly and Shiraz Jelly. Green Living Australia products will be available; however, it would be best to let me know if there is something specific you are looking for.

  • Date: Sunday, 14 September 2025
  • Time: 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
  • Venue: Stanthorpe Showgrounds, High Street, Stanthorpe

Run your life like a business: looking after you first

In a business, we plan and stay organised to get things done. Why not do the same at home? In this workshop, you’ll learn easy ways to take care of yourself and your time. We’ll talk about: making daily, weekly and yearly plans; keeping on top of medical and dental visits; setting up a good space to work at home; the benefits of keeping a journal; calming nighttime rituals; using a habit tracker to stay on track; and making time for exercise. You’ll leave with easy tools and new ideas to help you feel your best – just like a CEO! Presented by sustainable and self-sufficient living advocate Valerie Pearson, and based on her book, Run Your Life Like a Business.

Run your life like a business: mindful meal planning to reduce food waste

Would you like to learn easy tips for reducing the amount of food your family throws away, and save money? Food waste reduction is all about planning. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to organise healthy meals, shop smarter, store food properly and use everything you buy. You’ll leave with easy tools and new ideas to help you manage your money – just like a CEO! Presented by sustainable and self-sufficient living advocate Valerie Pearson, and based on her book, Run Your Life Like a Business.

October 2025

Market in the Mountains

I will be at the Market in the Mountains in Stanthorpe, offering tastings of our sugar-free jam, as well as the amazing Garlic Jelly and Shiraz Jelly. Green Living Australia products will be available; however, it would be best to let me know if there is something specific you are looking for.

  • Date: Sunday, 5 October 2025
  • Time: 8:00 am
  • Venue: Stanthorpe Showgrounds, High Street, Stanthorpe.

Run your life like a business: organise your finances

Would you like to feel more confident with your finances? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn simple ways to understand and improve your financial well-being. We’ll talk about: calculating what you own and what you owe; tracking your income and spending; making a realistic budget; picking good savings accounts and credit cards; learning how to get paid what you’re worth and manage insurance wisely; understanding tax basics and how to pay yourself first; spending wisely, getting out of debt, and avoiding money traps. You’ll leave with easy tools and new ideas to help you manage your money – just like a CEO! Presented by sustainable and self-sufficient living advocate Valerie Pearson, and based on her book, Run Your Life Like a Business.

Market in the Mountains

I will be at the Market in the Mountains in Stanthorpe, offering tastings of our sugar-free jam, as well as the amazing Garlic Jelly and Shiraz Jelly. Green Living Australia products will be available; however, it would be best to let me know if there is something specific you are looking for.

  • Date: Sunday, 12 October 2025
  • Time: 8:00 am
  • Venue: Stanthorpe Showgrounds, High Street, Stanthorpe

November 2025

Hands-on Cheese Making Class

SOLD OUT

This hands-on workshop covers cheese-making basics and techniques, as well as cheese history, types, and more. You get to make the cheese yourself, walking away with some Mozzarella, Ricotta, and Feta, all made by you!

Whether you’re a beginner or want to learn more, this is a fun and exciting way to begin your home cheese-making journey.

Market in the Mountains

I will be at the Market in the Mountains in Stanthorpe, offering tastings of our sugar-free jam, as well as the amazing Garlic Jelly and Shiraz Jelly. Green Living Australia products will be available; however, it would be best to let me know if there is something specific you are looking for.

  • Date: Sunday, 9 November 2025
  • Time: 8:00 am
  • Venue: Stanthorpe Sowgrounds, High Street, Stanthorpe

Hands-on Cheese Making Class

This hands-on workshop covers cheese-making basics and techniques, as well as cheese history, types, and more. You get to make the cheese yourself, walking away with some Mozzarella, Ricotta, and Feta, all made by you!

Whether you’re a beginner or want to learn more, this is a fun and exciting way to begin your home cheese-making journey.

December 2025

Natural Soap Making Workshop

In this incredible class, you will learn the steps from start to finish on how to make your own delicious, natural, scented soaps from 100% natural products and clays.

We’ll provide you with everything you need to learn the basics of cold-pressed soap making, so you can continue to make it at home.

  • A comprehensive cold process soap-making workshop with published author, presenter and foodie – Valerie Pearson
  • Introduction to the soap-making process, including safety measures
  • Explanation of ingredients and their properties
  • Hands-on soap-making with a variety of essential oils
  • Curing and maintenance of bar soap
  • At the end of this workshop, you will take home 8-10 bars of soap, your soap mould and instructions to continue making natural soap at home.

You will get to keep your  Professional quality mould.

 You just need to come and enjoy.

Each session will run for approximately 3 hours (give or take, and sometimes can be a little earlier, depending on the numbers).

Your exceptional host, Valarie, will guide you through the process, and you’ll get to keep approximately 1.2 kg / 8-11 bars of your very own soap, made by you.

There is a delicious selection of tea, coffee, and nibbles, and the laughs and chats are plentiful. This is a quality workshop with a passionate instructor that you will love.

Dive into the incredible world of soap-making in this 3-hour workshop.

Market in the Mountains

I will be at the Market in the Mountains in Stanthorpe, offering tastings of our sugar-free jam, as well as the amazing Garlic Jelly and Shiraz Jelly. Green Living Australia products will be available; however, it would be best to let me know if there is something specific you are looking for

  • Date: Sunday, 14 December 29025
  • Time: 8:00 am
  • Venue: Stanthorpe Showgrounds, High Street, Stanthorpe

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