It looks like a really good swap. I think it's wonderful that so many of you are taking part and I hope you enjoy it. Swapping is a go...

I must have done something good in the past to deserve the wonderful group of readers I have here. I was overwhelmed by the response to ye...

Changing old habits and establishing new routines is one of the hardest things you'll do when you move from a consumerist mindset t...

After a long time writing, editing and obsessing, I'll send in my book proposal at the end of this week. I'll continue to work on it...

There are a few things Hanno and I do here that I know can't be managed by others who have less free time or space. I know some of you...

It was a strange Christmas in Australia. The expected shopping downturn didn't happen and people kept spending just like they always do...

Continuing on with the theme of getting harmful chemicals out of your home, I want to focus on airborne compounds today. They seem so innoc...

When I started simplifying, natural cleaning was one of the first things I went to. I used up all the chemical cleaners I had in the house ...

Well, here he is - Hanno admiring the view when I took him out to lunch on his birthday. We met up with Bernadette at an "English ...

I've been looking forward to today ... Thursday is the first day of the week when I'm home all day. Being at work since Monday has ...

Graphic from the Carl Larsen gallery I was going to write about starting off your chicken flock but there are a few loose ends from yesterda...

I am a home body. I enjoy being in my home more than any other place. There is so much to do here, it's never tedious, the hours are f...

I love baskets. I often take a basket with me when I go to my voluntary job, or out with Hanno to do the grocery shopping. When we go out f...

This candle, made of beeswax, was sent to me over the ocean by the lovely Niki at rural writings. Hi Niki! We have a public holiday here ne...

It’s getting a bit scary with prices rises lately. It’s not just the price of fuel, which increases almost every week, it’s also grocery, me...