I often write about being a homemaker and the satisfaction I gain from that role. I enjoy being here and making my home a place of comfort ...

I've been thinking about bags lately. Cotton storage bags to be precise. I was given a bread bag for my birthday. It's a cotton b...

Despite my gentle reminder about slowing down, I've been very busy of late and today will be no exception. I have a few other things I ...

Although I knit all year long, autumn and winter seem to be the seasons I dive head first into it. I love knitting, not only do I make thos...

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...

Having the time and the inclination to make many of the things we use here is one of the most satisfying things about living this way. I lo...

Thanks for that previous post, Sharon. The money being raised for the fire victims is growing steadily. Australians have always been gener...

Apparently there will be changes to laws in the USA in about two months to make the sale of homemade toys and cloth nappies (diapers), in fa...

Those readers who have been visiting me here for a while will know that my aunty Joy died in early September. Joy was a big part of my life...

Above is the garden leading to our closed gate. The star jasmine and agapanthus are really putting on a fine show after all the rain we'...

I spent quite a bit of time over the weekend staring out at the scene above. It's what I look out on when I sit in my workroom. "...

I don't consider myself a good knitter. I think my talent lies in picking projects that I'm capable of doing. :- ) That said, mo...

Knitting has been my saving grace these past couple of days and nights. At first I couldn't concentrate on my knitting, or read a book,...

This small 500 litre tank holds water for pot plants on the verandah and vegetables in the front yard. We bought it for $49 on sale at Bu...

Carl Larsen painting, Christmas Morning, from Carl Larsen gallery. Christmas has the potential to undo all your frugal efforts throughout t...

I am a working homemaker. I am proud of that title but it took me a while to realise it. I don't know how many times I've filled i...

Image from Carl Larsen gallery The days away from my blog have been full of family. My sister Tricia flew up from Sydney on Thursday, we dr...

I remember long, long ago often seeing my grandmother drink vinegar. When a salad was eaten, she used to pour the small amount of plain vin...