The last weekend before Christmas - it was slowly busy and relaxed here.  I worked on the book on Saturday and kept yesterday as a pottering...

What is it they say about hindsight? I thought we'd be perfectly happy with our sink when we had it redone a couple of years ago. We h...

I don't know what it is about aprons but when I put mine on every morning, it turns me into someone else. I feel more of a homemaker...

When Tricia was here and madly hand stitching her red quilt, a number of readers asked to see the quilt. Well, I'm slow but I generally...

Next Tuesday I'll be starting the first of two workshops on soap making at my local Neighbourhood Centre. The classes are booked out,...

I usually receive a few emails every week asking for more from scratch recipes. I cook every day, so there is no shortage of recipes. On th...

I continue to receive emails asking how to cut down on spending and if there is one good way to do it. Well, no, there isn't, it's...

I'm not sure about other countries but in Australia now, if you're in paid work, you'll pay into a compulsory superannuation/r...

I woke, as usual, just before 4, showered, dressed and crept out to the kitchen. There is baking to be done - some cakes for a fundraiser ...

I clearly remember that split second I became a mother.  Lying in a labour ward in Germany, in a hospital far, far away from my home, this...

I'm happy to tell you that although Sharon is not out of the woods yet, she's showing some signs of improvement.  She's still ...