Hello my friends. I was away longer than I thought I would be. I had a much needed rest, started a new Maggie rabbit, prepared a few things...

I'm looking forward to receiving a parcel from Ecoyarns containing some of their beautiful 8ply hemp yarn. I also ordered two Malachit...

After looking into the trouble some readers have making a comment, I've decided to remove one of the blog filters to see if it makes a...

I was talking to a friend the other day and told her that I'd never been so busy in my life. It's true, I am busier now with family...

My world is small. Many weeks of the year my world is happily contained within the boundaries of our property, and with the gate closed, I ...

I've spent the past few days baking, sewing and knitting. They are such simple, old-fashioned tasks and I know my great grandmothers (a...

I finished the frugal living book on Friday, mainly because I dragged it out by doing bits and pieces that had nothing to do with the book,...

Making gifts - homemade soap with organic cotton face cloths. Recent research by the American organisation Campaign for Safe Cosmetic...

Rain falling on the roof is always a welcome sound here and when you're inside, busy with everyday tasks, it gives a cozy feeling t...