* No one would apply for our jobs. We work long hours, have no days off, we have to balance our budgets no matter what the circumstanc...

There really is no reason for me to know what day it is, or the time of day for that matter, nevertheless, I do usually know the day. I did...

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...

This is our 10,000 litre poly tank. It collects water from the shed that it sits next to and also from the house. The photo below shows ho...

Worms are a mystery to many people but if you have a small bucket of compost worms, you can create a worm farm that will help you get rid of...

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...

These are the posts that really make blogging worthwhile for me. Oh sure, I blog for myself in that it creates a good record of what I'...

Reading our meters gives us a real chance to cut back on our use of precious resources. It's like tracking your money when you start bu...

I've been busy over the past week but I'm feeling relaxed and rested nevertheless. My main task has been my book which I haven'...

It's been raining here all night. I sleep like a baby when I hear rain falling on our roof. When I got up this morning and went outsid...

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...

One of the questions I am often asked in emails is: "I am trying to reduce the amount of plastic I use but I can't seem to find a w...