Making your own household linens is a BIG step towards a simpler life. You'll use numerous simple living skills such as sewing, recycli...

"Why are those pots upside-down on sticks?" - that's the question I'm asked more than any other. The second most aske...

No matter what stage of life you're at, you'll benefit by reducing your expenses and living on less than you earn. Generally your r...

Hanno has picked the last of the oranges and we have a bucket full sitting outside the kitchen door. We'll use them in the coming days ...

Before I start today I want to thank Teri for sharing information in my last post about using a Kitchen Aide mixer to knead bread dough.  S...

I've spent a few Saturday mornings on Skype recently chatting away to people I know through this blog. It's been a lot of fun and m...