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29 July 2014
What I've been part of
Every so often Hanno and I leave our chores behind and go out for the day. We like to take the back roads, we stay away from crowds an...
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28 July 2014
How to make soap - new recipe
This is the soap made last week using calendula-infused oil. I love making soap. It's another piece of the self-reliance puzzle a...
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25 July 2014
Weekend reading
We have an abundance of wildlife here. I was working at my computer yesterday when a kookaburra swooped down to drink at the water bowl....
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23 July 2014
Bread - a five minute loaf
What's not to love about bread? Well, maybe I should clarify that statement somewhat - what's not to love about good wholesome brea...
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22 July 2014
The wonderful possibilities of a simple life
Housework is boring! Hmmm, yes, it might be. If I resented having to do housework, rushed through it so I could have time online or wi...
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21 July 2014
Changeable, seasonal and creative
We had lunch with Kerry, Sunny and Jamie last Friday when we invited them to join us at a German restaurant up in the mountains. It was rea...
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18 July 2014
Weekend reading
I hope you have a restful weekend ahead and are able to spend time with people you love. Thank you for all your wonderful comments. Mos...
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17 July 2014
Food waste and how to avoid it
The rate of food wastage in many Western countries, including Australia, is shameful. The current estimation is that about 30 percent of th...
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15 July 2014
Simple life on the radio
My series of ABC radio talks is continuing but I forgot to give you the links the last three weeks. Here they are: Keeping a clean home ...
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14 July 2014
The winter kitchen
This winter has been the coldest winter in a long time in many parts of Australia. Where I live, we usually have a sprinkling of days in Ju...
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11 July 2014
Weekend reading
Here she is! Born on Wednesday to Danny and Laura. We've had very cold days and nights here in many parts of Australia. There h...
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10 July 2014
A new baby!
I am very proud and happy today. We have a new baby in our family - Tricia has a grand daughter! Congratulations Daniel and Laura on the bi...
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9 July 2014
Make your own family traditions
I had an email from a young woman the other day who told me she had suffered significant abuse when she was growing up and had severed all ...
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8 July 2014
Another family celebration
I'm very happy to tell you that Kerry and Sunny are engaged. Kerry bought the ring before he went over to Korea in March and proposed t...
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