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20 July 2009
The simple life in retirement
This week I'll be answering the questions asked by readers last week. The first is on retirement. I guess we fell into retirement witho...
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19 July 2009
Sunday viewing - Trouble in Amish Paradise
I watch Compass every week and saw this BBC program last week. It's a very interesting look at two Amish families in Lancaster County. ...
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17 July 2009
What has the recession taught you?
Although it started off slowly, the world wide recession seems to have hit many countries pretty hard. Unemployment has taken a toll, so hav...
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16 July 2009
Fairy cakes
It's been quite a while since I posted about making fairy cakes. I promised to give you the recipe, so better late than never, here ...
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15 July 2009
Changing spaces
When we first moved into our current home, we made quite a few changes. The house had been lived in by an older couple and some of the thi...
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14 July 2009
How to make an oil lamp
I mentioned a few days ago that I was working on a little oil lamp. Well, I fiddled with it for a few days, tested wicks and oil levels, I...
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13 July 2009
Full steam ahead
I perform well under pressure, always have done. When I have to work to a deadline or have a lot of things to do I get more done than when ...
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12 July 2009
Sunday reading
Some links for: making jams and jellies no knead bread very good knitting glossary - some instructions with video link quick knitting proje...
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11 July 2009
Simple activites for a five year old
I received this comment the other day that I want to throw out to all of you for your suggestions. I was wondering if you (or anyone else) h...
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10 July 2009
Biggest kitchen table - On being at home
Our no spending mission ends today. I know a few of you had to make small purchases but you got back on the horse and trotted to the finish ...
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