We spent a relaxing day in the backyard yesterday. I did some gardening while Hanno continued on his nest building project in the shed. It&#...

It's a constant challenge keeping the pantry and stockpile cupboards full and rotating. I've been going through my cupboards this we...

There is a corner in our backyard that holds a corrugated iron water tank, an outdoor kitchen sink with running water attached, old buckets ...

I've been writing emails this morning instead of posting so here are some photos taken last week but not posted. Clicking on the photos ...

We had a public holiday here yesterday so I took full advantage of the day to finish off a dishcloth for a friend and to do some sewing. I l...

Hello everyone. Here are the recipes shared after my request yesterday. Thanks to all who posted their budget recipes. I have fixed the spac...

On Tuesday I'll be doing the final session of my Centre's frugal living workshop. I told everyone I'd bring along a few more thr...

There is a revolution happening out there. It’s starting right in front of you, at the kitchen sink. Most of my regular readers would know I...

I love that first day after work is finished for the week when I get back into the garden again. That space is where I grow too. I have a ga...

It was cold here yesterday. Well, let me qualify that - it was cold for here. The highest temp was 19C (66F), and while I worked away at the...