I believe the best way to clean well in the kitchen, without harsh chemicals, is to use hot water, soap and a variety of brushes.  The brush...

We set off early, with light rain falling, for the two hour drive south to the Gold Coast.  Our plan was to have a quick breakfast when we g...

This is a Friday photo feature that anyone with a blog can join. It opens the door to us sharing our lives through these photos and gives us...

I suppose it didn't take long to write my book but it seemed to drag on at times and certainly gave me cause to think about how I usuall...

Hello again!  I've been beavering away in my little office for a few months now, with the door closed from eight till five.  I have to w...

Well, you could knock me down with a feather.  This blog won best Australian or New Zealand blog in the 2011 Bloggies, announced today in Lo...

This is a Friday photo feature that anyone with a blog can join. It opens the door to us sharing our lives through these photos and gives us...

Thank you for your encouraging comments yesterday.  I appreciate them all very much.  It is very heartening to know that something I enjoy s...

When I started blogging I felt like a bit of an outcast.  Many of the people who were blogging about simplifying then had a political agenda...

When you're an organic gardener, it pays you to work in with the natural ecosystem in your backyard.  Try to stay away from sprays, bec...