When I started living a simpler life over 20 years ago, I saw it more as a collection of skills rather than a way of life. It took me a few ...

I used this quote at the beginning of chapter five in The Simple Home , Laundry Love. It's one of my favourites: “Without ambition one s...

I am so grateful to have such a wonderful group of readers. I don't say this often but your comments really do keep me blogging. When th...

I've never seen financial conditions like those we have now. The cost of living is increasing in Australia, I'm affected by it and I...

Of all the simple pleasures waiting for us in our homes, my favourite is sleeping on newly washed sheets that have been dried in the sun. La...

Although Hanno and I used to eat a wide variety of foods, now we both prefer the food we ate as we were growing up. The food from our mother...

I've had a good break away from the computer and enjoyed the two weeks Tricia was here. Spending time with close relatives or friends is...