I'm longing to return to a state of relaxed normality but it's been a busy few weeks here. We've all been waiting for yesterday...

Thank you so much for the thought and consideration you put into yesterday's post. The young lady in question emailed overnight to say ...

If you're wondering why I have a jug with a strainer and a jar on top, I'm making quark cheese. It's a sad and cruel fact that i...

I took my time last week. I had a list of chores as long as my arm but I stood back, took a deep breath, and then worked out what my priori...

Can a family do it? There is a common understanding in contemporary Australia that it’s financially wise for both husband and wife to work. ...

Good morning! This time next week it will all be over. Our wedding is next Saturday and we are calmly (I think) moving towards the big day...

I believe today's topic is one of the most important practical things we learn about in our homes - food storage.  I hope you join with ...

Written July 2013 There seems to have been a sharp rise in the number of products labelled "organic" on supermarket shelves...

I've had a lot of reasons lately to think about how we live. All the interviews I did to promote the book brought up many different que...

We're having a fairly mild winter so far with cool to cold nights and warm sunny days. It's ideal gardening weather. How is it...

April, week 1 in The Simple Home Growing your own food When you’re starting out on your simple life journey, or if you move to a home w...

I wrote yesterday about my life and how I have changed. I want to take that a step further today and write about how you might simplify, if...

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...

Carl Larsen painting, Christmas Morning, from Carl Larsen gallery. Christmas has the potential to undo all your frugal efforts throughout t...

H a p p y b i r t h d a y  H a n n o ! Hanno is 73 years old today. An oldie but a goodie. I took this photo of him last week at the...

There is a lot of satisfaction to be gained working on ordinary tasks in the home. Gone are the days when homemakers were at the bottom of ...