A stockpile is a large amount of non-perishable food, cleaning products and toiletries that are purchased at sale price and stored in a cupb...

It might sound strange but it's a good idea to start off your debt reduction program by saving for an emergency fund, before you pay off...

Amy left this comment a few days ago: Can you do a post or point me to resources about how to love hard work? I'm finding that being a...

One of the best things, for me, about being a wife-mother-grandmother who cooks is providing good food for the people I love. It's not ...

Here she is! Meet Grace/Gracie, our two month old Scottish Terrier.  We picked her up from the airport yesterday and ...

I believe that just about anything is possible for me if I plan well enough ahead of time and organise myself so I don't have to rush. ...

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...

It generally takes a lot to change patterns of behaviour but change is happening right here in Australia, and I'm sure all around th...

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. ...