It's cold outside, just right for a warming winter casserole. Ever since I read the wonderful Nourishing Traditions book, we've gon...

I want to thank everyone who commented yesterday on the washing powder post. Sharing our our experiences gives us all more knowledge and wa...

Just a quick post today because I'm going to work and I have a few things to do before I go. It will be a big day there as I'm pres...

I cleaned out my work room on Saturday, a job that had been waiting for me since the wedding. With Tricia and I rummaging in the fabric stas...

I came across a very good series of You Tube videos on dehydrating foods recently. There are a few there and well worth taking some time f...

A reader asked me to write more on dishcloths - she is having problems with the cloths she knitted because they're too thick and don...

Next in the series of readers questions is how to start living simply. Well, the answer to this is to know why you want to simplify your lif...

Day three of readers questions and this subject seems to be a favourite one here - homemaking. I really enjoy writing about this because I ...

This is the second in the series of readers questions. Today, companion planting and natural insect control, and another lady wanted anythi...

This week I'll be answering the questions asked by readers last week. The first is on retirement. I guess we fell into retirement witho...

I watch Compass every week and saw this BBC program last week. It's a very interesting look at two Amish families in Lancaster County. ...

Although it started off slowly, the world wide recession seems to have hit many countries pretty hard. Unemployment has taken a toll, so hav...

It's been quite a while since I posted about making fairy cakes. I promised to give you the recipe, so better late than never, here ...

When we first moved into our current home, we made quite a few changes. The house had been lived in by an older couple and some of the thi...

I mentioned a few days ago that I was working on a little oil lamp. Well, I fiddled with it for a few days, tested wicks and oil levels, I...

I perform well under pressure, always have done. When I have to work to a deadline or have a lot of things to do I get more done than when ...

Some links for: making jams and jellies no knead bread very good knitting glossary - some instructions with video link quick knitting proje...

I received this comment the other day that I want to throw out to all of you for your suggestions. I was wondering if you (or anyone else) h...

Our no spending mission ends today. I know a few of you had to make small purchases but you got back on the horse and trotted to the finish ...