I have been getting a few emails over the past couple of months asking about slowing down and taking time out in the day to relax. It seems...

We take the time every year to review our accounts because sometimes there are savings to be made. January is a good time to do it because ...

If you have a little time up your sleeve I hope you'll have a look at my DIL's facebook page, Bluebell Alexander . When we vi...

Most of you know there was a time when I didn't like being at home. I went to work, out shopping, socialising with friends and if there...

Thank you for so many beautiful comments yesterday. I truly appreciate you taking the time to connect with me both by coming here to re...

I have struggled with coming back to you this year. As you know I'm writing books again so the ease of just blogging about my days is n...

Written October 2011 I'm probably preaching to the converted here when it comes to homemaking and the importance it holds in our live...

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

Written in January 2010 Yesterday I wrote about one parent staying at home with the children and how that can help save money. Today I...

Written January 2010 Getting finances organised and controlled is one of the early actions of most simple lives, even for those who ha...

Written in 2009 We are back to a practical subject again today because I've been thinking about the word "germaphobe" and...

Written in 2010 The beginnings of our new season garden. From the outside, our simple house belies the fact that such rich lives are be...