We left our old home and moved into the caravan on August 21 and today, exactly three months later, we returned to the Central Coast for a short visit as we make our way south. We didn’t plan it [...]
I wear the Danny Dress by zino ama (gifted) / Poet wears Pippa Dress by fabrik / Marigold wears Tortoise and the Hare cap, Printebebe smock and Wattle Bloomers I don’t think we can ignore [...]
Earlier today I shared a few resolutions on instagram; a list of ten things that I want to practise this year inspired by Organic Care’s #realresolutions campaign. Instead of writing down [...]
Most nights, once the children are in bed and the house is quiet, I light a beeswax candle. It’s a little ritual I’ve had for the past few years and one I look forward to every [...]
Herbs and leafy greens are some of the easiest plants to grow. Interestingly, they’re also difficult to store and transport, hence when you buy them from the supermarket or grocer, [...]
When I was pregnant with Marigold I was intent on spending as little money as possible on baby essentials. Granted, I had a few tubs of hand-me-down clothes ready and waiting, our 10-year-old [...]
On my frugal, eco-minded exploration of all things essential in the home, I’ve come to love Who Gives A Crap because when it comes to toilet paper, they really do give a crap about bums, [...]
I’ve discussed savings, spendings and budgeting a few times over the years but it’s only recently that I’ve actually become a little financial savvy. I realise that this is [...]
A few months ago I was on a quest for a small bookshelf. Instead of resorting to the usual outlets for cheap furniture, I opted to take the long road…I drove around the local neighbourhood [...]
Following on from my simple living post last week, I thought it best to tell you a little bit about my frugal mindset (which is, safe to say, an ever evolving, one-step-forward-two-steps-back [...]
A few weeks ago a magazine journalist called me to chat about simplicity. She was interested to hear what it meant to me…which I found slightly overwhelming but largely humbling. I rambled, [...]
School is back today and Percy is with my mum so I’m relishing in an entire six hours of quiet. I’m dealing with a lingering cold that’s turned into a frustrating sinus issue so [...]
