As we venture further into winter I find myself gathering a host of remedies to ensure coughs and colds are kept at bay. I’m pedantic when it comes to warm feet (“put your socks [...]
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 [...]
June is officially The Month Before Baby Arrives so I’m in full nesting and preparing mode (which is a whole new level of intense this fourth time ’round). I’ll be spending the [...]
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, [...]
This soup is another family favourite, passed down from my Nana to my mum. It was a staple family dinner when I was growing up and now I serve it to my little ones (with mixed reviews, [...]
I’ve been carrying the very same workhorse of a handbag for over two years. I give it a good clean out every week because there’s only so many tissues and toy cars and (heaven [...]
How did we get to May so quickly? I sat down a few days ago with tea and my diary and jotted down May’s meal plan. It took me under half-an-hour and now I don’t have to think [...]
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 [...]
I know it’s autumn when I find half-eaten apples on the table or in the fridge. Disregarded, I-lost-interest apples are just what you need for this homely, perfect-with-a-cup-of-tea cake. [...]
blush linen scarf / gwyn blouse / mavi jeans I’m really grateful that I won’t have to endure late pregnancy during summer. But on the flipside, dressing a blossoming belly in winter [...]
