We discuss vegetable and fruit gardening, slowing down and being mindful, cooking simple food, keeping chickens and worms, composting, green cleaning, stockpiling and preserving.
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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) had some good ideas for simple activities/entertainment for children? My nephew is staying with us for the summe...
I often write about being a homemaker and the satisfaction I gain from that role. I enjoy being here and making my home a place of comfort and regeneration. I know that if I feel weak and fragile...
I hope you had a lovely weekend. We are a home of four adults again. Shane and Sarndra asked if they can stay here till they get jobs and naturally we said yes. We all did our own thing during...
This is our 10,000 litre poly tank. It collects water from the shed that it sits next to and also from the house. The photo below shows how it's connected to the house.I love rain. I love...
After receiving a dozen emails in the past day or two about starting a simple life, and having many new readers join us over the month, I thought it was a good time to write about that subject...
Used to be an incredible blog, but now I wonder if Mrs H's heart is in it anymore? She has just spent a month showcasing other people's kitchen sinks. Now a friend has died and she's making posts about that. There is no more original content, and the fun is all gone. All we get is more soap making, which she has done before. Why bother?
excellent blog very inspiring, read everyday and foloowing always, i also use all the ideas at my home,and now even have chickens keep up the good work