home and family Archives

permaculture principles – what are they and how you can put them into practice?

An introduction to the concept of permaculture, a beginners guide to getting started in permaculture and permaculture gardening and a list of resources for further reading.

first aid in (and out of) the home

Are you prepared for a medical emergency? What about the day to day scrapes and bumps, cold and flus that occur? Here are a few tips on increasing your first aid knowledge and stocking your cabinent ready for the inevitable bumps and possible emergencies.

the best gift you can give on valentines day

What is the best gift to give on Valentine’s Day? If there is only one gift you ever give, this would be it.

saving money on your next road trip

A road trip is a great way to see a bit of the country (or the world) while on holiday. Here are a few trips on saving money on your next roadtrip.

turning single-use items into multi-purpose savers

Want to know how to dry your washing using your refrigerater? How about using the engine of your car? Creative, out of the box thinking for objects around the home.

spoil yourself for less–a frugal home facial

Feel like a treat but don’t want to go the expense and hassle of a professional facial? Here’s how to do a facial at home, complete with massage, using natural and frugal ingredients found in your kitchen.

using knitted dishcloths

How do you keep handmade dishcloths clean without doing hours of extra laundry? Here’s our system for using knitted dishcloths.

a recent reminder of why having an emergency fund makes life easier

We’ve had a few unexpected expenses lately. Here’s how having an emergency fund helps (and how you can build one).

ask the readers–how do you save money on back to school expenses?

Ask the reader: what are your tips for saving money on back to school expenses?

one man’s trash…

If you’re stuck for ideas on entertaining your children, look no further than your own recycling bin.