home and family Archives
21 common and not so common uses for vinegar
21 ways to use vinegar around the home. I have tried each of the ways listed in this article. It’s a very effective product to stock at home and it is very inexpensive.
an inexpensive small-space compost bin
How to make a small and inexpensive compost bin for a small yard or even a balcony.
tip tuesday – removing carpet stains with steam
Get stains out of the carpet with this simple and frugal tip.
easy no-cook play dough recipe
A quick and easy no-cook play dough recipe that will take you minutes to make but will keep kids happily amused for hours. What’s more, it’s very cheap, made from things you probably already have in your pantry, and non-toxic.
five ways to incorporate bush tucker into your diet
Five ways to incorporate Australian native foods into your diet, starting with the easiest (buying products that include native ingredients) and working your way up to foraging for your own.
another drip thinking about a clean drop – or – fluoride in the water
Should we or shouldn’t we add fuoride to the water? Here are a list of resources for further reading on the pros and cons of the topic.
solar power not for you? think again – an introduction to passive solar design
An introduction to passive solar design that specifically looks at ways we can make changes to existing buildings to improve their energy efficiency.
what is lent and what does it mean to you?
Easter – more than just chocolate bunnies. A reflection on how Lent can have meaning for those who are not religious as well as those who are.
planning and preparing for your next vegetable crop
While much of Australia is moving towards winter, here in Queensland we are beginning a new planting season. The tropical rains are just about over and with them goes the flash flooding, humidity and mouldy conditions that aren’t conducive to growing healthy vegetables. When it comes to gardening, I’m very much a novice – not [...]
do you make these 5 financial mistakes when planning your holidays?
Here are five things to avoid if you are wanting to save money on your next holiday.
