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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.

how to make your own massage oils

This is a guest post by Bailey Harris of Homeowner’s Insurance Guide. Massage is a centuries-old method of healing. Some of the earliest forms of civilization used massage as a way to heal and soothe the body and soul. It is believed that massage releases toxins that can build up in sore, tight muscles. Many [...]

preparing for the cold and flu season

Over the last month we had four virus in four weeks. The last one really laid us all low, the coughing lingering for two weeks after. Sick for six weeks with a sick, unhappy bub = not fun. While ‘plenty of bed rest’ may be what the doctor ordered, when you’re a parent, especially one [...]

on taking my own advice

The other day I posted about how my neighbour needed some well deserved time out. Well (I say blushing) it was a little matter of do as I say, not as I do. I could take a leaf out of my own book (or would that be a post our of my own blog?). I’ve [...]

let’s get physical

"I get my fitness inside" from Break.com Life in the 21st Century. Full of the blessings of modern conveniences. Cars, dishwashers, remote controls, SMS, microwave meals. Live life with more time, more energy. Get things done with less effort. Or at least that’s the promise. And yet all these conveniences represent the paradox of modern [...]

Exercise For Free The Frugal Way

Getting fit doesn’t have to involve expensive gym memberships. It doesn’t even have to involve exercise workouts! Here are some frugal ideas for free exercise.

Choosing Safe Plastics

Choosing safe plastics with the help of the environmental working group.