Most teenagers today are hugely influenced by social media. My niece had her 16th birthday coming up and wanted something extravagant and OTT, similar to what celebrities throw and then splash over the internet. Her idea was something along the lines of what can only be described as a wedding. Needless to say, her poor […]
Christmas in July
My brother and his family have hosted Christmas in July for years. A day when our parents, siblings, partners and children all get together to celebrate a cold Christmas. Definitely a novelty as our Aussie Christmases are usually anywhere between 22 to 40°C. As my family and I moved to the country last year, some […]
DIY Animal Shelter
I get a huge amount of satisfaction from DIY projects where I haven’t had to spent a single penny. It makes you feel incredibly resourceful, and using discarded or leftover materials is great for the environment too. Bonus! As you may remember, we’ve had to hand-raise a lamb who was abandoned last year and […]
How to Clean Tiles and Grout
We are going to talk about how to get your tiles and grout clean using natural products that are not only effective but cost saving too! For those of you who have been around this site for a while, you’ll know that both Em and I try to use natural products where we can. We […]
School Holiday Ideas
School holidays are only a week away and it can be hard to keep your kids entertained and off the games, without spending a fortune. So here are a few ideas you can try to keep your little ones amused these school holidays. Camping in the Garden If you’re unable to go away camping these […]
