When I was growing up, my mother, like most other women, did her grocery shopping at what was often called the corner shop. This was a litt...

Thanks to everyone who sent suggestions for accommodation in Tasmania. We have been there before, Tricia hasn't, but we're all ...

Here it is! I have two advance copies of The Simple Life. It will be published on 25 March. They arrived yesterday so I quickly took ...

I'm a strong advocate for slow and simple living but if you had seen me this past week, you would have wondered how slow and simple my ...

Here is my big boy Jamie on his way to kindy on the train in Korea. And later having lunch with mum, Sunny, in a cafe. He'll be t...

As you know, we like giving our chickens apple cider vinegar in their water. It boosts their immunity and has a mild antibiotic effect and ...

Rain falling on the roof is always a welcome sound here and when you're inside, busy with everyday tasks, it gives a cozy feeling t...

Hanno digging the garden over yesterday. We're back in our garden again so we can grow fresh food. For the past couple of weeks, ...

Everyone must have been busy this week, they've not been many comments here.  Whatever you're doing, I hope it's progressing we...

We're fortunate today to have the following guest post by Kate @ Beautiful Chickens . Kate has hundreds of chickens at her property jus...