An August update

The past month has flown by in a flurry of activity which came to a screeching halt 2 weeks ago as we entered lockdown. With four school-aged children 'learning from home' and me adding 'teacher' to my list of responsibilities, time and energy have been scarce. But it has not been without its joys. The … Continue reading An August update

Eating well, while saving money and the planet

My claim is ambitious, and I will agree it does not come anywhere close to encompassing all of the factors determining the health of our planet. But it is better to do something than nothing at all and, considering food is one of life's top 3 essentials, we have immense potential to create significant and … Continue reading Eating well, while saving money and the planet

An ode to kitchen tables

When you move into a new home, regardless of whether you own or rent, the kitchen is often the first space you settle in. You cross your fingers that the fridge will fit, and stacking your Tupperware collection becomes a feat of engineering. But perhaps your foremost concern is whether you have enough space to … Continue reading An ode to kitchen tables

Connecting to nature and a slower pace

Last week, we escaped to the Pines Cottage up in the high plains area of remote Kosciuszko National Park. We were untapped, out in nature and removed from the conveniences of modern life. It was soul nourishing and answered a long-uttered call for slowing down. The Pines Cottage was a former stockmen's quarters at the … Continue reading Connecting to nature and a slower pace

Finding joy in the simple

We have just had another beautiful weekend. We have been blessed with blue skies, gentle breezes, and warm sun for the past couple of weekends. Days that soothe and replenish the soul. It was likely the last hurrah before winter sets in and we spend the next three months or more holding our breath and … Continue reading Finding joy in the simple