It is 1st November 2015 and today we start our year long frugal spending financial fast. To start us off we have been going through our cupboards, fridge, and freezer, to see what we have in stock. From this we…
It is 1st November 2015 and today we start our year long frugal spending financial fast. To start us off we have been going through our cupboards, fridge, and freezer, to see what we have in stock. From this we…
365 days of reductionist frugal spending. A financial fast to help our bank account and focus on what really matters!
Cheap and easy Macaroni Cheese – toddler approved!
It has been a while since I last posted and a lot has changed since this blog was originally set up and green living as a singleton is a whole lot easier than with a young family! We are now…
Keeping chickens and ducks not only gives you lovely fresh eggs but also helps you have a greener garden and closer association with your food and where it comes from.
The supermarket shelves are saturated with deodorising products and a major concern for a lot of people is that they don’t sweat or smell in public. The problem is that most people know very little about the products they are…
A recipe that is great for using up those browning bananas sat in the fruit bowl. Banana bread recipe: 3 mashed ripe bananas 300g self-raising flour 150g soft unsalted butter 150g demerara sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons lemon juice 80g…
What are Soap Nuts? Soap nuts/pods are in fact a berry found in India and Nepal. They are harvested sustainably from the soap berry tree and the shells are then dried for use as they are a natural source of…
It would seem I have gained a few pounds recently…. So, for the next month or so I’m going to at least try to eat more fruit and veg and less sugary treats. Knowing I will miss the sweet treats…
I was very kindly sent a copy of this book and am now inspired to have a go at home soaps. In the past I have made home shampoos and body washes with the help of my left over soap…