Coming back to knitting -  "To think of ourselves as makers, rather than just consumers, is the first part of refusing to accept ever...

Hello all, I just wanted to remind everyone that the swap is now over and everyone should be busy getting those apron parcels in the mail. ...

The very talented Renata Kirkpatrick will be at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre next Tuesday, 12.30 - 2.30 pm,  for Crafternoon. Renate wil...

The last part of my home review this week is the vegetable garden. The garden is one of four elements that we deal with to put food on ...

LEST WE FORGET Today is Anzac Day in Australia and New Zealand - a day of commemoration for all those who gave their lives in the defence...

I've was busy all day yesterday and will be again today so instead of carrying on from the food challenge, today I'm writing about ...

I think it's a good idea to review and rethink what we do every so often. Without noticing, we slip back into old ways and bad habits. ...

I loved Enid Blyton when I was younger and she's still making headlines today. The wonderful sourdough site. If you're trying to p...

Yesterday I challenged you to join us on reducing the amount of meat you eat. I was really heartened by the number of enthusiastic comments...

There are a few reasons why it's a good idea to reduce the amount of meat we eat - it's a more environmentally friendly choice, it&...

I loved all the birthday messages you sent yesterday. Thank you all so much. The comments you send me, even after all this time, really mak...

In 1967, when I was 19, I bought the Beatles LP Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band . I listened to that record for hours at a time, m...

Final moments. The Crafty Crow  A craft collective for kids. Lots of kids' projects here. Dads yearn for more home time. Simple st...

Now that the hot weather is over for another year, I'll have to bring my maturing yoghurt inside again. I've had great success over...

My name is Fiona and I lay blue eggs. Our  Araucana , Fiona, starting laying her delicate pale blue eggs two days ago. She's been...

There was a common misconception when we were on the book tour that the way Hanno and I live works best for older people who have the time ...