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Working with a healthy and affordable grocery list is incredibly important to me. As a naturopath and mama, I prioritise our family’s health while managing our grocery budget. With rising grocery prices, I’ve become more creative and frugal with grocery shopping, cooking, and meal planning. This has also inspired me to improve my herbs and…
Cooking from scratch is a cornerstone of simple living, offering immense benefits for your health, wallet, and the food culture in your home. While it can seem daunting, especially if you’re new to whole foods or cooking, the rewards are well worth the effort. The key is to start in the right places and build…
Today, I’d like to share the practical advice and tips that have significantly helped me develop essential homemaking skills. Join me on my journey from a city apartment to a cosy country cottage, where I’m learning to create a warm, organized, and joyful home. Three years ago, I became a mother. Shortly before that, I…
This January I’m in organise and simplify mode. To continue with this series I’d love to share with you how I approach family meal planning and how to plan a whole week of meals in just 15 minutes. I’ve been meal planning for years and I’ve experimented with different systems and methods that have worked…
Create a cosy and fresh home with a home management system that helps you organise and simplify your homemaking. In Australia, the first couple of weeks in January are often very quiet. With Christmas and New Year’s celebrations over, many people migrate to the coast for beach holidays before schools return. The peaceful energy that’s…
I love giving thoughtful and personalised gifts to my loved ones but dread the hassle and stress of shopping for them. Personally, I would much prefer to spend an afternoon in my kitchen, listening to Christmas tunes and sipping on something festive than going into battle with the shops or even clicking around with online…
Homemade Sourdough Danish Rye Bread is a cozy and satisfying bread that you can make at home. This bread is loaded with seeds and grains, and fermented with sourdough starter for a unique and delicious flavour. Learn how to make it with this step-by-step recipe. Have you ever tried Danish rye bread? It’s one of…
The fly lady cleaning schedule is a lifesaver for overwhelmed mamas. It’s a practical method that helps you create a cozy and nurturing home whilst looking after you. It uses daily routines, weekly plans, and monthly rhythms to guide you through homemaking tasks. This guide will help you create your own fly lady cleaning schedule….
I’ve been getting my nesting on (currently 31 weeks pregnant as of writing) and making lots of bone broth as a star ingredient of nourishing soups, stews and slow cooker meals. This has meant I’ve been getting a lot of rendered tallow and lard as a byproduct. While I save these precious fats to use in cooking, I’ve recently had an overabundance and I can hear my granny telling me to not waste a drop!