I call my car an escape pod, and the most frequent escapes are for an overnight camping trips. Staying away for longer involves cat sitters, worrying if the fat one has taken his medicine and if the little one has done a dirty protest in a very inconvenient place. An overnight camping trip restores me and recharges me for a …
Trigg Life Mapper – Journal review 3 months into the year
When Nero’s Notes aka Pocket Notebooks became site sponsors they asked me if I would like anything to review. I begged them to send me a Trigg Life Mapper after the Procrastination Coach got one. I had a serious dose of journal envy from day one. [adrotate banner=”11″] I’ve already written a little bit about how I’ve used the …
March 2018 – life audit
What I’ve been doing and enjoying this month. A record to keep me on track of what I’ve done and what I want to do. Reading: Nothing, I have forgotten how to read. I can barely read a magazine article without checking Facebook so I’m trying to keep Sundays social media free. Learning: Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors and …
What to do with a veg box in March
This is my veg box from Chi Wholefoods at the end of March. I’ve asked them to put in reduced veg if it is available so the carrots are not as gorgeous looking as the full price ones. They will be incredibly tasty and I’m doing my bit to reduce food waste and save money. The box is to feed …
12 Easy Ideas with Craft Scraps – guest post by Annabelle Short
This is a guest post by Annabelle Short Anabelle is a writer and a seamstress of more than 5 years. She’s a chief crafter and writer for Wunderlabel. You can visit her blog to learn more about her and her work. Annabelle is a mother and she loves making crafts with her two children, Leo (age 9) and Michelle (age …
Ikea LiveLAGOM project one year later. What worked?
Over a year ago I had an email from Ikea inviting me to be part of their LiveLAGOM project. They gave me months £300 to spend on Ikea products that would make life more sustainable. ‘Lagom’ is a Swedish word that deeper implications than a simple verb. It embraces the concept of living comfortably, with just the right amount of …
The happiest tote bags are made from bouncy castles
When I was little, my favourite stories were about objects that had a life of their own. The idea that our possessions are infused with their own history is one that still enchants me. My home is full of stuff that has a story, whether it be one I know or one I’ve invented. [amazon_link asins=’B01FIZAORU,B0000CM1CH’ template=’ProductGrid’ store=’lessstuff08-21′ marketplace=’UK’ link_id=’3833f081-251c-11e8-9ada-9faacf7bd78d’] …
Get away from your online social networks
If you are trying to have a break from Facebook etc, and stuck for something to do or watch – here are some ideas: Something creative – gardening from leftovers Something you can change now – your body language shapes who you are Connect with someone – Can you meet someone for a coffee today? If not, phone someone, …
Small, affordable changes to eat more local food #wheresmyfoodfrom
I’m taking part in the Live Happerley Challenge to know where all my food comes from for 7 days Today is the last day and I’m summing up all the useful stuff I found out. I’m on a tight food budget so changes have to be affordable. The past week has been full of surprises and I’m really happy to …
March free wild food foraging #wheresmyfoodfrom
I’m taking part in the Live Happerley Challenge to know where all my food comes from. I’m doing it on a tight budget though and any free food is good food. It is early March and there is not much growing in my garden. The local parks are starting to grow a couple of very useful edible plants though. They …
How to get bargains at the Farmers Market #wheresmyfoodfrom
I’m taking part in the Live Happerley Challenge to know where all my food comes from. Our local Farmers Market is guaranteed to have stalls that come within a certain radius of Bristol. It is on once a week, in the center of town and there are many delicious goodies. It is all top notch stuff and is often organic …
Sourdough bread compared, is the local bakers better? #wheresmyfoodfrom
I’m taking part in the Live Happerley Challenge to know where all my food comes from. Bread is a bit of a food trigger for me, one slice is never enough, so I try to avoid buying it all the time. I get bread for my son’s sandwiches, toast and sometimes we have cheesy beanos (on toast). This week I’m …