What do couples put on their wedding gift lists nowadays? Most couples live together for a while before even getting engaged. The traditional list of items necessary to set up a new home together seems a little outdated, in an era when the newlyweds already have all the kitchenware, towels and bedding that they need…
What does your ideal Christmas Day look like? The entire extended family gathered around one big table? Or something more quiet and minimal? Christmas means something different to each of us. Some like a big, extended family gathering. Others spend the day with just their nuclear family. Still others prefer to get away somewhere remote…
Sheep are beautiful animals. Who doesn’t love to see wee spring lambs frolicking about in the fields? But I suspect relatively few people have considered their potential as pets or companion animals. Here’s a little bit about my experience. Are All Sheep Created Equal? There are many different breeds of sheep, each with different characteristics….
There’s nothing better than a hot bowl of hearty, comforting stew on a cold winter’s day. I especially like that stews and casseroles can be prepared ahead of time, avoiding a late afternoon panic about what to make for dinner. Today, I’ve assembled the stew during the afternoon, keeping myself warm in front of the…
Are you tired of consumerism? Have you been looking at your cluttered home and wondering why you have surrounded yourself with so much stuff? Would you like to live more minimally? Keep reading to find out how my family has adopted a more minimalist lifestyle. And why we are so much happier for it! What…
Weddings are such wonderful occasions! They are a joyful celebration of the happy couple and all that is important to them. If you’re intending to keep your big day simple, here’s how to plan your fuss-free, back-garden wedding. Congratulations! If you’ve found your way to this page, it’s likely that you’ve recently become engaged and…
