Category: Sustainable Living
Menya Monaka is a Scrumptious New Mona Vale Restaurant
I’ve been eagerly watching Menya Monaka restaurant being built in Mona Vale, and excited for it’s opening. The moment I peeked inside, the light and welcoming décor made an impression. I needed to know what this restaurant was going to be serving. To my families delight Menya Monaka specialises in Japanese Ramen. As always when…
Trust Your Instincts – The Gut is The Sixth Sense Expert
Do you trust your instincts? I’ve been wanting to write more, but find myself stuck for ideas. So today’s writing prompt about trusting your instincts is timely. Most of us go through times when we are in tune with ourselves and trust our instincts. These times feel magical. There are also times when life gets…
Spring Time in The Hunter Valley
This weekend Mark and I realised that it was the first time we’ve been in The Hunter Valley during spring. It makes sense since it is sailing season. It’s a busy time of year for us and we usually only go away for state or national championships. This year a wedding got us to the…
It’s a Strange Thing to Expect Something From Nothing
For some strange reason I thought I could create a new vegetable garden bed, buy in some good quality soil and grow food. Honestly, I know better. I just had a brain fart since I spent years making compost and developing such healthy soil in the vegetable garden at our old home.
Tools to Help You Easily and Sustainably Garden and Grow Food
As the days slowly get longer I could be found in the garden from dusk till dawn. Here are a few useful tools that make my marathon gardening efforts possible. If outdoor space or sunshine is limited you might want to try a hydroponics system to get your plant fix. I must confess that I…
Beautiful Thailand is Your Affordable Family Holiday
There is no denying that the kids, grandparents, and cousins all had a fabulous time holidaying together in Thailand. That is, once we finally got there. A nine hour flight with kids and not being able to sleep isn’t something I will be rushing to do again any time soon. However, once we finally did…
How to Find Your Quiet Place To Retreat and Recharge
Do you have a favourite quiet place that you can retreat to? Somewhere to go when everything gets too loud and too busy? I’m thankful that I have more than one, but most of them are outside. My favourite quiet places are in the local national parks. I will go for a walk alone, with…
Six Fabulous Time Saving Hacks When Selling Your Home
Selling the home that you’ve raised your babies in is never going to be easy. Let’s make it clear that I’m extremely grateful for the home that my family and I have ended up in. I still pinch myself every morning when I wake up here. That doesn’t mean that it wasn’t a bloody hard…
How to be a Responsible Consumer
There are three main ways to be a responsible consumer and they are by supporting small business, making a shopping list, and knowing your budget.
How Can We Be More Sustainable? Beautiful Organised Living
If you have tried to adjust to a digital calendar and still long for a paper diary to really visualise all your commitments, then I can highly recommend Filofax
Are Solar Panels the Best Choice for Your Home?
Are solar panels the right choice for your home? This is our experience, and if you can afford to get panels I say you should invest in them.
How to Worm Farm: Management and Producing Thriving Results
Tips to make sure your worm farm doesn’t smell, and isn’t a home for flies, cockroaches and ants. Make composting food scraps fun.
How to Make Waste Free Lunch Boxes
How do you make a waste free lunch? Kids love exciting new treats like pretzels or dried mango bought from your local bulk food store.
Great Fun Sustainable Gifts For The Whole Family
I hope this list helps you rethink your gift giving, and makes things a little easier. Let me know if you’ve stumbled upon a great item that needs to be added here.
Is There a Food Revolution About to Happen Soon?
We need to get back to the love of food, the love of flavour and texture, and start reaping all the healthy nutrients that the land provides us when we farm sustainably.