Blogging on Friday Eucalyptus …a simple word Australian bush scents But oh so many uses… A refreshing scent… What ever the brand…be it Bosisto’s, or Double”D” or the Aldi brand or a Bunnings brand That’s how this post came about! I’m pottering round downstairs with all the doors wide open for it is a beautiful […] Continue reading → 
5 Random Things I am thankful for this day 1..Summer Fun and memories 2..Cool days a coming 3..New lavender buds-love them 4..Comfort food for a cool morning 5..Observations from being with little boys 1..Thankful for the lovely family and friend times we shared outdoors during our summer here in Australia. Summer fun, Beach fun, picnic […] Continue reading → 
Inspiring …Inspired Motivating …Motivated Take it all in and ready to continue on… Washing all done and packing all put away…. Isn’t that the best feeling after a weekend away. We had to take linen and bedding, so took our trusty always pull out spare Doonas and not really matching sheets….pillow cases did sort of […] Continue reading → 
Sustainability …what does it mean for you and me. What about …How to live a joyful and abundant life by observation, example and Attitude…or changing our Attitude! So many different things to different people and depending on your circumstance. Sustainability in suburbia, sustainable living in suburbs, sustainable living in the city, sustainable living in the […] Continue reading → 
Healthy lunch smoothie for me today and a dose of randomness. Time to use up that lonely frozen ripe banana from the freezer. Into blender with about 1 cup cold water from fridge and the appropriate amount of full cream powdered milk. A handful of rolled oats and a tiny dash of Vanilla essence. Normally […] Continue reading → 
Just prepared a super quick meat loaf which I guess can be classed as bulk cooking. Remove from fridge mince meat. Had a 2kg bulk pack which I wanted to use in one go. A quick think and chose Rissoles and a meat loaf. There being only two of us at home this will go […] Continue reading → 
Dairy and egg intolerant. Stuck for dessert recipe…or simply Run out of eggs Want to save money Run out of shopping money Well, I have a recipe I’ve used and adapted for our taste. My writing this post comes about because of a comment a friend made having run out of eggs in the middle […] Continue reading → 
Fitness. Get into shape. A different perspective. In the norm getting into shape implies changing a way or style of life. Doing more, getting active, getting involved in sporty pursuits. Running, walking, jogging, swimming. Tai chi, yoga-which is very popular and has many disciplines and intensities, cycling, also boot camps for fitness. But remember it’s […] Continue reading → 
Driving to the hairdresser early this morning I had to remind myself that we now have a new school opened in a local street. Note to self was “watch out for the low speed zone” whereas for the last 20 something years we just drove without thinking… …and so my mind wandered…. It happens again, […] Continue reading → 
What of this day… With our typical Sydney summer’s day of blue sky and cicadas shrilling away in the background, I pause for a moment to reflect on the last few happy but busy family days. Some vibrant jewel coloured Gerbera flowers in a bouquet given by a little hand. Red and orange and yellow […] Continue reading →