Ah! The delight of jumping into a shower to freshen up before going out or to clean and relax you before bed :).
But what if you that the water’s a bit more refreshing than you anticipated (read: cold)? Continue reading
Parsnips are a delight. Sweet, nutritious and the perfect
accompaniment to roast lamb or butter chicken.
Parsnips also have a reputation as being tricky to grow. Continue reading
In my last post on this topic I asked you what your reaction
is when utility bills arrive and I challenged you to start monitoring your energy use.
I monitor my home’s electricity and gas consumption daily when I am at home. The idea is that I can see when our power use changes and take suitable remedial action if necessary ;). Continue reading
Sleep. Do you get enough of it? At the right time?
In my 23 July 2012 post, I spoke about the importance of sleeping at the right time.
But what happens if you don’t get enough sleep? Continue reading
A few days away leaving a teenager in the house alone…
really??!!
Yes, this was a challenge. But my teen didn’t want to come…and our dog needed looking after, so we thought we’d give it a go…
One of the first things I noticed when I came home was the streaks on the cork floor of our family room. That’s nice, I thought, they’ve had a go at cleaning the floor. Continue reading