I've been really struggling the last month or so and shut my blog down for a bit as I didn't think I could keep going with it. I was just feeling very overwhelmed and quite exhausted. I've j… Read More

I've been playing around with our budget and doing lots of calculations. We're still spending too much on groceries so from this month I'm going to be tracking my grocery spend a bit differe… Read More

I love a good bargain and I've just bought new curtains for the house at godeals closing down sale.  I bought curtains for the four bedrooms costing just $14 per room. I will set them a… Read More

I haven't posted as I have been quite unwell most of the last week. I have a few health problems and this last week I really struggled to get through work. My sleep has been atrocious and I'… Read More

I haven't posted as I have been quite unwell most of the last week. I have a few health problems and this last week I really struggled to get through work. My sleep has been atrocious and I'… Read More

“Clutter is nothing more than postponed decisions” – Barbara Hemphill A few months ago I read The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo.  Up until this las… Read More

"I think that I cannot preserve my health and spirits unless I spend four hours a day at least — and it is commonly more than that — sauntering through the woods and over the hil… Read More

Its been a long week this week. I had well and truly worn out by Wednesday morning with work and its a reminder of why I need to slow down. I had my work week planned out so I had time to c… Read More

Its been a long week this week. I had well and truly worn out by Wednesday morning with work and its a reminder of why I need to slow down. I had my work week planned out so I had time to c… Read More

I had a good week at work and was able to get a lot of work done that has been outstanding for a while so I feel a lot less stressed this morning. I feel like I've got my 'Frugal Focus' back… Read More

I had quite a productive and relaxing weekend. Saturday morning I cleaned out the fridge and washed out all the shelves. I like to clean the fridge our before shopping so I know what I have… Read More

I had quite a productive and relaxing weekend. Saturday morning I cleaned out the fridge and washed out all the shelves. I like to clean the fridge our before shopping so I know what I have… Read More

Last month I totally blew our grocery budget!  We have a small supermarket just one block from our house.  Its just too easy to stop off there on the way home from work and overspe… Read More

Well its back to work today after a lovely Easter break. I got almost all the paperwork filed and completed the tax forms. I just have to make a phone call to clarify one of the tax question… Read More

I can't believe its 4 months since I posted! Why? - well work and work stress have really de-railed me and I have had to really think about my future plans.  In this current environmen… Read More

"Out of clutter, find simplicity"  Albert Einstein Ah, four days off work!  I've been really looking forward to this break. I'm ready to get started on some serious decluttering… Read More

We built our current home over 26 years ago. I still remember the excitement of finding our block of land. It was set on top of the hill with views to the mountains; parklands opposite and o… Read More

Welcome! Like most women my age ( mid 50's) life is busy and time seems to be going by too quickly. I've started this blog so I can keep an online journal of trying to simplify my life and… Read More

"There are many little ways to enlarge your childs world. Love of books is the best of all."                  Jackie Kennedy Onassis As I think… Read More

"There are many little ways to enlarge your childs world. Love of books is the best of all."                  Jackie Kennedy Onassis As I think… Read More

Last night I fell asleep on the lounge as usual... hubby decided to leave me there as I was dead to the world - well I'm glad he did as I slept til 5am this morning!  I feel so much bet… Read More

                                    "Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated."… Read More