- Ten essential tools for cleaning out a storage unit
by Sandra Parker
Here are the tools we need to do storage unit clear-outs.
- New use for an old bedsheet
by Sandra Parker
Sandy blitzed her bedsheet stash to make a bunch of dust mop covers. See for yourself how easy these are to make.
- Adventures in Driving
by Sandra Parker
A new adventure began today. Phil had a first, short driving practice session.
- Dad’s Bread Pudding
by Sandra Parker
Here’s an insight into cooking with Dad.
- How to make… Cinnamon roll cookies
by Philip Parker
Get the recipe for Phil’s latest make and bake: Cinnamon roll cookies.
- How to make… Mom’s German potato salad
by Sandra Parker
Sandy’s mom shared the family recipe for German potato salad years ago while Sandy was living in the UK. Now you can have it, too.
- Our 2022 year in review
by Sandra Parker
Here’s our annual friends and family Christmas letter for 2022.
- How to make…Harvest Ketchup
by Sandra Parker
Get the recipe for my 2022 Harvest Ketchup.
- Our gardening year 2022
by Sandra Parker
Our gardening year 2022 was all about establishing our gardens and building up our stock of preserved produce.
- How to make… Guacamole
by Philip Parker
Phil took over his Mum’s kitchen in the UK to make our favourite guacamole recipe to share with friends. Here’s his recipe so you can try it, too.
- How to make…a reusable plastic bag
by Sandra Parker
Meet my sister and watch her make a crocheted, reusable bag out of disposable carrier bags.
- 5 tips to keep your dogs safe from heatstroke this summer PLUS a bonus safety tip
by Philip Parker
Read on for 5 tips, plus a bonus suggestion for furbaby summer safety.
- How to make…Sun tea
by Sandra Parker
Hot summer days call for a super easy, thirst-quenching drink.
- 20 things I tried to freeze dry my first month
by Sandra Parker
All the things I freeze dried in my first month of using a freeze dryer. Lots of successes and a couple I’ll do differently in future.
- We bought a freeze dryer!
by Sandra Parker
We’ve taken a step toward living our frugal, self-sufficient dream.
- Our (My) US adventure begins…
by Sandra Parker
A written account of Sandy’s move back to the States.
- How to make…Coronation chicken
by Philip Parker
Phil’s take on a traditional celebration salad in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
- Finding peace when everything is out of our control
by Sandra Parker
An update on our house sale and move to the States. We’ve made plans despite a couple key items being unknown at the moment.
- Ready, set, roll-over…
by Philip Parker
Catch up on Elsa’s latest antics here in case you haven’t seen them recently on social media.
- How to make…Haggis shepherd’s pie
by Philip Parker
Don’t let the haggis scare you. This hearty, delicious meal is easy and well worth trying.