Monthly Archives: July 2010

What’s Behind the Fear of Parting with “Stuff”?

Yesterday I spoke about my thoughts on “Adopting the Minimalist Approach”, a subject which I feel quite strongly about for my own life, and although the concept is to “minimise” the material and emotional baggage in our lives, I have … Continue reading

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Adopting the Minimalist Approach…

Yesterday, I “accidentally” finished all of my ironing…yes, that’s right… I don’t have an ironing pile climbing up the wall anymore! It all began a couple of days ago. I felt cold. My fingers were so cold that I’m sure … Continue reading

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Flicking Off the Labels

There’s no doubt about it, labels are a necessity of life. Can you imagine your kitchen cupboards, packed to the rafters, with unlabelled jars and canisters of goodness-knows-what? Imagine mistaking the salt for sugar; your morning cup of coffee would … Continue reading

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A Homemade Treat for The Family

“Time goes by so fast, people go in and out of your life. You must never miss the opportunity to tell these people how much they mean to you”. ~ Author unknown. Is it just me, or are the weeks … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday…18 Year Old

One of my children will turn eighteen this year. Being born in the year 1992, by the time the day of her birthday arrives, the law of the land will pronounce she has permission to legally vote, purchase cigarettes, tobacco … Continue reading

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