I have a bit of a confession to make - I've been on a bit of a spending spree - WITH the full approval of the hubster. Believe it - or not! Much as I've admired the gorgeous Kmart homewares range, I haven't really indulged - for a few reasons: After nine years of … [Read more...] about I Know Why Kmart Sells Homewares So Cheap!
House & Home
Real Men Do the Grocery Shopping!
When I first set up my own place after leaving home, I loved to go grocery shopping - it was so much fun to buy all the products and the food that *I* wanted! And when I started going out with the hubster, he felt the same way. He was still living at home and grocery … [Read more...] about Real Men Do the Grocery Shopping!
Stylish Storage Ideas for Small Houses
For five years, our family of four lived in a 100 year old cottage, which was about 7 squares in total. That's pretty tiny when you consider the average four bedroom brick and tile is at least 20 squares! There was barely room to swing a cat, yet we managed to live … [Read more...] about Stylish Storage Ideas for Small Houses
When White Was the Norm
The last time I had white sheets was in my childhood bedroom, when I was about 3 or 4 years old. Actually, white was the norm for a lot of things back then. Does anybody else remember when: Nurses wore white? Tennis dresses were white? Cricket players wore … [Read more...] about When White Was the Norm
How to Remove Grease Spots in a Hurry
I'm sure you know the feeling - you pull a clean shirt on (or go to iron it) and your heart sinks as you discover grease spots on the front. How are you gonna get those little suckers out?! Soaking and pre-wash stains often aren't much help if the item has already been … [Read more...] about How to Remove Grease Spots in a Hurry
