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How to preserve apples
Wednesday, 20 Aug, 2008 – 13:01 | 2 Comments
How to preserve apples

The lovely Abi, over on Hippy Shopper reminded us all today that our apple season has begun!
I’ve been enjoying discovery apples (or pink apples, as Little Miss Green calls them) for the past two weeks …

Sugar and wheat free muffin recipe
Monday, 21 Jul, 2008 – 0:32 | 4 Comments
Sugar and wheat free muffin recipe

Little Miss Green’s behaviour changed over the past few weeks. She was very argumentative, seemed very frustrated and angry and wet the bed a few times.
We had some good chats about anything that was on …

National Vegetarian Week May 19th - May 25th
Saturday, 17 May, 2008 – 0:41 | 2 Comments
National Vegetarian Week May 19th - May 25th

A long term argument over which the jury is still out is whether a vegetarian diet is healthier than the traditional meat and two veg diet.
Things have hotted up in recent years as many people …

The cat shat on the mat - natural alternatives to chemical air fresheners
Sunday, 30 Mar, 2008 – 2:21 | 2 Comments
The cat shat on the mat - natural alternatives to chemical air fresheners

One of the downsides to having an elderly cat is their lack of bladder and bowel control. Our remaining feline is 15 years young and is, what’s known in the trade as officially, ‘losing it’. …

If life gives you lemons; use them to clean the eco friendly way!
Wednesday, 12 Mar, 2008 – 5:59 | 2 Comments
If life gives you lemons; use them to clean the eco friendly way!

This week, I’ve shared some ideas for using kitchen ingredients to add a natural, eco friendly shine to your home. The benefits of this are to your health, the environment and your pocket!

Using bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) to spring clean your home
Tuesday, 11 Mar, 2008 – 10:14 | 10 Comments
Using bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) to spring clean your home

Yesterday I talked about using vinegar to add eco sparkle and shine to your home!
Today, I’m going to move onto another of my favourite environmentally friendly household cleaners - bicarbonate of soda (baking soda to …

Using vinegar for a natural spring clean
Monday, 10 Mar, 2008 – 3:23 | 13 Comments
Using vinegar for a natural spring clean

Many of us will be thinking about a spring clean. Some of us will actually get around to doing one
If you walk into any store, you’ll see aisles full of the latest products that …

Natural home made facial cleanser recipe using yogurt and oats
Saturday, 8 Mar, 2008 – 4:30 | 2 Comments
Natural home made facial cleanser recipe using yogurt and oats

I wanted to share the easiest and most gorgeous facial cleanser recipe with you today. Well actually it’s a cleanser, gentle exfoliator and moisturiser rolled into one.
The best thing about it is, that the left …

Meals from leftovers - tuna and cheese tarts
Wednesday, 5 Mar, 2008 – 3:46 | No Comment
Meals from leftovers - tuna and cheese tarts

Today, upon daring to open the fridge door, I was confronted with enough tuna to make a small sandwich, a tablespoon or so of sweetcorn, half a red pepper, a couple tablespoons of double cream, …

Home made frugal tomato soup recipe (includes vegan version)
Saturday, 23 Feb, 2008 – 9:17 | 4 Comments
Home made frugal tomato soup recipe (includes vegan version)

Making soup satisfies the criteria for one of the simplest ways to begin your self sufficient journey. It is a frugal meal once you have a few favourite recipes up your sleeve; especially if you …