I've almost completed the second week of "The Sustainable Whanau Challenge." So far so good with only the occasional slip up.
Our People, Our Country
Cleaning Up
We have had a big response to a question raised by JimO from Torbay who asked for help cleaning shower glass.
Monica Louis
Life begins at 50+; it may be just an expression but it's absolutely true for me.
Kitchen Aromas
"Try this," Mark said, pushing a small bottle of feijoa-flavoured aerated drink across the café table to our Aussie mate.
Give Your Brain A Boost
Puzzles are great for your brain and memory health, but can you do more?
A Holiday in New Plymouth
We never did climb Mt Taranaki when we were on holiday in New Plymouth recently.
New Picture Books for Your Grandchildren
Pre-schoolers love Picture Books about creatures, both real and imagined. But some make better bedtime stories than others.
Pets, Honey And Lots Of Cleaners
This week we have more frugal tips and answers to questions from the oily rag community!
From Dog Fleas To Frozen Meals
Last week Thrifty from Hamilton asked about storing part sachets of yoghurt starter.
What Is Happening To Us?
Are we becoming a nation of pathetic little soggy-bottomed, sad-sack jellies who are all incapable of taking a bump or a scratch or playing in the mud?





