Paper towels are a staple in many homes because reusable cloths and sponges are considered unhygienic. It is true that…
Bulk food shopping made easy
If you usually shop at a supermarket, adding bulk food shopping onto your to-do list might not be something you…
Gardening without plastic
These days plastic seems to be an integral part of gardening but it doesn’t have to be. The trick is…
How to control paper piles
My thing for paper started when I was a teenager and my dad gave me a two drawer metal filing…
Eliminating clutter fast
I have been decluttering for many years so I was amazed to find I could easily meet Courtney Carvers challenge…
Plant one tree to start a forest
One of my favourite books is The Man Who Planted Trees, which is a delightful parable about how we all have power…
Are hankies better than tissues?
Are tissues really bad for the environment even though they are made from renewable resources? Ever since Kimberly-Clark created tissues…
Is minimalism for rich people?
Several years ago the New York Times published a piece on Graham Hill’s LifeEdited apartment. There was a huge response but…
Organising is easier after a life changing purge
One thing most* organising books tend to brush over is this – the less you have the easier it is…
The joy of moving
Moving house strikes terror in most peoples hearts. It’s just so stressful! In fact it’s rated up there with death…