by Anne Murphy | May 30, 2021 | Children, Family, H.O.M.E., Homemaking, Parenting, Relationships, Self Care
Have you ever considered mindfulness for your home life? What exactly is mindfulness and what do I mean by home life? Let me explain. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is a practice that you can use to reduce stress and to relax the mind and body. Where do we...
by Anne Murphy | May 6, 2021 | DIY, Frugal Living, Gifts, Making-Do, Mother's Day, Shopping, Tips/Hints
Last minute DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas? I’m not suggesting that Mother’s Day gift ideas should be a last minute idea. I still remember those gorgeous crafts and handmade cards my children gave me when they were younger. Now they’re teenagers,...
by Anne Murphy | Apr 25, 2021 | Beauty, DIY, Frugal Living, Gifts, H.O.M.E., Making-Do, Mother's Day, Parenting, Tips/Hints
Day spa at home? Wouldn’t that be nice? It’s easier than you think using your basic pantry and fridge staples. There are many reasons why we can’t get to the day spa as much as we would like but you don’t have to make it hard for yourself. You...
by Anne Murphy | Apr 17, 2021 | Beauty, DIY, Frugal Living, Making-Do
DIY make up. Have you ever tried it? I’ve been using a few DIY products for a while now but wanted to share with you 14+ DIY Make Up and Beauty Treatments you can make at home. They’ll save you a ton of money. DIY Make Up I’ve never really been one...
by Anne Murphy | Apr 12, 2021 | Food, Frugal Living, H.O.M.E., Making-Do, Shopping, Tips/Hints
Meat prices and how to save money on meat? I don’t need to remind you just how expensive meat is at the moment. I swear, I grew up with Mum and Dad buying a whole side of lamb which would last for ages. Now it’s like you need to sell an arm or a leg to buy...
by Anne Murphy | Mar 21, 2021 | Food, Frugal Living, H.O.M.E., Making-Do, Shopping, Tips/Hints
Recipes bases. Should you buy them? What you should use instead. I guess I’m lucky, in a sense, that my mother and grandmothers were very much cook from scratch home cooks which is a tradition I followed into adulthood. I can remember in my early teens (around...