What is it with Giving? Why do we feel compelled to give, even when we know the person we are giving to, wants for nothing? You may see this as a nice thing, and I agree, the sentiment is nice, but I’m am no longer sure that it is the right thing to do. I … Continue reading
I am sure you will all remember our recent exploits with BigSmall’s ‘new’ “Trailgator” with it’s missing Shims thing and the resultant dental damage. (I am happy to say, that there appears to be no long-lasting dental damage, and BigSmall is back whizzing around on his bike and scaring old ladies off the pavement…) Well, … Continue reading
Knitting ideas, inspiration and free patterns, plus crochet, weaving, and more
Other than my pants, the rest are charity finds
A money-saving, growing-our-own, making-do-and-mending husband-and-wife blog
Some of the cool and useful food, craft and sustainability skills that your grandparents knew, but probably didn't teach you!
Inspired by Make Something Month
Author, trainer, coach
connecting people, place and planet
by Jack Monroe, bestselling author of 'A Girl Called Jack'
Let's fix our relationship with electronics
Every month (except December) we bring people together* to give the objects we share our world with a second lease of life and to chat and have a cuppa whilst we're at it (*currently online)
Makes, remakes, mends, darns, sews, arts, and crafts.
thrifty, creative & eco-friendly ways to raise children
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Proof that "We're going to live in a tent in a field" is easier read than done
My Make Do and Mend Year 