Storing out-of-season clothes

October 23, 2009 | Filed under An organised life

When the Winter weather starts to turn into Spring and you start looking at what you will be wearing this Summer, its time to pack away your Winter clothes.  Sweaters, coats, gloves, hats, and thermals …Read more

Macaroni Cheese

October 20, 2009 | Filed under Lunch

Macaroni cheese is a family favourite for all ages.  In its plainest form it provides a filling lunch.  It can be dressed up …Read more

Ice pack for sprains

October 14, 2009 | Filed under Tip of the Day

If you sprain your ankle or do some other muscular damage, put an ice pack on as soon as possible for 15-20 minutes and repeat every hour.  The ice lowers the temperature around the injured area and and minimises swelling.  A packet of frozen peas wrapped in a towel is a quick fix if you don’t have a lot of ice. NOTE: if the peas thaw out , don’t refreeze as they may then contain harmful bacteria.

Sandwich fillings

October 12, 2009 | Filed under Lunch

Sometimes your mind runs dry when you’re making sandwiches for yourself or your family for lunch each day.  Try some of these tasty sandwich fillings for a change.  …Read more

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