Store food in jars

January 21, 2011 Filed under Tip of the Day

Keep food in your pantry in airtight jars  or plastic containers instead of open packets and the food will stay fresh longer.

You can recycle empty jars and plastic containers that have had other food in them.

Wash the containers and lids and dry thoroughly before re-use.

Water conservation

January 17, 2011 Filed under Tip of the Day

When preparing vegetables for cooking, use a bowl of water to clean them  Then use the ‘grey water’ to water pot plants.

Recycle old newspapers

March 8, 2010 Filed under Tip of the Day

Recycle your old newspapers by rolling and tying them into a tight cylinder and using them instead of firewood.

Clear the clutter at home

November 27, 2009 Filed under An organised life

Is your home cluttered with stuff you don’t need.  Have you ever tried to get rid of the clutter in your home? How often do you look at stuff you don’t need and just sigh and walk away. Read more

Eco friendly cork mud matt

May 6, 2009 Filed under eco-living

Corks from wine bottles have long been used for home decorating. Pin boards made from bottle corks has hung on many a wall.  To build up a collection of corks  Read more

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