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Introducing: Betty Bluebell

Raindrops on roses, and whiskers on kittens, budget kitchen updates, and warm cosy dishes…

The scent of woodsmoke clings in the evening air, and leaves of a thousand hues are all about. Sharing what I’m hoping to achieve this season in our home, as well as the cosy things I’m enjoying at the moment.

Anzac Biscuits: a wartime recipe

A traditional wartime biscuit recipe to commemorate the servicemen and women from the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. Baked and eaten on April 25th, known as ANZAC Day, they are a quick and delicious bake made using rolled oats, golden syrup and coconut.

Barbie, Housewives, and Magazines

In a world that is determined to continually misunderstand and misrepresent a large collective of women. Namely those who identify as homemakers and traditional housewives - is it time to take back the narrative and walk away from this “Trad Wife” hysteria? Hear my story in The New Yorker Magazine.

Time to heal

Perhaps among the tasks of daily homemaking, the endless to-do lists, and taking care of others - it’s time to do a little bit of internal housekeeping. To heal those little things that have been nagging away at your heart, body, mind & soul. As they say, “you cannot pour from an empty cup”.

Old Fashioned Living: an interview with Michelle from Remembering The Old Ways

Please meet a long term inspiration of mine; Michelle is a mother of 8 children, still married to her childhood sweetheart, and whose life reflects the wholesome values I think many of us dream of. Slow, sustainable, and family-centred. Learn how she achieves this and what inspires her the most.

Being a housewife in Australia

I’ll be honest, it’s not as easy doing my job in a new country. So far, some things are not as expected, and others have been a beautiful surprise! Here’s what I’ve learned so far about being a homemaker and housewife in Australia.

Our new home: We moved to Australia!

Home and Away, everybody needs good neighbours… In this exciting new chapter of our lives, we’re making brand new ones in the land Down Under!

Mormor's Quick & Easy Danish Pickled Cucumber Recipe

In summertime, I really find myself in a pickle! With my tastebuds that is… If you love pickled vegetables on your salads, over hot dogs, with cold meats, or just to snack on right from the jar - my Mormor’s “Agurksalat” Danish Pickled Cucumbers might be right up your ‘gade’ (street) too!

What we can all learn from Princess Diana

What can we all learn from the life and legacy of “The People’s Princess”? Diana was a multi-faceted woman, with a complicated life and history but that never stopped her from her mission to put an important character trait to good use…

Wholesome things to do with your best girl friends

Hanging out in the daytime, or at home, and (yes) without alcohol can be just as fun as those boozy all-nighters in your twenties! It just requires a little forward planning and creativity. Here are some wholesome (and budget friendly) ideas for things to do with the girls.