I was having one of my lengthy phone conversations in the car with my Mum the other day - dissecting the important matters in our lives when we stumbled across a goldmine of a conversation...regarding the mattress topper! It went a little like this: (Mum to me) "Darl, have you got a mattress … [Read more...]
Solving the big issues: how do you unpack your groceries?
November 19, 2013 by 197 Comments
Updated 3pm 27th Nov 2013: Hayley Rose has been chosen as the winner of the giftcard. Thanks so much for all your awesome comments it was so hard to choose a winner. Special mention to the following who made the Top 5: Emma Steedman, Stinkbomb, Geal & Domenica. A sponsored post for … [Read more...]
Outsourcing
November 8, 2013 by 50 Comments
I liked reading all your comments last week on this post about whether or not you get a cleaner in, or if you clean your house. I think the general conclusion was that if you had the money, and the person was reliable and did a great job then OF COURSE you will. DER. I was listening to Airlie … [Read more...]
Holes in t shirts: what does it MEAN?
October 18, 2013 by 360 Comments
You know what I'm sick of? Buying t shirts that end up having holes in the front of them just a short time after. Know what I'm talking about? No? HERE LOOK: I started to notice it a few years ago. It's not on every top, but I will say it's on A LOT of the tshirts and tops that I own. Mostly … [Read more...]
Ritual
August 27, 2013 by 26 Comments
I make my gin and tonic a certain way. It's the way I make it each and every time, and I am very particular about the order and the ingredients. I take my Riedel stemless wine glass (frankly these are only good for gin and have no place for wine. For wine, give me a stem any day). I must have at … [Read more...]
Emoticonally invested
July 11, 2013 by 55 Comments
The other day I had the following text message exchange with my little sister: If you ignore the fact that she is reminding me to watch Georgie Shore (WHAT OF IT?) it raises a very interesting topic and one I wanted to explore further: The use of the emoticon to further explain feelings in … [Read more...]
Solving the big issues: Paper giant
March 11, 2013 by 10 Comments
Last week saw the historical change of the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age from broadsheet printing to tabloid format. The times have a changed and in order to keep these publications from disappearing all together, the smaller format and dramatically decreased costs of printing will see them … [Read more...]
Solving the Big Issues: The giving of the gifts
December 9, 2012 by 29 Comments
How's all your shopping coming along? Yep, me too. I've done a little, but I'm a long way off being done. One day I might be organised and actually get around to doing it throughout the year, choosing well thought out gifts rather than, Oh yeah, that will do and not being hit up with one HUGE … [Read more...]
Solving the Big Issues: The PCL
November 27, 2012 by 51 Comments
Alternate title: Ways in which I am cray cray crazy, quick make me feel better by sharing, go on!You know that slight feeling of "hmmm. I better rectify this. And soon". It's a tinge of something. Not panic, certainly not, but it's discomfort, it's a niggle, and it's something you can usually fix, … [Read more...]
Solving the big issues: A study in cushioning
November 4, 2012 by 46 Comments
Last week I was listening to a very funny segment on 702 Sydney with James Valentine whereby mostly men were calling him up to complain about various things about the house that they get in trouble for. Things like wetting the bathroom, not being able to light candles and the ever controversial … [Read more...]
Solving the Big Issues: The Fancy Edition
October 3, 2012 by 36 Comments
Just because I'm on holidays doesn't mean that I stop working. I just don't. Always observing. Always reporting. And always bringing you the big, important issues.Like this one.I'm staying at my Brother's fancy house down here in Melbourne which has been exciting because it's the first time I've … [Read more...]
Solving the Big Issues: Riddle me this
September 18, 2012 by 44 Comments
I'm a complex woman, no doubts about it. Just ask my husband. Or Mother. Or my kids this morning who are dealing with a crazed lady barking at them because they keep waking up at 5am. As you know, I am a person soothed by cleaned floors. Crumbs are not acceptable in my house, let's not talk about … [Read more...]
Solving the big issues: Cup o’ Mystery
September 4, 2012 by 51 Comments
This morning I cleaned my house. Again. It's SO boring isn't it? I couldn't stand the thick layer of dust over EVERYTHING in my house thanks to my gorgeous fire so I dusted, polished, vacuumed and mopped it to within an inch of it's life! I even scrubbed the bathrooms and we all know I only do that … [Read more...]
Solving the Big Issues: Top drawer
August 30, 2012 by 29 Comments
Last week someone asked me in the comments about cleaning the house about the cutlery drawer. There are many drawers that deserve their own posts - a drawer series perhaps?! But today I thought that we would tackle the top drawer - the cutlery drawer.My drawers, in fact, most of my kitchen is set up … [Read more...]
Solving the Big Issues: Clean your act up
August 23, 2012 by 90 Comments
One of the most asked questions I get, besides "how can one person be so awesome?" ahem, is about my floors. And what I clean them with. And other such cleaning questions. RIVETING! I know. I am actually that interesting! So today I thought I would tackle house work. Now, if housework makes you … [Read more...]
Solving the big issues: Let there be light
July 11, 2012 by 27 Comments
Another reader request here, and about time too! It's been too long in between these important issues. Today we are discussing windows. The cleaning of the windows. The method used. The time between cleans. Seriously important stuff. And do you know how much it pleases me that I have a selection of … [Read more...]
Solving the big issues: Let me entertain you
June 14, 2012 by 42 Comments
Last week I got an email from Michelle at Farmers Wifey which I knew would be perfect for these segments of tackling the big issues. She needs our help! And we are here to help aren't we?She writes:"At mealtimes, what is best to do? Serve each family members plates to them already full, or have the … [Read more...]
Solving the big issues: By special request
June 5, 2012 by 105 Comments
I love the passion that everyone has for the mundane in our lives. The strict "rules" and "guidelines" that we set upon ourselves and that we adhere to day in, day out. The sharing and the conversations started by these posts warm the very cockles of my household heart.Today, I bring you, the … [Read more...]
Solving the big issues: Yep, this one
May 24, 2012 by 87 Comments
It's time, don't you think? We've tackled the dishwasher, the butter/peanut butter, the condiments, the cups and the sheets! We've tackled them with curiosity, with attention to detail, with sheer passion and I know that this will bring out very strong views. It' time, yes, it's time.I have an … [Read more...]
Solving the big issues: Turn the cup around
May 18, 2012 by 60 Comments
I have come to love these mundane and mindless discussions about what would appear on face value to be of not much interest to people. Boy was I wrong. These small issues...well, they are quite big issues. HUGE. Important. People feel very strongly about the way a bed is made, or washing washed. Who … [Read more...]
