It's Friday Guys - time for No Waste Tastes Great... Click here to learn more about my Friday routine Ready to do a double take? Simply Being Mum's Friday Fridge The inventory? Here goes... Cheeses, Actimel probiotic drink, Yogurt, Olive oil spread, Grapes, Strawbs, Toms, Houmous, Peppers, Cuke, OJ, Pizza (shop bought!), Ham, Natural yogurt, Milk, ...
Not Buying It
Simple Salt Dough Recipe
I use this simple salt dough recipe for a lot of different craft projects - it isn't just for Christmas decorations! Salt dough is cheap and cheerful! Simple ingredients, easy to prepare and hard-wearing. A perfect combination. Simple Salt Dough Recipe It doesn't matter what quantities you are using. It works on a principle of half, half and ...
Guess What? Guess Who!
My favourite game, when I was a young girl, was Guess Who. We're talking the 80's here. Because I try to relive my own childhood through my children ;-) I proudly presented my 7-year-old daughter with a new version of the game. Disappointed! (imagine this said by Kevin Kline in a Fish called Wanda - I'm definitely an 80's gal). My motto...If it ain't ...
Making It – A Handmade Valentine’s Card
A rainy Sunday morning saw me embark on a job I've been putting off. Sorting random buttons into a compartment box. Why'd I put it off? ...
There’s Another Way To Show You Care
I may have mentioned I'm drowning in stuff. Therefore I do not need more stuff. So I'm wondering, do others need more stuff? Particularly stuff they haven't requested? When did buying something 'to keep' become a good way to show you care? I haven't always had this mindset, I've done this, purchased things for others 'to keep'. This is how I was raised. ...
The Art Of Improvisation
I am the self-proclaimed queen of improvisation. Which, this week, has been a good thing. As I was knitting scarf number 3 last night, with a deadline of today, I discovered I had a ball of faulty yarn. My double-knit thick yarn suddenly became quite thin! With no opportunity to purchase new wool or any time to start the gift again, it was time to ...
How I Wish A Merry Christmas! We’re Talking Greeting Cards
I have a rather complicated relationship with greeting cards. I love them, but also hate them. I've also always detested doing things for the 'sake of it' or 'because I have to'. You may recall this post. I've spent a lot of money on cards in my earlier days. This is because I am a sentimental person, and feel a need to extend that sentiment to others. ...
A Weekend Of Not Buying It
So inspired by Katy's post last Monday, I wanted to do my own picture-book version today. What does a weekend of non-consuming look like Simply Being Mum style? ...
Santa Ain’t Shopping (Much) This Christmas
This year Santa will not be hitting the shops. Instead there'll be homemade gifts given by The Wrights to family and friends. Okay, well maybe not all homemade. There's some experience gifting going on as well as a little overt re-gifting and also some tasty treats. But we're headed in the right direction. See if you agree? ...
Some Purchases Just Make Sense
I'm an advocate of - Not Buying It - where home-made options are available (and within my skill set)... Within my home-made skill set is baking bread and pizza, composing gifts and greetings cards. And I prefer my running shoes to a gym membership. One of my newly developed skills is baking and decorating cakes. I encourage everyone to try and bake a ...