Now I know there are those who love it when temperatures soar. But I'm not one of them. In fact, I don't do well at all when temperatures are high. Heat makes me cranky, hot and stupid. All I can think about is how to get through the days until temperatures cool down. This...
Look at me getting all ready for doing The Work of Byron Katie! Armed with 4 powerful questions and a box of tissues. The Work: 5 days I'm quite looking forward to the course of The Work I registered for. Starting Monday I'll be doing The Work for 5 days. I'm curious as to...
In june 2021 we finally got solar panels. Since it's been a year, and being the housewife that I am, I started to worry: 'Should I clean my solar panels?' After doing some research I'm glad to report that the answer is: 'No, the rain will take care of it.' I love rain.
How do you like my vintage enamel buckets? The one on the right is for vegetables and the one of the left for potatoes!
My youngest daughter is very good with a needle and thread. She does nót take after her mom. She created her own Minnie Mouse costume!
Did I tell my kids about the birds and the bees? 'Now did I, or did I nót, tell the kids all about the birds and the bees?' I often wonder. But because my kids ask a lot of questions, usually when I'm trying to enjoy my meal, I decide: 'I'm sure I did!' I...
While we were waiting for my mother's car to get its annual checkup we visited a nearby thrift store. And there I found this great skirt! It cost me 8,50 euros. I love it!
I'm trying to minimize my ecological footprint. I don't fly, I don't go on vacations far away, and I try not to buy any more clothes. The outfit I'm wearing in the picture is all second hand. But I have to admit, the flower thingy is actually a door wreath I bought on AliExpress. Shame...
I love thrift stores. Just like with a box of chocolates and life: you never know what you're gonna get ; ) And this week I got lovely wind chimes! Listen to these beautiful wind chimes! Have a listen:
I love solitude. And peace and quiet. So imagine me having 5 children. Whom I love dearly by the way and I wouldn't want to miss them for the world. I miss being alone But I do miss being me. Just me, myself and I. There's always someone around. Sometimes I feel like I'm...
