How Do You Raise Happy Kids?

By Winsome Coutts As a grandmother and self-help writer, I’m often asked by readers, “How do you raise happy kids?” This is a question near and dear to every loving parent’s heart. No matter what we teach them, if we haven’t taught them how to be happy, or can’t parent in a way that makes [...] Read more
Aussie Housewives – Manage your Home

Aussie Housewives – Manage your Home

How to Manage your Home   We highly recommend using a day to day diary and calendar to manage your home.  In your diary you can put all your appointments, your jobs for the day, any activities you wish to do, and in general your goals for the day.  Your calendar is different as it [...] Read more
Aussie Housewives – Keeping the house Clean

Aussie Housewives – Keeping the house Clean

Firstly, our proven way of keeping your home clean is to have a cleaning routine and stick to it.  There will be times that you can’t for whatever reason and that’s okay – it’s what you do the majority of the time that counts. Start wherever you can.  It is easier to keep it clean [...] Read more
Aussie Housewives – Cooking Ideas

Aussie Housewives – Cooking Ideas

Some cooking ideas for lunch time… LUNCHES   Ham, cheese and tomato sandwich Ingredients: 2 slices bread of your choice 2 slices ham 1 slice cheese ½ sliced tomato Margarine to lightly cover bread Salt and pepper to taste   Method: Lay bread on a plate or chopping board.  Spread a thin layer of margarine [...] Read more
Aussie Housewives – Cooking

Aussie Housewives – Cooking

Introduction to Cooking Cooking for ourselves and our families is an important skill to have and to cultivate.  Some women love to cook, others do it because they have to, and then there are others who say they cannot stand to do the cooking.  No matter which category you fall into, it’s important to remember [...] Read more