My computer broke and it simplified my life, after making it more complicated. Here's how...

At the beginning of last summer an ant got into my laptop. The next thing I knew I did not have use of the A C F N and X keys. Not to mention a few numbers and symbols. Life on a busted computer ground to a snails pace. EmailsContinue Reading

Downsizing, where do you start? I suggest the refrigerator. Here's why we suggest this at PumpjackPiddlewick

I love downsizing. I love going through my things and getting rid of any thing I can. There is something so very therapeutic about it, like a weight cast off your shoulders. Some of the items I give away, some I sell. It depends on the item. But where doContinue Reading

Is there such a thing as too much stuff? How much stuff is too much stuff? There’s a lot of advice, and wisdom, out there telling you to downsize, minimise, try the Marie Kwando method, simplify life… . I’ve written a post or two myself (did you note the linksContinue Reading

What is being frugal? We explore different concepts at PumpjackPiddlewick

The concept of being frugal has been on my mind a lot lately. Not just because of the need myself to be frugal as the cost of living has increased, but more so seeing the inventiveness of others is inspiring. Sometimes even jaw droppingly so. There is a saying necessityContinue Reading

Closet Change Day Featured Blog Post at PumpjackPiddlewick

As autumn rushes in and pushes toward winter, there is something I really look forward to, my own special Closet Change Over Day. It is something I have been doing for goodness knows how long, and still it is a true treat.  Such a treat in fact that I thinkContinue Reading