Mindfulness

Mindfulness is about taking the time to be aware, whether of those around you, physical items, or things you do. Being thankful for what you have.

Simplifying the overwhelming is how we tackle our To Do list here at PumpjackPiddlewick

This past year has been tough here at Pumpjack & Piddlewick. As I am sure it has been for many of you. It has been easy to be overwhelmed. Surprisingly, at least to me, learning to simplify the overwhelming has really helped. Now what the heck does that mean? Well,Read More →

receiving a random act of kindness on a blue day at PumpjackPiddlewick

Today I was in receipt of a random act of kindness. I for one love doing random acts, but it is not done with the intention of being the recipient. It’s just because it is a nice thing to do and makes me feel good. And hopefully the other personRead More →

can you have too much stuff? | PumpjackPiddlewick

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 linksRead More →

How to live healthy on 50 a week at PumpjackPiddlewick

Whether you wish to have a life that is debt free or wish to save money for something particular, from a small gift to a house, the tactic is the same. The simple (and rather off-putting) answer is spend less than you bring in.  For us, that limited us toRead More →