Personal
How we went from adding extra units to getting most of the kitchen refurbished
We were thinking about making our kitchen more Heena-friendly but ended up having most of it removed. Find out how that journey went!
Inspirational
Why joining Harrow Community Gospel Choir has been so so good for me!
How I found out about Harrow Community Gospel Choir My hubby, Suraj, knew that I had a love for singing which wasn’t being fulfilled. I’d been looking for a singing teacher for some time but not managed to find the right fit, whether it be on a one-to-one basis or Read more…
General
Organising a Jain funeral
When things get mixed up I’ve heard many people comment when they witness something that doesn’t fit in with how they think things should be done. This has been at funerals, weddings, at religious ceremonies in places of worship and during Khoro Bharats, which is a ceremony that occurs when Read more…
Green
If you need a contractor of some sort, have a look at these reviews first
I know of so many people who complain that it’s hard to know whether to employ someone or not. Can be trusted? Is their work good? Do they take shortcuts? Do they clear up after themselves? Will they do it in one go or will they do it in dribs and drabs?
The ones we are familiar with or those who come recommended, are often in such great demand, that we can’t get an appointment with them. Thus we’re forced to try and find someone else.
But how do we choose?
Here’s some tips from me.
Being proactive
How to make holidays greener, more sustainable and better for the locals
The planet For a number of years, there’s been a lot of talk about how we can help the planet and the species that reside on it. This article is about how you can make a few adjustments to how you travel, the duration of your trip, where you stay Read more…
Being proactive
Declutter – reduce, re-use and recycle
I have been speaking to a number of people who are moving abroad, down-sizing, creating space for someone who is going to live with them, going through the things of someone who has passed away or simply striving to be more minimal. The thing they all have in common is Read more…
Personal
Dangerous: when we’re SURE we have all the facts
What’s prompted me to write this? Well…a few things have happened recently, and that’s triggered a whole chain of thoughts. The most recent event was catching up with family and having a discussion about the allegations made against certain celebrities. Some of us were convinced that the accused were guilty Read more…
