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  • A polytunnel on a smallholding on a June evening
    Animal Husbandry | Gardening | Life on the Smallholding

    Jobs on the Smallholding: June

    ByHeather June 17, 2025June 24, 2025

    Are you a smallholder? Would you like to know what other smallholding folk are occupying themselves with as Summer begins? Or are you just keen to find out what is on the jobs list for us smallholders in June? Then this post is just what you’re looking for. Keep reading to find out about the…

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  • Multiple technology devices including a laptop, mobile phone, tablet and air pods on a coloured background
    Opinion Pieces | Simple Living & Minimalism

    Upgrades and eWaste: Embracing Slower, More Sustainable Technology Practices

    ByHeather June 10, 2025June 11, 2025

    Are you someone who eagerly awaits their new iPhone every year? Do you make a habit of upgrading your smartwatch, tablet, laptop or even your car? Have you ever thought about the impact of your upgrades and the eWaste they generate – not just on your wallet, but on the environment, too. Let’s take a…

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  • A cosy set up; two journals stacked next to a cup of coffee on a tray, with a knitted blanket in the background.
    Home-making | Simple Living & Minimalism

    Supercharge Your Week with a 30-Minute Sunday Reflect, Review and Plan Session

    ByHeather June 3, 2025June 11, 2025

    Are you feeling stuck in a rut? Intimidated by your never-ending to-do lists? Swimming with all your might just to keep treading water? If this is you, then all you need is 30 minutes on a Sunday to reflect and review the week that has finished, and plan for your week ahead. I promise, it…

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  • Recipe: How to Make a Vegan Creamy Cauliflower Soup
    Food and Recipes

    Recipe: How to Make a Vegan Creamy Cauliflower Soup

    ByHeather May 27, 2025June 7, 2025

    Are you looking for a nourishing, healthy soup? Whether you’re vegan or not, this creamy cauliflower soup is filling and packed with essential nutrients. I guarantee it will be a hit with the whole family. You need to add this to your meal rotation! If you’re on the lookout for a new lunch option, then…

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  • A smallholding vegetable garden in May. The sky is clear blue and the grass is a vibrant green. The beds are planted with vegetables in orderly rows and are free of weeds.
    Animal Husbandry | Gardening | Life on the Smallholding

    Jobs on the Smallholding: May

    ByHeather May 20, 2025June 13, 2025

    Are you a smallholder? Would you like to know what other smallholding folk are occupying themselves with as Spring is in full swing? Or are you just keen to find out what is on the jobs list for us smallholders in May? Then this post is just what you’re looking for. Keep reading to find…

    Read More Jobs on the Smallholding: MayContinue

  • Home-made cupcakes ready to gift away.
    Crafting | Home-making | Simple Living & Minimalism

    10 Sustainable, Home-made Gift Ideas

    ByHeather May 13, 2025May 9, 2025

    Are you tired of all the consumerism and materialism that surrounds every special occasion and holiday? Would you like to show your nearest and dearest that you care, without breaking the bank or buying more unnecessary clutter for their homes? Here are 10 sustainable, home-made gift ideas for you to try! 1-Pot Plants If you’re…

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  • Review of the KnitPro Believe Interchangeable Circular Needles Set
    Crafting

    Review of the KnitPro Believe Interchangeable Circular Needles Set

    ByHeather May 6, 2025May 6, 2025

    Are you looking for a set of quality, durable interchangeable knitting needles? Whether you are just learning to knit or a seasoned professional, this beautiful collection is well worth considering. Here is my review of the KnitPro Believe Interchangeable Circular Needles Set. This post is neither sponsored nor affiliated in any way. I purchased the…

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  • Vegan fishy pie, served with a green salad. Photographed in the worktop of a farmhouse kitchen, in front of a woodburning range.
    Food and Recipes

    Recipe: How to Make a Vegan Fishy Pie

    ByHeather April 29, 2025April 30, 2025

    Are you looking for a nourishing, delicious, whole-foods, plant-based dinner option? Then look no further, because my vegan fishy pie ticks ALL the boxes. You NEED to learn how to make this recipe! There are so many more plant-based alternatives to animal products now than when I first went vegan, almost 10 years ago. These…

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  • Sunrise over a smallholding on an early morning in April.
    Gardening | Life on the Smallholding

    Jobs on the Smallholding: April

    ByHeather April 22, 2025April 28, 2025

    Are you a smallholder? Would you like to know what other smallholding folk are occupying themselves with as Spring gets underway? Or are you just keen to find out what is on the jobs list for us smallholders in April? Then this post is just what you’re looking for. Keep reading to find out about…

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  • Woman sitting in a field surrounded by sheep. She is affectionately giving the sheep a cuddle.
    Gardening | Life on the Smallholding

    How to Get Started on a Smallholding – Part Four

    ByHeather April 15, 2025April 28, 2025

    Are you embarking on your smallholding journey? Are you building your self-sufficiency dream? Would you like some helpful pointers to get you started from someone a little further down the track? Here is part four in this series about getting started on a smallholding. SO – if you’ve been keeping up with the advice so…

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Hi, I'm Heather!

I am a busy wife, mother, smallholder, knitter and spinner. Join me as I share my tips for simple living, meals lovingly made with home-grown ingredients, and crafty home-making.

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