Is technology all it’s cracked up to be? Does it really bring the freedom that it promises? Does it provide that perfect combination of entertainment and education for our children? Does social media actually bring you closer to friends and family? My husband and I have made a very conscious choice to live a simple,…
Have you ever wondered what the reality of self-sufficiency looks like? What do people who grow their own food actually eat? Well, here is an example of a typical week’s worth of evening meals. We are currently in late Spring. Some of our fresh produce is ready to eat, but we are also relying heavily…
Are you considering keeping some in your back garden? Is it better to buy point of lay birds or to offer a new lease of life to ex-battery chickens? Why Do Hens Need To Be Rescued? We have rescued ex-commercial hens through a local charity, Homes4Hens, a few times now. These poor birds look very…
Completing the 75-Hard Challenge was one of my New Year’s Resolutions this year. The combination of diet, lifestyle and self-help aspects felt like a good route to take for kick-starting my post-partum recovery. Here’s my review of the challenge. For those who are not familiar with this challenge, participants have to drink a gallon of…
I love Spring! It’s such a hopeful time of year. The days start to get longer and warmer. The grass starts to grow. Bluebells and daffodils add splashes of beautiful colour. And it’s time to get started in the vegetable garden. Every year it feels like the race is on to get all the seedlings…
Is it ethical to have a child now, with all the existential threats to the future of the planet and human race? Between climate change and the nuclear threat, will there be a planet to live on in 20 years time, never mind 50 or 100 years? Why is having a child the worst thing…
Hello again, and apologies for the wee hiatus. Our little one’s arrival was rather more dramatic than anticipated, and the immediate recovery has taken a bit longer than expected. But I’m back on track now! I thought I would start by sharing my experience of becoming a mother, with a few survival tips. Our new…
What do couples put on their wedding gift lists nowadays? Most couples live together for a while before even getting engaged. The traditional list of items necessary to set up a new home together seems a little outdated, in an era when the newlyweds already have all the kitchenware, towels and bedding that they need…
Are you expecting a little one? Congratulations! This joyful time also has its challenges which can be difficult to navigate. From unsolicited advice to invading personal space, I have experienced it all during this pregnancy. As a society, I believe we must urgently address the way pregnant people are spoken to and treated. Finding Out…
Happy 2023! I hope you all had an enjoyable festive season. It’s time to take down the garlands and pack away the Christmas tree. I find this a very reflective time of year, looking back on the year that has passed, and also looking ahead to what is in store over the coming 12 months….
