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  • A farmhouse dining room, all set up for a sustainably planned toddler party at home.
    Pregnancy and Motherhood | Simple Living & Minimalism

    Sustainable Party Planning

    ByHeather March 4, 2025March 11, 2025

    Are you hoping to throw a party without all the single-use waste most parties generate? You are not alone! I recently hosted a birthday party for my toddler, and wrestled with my competing desires to throw my child and her friends a fun party, whilst staying true to my eco-friendly morals. I feel like I…

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  • Side view of delighted mom and little girl lying on bed in bright bedroom and playing together while relaxing and looking at each other
    Pregnancy and Motherhood

    The Transition from High-Income Professional to Stay at Home Parent

    ByHeather August 13, 2024September 16, 2024

    Are you agonising over whether to return to work or stay at home with your baby? Are you wondering what it would be like to make the transition from young professional to stay at home parent? Maybe you are uncertain about how to adapt to such a big change? Read on to find out how…

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  • A father and child in a forest. The father is kneeling down to do up this child's shoe.
    Pregnancy and Motherhood

    Free and Simple Activities for Toddlers

    ByHeather July 16, 2024September 17, 2024

    Are you wondering how to entertain your toddler on a budget? Are you looking for fresh ideas for activities that won’t break the bank? I’ve compiled a list of my favourite toddler-friendly activities that will fuel their imaginations, support their development and burn off some energy without cluttering your house with even more toys or…

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  • Baby on a changing mat having their happy changed.
    Pregnancy and Motherhood

    Do You Really Need a Changing Bag?

    ByHeather July 2, 2024September 17, 2024

    Is it really necessary to buy a bespoke changing bag? Can you use a backpack or tote bag you already own as a nappy bag? How does a changing bag differ from an ordinary bag anyway? Let me walk you through my journey, and I’ll answer these questions along the way. What is a Changing…

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  • The lejoux go stroller
    Pregnancy and Motherhood

    An Honest Review of The Lejoux Go Stroller

    ByHeather June 11, 2024April 14, 2025

    Are you looking for a compact, lightweight pushchair? Maybe you are planning a holiday with your precious little bundle? Or perhaps space is at a premium in your home.?Let me walk you through my experience of the Lejoux Go pushchair! This post contains an affiliate link. This means that in the event of a sale,…

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  • A row of reusable nappies drying outside on a washing line on a sunny day.
    Pregnancy and Motherhood

    Reusable Nappies: Are They Worth The Effort?

    ByHeather May 14, 2024August 2, 2024

    Are you expecting a baby and wondering about using reusable nappies – are they really worth the effort? Or maybe your little one has already arrived, and you are fed up of your bin being full to overflowing with dirty disposable nappies? If you would like to find out about our experience with reusables, then…

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  • Infant holding their mother's finger in their tiny fist. Chosen by the author to depict the bond between mother and child, and the difficult decision over whether to return to work after maternity leave.
    Pregnancy and Motherhood

    Do You Have to Return to Work After Maternity Leave?

    ByHeather April 16, 2024August 5, 2024

    Women of today are expected to do it all; look after the children and maintain the home whilst also going out to work to support their family financially. But where do new parents stand if they do not wish to return to work after maternity or parental leave? How common is it for new mums…

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  • A cargo bike carrying a child in an infant car seat, on a sunny day. Glorious rolling countryside in the background.
    Opinion Pieces | Pregnancy and Motherhood | Simple Living & Minimalism

    Review of the Trek Fetch 4+ Cargo Bike

    ByHeather April 2, 2024August 6, 2024

    Have you ever considered ditching the car in favour of a more environmentally-friendly mode of transport? Do you have precious cargo to bring with you? Then read on to find out about the Trek Fetch 4+! This is not a sponsored or affiliate post, just my own experience and opinions of the Trek Fetch 4+…

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  • An infant using a baby gym
    Crafting | Pregnancy and Motherhood

    How to Make a DIY Rainbow Themed Baby Gym

    ByHeather June 28, 2023August 8, 2024

    Baby gear is expensive. Especially toys. We are told that hundreds of hours has gone into optimising the balance of educational and entertainment value, whilst ensuring these items are safe and suitable for the stated age range and developmental stage. I am sure that hundreds of millions of pounds have also been spent on clever…

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  • Two small children sit side-by-side. Both are fixated on a smart phone which the child on the right holds in his hands.
    Pregnancy and Motherhood | Simple Living & Minimalism

    Toddlers and Technology: Parenting with Simple Values in a Complex Modern World

    ByHeather June 13, 2023August 9, 2024

    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,…

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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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