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  • Desk flat lay with a planner open. There is a pen on top of the planner and some accessories around it,
    Simple Living & Minimalism

    My Search for the Perfect Planner

    ByHeather June 4, 2024September 18, 2024

    Which features make the perfect planner? Are you happy with a standard week to view diary? Do you want to be walked through goal setting for the year ahead? Or would you prefer to customise your own layout in a bullet journal? Perhaps you have done away with pen and paper, in favour of an…

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  • A vase containing water in the foreground, acting to focus the sky and landscape which is otherwise blurred in the background. Chosen by the author as a metaphor for focusing on the simple things in life and seeing beauty and joy in those things.
    Opinion Pieces | Simple Living & Minimalism

    Finding Joy in Simple Living

    ByHeather May 7, 2024August 2, 2024

    Why are so many people struggling with their mental health? What can we do as a society to live happier, healthier lives? What does it mean to “live simply?” Modern life has us chasing our tails 24/7. Society’s paradigm of a full and happy life tells us we should be rising early to get a…

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  • A laptop and calendar open on a desk. Chosen to depict the difficulty of achieving a good work-life balance alongside a portfolio career
    Opinion Pieces | Simple Living & Minimalism

    The Pros and Cons of a “Portfolio Life”

    ByHeather April 9, 2024August 6, 2024

    Few people are lucky enough to make a living from their hobbies or big passions in life. Instead, many of us continue to work in jobs that we dislike to make ends meet, and try to fit more fulfilling activities in around our work schedule. What are the pros and cons of filling every moment…

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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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  • A close up of tall grass seed heads, with the dawn sky in the bckground.
    Life on the Smallholding | Simple Living & Minimalism

    My 5AM Morning Routine: How to Get the Most out of Every Day

    ByHeather June 20, 2023August 9, 2024

    Have you ever wished that there were more hours in the day? Or wondered how you could be more productive with your time? Do you feel you are fighting against time as you try to get the most out of your day? Here’s my secret weapon. Time is a very valuable resource, especially now that…

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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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  • A small child sitting on a log in a forest
    Opinion Pieces | Pregnancy and Motherhood | Simple Living & Minimalism

    Green Parenting: How to Raise an Environmentally Conscious Child

    ByHeather April 7, 2023August 15, 2024

    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…

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  • Red Notebook and fountain pen on a desk. The title "New Year's Resolutions" has been written in ink at the top of the page.
    Simple Living & Minimalism

    New Year’s Resolutions 2023

    ByHeather January 3, 2023August 8, 2024

    New Year’s resolutions are fascinating. Like a lot of people, I set a few every year, determined that this will be THE YEAR that I lose weight, exercise more, read more books or achieve a better work-life balance. Whilst I have had limited success with some resolutions, usually reality sets in by the time February…

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  • A display of new clothing in a department store
    Simple Living & Minimalism

    How Can I Make My Wardrobe More Eco-Friendly?

    ByHeather December 23, 2022August 7, 2024

    Have you ever thought about making your wardrobe more sustainable? Do you consider the environmental impact of purchases when shopping for clothes? Read on for 10 top tips to help you make your clothing collection more eco-friendly. I had a fairly typical city upbringing, and shopping was a go-to weekend activity for my family. I…

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  • Minimal living room decor. White Couch on Wooden Floor
    Home-making | Simple Living & Minimalism

    How to Adopt a Minimalist Approach

    ByHeather December 15, 2022July 30, 2024

    Are you tired of consumerism? Have you been looking at your cluttered home and wondering why you have surrounded yourself with so much stuff? Would you like to live more minimally? Keep reading to find out how my family has adopted a more minimalist lifestyle. And why we are so much happier for it! What…

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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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