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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Mother and newborn baby holding hands
    Pregnancy and Motherhood

    I’m Back! Returning to Blogging and Life as a New Mum.

    ByHeather April 3, 2023August 15, 2024

    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…

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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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