Are you interested in purchasing a range cooker? Perhaps you are wondering whether a range cooker is worth the expense? Or maybe you have some practical questions: How do you cook with a range oven? How does it differ from a more modern oven? Read on to find out about our experience! Making the Right…
What does it mean to be a smallholder? What do smallholders do all day? If you’re curious, I’ll walk you through a typical day in my life in early Spring. 5.00 – I wake early to let the birds out. I clean out the duck house and refill their water bath. The alpacas and our…
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…
Is it possible to take a few days away as a smallholder? Can things just tick over for a weekend? How much do you need to ask someone to do if they house-sit? These are all important questions. As a smallholder, I have responsibility for my animals and garden. Just as a pet owner or…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Weddings are such wonderful occasions! They are a joyful celebration of the happy couple and all that is important to them. If you’re intending to keep your big day simple, here’s how to plan your fuss-free, back-garden wedding. Congratulations! If you’ve found your way to this page, it’s likely that you’ve recently become engaged and…
