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Review of the Trek Fetch 4+ Cargo Bike

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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How to Make a DIY Rainbow Themed Baby Gym

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…

Two small children sit side-by-side. Both are fixated on a smart phone which the child on the right holds in his hands.
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Toddlers and Technology: Parenting with Simple Values in a Complex Modern World

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,…

A newly planted orchard of young saplings that are just getting started

How to Start an Orchard: Wedding Gifts for Smallholders

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 The traditional list of items necessary to set up a new home together seems a little outdated, in an era when the newlyweds already have all the kitchenware, towels and bedding that they need…

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Misguided Opinions, Unsolicited Advice and Setting Boundaries: Reflections of a Pregnant Healthcare Professional

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…

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A Quiet, Minimal, Smallholding Christmas

What does your ideal Christmas Day look like? The entire extended family gathered around one big table? Or something more quiet and minimal? Christmas means something different to each of us. Some like a big, extended family gathering. Others spend the day with just their nuclear family. Still others prefer to get away somewhere remote…

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How Can I Make My Wardrobe More Eco-Friendly?

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…