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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 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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  • 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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  • 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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