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  • A father and child in a forest. The father is kneeling down to do up this child's shoe.
    Pregnancy and Motherhood

    Free and Simple Activities for Toddlers

    ByHeather July 16, 2024September 17, 2024

    Are you wondering how to entertain your toddler on a budget? Are you looking for fresh ideas for activities that won’t break the bank? I’ve compiled a list of my favourite toddler-friendly activities that will fuel their imaginations, support their development and burn off some energy without cluttering your house with even more toys or…

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  • Woman sitting in a field surrounded by sheep. She is affectionately giving the sheep a cuddle.
    Animal Husbandry

    How to Take Care of Sheep

    ByHeather July 9, 2024October 8, 2024

    Are you interested in keeping some sheep and keen to find out how to take care of them? Perhaps you already have some woolly friends and are in need of some troubleshooting? Or maybe you’re just curious about how much work is required to look after a fleecy flock? Read on to find out! Taking…

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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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  • A farmhouse kitchen. The washing machine has been extracted from under the counter top and is in the middle of the room.
    Home-making

    How to Make Your Laundry Routine More Eco-Friendly

    ByHeather June 25, 2024September 17, 2024

    Have you ever considered the impact that your laundry habits might have on the environment? Would you be prepared to implement some changes to make your laundry routine more eco-friendly? This week, our washing machine broke down. We inherited the machine when we bought the house six years ago, though we think it had only…

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  • A wood fired range cooker in the fireplace of a farmhouse kitchen.
    Life on the Smallholding

    Is a Range Cooker the Right Choice for You?

    ByHeather June 18, 2024September 17, 2024

    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…

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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 dog in an open field at sunrise.
    Life on the Smallholding

    A Day in the Life of a Smallholder

    ByHeather May 21, 2024September 18, 2024

    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…

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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 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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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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