Are you concerned about your carbon footprint and keen to move away from using fossil fuels to heat and run your home? Have you considered using wood for heating and cooking? Are you interested in the practicalities of relying on solid fuels such as wood? Here’s how we make wood burning work for us. Introduction…
Are you thinking of giving a rescue pup a second chance? Would you like to know how caring for a rescue dog differs from other dogs? Keep reading to find out! In the summer of 2021, we adopted two collie dogs from our local rescue centre. I covered our experience of rescuing our two pups…
How much can a smallholder accomplish in five years? We have recently celebrated our five-year anniversary on the smallholding. So here’s a review of all we have done in that time! Chickens Once we had moved in, the first big objective was to get ready for chickens. We had previously kept back-garden chickens some years…
Are you thinking of moving to a smallholding? Would you like to know why established smallholders took the plunge? Read on to find out all about our journey from city dwellers to running a smallholding in rural Scotland. Let’s Start at the Very Beginning George and I met through a mutual friend when we were…
Are you planning to keep back-garden chickens? Perhaps you are wondering how to take care of a feathered flock? Or maybe you are keen to find out how you could benefit from keeping hens? Read on to find out! This post contains affiliate links, meaning that in the event of a sale, I may receive…
Are you considering a swap from Teflon or ceramic pans to cast iron? Or are you just wondering how different it is to cook with cast iron cookware? Keep reading to find out more! Why Use Cast Iron Cookware? There are several reasons to make the swap to cast iron cookware. First and foremost, it…
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…
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…
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…
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…
