Strawberry Cake The first British strawberries are now in most stores up and down the country. The warm March weather, followed by cooler temperatures in April, has created the kind of growing conditions that should ensure a super-tasty crop of berries this year. So with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee very much in mind, we’ve put [...]
Fragrant strawberries are as beautiful as they are delicious.. Strawberries are the quintessential summer treat. All the more delicious for their relatively brief appearance that happens to coincide with our equally fleeting British summer! The strawberry season is very short, and if your are living in Britain it really is the only time to indulge [...]
A-Z Guide to Stain Removal-part 2 Stain removal is an ongoing battle for all mothers! Children attract stains like magnets, whether they are mud stains, ketchup stains, grass stains or egg stains. Fighting stains can get a little tiresome, but it’s an inevitability that comes with the territory of motherhood. Thankfully, there are plenty of [...]
Welcome to The Seasonal Celebration Linky Party! For many of you, celebrating motherhood with your family’s today- “Happy Mother’s Day !”. To celebrate the occasion, I dug up an old poem given to me by a friend- author unknown- before I had children. Thought for Sunday- Being a Mother I have created a [...]
Easy Asparagus Tart with Ricotta, Tarragon, Pine Nuts and Capers This week I noticed some of this season’s first asparagus. Delicately tied up like a fresh spring bouquet, they were hard to resist. Once home, my asparagus was briefly boiled, before being drizzled with vinaigrette and eagerly devoured by my family for lunch. But for [...]
Dark, rich and divinely moist, this chocolate brownie recipe is healthy too! You are probably wondering just how a chocolate brownie recipe could be healthy- given that brownies are synonymous with all that is unhealthy, and loaded with the wrong kind of fat and far too much sugar. This brownie recipe gets its healthy credentials from [...]
Anxiety in teenagers is at an all time high Perhaps it’s time to ‘get your yoga on!’ A yoga teacher will tell you that the life force in the body (prana), is derived from the air we inhale. This life energy is the food of the mind. When sufficient life energy is produced through proper [...]
Sustainable Gardening: organic vegetable garden planner May May is one of the craziest months in a kitchen garden. The soil has warmed up, there is ample rainfall and warm sunshine to help the plants grow well. Of course that includes the plants you don’t want in your garden too, and weeding is high on this [...]
Square foot gardening: a frugal, space-saving alternative Square foot gardening is the easy way to grow a cheap, compact and productive garden that meets your needs and is enormous fun to put together. Start your frugal, gardening plan with this great step-by-step graphic guide from Frugal Dad! Have you got a valuable tip to share [...]
Baby massage, it’s easier than you think Baby Massage.. relieves colic and helps reduce crying encourages an atmosphere of calm and promotes sleep is thought to boost baby’s immune system Baby massage - start Ensure the room is warm, and you have chosen a draft-free place to place baby on a nice, soft towel [...]
A thought, quote or poem that inspires, motivates and gives us strength Being a Mother We are sitting at lunch when my daughter casually mentions that she and her husband are thinking of starting a family. “It will change your life” I say, carefully keeping my tone neutral. “I know,” she says, “no more sleeping [...]
A-Z Guide to Stain Removal-part 1 Stain removal is the bane of every natural mother’s life! Whether they are grass stains, blood stains or grease stains, here are some home solutions to make those stains vanish without a trace! Berry stains-Place fabric under running water to remove any excess berry juice, then launder as usual. [...]
Natural Mothers Homemade Lotion Bar Recipe Tutorial This lotion bar recipe acts a s a perfect base from which you can design your own variation according to skin type -these lotion bars make a great gift too! Base Lotion Bar Recipe What you need 1 part coconut oil 1 part beeswax 1 part sweet almond [...]
With Earth Day approaching, it’s got me thinking about our connection with the world around us, or rather the lack of it! In 2005, Richard Louv coined the phrase nature deficit disorder to explain his growing concern about the ramifications of mankind’s prolonged separation from nature. The majority of his book Last Child in the Woods concentrates [...]
Trailer for upcoming documentary on a planet in crisis This documentary looks like it’s one to watch out for. Fall and Winter explores the choices our planet currently faces. The film was made by a small group of individuals who embarked on a 15,000 mile journey around the United States with a camera, their intent [...]
Listen to these orca calls recorded in Haro Strait, San Juan Islands Marine biologists are looking for people with a passion for the natural world, a good ear and connection to the web to help them decode whale songs, among many populations of pilot whales and orcas around the world. In order to make this [...]
Anxiety in teenagers is at an all time high Perhaps it’s time to ‘get your yoga on!’ A yoga teacher will tell you that the life force in the body (prana), is derived from the air we inhale. This life energy is the food of the mind. When sufficient life energy is produced through proper [...]
Baby massage, it’s easier than you think Baby Massage.. relieves colic and helps reduce crying encourages an atmosphere of calm and promotes sleep is thought to boost baby’s immune system Baby massage - start Ensure the room is warm, and you have chosen a draft-free place to place baby on a nice, soft towel [...]
Babywearing: The Day of the Improvised Sling We are walking on the Isles of Lobos, a small, uninhabited island close to the island of Fuerteventura in the Canary Isles. Following the islands way-marked paths, my twenty-one month old son, Ewan, is growing heavy in my arms. My brother and Dad have already carried him on [...]
With Earth Day approaching, it’s got me thinking about our connection with the world around us, or rather the lack of it! In 2005, Richard Louv coined the phrase nature deficit disorder to explain his growing concern about the ramifications of mankind’s prolonged separation from nature. The majority of his book Last Child in the Woods concentrates [...]
Lunch ideas and tips for encouraging your petits gourmands Getting your children to actually eat and enjoy a healthy homemade lunch can be as frustrating and difficult as getting them to log off and unplug. It doesn’t appear to be high on their list of priorities. They’re hungry, so their brains tell them to eat junk [...]
Natural diaper rash remedies for baby Natural Mothers Daily Coconut Nappy (Diaper) Cream Coconut has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties and therefore better at combatting against both yeast infections-in combination with shea butter-and regular nappy ( diaper) rashes. I simply rubbed some on my daughter’s bottoms after each nappy (diaper) change to keep it from returning. [...]
An Easter craft to do with your children Create an Easter Tree and hang some blown and decorated Easter Eggs on its branches How to make an Easter Tree Find and cut a nice branch of catkins, pussy-willow or even some flowering cherry. Root it firmly in a pot filled with soil. The more [...]
How to make a t-shirt scarf I’m a big fan of upcycling, and when I saw this t-shirt scarf on Pinterest, I had to give it a try. I had been saving my old t-shirts for crafts that Naomi and I could do together. Jersey fabric is so soft, stretchy and fun to play with. [...]
Waldorf inspired dolly peg boot clips These little boot peg gnomes are the perfect solution to tidying up your boot room. Each little gnome can have his own distinct character and holds your child’s shoes together beautifully so they are easy to find. Gather together some old fashioned dolly pegs, coloured felt, scissors, needle and [...]
Re-usable cloth gift bags are the ultimate green solution to gift wrapping Last year, sick of throwing out rubbish bags full of brightly-patterned, highly-processed wrapping paper, I bought some very inexpensive green and red gingham fabric, with the idea of using it to make reusable Christmas gift bags. We had hardly used any wrapping paper [...]
This autumnal conker spider’s web makes a perfect Christmas decoration. This a simple, fun activity to share with your children when it’s raining outside, and your older children have said “I’m bored!” more times than your nerves can handle! What you need conker or a large chestnut BBQ skewers or cocktail sticks pretty wool, raffia or ribbon bradawl [...]
Once you allow a Waldorf gnome into your life, you’ll never be without one again! When the children were younger, every nook and cranny in our home had a little gnome living in it. We had shy gnomes and loud boisterous gnomes. We had gnomes that loved to share stories and quiet ones that prefered to [...]
Strawberry Cake The first British strawberries are now in most stores up and down the country. The warm March weather, followed by cooler temperatures in April, has created the kind of growing conditions that should ensure a super-tasty crop of berries this year. So with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee very much in mind, we’ve put [...]
Fragrant strawberries are as beautiful as they are delicious.. Strawberries are the quintessential summer treat. All the more delicious for their relatively brief appearance that happens to coincide with our equally fleeting British summer! The strawberry season is very short, and if your are living in Britain it really is the only time to indulge [...]
Easy Asparagus Tart with Ricotta, Tarragon, Pine Nuts and Capers This week I noticed some of this season’s first asparagus. Delicately tied up like a fresh spring bouquet, they were hard to resist. Once home, my asparagus was briefly boiled, before being drizzled with vinaigrette and eagerly devoured by my family for lunch. But for [...]
Dark, rich and divinely moist, this chocolate brownie recipe is healthy too! You are probably wondering just how a chocolate brownie recipe could be healthy- given that brownies are synonymous with all that is unhealthy, and loaded with the wrong kind of fat and far too much sugar. This brownie recipe gets its healthy credentials from [...]
Lemon Risotto Lemon Risotto is one of my favourite recipes and risotto is probably the most versatile of all Italian dishes, as you’ll find there are so many ways to enjoy it throughout the seasons! However in my experience learning the art of risotto making hasn’t been easy, and it’s taken many attempts to make [...]
Sweet Corn Casserole Sweet Corn Casserole Recipe (with lashings of Cheddar) This is an immensely popular dish in our household, and our youngest daughter’s favourite dish. It’s very simple to make and our teenage daughters love to make and share this meal with us. What you need potatoes cheddar cheese onions sweetcorn milk and/or creme [...]
Natural Mothers Homemade Lotion Bar Recipe Tutorial This lotion bar recipe acts a s a perfect base from which you can design your own variation according to skin type -these lotion bars make a great gift too! Base Lotion Bar Recipe What you need 1 part coconut oil 1 part beeswax 1 part sweet almond [...]
Allergy-proof your home: Expert tips to get you breathing easily Asthma, a serious condition that can restrict your ability to breathe, or hay fever associated with itchy eyes and congestion, are the reality for many millions of people who suffer the misery of allergies, both in the UK and the US. Whether it’s the [...]
Simple home remedies, proven to offer effective relief to many seasonal allergy sufferers The eye-watering misery of seasonal allergies affect millions of people worldwide, with symptoms felt anywhere during the period from early spring through to the end of the Autumn/Fall. If you’re a sufferer, you may well find that while you get some relief [...]
Make your own natural toothpaste for sensitive teeth, healthy gums and fresh breath Are you appalled at just what’s in your shop-bought toothpaste? Do you want to avoid ingredients such as foaming agents, peroxides and saccharin? I am increasingly fed up with paying over the odds for organic toothpaste at my local health store. Determined [...]
Pamper yourself with one of our 5 natural hair recipes If you are as keen on living frugally as we are, then you’ll be delighted to know that most of what you have in your kitchen larder will give you, and your family the kind of tumbling locks you’ve always wanted for virtually free! The [...]
Less than a minute’s exercise three times a week reverses Metabolic Syndrome and helps prevent the onset of diabetes, say scientists Two sets of 20 second sprints on an exercise bicycle is now thought to be sufficient to treat the Type 2 form of the disease, they have discovered. Following a diagnosis of Metabolic Syndrome [...]
A-Z Guide to Stain Removal-part 2 Stain removal is an ongoing battle for all mothers! Children attract stains like magnets, whether they are mud stains, ketchup stains, grass stains or egg stains. Fighting stains can get a little tiresome, but it’s an inevitability that comes with the territory of motherhood. Thankfully, there are plenty of [...]
Sustainable Gardening: organic vegetable garden planner May May is one of the craziest months in a kitchen garden. The soil has warmed up, there is ample rainfall and warm sunshine to help the plants grow well. Of course that includes the plants you don’t want in your garden too, and weeding is high on this [...]
Square foot gardening: a frugal, space-saving alternative Square foot gardening is the easy way to grow a cheap, compact and productive garden that meets your needs and is enormous fun to put together. Start your frugal, gardening plan with this great step-by-step graphic guide from Frugal Dad! Have you got a valuable tip to share [...]
A-Z Guide to Stain Removal-part 1 Stain removal is the bane of every natural mother’s life! Whether they are grass stains, blood stains or grease stains, here are some home solutions to make those stains vanish without a trace! Berry stains-Place fabric under running water to remove any excess berry juice, then launder as usual. [...]
Marvel at some of the best time-lapse videos on Earth (It’s worth the page loading time, believe me!) Time lapse videos capture images taken over many over many hours, from days to weeks to months and even years. Once you speed the footage up, it allows us to watch the passing of time in [...]
A thought, quote or poem that inspires, motivates and gives us strength Being a Mother We are sitting at lunch when my daughter casually mentions that she and her husband are thinking of starting a family. “It will change your life” I say, carefully keeping my tone neutral. “I know,” she says, “no more sleeping [...]
A thought, quote or poem that inspires, motivates and gives us strength The Wild Cherry Tree Why does the wild cherry tree blooming on the Hudson make everything more so more itself? So the green of the elm is greener than when it stands alone, the sky bluer. So you are one of [...]
What is Friendship? by Michele Willmott Friends generally come in all shapes and sizes. They fulfil different purposes and take on different roles in our lives. Some friends make us laugh until the tears role down our faces, some are a shoulder to cry on and great in a crisis. Others encourage and motivate [...]
A thought, quote or poem that inspires, motivates and gives us strength Mother’s Smile There never was a fonder smile than mother’s smile, no softer touch than mother’s touch. So sleep awhile and know she loves you more than “much.” So more than “much,” much more than “all.” Though tender words, these do not speak [...]
A thought, quote or poem that inspires, motivates and gives us strength Phenomenal Woman Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size But when I start to tell them, They think I’m telling lies. I say, It’s in the reach of my arms The span of my [...]
Intentional Living- a gloriously imperfect woman’s guide to living mindfully A mindful woman will take care of her own needs before taking care of others. A mindful woman is quietly attuned to her own needs, so that she remain strong and centred. She takes decisive action to nourish herself and ensure her [...]
Try this easy cupcake recipe with your kids today! Today is the start of National Cupcake Week and what better excuse needed to celebrate this delicious occasion, than with this easy cupcake recipe! Now teens, my children love to make cupcakes themselves and delight in creating highly decorative and pretty cakes. When they were younger, [...]
Things to do with lemons and counting.. This humble, sun-yellow fruit is extraordinarily versatile, and to persuade you of its usefulness in the family home, here is a taste of just what it can do from polishing your favourite ornament, to exfoliating your feet and cleaning the dishwasher. Got a sore throat? Add lemon juice [...]
Why not make these pretty French macaroons for your loved one, display in pretty tissue paper and place them in a gift box.. This French macaroons recipe is a favourite with my daughter who cherishes a dream of opening up a Chocolatier on the Left Bank in Paris. Oh the dreams of youth! Try baking [...]
Homemade Elderberry Tincture Recipe Ever wondered whether there was a herbal remedy you could make yourself, which might help prevent winter viruses like ‘flu taking hold? This elderberry tincture recipe has been used for generations, and it does just that! These beautiful berries are in season right now. What better way to prepare for the [...]
Simple and easy home remedies for eczema The very latest research into Eczema suggests an association with the immune system. The fact that Eczema is more common in the very young indicates that the immune system plays a key role in the condition. Eczema can be painful, uncomfortable and debilitating. And for many, there is [...]
Look for these healthy winter foods at the local market for a winter of vitamin-rich meals Every January we make New Year’s resolutions to eat better, maintain a healthy weight and save pennies and yet we struggle to follow through with our commitment. So to make your resolutions easy to stick to, and increase your [...]
The guide to decluttering and simplifying family life Part 1: How to find peace with your clutter-bugs Most people who attempt to simplify their lives find that the hardest obstacle in their quest for a simplified life isn’t the mess itself, but members of their family that seem reluctant to jump on [...]
The guide to decluttering and simplifying family life Part 2: Tidy mind, tidy home There’s much discussion in the blogosphere at this time of year about decluttering and simplifying our lives and correctly so, if we truly desire to achieve more this year than we did last, then simplifying our lives is the only answer. [...]
Welcome to The Seasonal Celebration Linky Party! For many of you, celebrating motherhood with your family’s today- “Happy Mother’s Day !”. To celebrate the occasion, I dug up an old poem given to me by a friend- author unknown- before I had children. Thought for Sunday- Being a Mother Following on from her feature last [...]
Welcome to The Seasonal Celebration Linky Party! It’s howling a gale outside, the rain is lashing against the window panes and the weather is just too awful to even contemplate dancing in the rain! It’s got me thinking what is a family to do faced with bored teens and restless parents. The more I thought about [...]
The Quintessential Quince Jelly Recipe The poor, overlooked quince doesn’t deserve to be left out of our autumn harvest recipes! True, its looks don’t help. It doesn’t have the eye-candy appeal of a shiny red apple or the succulence of a fresh blackberry. But this yellow, mottled, lumpy fruit makes a divine jelly-spread as well as a [...]
Baked Quince Recipe The poor, overlooked quince doesn’t deserve to be left out of our autumn harvest recipes! True, its looks don’t help. It doesn’t have the eye-candy appeal of a shiny red apple or the succulence of a fresh blackberry. But this yellow, mottled, lumpy fruit makes an exquisite desert! Baked Marsala Quince Recipe What [...]
The Seasonal Celebration Linky Party It’s Earth Day and I have put together a compilation of some of the most beautiful time lapse films doing the rounds on the web right now, check these out: Best Time-Lapse Videos of our Extraordinary Earth There’s another reason to get out today, here’s a link to last week’s [...]
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