Sustainable living for busy families
Now that Autumn is getting underway I have started to think about (shhhhh...) Christmas. I like to give people homemade presents and I really like to gift things that are made with home-grown produce. So, when my Mum handed me a huge bag of plums from the tree in her garden accompanied by a recipe… Continue reading Plum Gin
As the Summer Holidays draw to a close and the new school term looms I have developed a reflective mood. We've had a lovely Summer full of fun, adventure and learning. There have been a few tantrums (not just from the kids) but on the whole I'd say it's been a success. We spent the… Continue reading The Garden of Eden
We are getting some fantastic produce from the allotment right now. It's amazing to have a plate full of food you've grown yourself. But, we're getting LOTS of courgettes. Let's be honest; there are only so many courgettes you can eat. I've cooked them as many different ways as I can think of. I've given… Continue reading Eating Seasonally: Courgette Cake
Last week it was our son's fifth birthday party. He was having a tea party after school and I started planning party decorations. I wanted something fun and brightly coloured. But the more I looked the more I realised that everything on offer in the shops was plastic-based. Banners, balloons, party bags, even table cloths.… Continue reading Plastic Free Party
It's the final day of The Wildlife Trust's 30 Days Wild challenge. A month-long nature challenge where you try and do something nature-based every day. It has been a busy month and honestly, some days it felt like we were trying to squeeze something in, but, squeeze it in we did! We have found something… Continue reading As June Ends…
I just spotted the recipe for these in June's The Simple Things magazine and had to share it! They look so yummy. They'd be a perfect snack after a busy morning weeding. Makes 10170g rolled oats 100g mixed seeds 100g almonds 200g dried apricots 100g agave syrup 100g bludberries 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1. Preheat… Continue reading Apricot, blueberry and almond energy bars
Earlier this year I was introduced to the Wildlife Trust's 30 Days Wild Campaign. This month-long nature challenge aims to get people doing something wild every day for 30 days. So, every day this June we've been trying to do a daily 'Random Act of Wildness'. Anything from bug hunting to bird watching. Admittedly some… Continue reading A Walk on the Wild Side
