Growing my own food was my dream for quite some time. Our rented house came with a tiny garden and even there I was growing some herbs and strawberries. Of course, it wasn’t enough I was hoping to get my hands on proper gardening one day. As we were thinking about buying our own property,…
I try to apply simplicity approach to all aspects of my life, including motherhood. I became the happiest when I stopped worrying about what others may think and started living by following my heart and values. Second-hand gift? Why not? So instead of buying something new, we had a chat with my older daughter and…
When I started growing tomatoes in my tiny greenhouse, I definitely didn’t expect to be rewarded with such amount of tomatoes! It was impossible to eat everything so I decided to preserve some for winter by making tomato sauce. I decided to make two different types – baked tomatoes sauce and sauce with dried fruits.…
There’s nothing quite like being in nature, completely separated from society. I really enjoy Wild Walks because when we walk and our bodies are working the mind is resting. No wonder why our minds become sharper and more inventive after spending time in nature. During our staycation in Cornwall, we decided to explore St Agnes…
There’s nothing quite like self-sufficiency and growing your own food was my dream for a few years. When we moved into the new home, I applied for the allotment plot and got one the next month (I’ll tell you more about my allotmenting journey in another post). Unfortunately, I was told we plot holders aren’t…