COTSWOLD KITCHEN MOM

~An English-Inspired Lifestyle Blog~

~Recent Blog Posts~

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Father's Day Meal
Father’s Day is on the horizon. In celebration of this special day, my children and I are making (my version) of the English classic- steak and ale pies– served with hot chips...
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Lemons, and Tigers, and Bread, Oh My!
This week in homeschool, the children and I learned many new and exciting things. Two things were most notable—Saint Clements and Tigers. What’s that you say? Let me rewind a little...
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English-Inspired Chocolate and Coffee, My Love Hearts!
~Finding Beauty in the Simple Things~ The older I become, the more I enjoy the simple things in life… A kiss on the cheek from a little one, a breathtaking rainbow in the sky,...
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Englishy Muffins and Pretty Things
English muffins are a delicious breakfast food that is eaten in many different countries around the world.  They are not sweet like American muffins, but instead, a crunchy and soft...
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Little Boy's Bedrooms with Thrifted Flare!
This week, my post will focus on how I decorated my little boy’s bedroom- using thrifted treasures, inherited items, antiques or vintage finds, and pieces we brought over from our home...
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Mother's Day
Mother’s Day is upon us. In this post, I wanted to share some of my family traditions that are special to me, and how I make those traditions even more special, with inexpensive...
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~Vintage Girl Decor and More~
My post this week focuses on the sweet things I have thrifted for my little girl’s room, and a sweet treat that is inspired by my time in England.  I love creating considered spaces...
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Victoria Sponge Cake for a Spring Celebration!
~How my travels to Australia and England inspired my spring bakes~ When I was eighteen years old, I took a “gap year” before starting college, and I lived with my aunt and uncle in...
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Springtime Inspirations
Ahh spring, such a lovely time of the year. A verdant season of beauty and growth. A season that reminds us to slow down, savor, and be thankful for God’s beautiful world. I don’t know...
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English-Inspired Easter Treats
Do you have Easter recipes that you make each year? Perhaps your recipes come from your great grandmother and have been made in your family for one hundred plus years? Or perhaps you...
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Learn More About My Story:

I am a mom/mum to four precious children as well as a homeschool educator. I enjoy baking breads and treats in the kitchen with my little ones. I also enjoy thrifting for treasures and then using those thrifted treasures to make our home lovely. I try to incorporate English recipes and traditions into our everyday life whenever I can, and I would love to share those ideas and traditions with you.

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