COTSWOLD KITCHEN MOM: Simple English Living in America

~Making Ordinary Things Lovely-An English Inspired Life (Baking, Thrifting, & Homeschooling) ~

What You Can Expect to Find on Cotswold Kitchen Mom:

Hello, and welcome to my blog space- I am so glad you are here! My name is Elizabeth and I am Cotswold Kitchen Mom. On my English inspired lifestyle blog, you will find traditional English recipes, home baking, thrifted treasures, homeschool activities, craft projects for cozy home living, and so much more! All my posts are generally inspired from my time living in England- with my English husband. Now, as a stay-at-home mom living in America, I seek to bring a “bit of England” across the pond, and into my family’s home. I would be thrilled to have you join along on this wonderful journey.

See below to learn more about my story and click here to read my Frequently Asked Questions. Also, be sure to check out my guide pages for a more comprehensive look at English recipes and English cottage style thrifting.

~Recent Blog Posts~

Buttery short crust and creamy filling for the ultimate chicken pot. pie

The Ultimate Chicken Pot Pie with Buttery Short Crust Pastry

Welcome to my blog space! This week, my family and I, will be sharing our ultimate chicken pot pie with buttery short crust pastry recipe with YOU! Just imagine, crispy, flaky layers...

Bread and butter pudding served on a thrifted silver tray.

Bread and Butter Pudding- Perfect Mother's Day Dessert

Are you always on the lookout for easy recipes that utilize leftovers, reduce waste, and limit effort? If so, then my bread and butter pudding is perfect for you. By combining stale...

The homemade granola bars are ready to be served and enjoyed.

Homemade Granola Bars for Kids: A Special Homeschool Recipe

Hello and welcome to my blog! This week, my children and I, made homemade granola bars as a fun part of a homeschool lesson. We enjoyed this activity so much that we thought we would...

An English Sunday roast is served on a dinner plate.

How to Make the Perfect Traditional Sunday Roast for Spring

Spring is in the outside air, and the aroma of a traditional Sunday roast is wafting inside my kitchen. How inviting and warm is the smell of springtime mixed with good food. Are you...

Cottagecore Easter tablescape created using vintage items, Fabric DIY's and thrifted finds.

4 Charming Easter Home Decor Ideas: Fabric and Thrifted Flips

Happy Spring (and soon to be Easter)! I am so glad you are here! Welcome to my blog space where I seek to bring you encouragement, ideas, and inspirations. With Easter on the horizon,...

The chocolate cornflake nest (baskets are set on an Easter themed table.

Chocolate Cornflake Nests and a Beautiful, Inexpensive Basket Makeover

Hello everyone, and welcome to my blog. As Easter is swiftly approaching, I wanted to share my fun chocolate cornflake nests with you all- as well as a beautiful, inexpensive basket...

The colorful easy playdough is placed into our decorated jam jars.

3 Easy Playdough Recipe Ideas Your Preschooler Will Love!

Do you remember playing with playdough when you were a young child? Or perhaps you have a small child who enjoys playing with playdough? If the above sentences sound like you- then...

A pumpkin is used to make a hanging bird feeder. The pumpkin has been decorated with designs.

How to Feed the Birds: An Inexpensive & Easy Homeschool Lesson

Hello and welcome to Cotswold Kitchen Mom. My name is Elizabeth and I am so happy you are here. This week on the blog, we will be learning how to feed the birds. In order to learn this,...

The meringue heart wreath and the inexpensive door wreaths are together on a dining table.

Special Valentine's Meringue Wreath Recipe and an Inexpensive Wreath Revamp

This week on the blog we have a “wreath” theme going on. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, my special Valentine’s meringue wreath recipe, and my inexpensive...

Air dry clay heart with a thrifted pink ribbon hanger.

How to Make 3 Adorable Air-Dry Clay Hearts

Hiya everyone and a very happy Monday to you all! Are you excited to learn how to make 3 adorable air-dry clay hearts? If so, please follow along! This weekend my children and I enjoyed...

Learn More About My Story:

I am a mom/mum to four precious children as well as a homeschool educator. In my free time, I enjoy baking breads and treats in the kitchen with my little ones. Equally, I 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.

I would love to hear from you:

Get in touch-if you are interested in certain topics or recipes-please let me know.