COTSWOLD KITCHEN MOM

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

~Recent Blog Posts~

Bread and butter pudding served on a thrifted silver tray.
Easy Bread and Butter Pudding Recipe-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 easy bread and butter pudding recipe is perfect for you. By combining...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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Air dry clay heart with a thrifted pink ribbon hanger.
How to Make Adorable Air-Dry Clay Hearts
Hiya everyone and a very happy Monday to you all! This weekend my children and I enjoyed a fun Saturday filled with lots of crafting fun. Dad was busy working on a new pantry area in...
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Vintage Valentine's Day art and accessories look lovely on a wall shelf,
Romantic and Fantastic- Vintage Valentine Decorations You'll Love
Happy February and welcome to my blog space. I am so happy you are here! If you are anything like me, you may enjoy decorating for special holidays and seasonal events. Seeing as it...
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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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