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 (French fries), green peas, and a pint of stout beer (not for the children of course). This is an English pub-inspired meal that […]
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 here…there is an old English nursery rhyme, that my English husband, remembers singing as a young child. It begins with the line, “Oranges and
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~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, a kind smile, a piece of good chocolate, a mug of coffee- enjoyed in peace, a fuzzy pink bathrobe, a cuppa tea
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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 yeast bread. English muffins, originally named “toaster crumpets,” were invented by an Englishman- who moved to America- named Samuel Bath Thomas. ~English Muffins- a Lovely, Fast
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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 in England. I also planned a homeschool lesson where the children helped me make a special English-inspired treat, called flapjacks. After my last post
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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 thrifts and finds. Come along with me, for an amalgamation of English, Mothering Sunday traditions- and American, Mother’s Day traditions. ~On Being
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 from secondhand items whenever I can. I also love creating pretty treats in the kitchen to celebrate life’s little joys. Join
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~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 Australia. This was my second time out of America. Straight off the airplane, I remember taking note of all the
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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 about you, but my spirits are always lifted when I open the front door, and my senses seem to explode
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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 like to be a bit more spontaneous and try different recipes each Easter season? My family and I enjoy good food and
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Do you decorate your home for each holiday season? Or perhaps you decorate for a season or two, but nothing crazy? Whether you start decorating for Christmas in October, or you simply enjoy decorating for a single holiday, this is the post for you! As we all know, Easter is just around the corner. If
Unbeknownst to me, my ties with England began some 20 years ago. Let me stop right here and give a little background information to you all. Picture this, the year was 2004 and my high school class had decided to take a senior trip to England. Our trip was a lovely experience, and my first
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