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Easy Fall Porch decor using pumpkins and a DIY pumpkin flower vase to create a welcoming space.

Easy Fall Porch Decor & Cozy Pumpkin DIY Ideas

Welcome to Cotswold Kitchen Mom! Today on the blog, I will be sharing my recent fall porch decor & cozy pumpkin DIY ideas with you all. These autumn inspired ideas range from shapely pumpkins, thrifted planters, and fun knick knacks- to my easy DIY pumpkin vase. Moreover, my easy DIY pumpkin vase is thoughtfully beautiful-

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The moist pumpkin banana bread is sliced and ready to be eaten.

Moist Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe-Simple & Delicious

This week on Cotswold Kitchen Mom I am excited to share a cozy autumn recipe with you all: My moist pumpkin banana bread. This dessert bread recipe is easy to prepare- and has enough fall flare to make your feel warm and cozy on the inside. The juxtaposition of ripened banana and pumpkin puree- make

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Homemade garlic butter parmesan pasta dish made with fall shaped dried pasta.

Garlic Butter Parmesan Pasta (Fall Edition): Easy Comfort Food

The first day of autumn has finally arrived- and with it the desire to have easy, warming, flavorful meals. If you are like me, you may appreciate meal ideas that can be whipped up in a hurry, in order to feed hungry little bellies. Today, on the blog I am sharing an easy autumn comfort

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fall pasta craft for kids: a piece of hanging art was created with dried pasta and simple supplies.

Easy Fall Craft for Kids: Dried Pasta Hanging Art Project

The fall season is upon us. If you have young children and are looking for an easy seasonal activity for them to do- then look no further. For today on my blog, my children and I will be sharing one of our fun fall activities with you all. This project is so simple that you

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A whimsical pink birthday cake for girls- pretty in pink.

Homemade Birthday Cake Ideas for a Little Girl: Sweet and Whimsical

This week on Cotswold Kitchen Mom I am excited to share with you all a whimsical pink birthday cake for girls that is both elegant and sweet. Homemade birthday cakes are naturally delicious and meaningfully special. Since becoming a mother, I have found that making and decorating a birthday cake for each of my children

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A cozy fall pumpkin and chocolate cheesecake set on a autumn inspired table.

The Ultimate Guide to a Cozy Autumn: Recipes, Crafts, & Traditions

Autumn is one of my favorite times of the year. The cozy evenings, the fragrant recipes, the seasonal home decor, and of course- the family traditions that are made. Cue my Ultimate Guide to a Cozy Autumn– my go to, homey, fall companion to share with you all. In this post, my aim is to

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A leaf tripod constructed as a part of a Native American homeschool lesson.

Easy Fall Leaves Homeschool Activities: Natural Art, Engineering, and Resourcefulness

Fall is in the air, and children of all ages are eager to be outside in nature. In order to incorporate learning and outside time, my Happy Hawks Homeschool crew and I came up with a few easy fall leaves homeschool activities to share with you all. You don’t have to be a homeschool educator

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Lucious layers are created inside the easy no-bake chocolate covered peanut butter cookies.

Easy No-Bake Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Cookies

Are you looking for the perfect after-school snack for children? Do you enjoy both sweet and salty treats? If so, then this may be the ideal post for you. For today on the blog, my Happy Hawks Homeschool crew and I will be making our easy no-bake chocolate covered peanut butter cookies. With just a

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This nature inspired lesson was enjoyed by my four young, homeschooled children.

Exploring the Charlotte Mason Method: Easy Aquarium Science Activity for Homeschool Families

Welcome to my Cotswold Kitchen Mom blog- I am so glad you are here. Today, the topic is exploring the Charlotte Mason Method via homeschooling. However, you do not have to be a homeschool educator to appreciate a lesson from nature. In this blog post, I will be sharing my Charlotte Mason method aquarium science

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A welcome to homeschool board is made to welcome my children back to school.

First Week of Homeschooling: Beginner Tips & Ideas

Welcome to Cotswold Kitchen Mom! Today, on the blog, we will be discussing how I begin my homeschool year. Starting a new school year can be both exciting and overwhelming- but given a few tools- you too can have a successful start. My “First Week of Homeschooling: Beginner Tips & Ideas” post will share simple

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Mini, fabric bunting flags on a lazy Susan being used for school supplies.

3 Ways to Repurpose a Storebought Lazy Susan: Cottagecore Kitchen & Homeschool Organizer DIY)

Welcome! Do you have an unused lazy Susan hiding under a kitchen cabinet? Would you like to discover some charming ways to repurpose that dormant lazy Susan into something both functional and lovely? If so- you are in the right place. For, today on Cotswold Kitchen Mom, I will be sharing 3 ways to repurpose

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Pencil wafer cookies-back to school bakes.

Back-to-School Pencil Wafer Cookies: Easy & Fun Recipe for Kids

For many students in America, a new school year is on the horizon. I don’t know about you guys, but the start of a new school year is an exciting time in our home. To make this new beginning special, my children and I love to celebrate by making my back-to-school pencil wafer cookies. Pencil

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Vintage heart basket and vintage golden mirrors

DIY Heart Decor Ideas: Simple Thrifted Finds I Used to Style My Home

Are you a fellow thrifter? Do you enjoy using simple thrifted finds to style your home? If you answered “yes” to either of those questions- you are among good company. For today on my blog, we will be looking at some DIY heart decor ideas that you can use to style your own home in

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Iced coffee with golden syrup is ready to be served and enjoyed.

2 Summer Coffee Recipes: Iced Coffee with Golden Syrup & Double Chocolate Coffee Beans

This week on the blog, I will be sharing my 2 summer coffee recipes: iced coffee with golden syrup & double chocolate coffee beans. If you like coffee, but find it too hot to drink on a sweltering summer day, then you have come to the right place.  Here you will find my top tips

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Fondant, sugar, and sponge- a delightful dessert to behold,

Nostalgic Arctic Roll: A British Dessert for An American Summer

Hello and welcome to my Cotswold Kitchen Mom blog! This week we will be learning how to make my easy British arctic roll recipe- at home. If you like soft vanilla sponge, creamy ice cream, and raspberry jam- then this is the blog post for you. Here you will learn my top tips and tricks

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Homemade British Flapjacks served on an English/ American wooden plaque.

How to Make Easy British Flapjacks with Simple Ingredients

Today on the blog, my Happy Hawks Homeschool crew and I will be teaching you how to make easy British flapjacks with simple ingredients. But first, I suppose I should explain to my American readers what a flapjack is. A flapjack is a chewy, sticky, sweet oat bar filled with lots of buttery goodness. This

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A new mom gift basket filled with Hobnob biscuits and handmade itmes.

DIY Thrifted Gift Basket Ideas for New Moms

Hello and welcome to my blog! Today, I am trying something a little different. I am publishing a three-part mini-series- focusing on thoughtful gifts for new moms. This mini-series includes a post featuring a gift basket filled with handmade gifts (that is this post), a recipe post featuring a beef and sausage pasta bake for

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English cheddar cheese turns a warm orange color when baked on top of the bread.

Easy Rustic White Bread Recipe- Crafted with Creamy English Cheddar

Have you ever opened the front door to a home where a fresh loaf of bread has been loving prepared and carefully baked? If you have ever stepped into such a cozy reception, then you can appreciate that warm smell that almost seems to say, “Welcome home.” Easy rustic white bread recipe- crafted with creamy

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The beef and sausage pasta bake has been removed from the oven and is allowed to cool a bit before serving.

Easy Hearty Beef & Sausage Pasta Bake- Classic English Comfort Food

Are you looking for an easy comfort food to make for dinner? Look no further than my hearty beef and sausage pasta bake. This dish is an amalgamation of Italian, English, and American recipes- all rolled into one comfort food. Featuring tender Rotini pasta, a robust marinara sauce, a savory beef and sausage filling, and

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Colored pasta adds a fun flare to these World Cup kids crafts.

3 Easy World Cup Kids Crafts with Colored Pasta: A Fun Homeschool Project

Some of you may be aware that the World Cup started last week. In our cross-cultural home, this is a big deal. England t-shirts have been ordered, yummy game day snacks have been made, and fun World Cup kids crafts for a homeschool project have been created.  In fact, my children and I had so

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