Elizabeth

Easy malted milk fudge in its finished state.

Easy Malted Milk Fudge Recipe: An Easy English-Inspired Treat

Hello and welcome to my Cotswold Kitchen Mom blog. Today on the blog, I will be teaching you how to make my easy malted milk fudge recipe. This simple recipe is a delicious treat that is sure to be enjoyed by people of all ages and in all stages. Afterall, what is not to love

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Homemade English Muffins: Easy Recipe + Thrifted Table Decor Ideas

Do you enjoy eating a toasted English muffin slathered in butter and jam? If so, then this may be the post for you. This week on my blog, my Happy Hawks Homeschool crew and I will be making English muffins. We would be thrilled for you to join us-in our family kitchen, as we make this iconic

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Decorate a Boy’s Bedroom: English Cottage Decor Ideas on a Budget

This week I will be decorating my little boy’s bedroom. I will accomplish this fun task by using thrifted treasures, inherited items, antiques, vintage finds, and pieces my family brought over from our home in England. With a bit of creativity and love- a cozy bedroom space can be created. Please join me on this

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The hands of four little children making hearts with their fingers around items for Mother's Day.

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas: Make Mom Feel Special

Mother’s Day is upon us. Being a mom is one of my biggest life blessings. How sweet to celebrate such a special day with my own little ones! Today on the blog, I will be sharing some of my favorite aspects of being a mom, the differences between Mother’s Day and Mothering Sunday, and a

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7 Budget Cottagecore Girl’s Bedroom Ideas You’ll Love in 2026

Hello and welcome to my blog! I am so glad you are here. My blog post this week focuses on the sweet vintage things I have thrifted for my little girl’s bedroom. Vintage decor is a beautiful addition to any little girl’s room. If you have an appreciation for previously loved items (that have a

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A beautiful wooden table is placed in a garden to serve English treats.

Amazing Victoria Sponge Cake for a Spectacular Springtime Celebration!

Hello and welcome to my blog! Today, I am excited to share some sweet springtime ideas with all of you. I would love for you to join me, and my family, as we make an amazing Victoria Sponge cake (inspired by my time in Australia and in England). I will also be sharing our English inspired

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A garden table set with English desserts.

Spring Home Decor Ideas: 4 Affordable Tips to Brighten Your Home

Hiya and welcome to my blog!  Spring is in the air! To celebrate this lovely season, I am sharing some of my favorite thrifted spring home decor ideas with you all. My 4 affordable ideas to brighten your home, are sure to inspire you and fill you with the joys of spring. In this post,

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Homemade Hot cross buns are a traditional English recipe that the whole family will enjoy- kids included.

The 2 Best Traditional English Easter Recipes Kids Will Love in 2026 (Easy and Delicious)

Do you have traditional 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? Whatever the case, most people would agree that Easter

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A thrifted easter basket filled with beautiful spring flowers. Thrifted Easter vases also add charm to a kitchen space.

Thrift Store Easter Decor to Make Your Home Beautiful on a Budget!

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! Today, I will show you how I use thrift store Easter decor

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A beautiful, historic building in the town of Oxford Englans.

First Visit to England- the Journey That Started Cotswold Kitchen Mom

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. Before my vision for Cotswold Kitchen Mom ever came to be, I was a young girl- eager for an adventure written by God. I was not aware of concepts

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Our wedding photo in America- before moving to the outskirts of the Cotswolds for a new life adventure.

Welcome to My Story: Meet the Cotswold Kitchen Mom

Hiya and welcome to my blog. I would love for you to read along as I share some of my life adventure with you! Let me first take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Elizabeth, and I am a wife, and a mother to our four young children. Life is a bit chaotic at

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