Our precious baby girl recently had a birthday. My family celebrated her birth, by making a birthday cake together- complete with homemade vintage fondant. We took our birthday celebrations a step further by sewing a sweet nursery-rhyme inspired table runner, and by making a set of birthday bunting flags. Being ever so thrifty, we used

This year marks ten years of marriage for my husband and I. During those ten years there have been many happy happenings. Together, we have journeyed through two international moves, cultural variations, vocational shifts, home creations, and of course- the birth of four precious little ones.  I am so thankful God has blessed us with

Hello again! This week I thought I would try to squeeze in a mid-week post- on how to make my Golden Syrup recipe in your own kitchen(s).  The children and I have started back to school this week, so while they have been working on some fun back-to-school activities, I thought I would grab a

This week the children and I are making a luscious treacle tart as well as a simple English heart.  If you have been following along with my posts, you may have gathered by now that my family loves sweet treats and making our home feel cozy and warm. In thinking about this week’s blog post,

This week the children and I are excited about making homemade biscuits and bunting flags!  Before we begin, I suppose I should clarify what I mean by a “biscuit.” If you are from America, you may be thinking of a soft, fluffy, savory bread. If you are from England, you may be thinking of a

This week the children and I made English-inspired crumpets with a side of maple butter. Crumpets are a delicious English teatime treat. The best way I can describe a crumpet is a cross between an English muffin and a pancake. The tops of the crumpets have lots of little craters- and those mini craters make

This week, my family and I will be making an Oasis-inspired lasagna and a summer strawberry lemonade.  Oasis is one my husband’s favorite English bands -who have recently reformed- and are currently on tour in England. Naturally, my husband has been watching all the news related to this iconic English band. I thought it would

In our family, we like to keep birthdays meaningful and simple. It is our tradition to let the person who is celebrating their birthday- choose their favorite dinner, and the theme of their birthday cake. It is then up to mom (me-no pressure) to do my best to fulfill these wishes. This week we are

Last weekend in England, the Formula One races were held at Silverstone. Silverstone is a village in Northamptonshire, England. Northamptonshire, England is the home of British motorsport. It just so happens that Silverstone is only a thirty-five-minute drive from our previous home in England. (Let me wind the clock back a bit- to the year two

This past week in England marked the start of a very special tennis tournament in London.  Some of you may have heard of it.  Wimbledon?  Yes, I think most of you will- at very least- have heard of this prestigious sporting event. As a nod to this long-standing occasion, the children and I are making

Welcome to my blog space. Today, I will be sharing my favorite homemade English bread recipe (complete with strawberry jam), as well as some lovely DIY crafts. These crafts include homemade bookmarks and mini dried flower bouquets. All this fun will be sprinkled in with a bit of vintage (thrifted) treasures. So come along for

I love being in the kitchen with my family.  The sweetness of a chubby little finger dipped into a tasty batter, a cheeky lick of icing off a wooden spoon, a bit of flour dusted on a tiny nose, the delicious smells wafting about in the kitchen air, the anticipation of a yummy sampling, and

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

~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

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

Mother’s Day is upon us. And, if we don’t dilly and dally, we can still find time to make a lovely bread and butter pudding and a sweet Mother’s Day stepping- stone. So, without further ado, let us get started. In this post, I also want to share some of my family traditions that are