~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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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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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
Introducing a Vintage Boy’s Bedroom with Delightful Thrifted Flare! Read More »
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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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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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
Amazing Victoria Sponge Cake for a Spectacular Springtime Celebration! Read More »
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 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, I
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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
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
Thrift Store Easter Decor Finds to Make Your Home Beautiful! Read More »
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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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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