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 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
