Articles in “General”

Cheese & Tomato Mashed Potato Pie: a wartime ration recipe

Not all 1940s dinners were bland, some were actually made of great but frugal things. If you have potatoes, tomatoes, and a bit of cheese this delicious ration inspired recipe from the Second World War is easy to make. It will be a hit with vegetarians, children, and those seeking comfort food.

How to embrace femininity and wear only dresses

What I have learned in three months of only wearing feminine dresses, and why I may throw out the trousers for good!

Haven’t they always said you should dress like a lady in order to be treated like one?...

Broccoli Salad: the perfect summer party and family BBQ recipe

This quick and easy to make Summer BBQ side salad is a crowd pleaser and a real family favourite. Take it along to your next party, potluck or bring & share. Recipe courtesy of my Aunt-in-Law Carolyn from NB, Canada.

Wearing only dresses: choosing a feminine wardrobe.

Wearing dresses doesn’t “define” femininity, or does it? A childhood spent denied of pretty things, and a living in generation devoted to skinny jeans finds this writer frustrated with her choices. Should she wear the dress and face the questions, or forever blend in and walk away from girlishness?

Five steps to becoming a better housewife

In order to become a better housewife, you may need to cultivate your skills, yes, but we must prepare the ground before we plant our seeds for harvest. If the soil isn’t fertile, the crop will fail. Here are my five top tips to help you thrive in your role as a homemaker. Perfection not required!

How to run your kitchen efficiently, without the stress!

My tips and tricks for turning the busiest room in any home into a stress-free, efficient, and pleasant place to be. Inside, you’ll find practical inventory charts to track your fresh foods, pantry staples, and freezer stock, ensuring you never run out of essentials. Two decades worth of knowledge!

How we afford to live on one income

Is it even possible to live on one income today? One British couple went from having two incomes but barely able to save a penny - to a traditional one income family, an extra mouth to feed, a healthy house deposit saved, and are now financially thriving. Here’s how they did it.

Traditional values and good manners that need to see a revival!

Manners, decorum, and good behaviour are the lynchpins of living a “traditional” lifestyle, but sadly some values are becoming a dying art. From the hearts of traditional ladies themselves, these are the etiquette essentials we are fighting for, and don’t want to see die out during our watch.

The best books for a simple, traditional, and contented life

Embracing contentment, simplicity, and learning to live traditionally - a recommended reading list to explore this wonderful, life-affirming subject over the coming year.

Sustainable & Slow Homemaking Habits I'll be keeping in 2021

This year’s pandemic has proven to us all that without a shadow of a doubt, our home matters more than we realised! How can we create a calming, and peaceful home that does good things for the environment too? Here are some sustainable homemaking choices I’ll be keeping in the coming year.

Simple & Sustainable Living: an interview with Fairyland Cottage

Join me for a virtual visit over in Ireland with Niamh of Fairyland Cottage. It’s a lovely discussion on journeying towards living simply, running a sustainable home, and the mindset and ultimate freedom of not caring about keeping up with the Joneses.