March marks the beginning of meteorological spring, the day when winter loosens its grip and the promise of a new season begins to stir across the British countryside. The light lingers a little longer in the evenings, birds grow more vocal in the trees and hedgerows, and the first brave signs of life begin to …
Are you ready for the Big Garden Birdwatch 2026? I have been keeping our birds in good supply over these past wintery weeks and have been rewarded by a constant stream of feathered visitors. I’ve taken to throwing monkey nuts on the lawn each morning which is much appreciated by the Magpies and Crows who …
Its January and traditionally that means its the month of the Big Garden Birdwatch. In our homeschool we have enjoyed participating in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch each year. It’s a fantastic way of being part of a nationwide citizen science project while helping out the birds in your area to survive these cold winter …
As a veteran Charlotte Mason homeschooling mum, I kept a nature journal alongside my daughters. We went on weekly nature walks and I found that by keeping a nature journal, it encouraged them to do the same. Through this practice, I became attuned to the seasonal rhythms of year. I began to notice slight changes …
I wanted to pop in here very quickly and offer a bit of encouragement for the homeschooling mum. These are blessed and precious times but they can also be times filled with fear, uncertainty, and challenges. As a veteran homeschooling mother, I know these feelings and grappled with the unknown. but through it all I …
A very warm Happy New Year to you all. Here we go again, another year living through the seasons, marking each day by finding the small joys offered in each moment. Starting the New Year Together I’m so pleased to be on this journey with you all again. Can you believe that some of us …
As I think about ending the year gently, I am reflecting on how I can be living intentionally for the year ahead. Its funny how quickly you can lose a rhythm that once grounded you and brought you peace. You don’t realise that it has happened until you begin to notice that you are not …
Yesterday was wet…very wet. Puddles pooled along the drive and the sheep in the field behind our home looked rather miserable. A Rainy Day and the Start of Our Simple Christmas Crafting The wet weather meant that it was perfect weather for a little Christmas crafting. It was made extra special with my youngest daughter …
A visit to a historical house led me to ponder on approaching Christmas with simplicity rather than falling into the madness of the season that can so quickly overwhelm us if we do not take a thoughtful and purposeful approach. To escape the festive crowds and the cold, I nipped into the doorway of a …
Have you ever wondered what life lessons we can glean from nature to apply into our lives for better connection and mental well-being? I find that being out in nature and free of the distractions of busyness and technology, I am free to slow down enough for my thoughts to have room to breathe and …
