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making honeyed hazelnuts from foraged cobnuts
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making honeyed hazelnuts from foraged cobnuts

making Pam Corbin’s River Cottage Preserves redcurrant jelly
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making Pam Corbin’s River Cottage Preserves redcurrant jelly

five ways with … a ton of rhubarb
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five ways with … a ton of rhubarb

Making Pam Corbin’s River Cottage Preserves souper mix
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Making Pam Corbin’s River Cottage Preserves souper mix

bodging elderflower cordial
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bodging elderflower cordial

making piccalilli when there’s one too many courgettes
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making piccalilli when there’s one too many courgettes

making Pam Corbin’s River Cottage Preserves apple jellies
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making Pam Corbin’s River Cottage Preserves apple jellies

F is for … forager
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F is for … forager

making raspberry vinegar
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making raspberry vinegar

haws, hips and sloes to make ketchup, syrup and gin!
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haws, hips and sloes to make ketchup, syrup and gin!

haw berries, crab apples and rosehips
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haw berries, crab apples and rosehips

slow cooked green tomato and rhubarb chutney
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slow cooked green tomato and rhubarb chutney

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Special time this morning with this lovely one whi Special time this morning with this lovely one while Luca was at playgroup. Euan rarely gets one to one time but never complains and when I asked him about it on our walk he shrugged and said "I don't mind Luca always being there, it kind of feels weird when he's not and I know if I need you or Dad to myself you'll listen and help me". . We walked up Robinswood Hill and it was so refreshing not having to cajool and encourage a short legged one. I'm so glad Luca wasn't with us as my fitness had definitely taken a hit from this week's migraine. We were sweaty and hot and jubilant at the top. I loved our chats and look forward to making the most of the last couple of weeks of term when Thursday morning is all about connecting with this beautiful soul. . #gloucesterlife #childhoodunplugged #natureboy
When did this little fella get so big? He's all l When did this little fella get so big? He's all legs! Aunty Catherine had this pool out for nephew Kian's 5th birthday this week. After the hijinks you'd expect from 3 excited boys when Nanny cracked open the ice lollies Euan reclined and said "I just want to chill now". I can totally see the teenager he's going to become . #growinguptooquick #childhoodunplugged #nipitinthebudblog
Hot day, stay out of the sun, relax on the sofa wi Hot day, stay out of the sun, relax on the sofa with a book? Well that's one of my children but Luca my little doer is helping me peel damp plaster off the wall. Don't worry, I'm not crazy enough to start DIY jobs on a hot day in lockdown. This is the result of water damage from the house next door. . It's very frustrating as this is our lounge room and it's been out of bounds since discovering the wet wall on Monday*. Despite the dehumidifier being on 24/7 the wall is still not drying out hence the paint peeling. Luca thought it was great fun but I was quietly calculating how even with insurance it never really covers the pain in the butt of it all! Grrr, we're off to eat jelly as a reward for our hard work! . * Did I mention this has happened before. Twice. So we know what a long haul we're in for to get it sorted 😠.
Big Brother Euan is going in to school for 2 days Big Brother Euan is going in to school for 2 days next week so Luca has the option to go to playgroup. Luca has mixed feelings - "I miss playgroup but I just don't want to be away from you Mummy". His preferred choice is to go in to year 3 with Euan. . We took a walk up to playgroup on Tuesday to add a rock to the rock snake at the gate. I wanted to show Luca how play will be set up outside and give him the chance to wave at his playgroup friends. There wasn't anyone there which we took to mean an adventure was being had somewhere. Sure enough photos from @stcatharinesunder5s later on revealed a trip to the park with the small number of children that are in. Luca still isn't sure about re-socialising but the prospect of a really exciting lunch box is helping!
Top Asparagus prepping tip from Euan and Luca. Lo Top Asparagus prepping tip from Euan and Luca. Looking forward to Papa Gs home grown asparagus with dinner. . #gardeningwithkidsisfun #growyourown
One of my favourite quotes, that always serves to One of my favourite quotes, that always serves to remind me that love is answer to most questions, is : . "As parents it is not our job to toughen up our kids to face a cruel and heartless world. It's our job to raise children who will make the world a little less cruel and heartless" - @lrknost author of "2000 kisses a day: gentle parenting through the ages and stages" . Today was George's 9th Father's Day but for so many years we wondered if we'd ever know the joy of celebrating parenthood. He doesn't take the responsibility of raising children for granted for a single moment. I'm so grateful we're on this journey together watching our funny, cheeky, kind hearted boys grow into wondrous human beings. With kind, gentle men around them, who aren't afraid to show the full range of emotions we experience, I'm hopeful of the boys creating a life with a bit less cruelty and whole lot more heart.
I went up to town for the first time in over a mon I went up to town for the first time in over a month this morning. I wanted to get a little gift for my Dad for tomorrow and for George from the boys. . My favourite mind, body, spirit shop @idunspirit moved premises during lockdown and now have a beautiful new "centre of life" on Westgate Street near the cathedral. Toni and Libby have created such a serene space and are the perfect location for finding beautiful love filled gifts. I'll let you know tomorrow what I picked up (or pop over to my stories to see what I treated myself to paired with my favourite Weleda bath milks). . Don't worry if you're not in Gloucester, everything in store is available via the Idun Spirit webshop at www.idunspirit.co uk
Hoo-bloomin-ray! I had to stand on a stool to rea Hoo-bloomin-ray! I had to stand on a stool to reach this jar down but so happy it's in use for the first time in 3 months. . #gloucesterlife #catchupoveracuppa
There's a new duck in town! This hidden pond at t There's a new duck in town! This hidden pond at the bottom of the field by George's Mum and Dad's dried up months ago and the pair of ducks that hung out here are long gone. The boys thought it was amazing to explore this new world today. Nature walks at their best. . #childhoodunplugged #gloucesterlife
I was talking to someone today about how I became I was talking to someone today about how I became a Weleda Wellbeing Advisor. ''It was because of my Mum'' is such an ordinary answer to me now but I forget it's not a familiar story to most. I was 43 when my Mum died in 2018 and nothing could have prepared me for how mortal it would make me feel as a parent to small boys. "'Walking a loved one out of this world breaks your heart wide open. It makes you realise both your vulnerability and strength. The period of grief that follows is a time when it would be easy to neglect your wellbeing, go mad from lack of sleep and make choices you come to regret. Seeing Cancer up close and witnessing how it stole Mum’s vitality and health was a wake up call to review how I was treating my own body.'' . There's a link in the bio if you'd like to read the rest of my story. Just search "a year in the life" from the home page . http://nipitinthebud.co.uk/2020/02/14/a-year-in-the-life-of-a-wellbeing-advisor-aka-weleda-gloucester/ . #gloucesterlife #rememberingmum #grief #practisingselfcare #loveyourbody #weledalove #ecofriendlyliving #organicingredients
Sunday chills with my boys (and we found Grandad i Sunday chills with my boys (and we found Grandad in a tree too 🥰) . #childhoodunplugged #familyfirst❤️ #gloucesterlife
"I am too busy colouring Pokémon Mum" . #4yearold "I am too busy colouring Pokémon Mum" . #4yearoldartist #childhoodunplugged #gloucesterlife
Oh my word, this is unheard of - both boys asleep Oh my word, this is unheard of - both boys asleep before 8pm! Wow, an entire evening awaits. I'm switching off and plonking down on the sofa with these two. See you tomorrow x . #gloucesterlife #magicalherbs #essentialoils #anthroposophicmedicine
I'm really digging teeny tiny pot plants at the mo I'm really digging teeny tiny pot plants at the moment!
Hazy evening view of the poppies at Plock Court fr Hazy evening view of the poppies at Plock Court from my bike. There was a really quiet and subdued feel in the air, as if the poppies had already turned in for the night. Not a single petal fluttering in the breeze. . #gloucesterlife
I think you can guess where we went today! Peas i I think you can guess where we went today! Peas in a pod me and E (and L like George dodging the camera). . #gloucesterlife #plockcourt #childhoodunplugged
Beautiful flowers in George's Mum's and Dad's gard Beautiful flowers in George's Mum's and Dad's garden + a boy up a tree. . #childhoodunplugged #gloucesterlife
Scorchio! I think Euan's got the right idea today Scorchio! I think Euan's got the right idea today. I'm a bit jealous of his reading-in-the-shade time as I hang with my running boy Luca in the field at Nanny and Papa Gs. . We're giving George some space at home to record piano in peace. Sadly the street ambience of passersby and slammed car doors is thwarting his efforts. Listen out for the next track from The Powdered Earth later today x . #childhoodunplugged #gloucesterlife
#homeoffice - back of the bike. Guaranteed no int #homeoffice - back of the bike. Guaranteed no interruptions 😉 . #gloucesterlife #metime💕
What a beautiful find today - the lost tower of La What a beautiful find today - the lost tower of Lassington in Highnam, 10 minutes outside Gloucester. . I definitely have a wannabe photographer on my hands. If Euan''s not taking terrific pictures himself he's choreographing mine! . #gloucesterlife #childhoodunplugged
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