~living this beautiful messy life~
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On reflection – the other day, I was shown a perfect example of how I know I’ve changed over the last couple of years.
I had to go into town to do some shopping and plus a Physio appointment, but I was also going to the house in town prior to all that, to do some cleaning up.
I was halfway to town when I realised Continue reading “reflection”
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I came across the photo at the end of this post today – and it really resonated with me.
Not because I needed someone to listen to me – but because I needed to listen to someone…. Continue reading “chaos”
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I feel so incredibly lucky, and grateful today.
I’m having a day at home on the Farm – which has so far consisted of doing the dishes, making bread dough, pruning the tree that has started encroaching on the driveway and Continue reading “gratitude”
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Most of my life has been spent trying to shrink myself.
Trying to become smaller.
Quieter.
Less sensitive.
Less opinionated.
Less needy. Continue reading “i choose me”
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Today I thought I’d post a couple of easy changes you can make, to simplify your life.
So – without further ado, here are 30 Simple Life Farmer simple life hints! Continue reading “30 simple life hints”
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I’ve been a bit remiss with writing, I know, but I’ve needed some ‘me’ time, and some healing time…
The rehoming of Digby hit me – HARD – and still does some days, but its thankfully getting less intense with each day – and I can now at least Continue reading “on the mend”
I’m changing my Life.
One small step at a time…
I’m moving myself slowly and gently back towards being a Simple Life Farmer.
What does that actually mean?
To me and for me – it means that my Life will no longer be about working outside of the home.
It means that I will spend my days working our small 1.5ac holding (known as Strigidae Farm) growing as much fruit and vegies as I/we can manage to sanely look after.
It means I’ll be cooking the majority of our meals from scratch.
It means pre-prepping and freezing some meals – so that when I have busy days and just cant be bothered with dinner – there will be something tasty and nutritious easily at hand.
It means canning and dehydrating our surplus food, so that we have plenty of stocks for during non-peak growing times.
It means I will be sending my Spouse to work with a thermos of coffee, an insulated water bottle and a lunchbox of yummy home-made stuff, instead of drinks and lunch having to be bought.
It means I’d like to recycle and upcycle as much as I can – particularly when we’re DIYing around the Farm.
But – what it also means to me – is that I am planning on looking after not only my Spouse in a better way – but also looking after ME better…
Until next time – have a good one and look after YOU!
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