Sophie Carpenter
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All things cosy cottage with me , you'll find a bit of everything here xox
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10 ways to live cheap
When ever we see articles and videos online of becoming more self sustaining and living cheaper , we are always met with people that have worked their asses off to own land and animals with bustling gardens of crops in every colour, but the reality of this day and age , especially in the UK , is we live in houses with tiny gardens or in flats that have no garden at all , and as I've now moved from a house with a garden i grew in , to a house that has a garden smaller than a car I've decided to take some new approaches to ensure i don't fall into being too dependent on modern lifestyle again. So here are some ways that I'm keeping my costs low!
By Sophie Carpenter19 days ago in Journal
The Season of The Scorpio
Scorpio dates : October 24 to November 22 Element : Water Birthstones : October ~ Opal , November ~ Topaz Colours : In reflection of Scorpio's mysterious nature the colours chosen are typically dark and intense shades , such as , burgundy and maroon. Another colour is black aligning with their strength and connection with the unknown and taboo.
By Sophie Carpenter3 months ago in Journal
Hello 2025!
2025 has come and I'm planning to make this a year of big changes! This year my goals are all about making life more like it should be , I want to be able to achieve a large level of self sustainability , i don't want to be spending hundreds each month in big super markets , i don't want to feed the giants any more . Its now January so I'm making a plan of all the foods i can grow to feed myself and my family , different ways to preserve the foods , different recipes for home made cleaning products , and I'm even going to look into making my own soap to cut as many unnatural ingredients as i can from my home. I'm fed up of cheap processed food and so many people have fallen into a habit of believing that its the cheaper option but in reality its not , people also believe that growing food is expensive too but it doesn't have to be , second hand pots , cheap pots , growing directly into the ground , compost leaves and kitchen scraps , there is loads of things you can do to reduce the cost of gardening , you don't need fancy equipment , i do most of my potting with a kitchen spoon , I've built planters for inside my green house out of old furniture and so on. We have become so obsessed with the idea of having every thing look nice and in order that we forget that practicality and a little miss matched chaos is perfectly okay too! Cooking from scratch is something that needs to be done more often too , if you are someone that works all week or have a busy life style you can try bulk cooking a meal or a few meals to last you over a week or a month depending of how you keep it.
By Sophie Carpenterabout a year ago in Journal
Aromatherapy: Avocado Oil
Introduction to Aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is the use of natural essential oils for healing and for pleasure purposes. Dive into the world of aromatherapy by learning , first about the scents , textures and uses of some of the most commonly used oils in Aromatherapy , from facials , to perfumes , to salves to creams , here we can learn about it all , both modern and ancient techniques to a cleaner , happier and healthier life on our beautiful planet.
By Sophie Carpenterabout a year ago in Journal
One Roast Chicken three things made!
As you all know by now I'm someone who loves to reduce waste and use everything i can, So naturally i find a way to use every part of a beautiful roasted chicken. In today's article ill be giving the recipe for making a creamy chicken and mushroom pasta , Chicken breasts with cheese and potato bake and also how i make a simple chicken stock with the bones of the chicken too , so lets get into this!
By Sophie Carpenterabout a year ago in Feast
Aromatherapy: Apricot kernel oil.
Introduction to Aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is the use of natural essential oils for healing and for pleasure purposes. dive into the world of aromatherapy by learning , first about the scents , textures and uses of some of the most commonly used oils in aromatherapy , from facials , to perfumes , to salves to creams , here we can learn about it all , both modern and ancient techniques to a cleaner , happier and healthier life on our beautiful planet.
By Sophie Carpenterabout a year ago in Journal
Cost of living. 5 Money saving tips.
Here in the UK the cost of living is becoming more and more of a problem so today i thought id try give some tips on how to cut the costs. A big thing to remember when committing to cutting costs is understanding you need to make a sacrifice of the luxuries you've become so comfortable with. Hopefully these tips will come in handy for all to use. A few of the obvious is to swap out single use items with reusable , layer up instead on putting on the heating and less take away food and coffees on the go!
By Sophie Carpenterabout a year ago in Journal
Recipe: Horseradish mash, chicken and gravy.
Horseradish mash with chicken and gravy : This dish is perfect for the colder months as horseradish is a very handy ingredient when it comes to coughs and colds. Horseradish is a brilliant natural antioxidant and it also antibacterial, its brilliant at clearing your sinuses. Horseradish can be a bit spicy but I've always found that when its mixed into mash potatoes its more of a beautiful warming sensation with a lovely taste! this is such a simple recipe it doesn't need much detail but its sometime that's great to know about. Horseradish is also useful for urinary tract infections, reduces inflammation, aid in weight loss and supports immunity. Remember in natural healing you must always use things in moderation as natural medicine can cause adverse side effects when used incorrectly. Children and pregnant women should avoid horseradish. If you have health conditions its always worth talking to your doctor before using any remedies at home.
By Sophie Carpenterabout a year ago in Feast
