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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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
homestead journal pt.2
Herbs and Healing~ Something I've been studying and using for many years now is natural healing, and it is something i recommend to everyone. Natural healing is great for all common sickness , some skin conditions, healing wounds and even for beauty therapy too! A really common natural medicine is honey and lemon for coughs and colds but a more traditional version of that is actually honey and onions! In a jar , stuff in some sliced raw onion and then coat it in delicious honey. after a few hours of sitting in the honey the onions let out a juice. Grab yourself a second jar and a strainer and pour the mix into the new jar through the strainer and you'll be left with a cough syrup to store in your fridge. One very important thing to remember when medicating yourself is to always use in moderation. Just like over the counter or prescribed medication, natural remedies can have adverse side effects if used incorrectly.
By Sophie Carpenterabout a year ago in Journal
Back to basics.
My name is Sophie and i belong to the old times. i enjoy the simple life , before technology and convenience took over. Although i enjoy having my laptop to share my stories and my xbox to enjoy my games , nothing beats being in nature , raising animals and growing our own food. So me and my partner began our journey to a slower life last year and here is how its going so far and my beginner tips.
By Sophie Carpenterabout a year ago in Journal
