by Arlene It has been a really busy few months. Emily has moved back to Edinburgh (securing rented accommodation virtually isn’t easy), Amy has started secondary school, and I have started a new set of treatment, began to grow hair and became a part time student. All interesting, but none of those things are the … Continue reading Autumn
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Homemade Body Butter
by Arlene As a follow on from my post about homemade salve, I thought I would tell you about my first attempt at making body butter. I’ve watched a lot of people make body butter, and read their tips and advice, but I have been nervous to give it a try myself. I’m not completely … Continue reading Homemade Body Butter
Home-made Cordial
Last weekend was midsummer. We were lucky enough to have a few days of warm, sunny weather, and I finally made the home made elderflower cordial I had always been meaning to make, but had never quite got round to. After reading, and saving endless recipes, I took the plunge. I have three elder trees … Continue reading Home-made Cordial
Home-made Jam
By Arlene In 2013 I began making my own jam. My mum had always made jam, so I knew how to make it, but I always thought, “Why bother? M&S make it so well already”. I quickly realised that it wasn’t just about taste, but about the pleasure of making it. So after dipping my … Continue reading Home-made Jam
Homemade Salve
by Arlene My skin has been really dry for the past few months, as I have been undergoing chemotherapy since the start of March. My hands have cracked (all the extra COVID-19 handwashing and hand sanitiser has really taken its toll), as has the skin around my nose and mouth, and my scalp has been … Continue reading Homemade Salve
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