Category Archives: Slow Living

A Sunday Adventure

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Barbara Good

I find it so easy to fall into ruts, food ruts, parenting ruts, life-in-general ruts, give me a rut and I’ll happily fall into it.  I’ve been in just about all of them lately, but slowly, slowly I’m finding a … Continue reading →

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The Wrap 2013

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Barbara Good

For the last two years I’ve set myself some goals, things that I want to make time for, things I enjoy but often get put to the bottom of the pile of life and changes, big and small, that I’d … Continue reading →

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What makes you happy?

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Barbara Good

I came across this article recently about ten of the best (scientifically proven) ways to increase happiness and thought it was interesting enough to share here.  It got me thinking about the things that make me happy.  There are lots … Continue reading →

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Slow Living – February, 2013

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Barbara Good

I wasn’t sure whether I would have the time or inclination to participate in the Slow Living monthly reflections this year, but I so enjoyed the process last year and especially reading others that I decided when I can I … Continue reading →

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Slow Living – Month 12

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Barbara Good

This is very late and as I’ve already done a yearly review I’ll keep it brief, but I though it would be a shame to miss the last month altogether. {Nourish} As December is the official month of eating for … Continue reading →

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Slow Living – Month Eleven

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Barbara Good

This post has been forming in my head for exactly eleven days but I have had neither had the time nor motivation to sit down a write it, that’s a bit sad and pathetic really.  Anyway, I have mustered both … Continue reading →

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Slow Living Month 10

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Barbara Good

Argh did I just write month 10?  This year has gone by scarily fast, especially the second half since I started working again.  But the good news is there are only six or seven weeks until the long Christmas holidays, … Continue reading →

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Slow Living – Month 9

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Barbara Good

As always I’m joining Christine on her monthly report and have just realised that once this is done there will only be three more for the year, amazing.  But thankfully the warmer weather has seen a little more action about … Continue reading →

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Slow Living 2012 – Month 8

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Barbara Good

Once again I’m following Christine’s lead and looking back over the last month to see just how I’ve gone in living the slow life.  It’s now been eight weeks since I started back at work and I’m only just now … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooked Thursday – Beef Strogonoff

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Barbara Good

Today I’m going to start a food post with something completely unrelated…. GO JULIA!!  I’m not sure I’ve ever been more impressed with the performance of our beleaguered Prime Minister than I was today and if that doesn’t shut the critics … Continue reading →

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