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Autumn Traditions

The colder winds of Autumn have finally arrived, and we are starting a new family tradition...Olive Harvesting. When we first moved into our forever house, one of the first tasks on our renovation list was planting five olive trees. We…
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Recycled Christmas Tree Decorations

Christmas at Compost-A-Pak

And just like that, suddenly our youngest can reach the top of the tree. It's a family tradition to rotate the important positioning of the angel each year. Usually it's a somewhat precarious task as the kids are lifted to hover over the…
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Christmas Bites - Mini Roast Veg Tarts

I love Christmas cooking. This year we are providing predinner nibbles, so rather than a traditional cheese platter, we make up little bites of simple food and dress the plates in rosemary garlands. The presentation really elevates the dish,…
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Christmas Snacks

Christmas Bites - Poppy's Favourite

I love Christmas cooking. There is something so lovely about coming together with family and friends to celebrate the year and be thankful for all our many blessings, as we indulge in a shared feast. We travel at Christmas so dishes which…
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Sustainable Dog Waste Bags

Winter Daffodils

Our Daffodil bulbs have pushed their way up, announcing late winter in our garden. They are such a delicate flower, yet with consistent persistence, they push aside our white pebbles and stretch out to the sunshine. For our family their…
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Spot the difference

Autumn's Lesson

The trees are about to show us how to let things go -Anonymous  I walked past this quote at the beginning of Autumn. It's really stuck in my mind. What a precious thing that nature shows us such splendour in the seasonal cycle. New growth,…
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