A journal in progress
Ordinary days, written down.
Two small children, one draughty house, and the parts of the week worth keeping. Written slowly, mostly at the kitchen table.
Written by Elin Marsh since 2019
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The front room, 7.42am
What to expect from our website & blog
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entries since 2019, most of them short
Nothing here is sponsored and nothing is a system. It is one family writing down the weekday hours before they go, twenty minutes at a time.
Out of doors
Walks that were meant to be short, and the long argument about whether it counts as a hike if nobody wanted to go.
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What actually gets eaten
The suppers that get made on repeat, the recipes my mother posts in the mail, and honest notes on what the children pushed to the side of the plate.
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Slow trips
One bag, low expectations, and somewhere within a tank of fuel. The trips are small and the write-ups are honest about the parts that went wrong.
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It all happens at
the kitchen table
Lessons in the morning, potatoes in the afternoon, letters to grandparents when it rains. Most of what ends up on this blog started at the same scrubbed table, and the entries read like it.
Days out, kept small on purpose
We stopped planning grand outings the year the youngest learned to say no. Now it is one flask, one field or one stretch of coast, and home before anyone is properly cross. Those days fill more of the archive than anything else.
“I came for the homeschooling notes and stayed for the Tuesdays. It is the only blog I still read slowly, the way you read a letter.”
Jane Smith
Reader since 2021
The Sunday letter
One short email at the end of each week. What got written, what got eaten, and a photograph that did not make it onto the blog.
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Read the archive
Six years of ordinary days, sorted by season. Start anywhere; the entries are short and nothing needs to be read in order.
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Notes from readers get answered slowly but gladly, usually once the children are asleep. Tell me about your week.
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The Effects of Excessive Screen Time on Mental Health
In the fast-paced, technology-driven world we inhabit, finding a balance between reaping the benefits of digital advancement and preserving our mental health is paramount. Embracing a digital detox can pave the way for a healthier relationship with technology, enabling us to lead more fulfilling lives.
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How Gut Health Affects Mental Well-Being
The human body is a complex system of interconnections. One of the most interesting connections being the relationship between gut health and mental well-being. The Gut-Brain Axis, a bidirectional communication network between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain. It has become a focal point of scientific research due to its…
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Unlocking the Secrets of Quality Sleep and Rest
Sleep hygiene encompasses a set of practices that promote healthy sleep habits. Establishing a consistent sleep schedule is crucial, going to bed and waking up at the same time each day, even on weekends. This helps to regulate the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle, making it easier to fall asleep and…