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    Baby’s First Christmas
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    Rhubarb and Ginger Crumble Cake
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    CRU Kafe Pods: Nespresso With A Conscience
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    5 Things I learned from my First Blogging Conference
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    Work on the House in 2018 and our 2019 Renovation Goals
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    DIY Chalk Paint Makeover

Recent Posts

  • woodworm removalWhat we did on our House Renovation in 2019
    14 March 2020
    This is the third year in a row that I have done an annual update on our house renovation (you can find 2018 here and 2017 here), and it is the third time I will be saying that some of what we ended up doing wasn’t even on the radar of things to do ever, never mind that year! The joys of old houses and […]
  • hand holding a keepcupTop 10 Easy and Inexpensive Sustainable Swaps
    12 January 2020
    Sustainability is something that I think about a lot these days, and I know I am not alone. In the face of our climate change emergency which has become all too scarily obvious in the past few months, we all have the obligation to make changes wherever we can, so I thought I would share my top ten easy […]
  • vintage milking stoolDIY Traditional Modern Bathroom Reveal
    19 November 2019
    This may be the most overdue bathroom reveal ever! We finished it months ago, but I have been waiting to relaunch my blog before posting about it. It was a long time coming and a labour of love (and held up somewhat by having our daughter) but the results are everything I hoped for and more. If you look […]
  • new blog logoRelaunching My Blog As ‘Make Life Simpler’
    10 November 2019
    Hello, it’s been a while! And now I (Anna, formerly of Anna International) am back with a snazzy new blog name and logo (designed by the amazing @smushdesigns) and colour scheme, but it’s still me. I am still going to be writing the same sort of thing I used to, but hopefully with more intention and in […]

Latest DIY and Craft Projects

Quartz worktop installed | How We Saved Money By Recycling Our Old Kitchen

How We Saved Money By Recycling Our Old Kitchen

Progress on Our House Renovation At Last!

Creating Our Dream Kitchen: The Building Work

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Latest Recipes

Want to know how to cook the perfect roast with all the trimmings every time? Have a read of this and give it a go!

How to Cook the Perfect Roast Every Time

My recipe for a delicious broccoli cheese soup the whole family will love, despite it being quick, easy and HEALTHY!

Why You Need to Make My Quick, Easy and Healthy Broccoli Cheese Soup

The Best Place You Can Eat Brunch in Galway | www.annainternationalblog.com

The Best Brunch You Can Eat in Galway

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News on Our Home Renovations

woodworm removal

What we did on our House Renovation in 2019

vintage milking stool

DIY Traditional Modern Bathroom Reveal

Work on the House in 2018 and our 2019 Renovation Goals

Read more about our House plans

Our Latest Adventures

Exploring The Wild Atlantic Way By Car in A Day

Exploring The Wild Atlantic Way By Car in A Day

Want to know what to pack for your babymoon? This post has everything you need to know before you go.

What to Pack for a Babymoon

Reasons to visit Lyme Regis on the Dorset Coast

Lyme Regis in the Sunshine (and the Perfect Maternity Jeans)

Latest Yorkshire Posts

10th Birthday Part at Titanic Spa in Huddersfield

Luxury Spa in Huddersfield Celebrates Ten Years: #TitanicTEN

Books for Calder Valley Children | Anna International Blog

#BlogItForward with Wayfair: My Good Deed

Snowy Dog Walk | Anna International Blog

Beautiful Scenes in the Snow (With Added Dogs)

Welcome to Make Life Simpler!

I'm a 30-something working mum living in rural Yorkshire with my husband, our young daughter and our pets. This blog is about my attempt at creating a nice home and life for us with minimal effort and time.

Here you can find simple recipes and meal planning, easy DIYs and crafts, home renovations on a budget, simple sustainability, jaunts around Yorkshire and further afield, and life in the countryside.

I hope you might find inspiration in some of the things I share and give them a go. Let me know if you do! Read More…

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