I think I started planning a farm themed bedroom when our second child was about 3 weeks old. I realise farm themes are unisex but when our eldest child was born and was a girl, I opted for a pink and green woodland theme bedroom. She has since moved on to unicorns and rainbows so … [Read more…]
If last month’s siblings was about Christmas, this month was all about birthdays. We have had two. The eldest turned nine and we had a lovely time celebrating with family and friends. She loves a buffet (I don’t know who she gets that off) and the evening of her birthday, we took her to a … [Read more…]
I think it is fair to say that farmers are not naturally seen as the most romantic of creatures. With St Valentine’s Day on the horizon, I see the pressure put on couples who might not be inherently at one with professing love in an overt manner. While historically, the day (a religious feast) was … [Read more…]
I love a bit of taxidermy. I think I’ve always had a bit of an obsession with weird things so I was so pleased that living in a farmhouse meant I could embrace my love of stuffed animals. Indeed I have always joked with the farmer that should anything happen to Rosie, I would love … [Read more…]
Most families could do with a little extra income. But for many, time is an issue. So, taking another job is just not an option. In that situation, sweating the assets you already have is probably the best approach. One way of doing that is to rent out your spare room. In most areas, there … [Read more…]
Have you ever thought “is this my life?” Have you ever imagined you’re lying on your deathbed and looking back wondering “what did I do with my life?” “How many people will be at my funeral, what will I have achieved?” These thoughts were constantly flowing through the mimd of Celia Gaze as she went … [Read more…]
**Contains an image of a fox ravaged duck It’s been a funny old month on the farm. Christmas has been and gone and in terms of farm life, everything carried on as usual. Having the children off school meant any animal feeding had help took three times longer but they do enjoy collecting the eggs, … [Read more…]
I am sure you know by now that I love wool. I love how versatile it is, the sheer amount of things you can do with it. It is cool in summer and warm in winter. It is the most natural of materials and is probably the only animal product (as well as dairy) which … [Read more…]
It may be the first Siblings post of the new year but, in the last month, there has only been one word on the tip of all of the children’s tongues and that is Christmas. They’ve had a ball. School finished and a few days of baking, winter walks and excitement commenced before the big … [Read more…]
I recently wrote a post about how eating sustainably could save the world. It got quite a bit of interest. The problem is though, how do you eat locally and sustainably? It’s all very well people like me saying this is the way forward but some people, quite rightly, are unsure of how to even … [Read more…]
