This month has been about half term and pumpkins for my three. They enjoyed baking and a Halloween treasure hunt and, while we didn’t really go far in their week off, they had lots of fun together on the farm. The boys especially go through a constant cycle of loving each other to fighting over … [Read more…]
When we have skin hang ups, the grass always seems greener on the other side. You might look at your friend who has dry skin and wish yours was more like hers – and in the meantime your friend might look at your oily skin and wish she had as much shine as you do. … [Read more…]
The thought of someone breaking into your home, intruding on your life and taking your hard earned possessions is enough to make anyone feel a sense of dread. So, during the festive season, when many of us head off to visit relatives or leave the house unoccupied when we hit the shops, it can easily … [Read more…]
Mud. Its brown and muddy, right? Well I suppose that is correct but it is only on a farm where you can categorise it into different types. I was thinking about the different types recently and giggling to myself so I thought I would share some with you. Forget 50 shades of Grey. This is … [Read more…]
Some of the best things about winter (apart from the presents under the tree) are the Christmas decorations and the process leading up to the celebrations. Before you proceed with decorating your home for the holidays, make sure you make some necessary home repairs first. I’ve made you a list of refurbishment tips that can … [Read more…]
Every day is different at the farm and it is this which I really love about living here. A man has come metal detecting for years-long before I came here and I love listening to his stories of what he has found. Recently, he came and asked if he could look in the front field-the … [Read more…]
I am not the tidiest person you will ever meet. I have always had little piles of stuff dotted around. It used to drive my mum mad when I lived at home. Now with a large farmhouse and three children, there are times that I struggle. I don’t ever say I am perfect at anything … [Read more…]
Christmas is nearly here. Well, not quite. But, it is closer than you think. Before you know it, you will be tearing around the shops in a blind panic trying to buy everything at the last minute. Fortunately, avoiding getting into this situation is not hard. You just need to start your Christmas shopping now … [Read more…]
When you start driving, you learn a lot about the Highway Code and other areas. As you continue to drive throughout your life, you may experience a breakdown, a traffic jam and, if you’re really unlucky, a crash. The RAC is putting motorists’ good nature to the test, with a quiz to reveal driving habits … [Read more…]
Lydia Watts lives on a farm with her husband, Rich who she met ten years ago. They run a dairy and beef farm on a beautiful South Wales hillside. It was primarily dairy and the farm has been in Richard’s family for 100 years but Lydia says it feels a bit like the end of … [Read more…]
