All too often we can arrive at the festive season feeling massively unprepared. While there are presents to buy, food to cook and the home to prepare, your dwelling might be cluttered and unfit for purpose. Where on Earth are you going to put your tree? The easiest solution to this is to embark on … [Read more…]
How to clean your Christmas tree The short answer is, don’t bother. I am a member of some cleaning groups on Facebook. Not to join in, you understand. I either lurk in the sidelines feeling inadequate or laugh at the bizarre things people do and marvel at how they would cope living on a farm. … [Read more…]
You know how in some magazines, they have a going up and going down popularity column? I think I should do one for my Farm Life post each month. This month, chihuahuas are going up, donkeys are going down and goats are somewhere in the middle. I wrote a whole post a while back about … [Read more…]
Some people begin making their Christmas cakes as early as October. Indeed, some years I too have soaked the fruit as soon as Halloween is over. I have been debating whether to make one at all this year. I didn’t make one last year because the one in the previous year was awful. I had … [Read more…]
Halloween has dominated the last month of siblings. I am pleased to say that all outfits were worn more than once so we have definitely had our monies worth. An annual Halloween disco took place at my eldest boy’s school and I took the three children. I was pleased the youngest wanted to be a … [Read more…]
Many farmers worry about keeping their business afloat. After all, while farming is crucial in sustaining a community, it must sustain your family too. Farming might be your passion of yours, but it doubles up as a home and a company. Without your farm, you wouldn’t have any food on the table or a roof … [Read more…]
Spending time in my garden with my family is always a great and rewarding experience but it’s also a wonderful way to save and make money if you decide to. There are many ways you can turn your outdoor space into a profitable business. No matter the size of your garden, there’s always an option. … [Read more…]
I realise November seems a little early to start with the review of the year posts but in terms of gardening and growing veg, I think it is fair to say that my 2019 planting is over. I have learnt so much this year, probably more than last year and my plans were much more … [Read more…]
I love the idea of Advent calendars that contain little toys. They are a little bit different and last longer than the chocolate variety. When my daughter was about three, I got her a Happyland advent calendar and it was lovely. As my child head count when from one to two and then three, my … [Read more…]
Gardening is one of the best ways to nurture a child’s creativity and curiosity. Not only that but it keeps them away from their tech gadgets while cultivating their interest in the great outdoors. In a world now dominated by technology, you can benefit greatly from teaching your children about gardening, as they will reap … [Read more…]
