No matter how much fruit, vegetables and other good things I get into my children, I still worry about whether they are getting the correct amount of vitamins and minerals. Bassetts Vitamins have launched Omega-3 Multivitamins Orange Flavour Pastilles which taste delicious. They are tailored for ages 3-6 years but with a 7, 3 and … [Read more…]
Last winter was particularly brutal, with weather fronts like the Beast from the East and Strom Caroline blowing in and causing chaos. The cold weather is upon us once again as we head further into the chilly season, and it’s time to prepare for all extreme weather patterns. To keep warm, we’re more likely to … [Read more…]
A lot of the equipment used for farming can be found around any home. Especially if you have an industrious farmer who sees the use in anything and everything. Farming families across the land will tell you tales of implements being used to thicken lumpy gravy in the kitchen one minute and then taken out … [Read more…]
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…]
