So my maternity leave ended five months ago but, for a number of reasons, I haven’t returned to work. I have been thinking lately though about how, apart from the leaving your baby aspect, it can be easier going back to work. Here are my top five reasons. 1.You get a lunch break. For me,…
Stored in my house are boxes and boxes of clothes. In every size from newborn to six years. Summer, winter, waterproof, occasion wear, for boys and girls. Lovingly washed, folded and squashed into nappy boxes. Just in case. I have decided to sort through them and do something to help others. The lovely maternity and…
I am a few days late writing this. The last 12 months have flown by. Baby G has been with us for a whole year. Twelve months, 365 days. I wrote on Facebook that he has lit up our lives and he really has. From such a tiny little baby, he has blossomed into a…
Living in an old farmhouse means the rooms are mostly funny shaped meaning finding furniture can be a problem. Our living room in particular is very long and thin and it drives me mad because nothing I do seems to make it look any better. Most of our furniture came from our last house including…
I have always liked the idea of forraging for my own food but the closest we ever get is blackberry picking every year. Knowing my luck, I would end up picking the wrong things and poisoning us all. Mushrooms especially can be dangerous if you don’t know what you are looking for. Thankfully, the furthest…
Getting the whole family to eat the same thing can sometimes be a struggle but with children (babies especially) enjoying sweet things more than savoury, this pork and apple stew recipe has proved a winner for weaning right through to Hubster and it couldn’t be easier. You will need: One British pork chop per…
I’ve worked in the newspaper and magazine industry for many years. Publications don’t just happen. It takes a lot of careful planning. At the beginning of each day, week or month (depending on frequency of publication), something called a flat-plan is made and a copy is given to everyone working on the paper. It is…
I’ve wanted another dog for ages. I knew that if anything ever happened to Rosie, I would find it very hard to replace her (she is irreplaceable) so I thought I would like a puppy while she is still with us. My dream was to open a box on Christmas morning and have a beautiful…
I’ve been thinking about this post for a while. What are my top tips for weaning? I think as Baby G nears his first birthday, the one thing that resonates the most is that no two babies are alike. I think given half the chance, Boo would still be spoon fed while around three…
We are in the deep, dark depths of winter on the farm and my, do we know it. I have therefore come up with five reasons you know it’s winter here. 1.My hands look like I am a bricklayer. They are so cracked and sore. Having animals and children means I wash my hands all…
