Tea. We love it don’t we? If something goes wrong-we offer a cup of tea. We celebrate with the stuff. We welcome people into our homes with a cuppa. According to the Tea Council (yes, there really is one), we British drink 165 million cups of tea every day. I’m glad I don’t have to … [Read more…]
Does your husband or partner always forget occasions like Mother’s Day and birthdays? Mine does. As Mumsnet release the results of their latest survey which says nearly a third of mothers say they probably wouldn’t get a Mother’s Day celebration without reminding their partners in advance, I have decided to share what happens in our … [Read more…]
So Rosie the dog has been under the weather since Sunday. She was still down this morning-not eating and lethargic but I thought she would last until tomorrow when I am off work. Hubster rang me at 8.15am and said she yelped when he picked her up. I panicked. We had to put Poppy, one … [Read more…]
So we’re coming to the end of Fairtrade Fortnight. I celebrated the start of the two weeks with Fairtrade wine and I am seeing it out with cake-it’s a hard life. I am still on my diet so I will be just looking at said cake and enjoying watching other people eat it having a … [Read more…]
Traditionally, Lent is a period of abstinence, penance and self-denial to bring Christians closer to God. It emulates Jesus’ 40 days spent in the wilderness and prepares believers for Easter. Not chocolate eggs, but new life and Resurrection. I have decided to therefore use Lent as my own little episode of self-denial and abstinence. After … [Read more…]
Our family LOVES pancakes. We don’t need much of an excuse. Sometimes we have them Christmas Day for breakfast as a treat. Other times, we can see the pancake episode of Peppa Pig and use that as an excuse to have them for brunch, Shrove Tuesday is another matter. Everyone is eating them and talking about … [Read more…]
Now you know what an egg-advocate I am. What other food can be made into a delicious meal or snack in minutes? Thankfully, on the farm, we have a near endless supply thanks to our happy girls. If you don’t have your own chickens, make sure your eggs carry the British Lion Mark. My favourite … [Read more…]
It’s Valentine’s Day. Did you wake up to breakfast in bed? A dozen red roses? Or maybe a diamond…. I woke up to the usual routine I’m afraid. I told hubster that it was Valentine’s day earlier in the week. There would be no point being upset today if he had forgotten. I am afraid … [Read more…]
I don’t know if it’s a British thing, but I for one do not like to blow my own trumpet. I don’t even like telling people if I’m happy with something. I can just about talk about my daughter’s achievements but even this doesn’t sit comfortably with me. So when I found out about the … [Read more…]
So Facebook is ten and everyone has the opportunity to make a video of their time on the social media site. I admit it. I cried. I joined in 2007 and so many things have happened since then. I’d just met my (now) husband. There’s been highs and lows. I must admit I’m not one … [Read more…]
