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The Best Bit Gingerbread Houses-A Review

December 13, 2020 by farmerswifeandmummy Leave a Comment

Fiona Arber set up The Best Bit ten years ago hosting gingerbread house parties for her friends and family. Having a gingerbread house party is such a great way to celebrate together and have fun with friends. It’s not just for Christmas either. Fiona can make bespoke designs to individual tastes. She uses all British … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Lifestyle, Recipes, Reviews Tagged: Christmas, Covid 19, gingerbread, gingerbread houses, home baking

The Christmas Swede-A Tale of Farming and Thankfulness

December 5, 2020 by farmerswifeandmummy 5 Comments

A few years ago, an old farmer turned up in our yard. It happens from time to time. He knew my father-in-law from years ago-my husband’s Dad who passed away just after our eldest was born. I had a chat with him and he also knew my husband’s grandfather. He told me tales of drinking, farming and … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Farming Tagged: Christmas, farmers, farming, food, Provenance

A Guide To Forming An Unbreakable Bond With Your Dog

November 28, 2020 by farmerswifeandmummy Leave a Comment

Before you get a dog, you probably imagine your life together and what it’s going to be like. If you’re like most people, then you will imagine that unbreakable bond between pet and owner, how you’ll be inseparable and be able to understand one another with just a look. However, building an unbreakable bond with … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Lifestyle Tagged: dogs, farm dogs, farm life, pets, puppies

6 Things You Need To Know Before Getting Alpacas

November 23, 2020 by farmerswifeandmummy 1 Comment

In recent years, more and more people have become infatuated with alpacas and it’s easy to see why. These gentle and curious creatures can make wonderful pets if trained and cared for correctly. Alpacas are charming, quirky, and can offer so much. If you think they look similar to llamas it’s because they come from … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Farming Tagged: alpacas, camelids, farm animals, fleece, pets

A Tribute to Rosie, Our Beloved Dog

November 19, 2020 by farmerswifeandmummy 1 Comment

It has taken me over a week to write this post. Mainly because every time I did, I cried. I don’t think any words will be sufficient to describe our dear dog Rosie who died last week. I began writing about her death and how I found her in the morning but I don’t think … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Lifestyle Tagged: dog, farm dog, pets, rosie

How to Keep Your Kids Entertained at Home

November 18, 2020 by farmerswifeandmummy Leave a Comment

Even as some kids are heading back to school, most children are still spending loads more time at home. And for parents, it’s getting tougher and more challenging to keep the kids entertained. It’s not enough to keep them safe; we also have the difficult job of engaging them.    Here are eight creative ways to … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Parenting... Tagged: activities for children, Covid 19, parenting, rainy day activities, reading

Siblings, November 2020

November 17, 2020 by farmerswifeandmummy Leave a Comment

It’s been a funny old month for the siblings. Mainly because my daughter was off on half term for one week and then the boys were off the week after. While it meant that I got some lovely one-on-one time with my eldest, it also meant the siblings didn’t get a week together. On the … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Lifestyle Tagged: autumn, autumn on the farm, Covid 19, Halloween, Siblings

Is It Always Safe To Buy Used Baby Items?

November 16, 2020 by farmerswifeandmummy Leave a Comment

It’s no secret that having a baby is expensive, but a lot of parents are still shocked by how much it costs. You need to buy all of their nappies, food, clothes, toys, prams, cots and all sorts of other things that you probably never thought of. Worrying about money is the last thing you … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Parenting... Tagged: car seats, new baby, parenting, toys, upcycling

Can You Afford To Expand Your Homestead?

November 13, 2020 by farmerswifeandmummy Leave a Comment

Expanding your homestead is going to take quite a bit of money. After all, you’ve got a lot of things to invest in here, and it might take a while for you to really get that expansion project going. However, working out ahead of time what you can afford and when you’ll be able to … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Farming Tagged: animals, farm diversification, farming, finance, homesteading

Keeping The Kids Safe In Every Area Of Their Lives

November 12, 2020 by farmerswifeandmummy 1 Comment

Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m not one for wrapping kids up in cotton wool or stopping them from rolling around in the mud from time to time. Instead, I think a bit of dirt from getting out and exploring the world is a good thing. At the same time, however, my kids are very … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Farming, Parenting... Tagged: Cyber safety, farm kids, farm safety, farming, safety
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