I think it is safe to say that the unicorn craze is here to stay and all of my children love them. G calls them ‘oooonicorns’ and his big sister still chooses a unicorn pattern after we decked her room out in the mythical creatures earlier this year. We were recently offered some Unicorn slippers … [Read more…]
Most farmers and their families think about diversification at some point. Whether it is for need because the farm is not doing well or to support more than one family at the farm, it really is the million dollar (or pound) question. It is something that I think about a lot for when the children … [Read more…]
I am sure you know I take loads of photos of my children. I love nothing ,ore than flicking through my phone and looking at them all. I was therefore really happy when the people at Cheerz got in touch, offering me some credit for a review. That was until I had to choose some … [Read more…]
Some people dream big. Some dreams don’t sound big to others but are to the dreamer and I think, this is where my dream lies. When we moved to the farm six years ago, I had never lived on a farm before. I was wet behind the ears, as they say in these parts. I … [Read more…]
Finding activities for your children during the school holidays is never easy. For some reason, bowling has never really entered my mind. I suppose I thought they were a bit young. When Tenpin got in touch to attend the launch of their new bowling alley in Warrington though, I thought why not. It is not … [Read more…]
As a child, Helen Brown from Teeside was mad on all thing furry and was desperate to be a vet. She then realised how much work was involved which would affect her music and my riding so decided next best option would be to marry a farmer. I like her thinking. Her sister played in … [Read more…]
As a mum of three, my weaning journeys have changed somewhat with each child. With my first, I was a spoon feeder. Some people may judge me on that but, as a first time mum who hadn’t discovered the online world of parenting advice, it was the only thing I knew. My own mum spoon … [Read more…]
There is a lot of talk on social media about women loving their bodies whatever their size. In the whole I agree and, with the weather being so hot lately, even I have worn a swimsuit in the garden with the children. The problem with body confidence is wearing the right kind of clothing for … [Read more…]
We don’t go on holiday. We can’t really leave the farm and, in years gone by, the sight of Facebook friends jetting off to sunnier climes has left me sad. Not this year. This year, I am bringing the holiday to the farm. Just because we are staying at home does not mean we can’t … [Read more…]
You know you’re in for trouble when the toy comes with a padlock and a special key to undo them. If your little monsters love anything weird and wonderful, Crate Creatures are definitely for you. This toy is not for the feint hearted. Just one pull of their tongue and up to 45 ghastly noises … [Read more…]
