I remember my pregnancies felt like a long, long time bit nothing can compare to the wait for the goat to give birth. At around five months gestation, it seemed like time stood still-despite her giving birth three days before her official due date. I had hoped I would see it happen and was planning … [Read more…]
I am not one to keep secrets from my husband. I don’t think it promotes trusting relationships to omit the truth from your other half. When it comes to animals in general and obtaining animals in particular, there are things he just doesn’t need to know about. So my latest confession is this: I have … [Read more…]
Family life can be a wonderful thing. Unfortunately, many parents find it difficult to discover new ways of keeping the kids entertained while sticking to their budget every weekend. After all, when you factor in all the expenses of eating out, paying for tickets into amusement parks, and traveling to distant destinations, the cost … [Read more…]
We’ve had a third birthday this week. We had a seventh one too last week but Boo said she wanted a smarties cake which is easy to do. G wanted Stickman. He loves the book Stickman by Julia Donaldson. It has really sparked his imagination and I have read it to him that many times … [Read more…]
Child development is a very tricky business. This is because there are as many parenting styles as there are parents, based on your values, beliefs, skills, and even your time. As long as you love and care for your child, and do your best to help them become well-adjusted and capable adults, there is … [Read more…]
When you live on the farm, the farm is never far away. I know that probably sounds obvious but, for the children, even when the are in the house, there are tractors driving fast the window, chickens escaping into the garden or the drive and sheep bleating if the windows are open in summer. We … [Read more…]
Our house is old. Some of our interior walls used to be exterior-particularly in the kitchen. The old, stone walls never really got the memo about being upgraded to inside walls and we have a bit of a damp problem on one wall in the kitchen. In hindsight, we should have had a radiator installed … [Read more…]
In with new: 2018 is here, and our party forecast says it’s time to start planning the first gathering of the year! Is there a better way to set the tone for a great time ahead than by calling your closest friends over for a merry dinner? We don’t think so, and we’d now like … [Read more…]
It’s a new year and that means it’s time to look at the newest options on the market for 2018 rifles and shotguns. If you’re a landowner or earn a living from your farm or ranch, then you should consider expanding your firearm arsenal to cover all potential needs. Before buying a new gun, be sure … [Read more…]
My food pictures have been creating quite the stir on social media this week. Already fans of The Black Farmer sausages, we have been trying out his new range of pork products raised without antibiotics. Leading the way in being the first mainstream brand to introduce the produces, The Black Farmer has worked closely with … [Read more…]
