It seems weird that my first Siblings pst of 2018 is still in 2017 but, with the cut off point each month being the 15th, it is just how it is. So since last month we have celebrated Christmas and, if I am honest, the house is yet to recover. This would be fine if … [Read more…]
Christmas dinner. The Michelin star equivalent of home cooking for whoever is making it. I have stressed out about it. I have perfection issues when it comes to Christmas. It actually started a few weeks ago when I worked out how many people would be eating here. Then I worry about which vegetables to do, … [Read more…]
Christmas on the farm is a magical time but one of hard work too. Just because it is Christmas and most other people get the day off, farmers and their families go about their daily business as usual. The animals have to be fed. If it is cold, pipes have to be thawed. Mucking out … [Read more…]
Whereas last month went slow, this month has gone really fast and Christmas Day is hurtling towards us at breakneck speed. It has been a festive month for the siblings-which, for me means only one thing… Matching outfits. Not just matching outfits either. Festive matching outfits. We’ve had novelty And traditional tartan. It really does … [Read more…]
It is never too early to think about Christmas decorations. The sooner you start looking the more inspired you will be. This is especially the case when it comes to decorating your tree. In most homes, it is the centrepiece. Provided you get it looking right, the rest pretty much falls into place. Bright garlands … [Read more…]
The festive season in the rural areas. It is such a unique and magical experience. Unique because there is no other place like it. Here are ten ways you know it’s Christmas in the countryside. 1. Farmers become the most popular people in the community. It is only they and their tractors who can dig … [Read more…]
There are so many turkey recipes around that it can sometimes be hard deciding which one to follow. Christmas Dinner is such an important meal so you really want to get it right and I admit that some years, I have used a variety of different recipes resulting in some interesting tasting turkey. Thankfully, Bacofoil, … [Read more…]
Today is St Nicholas Day, It is celebrated across Europe and the Middle East on December 6th. He is the man most thought to be the inspiration behind Father Christmas himself The story goes that a poor man could not afford gifts for his daughters so, to avoid embarrassment, St Nicholas flung three sacks of … [Read more…]
1. Overalls-preferably farm related ones or ones with tractor logos on. It will save their other clothes and provide another layer for when it’s cold. 2. Socks. Can you see a pattern here? Their feet might be small but they still get cold and, if its anything like my house, kid’s socks disappear at an … [Read more…]
1. Like farmer’s wives, socks are always a winner for farmer’s. My farmer gets so many holes in his socks that he goes through them at an alarming rate. He can never have too many. 2. Hand cream. Again, his hands get chapped as much as mine and gloves are not usually an option as … [Read more…]
