When we got married, I didn’t go totally farm-themed for the celebrations. I think if we got married again, I would definitely choose more farm inspired things to decorate our day. Our tables were named after cow breeds as, at the time, my husband farmed beef. The top table was Aberdeen Angus. I suppose if … [Read more…]
Farming inspired clothing with an Easer twist you say? How can I say no? The problem arises however with my love of twinning. I need unisex-ish clothing which comes in a wide spectrum of sizes. I have found it a struggle this year. The boys come under the same size bracket but I have found … [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…]
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…]
It’s easy to believe that your home is a sturdy and permanent part of your life that you can rely on through thick and thin. While this is mostly true, it’s important to remember that even something as solid as a house needs to adapt somewhat as the seasons change. Much like people requiring a … [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…]
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…]
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…]
Most farming families love anything to do with farming. Especially novelty items that directly relate to whichever type of farming they do. If I ever see a sheep ornament for the Christmas tree, I snap it up and this year, I have decided to take the hard work out of it for you and show … [Read more…]
