We have played with L.O.L. dolls previously and they were a hit on the farm so when we were offered a new set of collectibles to try, how could we refuse? L.O.L Surprise! #Hairgoals are the first L.O.L doll featuring hair you can brush and there are loads of styles to collect. Each #Hairgoals hairspray … [Read more…]
Puppies are something we know a lot about. There has been many, many puppies at the farm. Either purchased or born from one of our dogs, many tiny paws have passed through our lives. It wasn’t until Freddie Todd came into our lives though that I started thinking about what you actually need when you … [Read more…]
When thinking about this post, I looked back at last year’s Year in Review, 2018 doesn’t seem as dramatic at all. No new babies, no hospital stays for our immediate family and we end the year with just as many family members as we started with so I think I can safely say it has … [Read more…]
I have had some really popular blog posts this year. There are still some from other years which produce a lot of traffic but you know I love writing so I thought it only right that I share my most popular posts of the year. My monthly Women on Farming feature has been very well … [Read more…]
Life is hectic, especially at this time of year. I think most people have perfection issues at Christmas. I suppose Insta-ready Christmas photos are to blame along with glossy magazines that show all the good stuff and none of the bad. The way I try to see it is, my children are young and they … [Read more…]
As the festive season is almost upon us, we decided to head to one of our local garden centres for some festive, family fun. I don’t get to spend much time with my dad on my own (by on my own I mean without my mum, not without children) so, with my mum nursing a … [Read more…]
This month has been about half term and pumpkins for my three. They enjoyed baking and a Halloween treasure hunt and, while we didn’t really go far in their week off, they had lots of fun together on the farm. The boys especially go through a constant cycle of loving each other to fighting over … [Read more…]
Christmas is nearly here. Well, not quite. But, it is closer than you think. Before you know it, you will be tearing around the shops in a blind panic trying to buy everything at the last minute. Fortunately, avoiding getting into this situation is not hard. You just need to start your Christmas shopping now … [Read more…]
Playing pretend games allow children to explore a whole new world using just their imagination, often leading to them coming up with hilarious characters and stories. It may seem like just silly fun and games, but did you know that playing pretend is actually one of the most important parts of a child’s development? Not … [Read more…]
Growing up on a farm is a wonderful life and I feel very lucky that my children have this opportunity. Having not grown up on a farm myself, some of the things that happen surprise me. There are certain instances when you can’t help but know they are farm kids and often, they only happen … [Read more…]
