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You know it’s Christmas on the farm when…

December 20, 2013 by farmerswifeandmummy 18 Comments

You know it’s Christmas on the farm when:   You have the same conversation every year-should we buy a turkey from a shop or buy poults and rear our own? People ask you, in earnest, ‘do you still have to feed the cows/sheep/horses/pigs (delete as applicable) on Christmas Day? The farmer’s wife buys reindeer antlers for … [Read more…]

Posted in: Farming Tagged: Christmas, farm, farmer, farmer's wife, livestock, reindeer, sheep, turkey

The vows to myself about Christmas Dinner

December 20, 2013 by farmerswifeandmummy Leave a Comment

I will not get drunk. Last year, my brother-in-law brought champagne. We live with mother-in-law on the farm and he was visiting for the season. I decided to calm my ‘cooking-Christmas-dinner-nerves’ with a gin and tonic, then had another. It was Christmas after all. My husband then invited me to join his family in their … [Read more…]

Posted in: Lifestyle Tagged: Christmas, Christmas dinner, sprouts, stress, turkey

The double-edged sword of batteries on Christmas Day

December 17, 2013 by farmerswifeandmummy Leave a Comment

Tonight I wrapped my daughter’s presents and as I hid them behind the chair in the living room, I heard Peppa Pig’s voice booming from within the wrapping. Batteries in kids toys are a double edged sword at Christmas time. On one hand you want them to enjoy the toys you have bought them. On … [Read more…]

Posted in: Parenting...

Silent Sunday

December 8, 2013 by farmerswifeandmummy Leave a Comment
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7 reasons you know you’re a mother

December 7, 2013 by farmerswifeandmummy 2 Comments

Before my best friend had her baby, she once came down and offered to have Boo so I could have a nap or something. I asked her if I could shave my legs. When she had her own child, she told me she understood. So I have decided to make this list of things which … [Read more…]

Posted in: Parenting... Tagged: baby, children, parenting

Santa Express our trip on the East Lancashire Railway

December 2, 2013 by farmerswifeandmummy 1 Comment

So yesterday we visited the East Lancashire Railway in Bury for one of their Santa Express trips. The day had been recommended by a friend and it didn’t disappoint. My two year old squealed with delight when she saw the station all lit up with Christmas lights and the steam train parked up in the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reviews Tagged: Bury, Christmas, family days out, steam, thomas the tank engine, trains

Silent Sunday

December 1, 2013 by farmerswifeandmummy Leave a Comment
Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: advent, silent Sunday

Culcheth Victorian Day 2013

November 30, 2013 by farmerswifeandmummy 3 Comments

Every year, the village of Culcheth near Warrington holds a Victorian Day at the end of November. It happened today and it is a lovely day for all of the family. Local business owners and their staff dress up in Victorian attire and it ends with a Santa procession, carol singing and the switch-on of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: Christmas, Culcheth, Victorian Day, Warrington

Tryin not to peak too soon

November 29, 2013 by farmerswifeandmummy 1 Comment

So it’s December 1st on Sunday and I have dusted off Boo’s Advent calendar. I bought her one of those reusable wooden Advent calendars last year. It is cute but on reflection, I still buy a chocolate one to put into the reusable one. So as of Sunday there are 24 sleeps until the big man arrives. I … [Read more…]

Posted in: Lifestyle, Parenting... Tagged: Christmas, decorations, peaking too soon

7 things you should NEVER to say to a toddler

November 28, 2013 by farmerswifeandmummy 21 Comments

There are certain words that you should NEVER say to a toddler and the only way around communicating them to others is by spelling them out. You must have heard other parents doing it. Every child is different so will bring with them their own list. You will probably be able to add to the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Parenting... Tagged: farm, parenting, tantrums, toddler
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