We have recently been putting the Playmobil Farm with Small Animals to the test and my farm-loving family has absolutely loved it. In the box, was a barn which was fairly easy to put together and a lot of accessories. There was: Figures: 1 farmer, 1 farmer’s wife, 1 girl; animals: 6 birds, 1 bird … [Read more…]
With the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee being widely celebrated this year, I thought a twist on a classic was just the ticket and it’s never too early to plan. This spicy, fruity potato salad would make the perfect barbecue accompaniment or just on the side for a buffet. You will need: 20 salad potatoes (cut … [Read more…]
Finishing touches are often overlooked. We budget for, design and shop for a big renovation or redecoration project, to create the home of our dreams. Then we wonder why it doesn’t look quite right. We spend a lot of time and money on home improvement projects only for our rooms to look like those out … [Read more…]
So we are now into the seventh week of flockdown since Defra announced that it is a legal requirement for all bird keepers across the UK (whether they have pet birds, commercial flocks or just a few birds in a backyard flock) to keep their birds indoors and follow strict biosecurity measures to limit the … [Read more…]
I started off my reading year in 2021 with no pressure. I hardly read any books in 2020 due to home schooling and generally not really feeling like it. I had thought I had read 16 books in 2021 but my maths skill, being true to form, were mistaken so, as I collated the list … [Read more…]
The benefits of walking for physical health are well known, but walking can drastically improve our mental wellbeing too. From getting a better night’s sleep, increasing self-esteem, and reducing anxiety, something as simple as walking can really turn around our mental health. Yorkshire has plenty of beautiful walking spots, from seaside strolls to woodsy wanders. … [Read more…]
Valley Mill have been manufacturing and supplying 100 per cent Welsh made products for well over a decade. I’ve worked with them a few times over the years and their level of friendliness, efficiency and quality just keeps getting better. It all started in 2007 with director and creator Kevin Thomas after purchasing a laser … [Read more…]
Black Forest is one of my favourite flavours. Chocolate, cherries. What’s not to love. Now I know you can get cherries from most shops, especially at Christmas and liqueur soaked cherries would be perfect for this recipe but I got a jar from Lidl last Christmas and it is them that inspired me to make … [Read more…]
What exactly is shabby chic? Born right here in the UK, the shabby chic style is one of nostalgia – nods to times gone by, through a mish-mash of old décor choices, worn furniture and rustic features. The emergence of shabby chic is often linked to the appearance of rural homes, particularly well-kept manors and … [Read more…]
In 2014, a National Trust survey revealed that the majority of children play outside for less than an hour a day. This is less than a third of the time enjoyed by their grandparents’ generation and it is so sad. Thankfully, entrepreneurs have seen a gap in the market and farm and forest schools are … [Read more…]
