Most dogs have quirks about them but Rosie, my beloved pooch, has always had issues. We have had her since she was seven weeks old so I know she hasn’t been mistreated-something which you would think said issues could stem from. She is a Jack Russell but, most unlike Hubster and I, we never saw…
The siblings are three months into being three and despite having their moments, they really do love each other. Boo has surprised me so much recently with the love she has for her brothers. She never really cuddles G but this month, I asked her to look after him while we crossed the farm yard…
For more than 175 years, the Cheshire show has been the premier summertime agricultural event in the North West of England. It is back this year on June 20th and 21st at the Tabley Show Ground in Knutsford. Despite it being our local agricultural show, this is only our second year of going but, after…
Having gone through teething twice before, it is definitely not something I am either wishing for or looking forward to. Thankfully though, this time around, I am armed. With an award winning Matchstick Monkey teether. Born when mumpreneur, Katie felt like she couldn’t help her daughter enough when she was teething, Matchstick Monkey was developed…
Have you ever smelt a sheep? I suppose unless you keep them, going round sniffing sheep probably isn’t at the top of your to-do list. Their breath smells grassy-obviously I suppose, it’s what they eat. As a whole, I think they have a distinctive smell. Yes, a bit mucky but with a sweet smell about…
Recent weather is, once again, giving some farmers cause for concern. The good weather that the UK has been experiencing of late is giving farmers, especially those in the South and East of the country, only 10 per cent of the rainfall they expected in March and April. If normal levels of rain do fall…
I am really enjoying my Women In Farming feature and this month’s spotlight is on Ruth Wills, a 21 year old from Cornwall. Ruth grew up on a sheep farm and was obsessed from a young age with ll things farming. She says she has fond memories of been dressed up in a huge thick snowsuit,…
It is a well-known fact that smoking while you are pregnant is unhealthy. Smoking can put your baby at risk before he or she is even born; it can stunt fetal growth in the uterus and restrict oxygen to the placenta, increasing your chance of a miscarriage. You may think that once you find out…
Sleep. It really is the Holy Grail for parents. I don’t think any of us get enough. Throw a newborn baby into the mix and I think it is fair to say that you will say bye-bye to the little rest you had before. What if there was a product though which could calm your…
There are plenty of resources that can help you lower your energy bills and become more energy efficient. Switching from older bulbs to LEDs, for instance, is an investment that can substantially lower your consumption level. The same can be said for sticking to appliances that have good energy efficiency ratings. Other tips and tricks,…