There is no denying that kids are messy. From baby sick and poonamis in the early days to the colourful joys of weaning and beyond, I honestly think most parents have their work cut out for them when it comes to stain removal. At our house, there is the added joy of the farm-think mud,…
I don’t really know how to write this post. Pets are a funny thing and, can often divide people. There are usually pet-lovers and pet-haters. I don’t necessarily mean they would hurt and animal but they don’t really understand how people can love an animal and be upset when they are ill or have died….
Having a child is an exciting time for any new parents, but it also comes with a lot of decisions. Around 43% of women decide to leave their jobs for a period of time, beyond maternity leave, in order to look after their child. A lot of women also find that they do not…
I have been thing about becoming 40 for a while. It is by no means around the corner but it is the next ‘big’ birthday which I will be celebrating, or not. I then read a blog post by about someone else’s list for turning the big 4-0 and it made me have an even…
Prams. Oh they are a worry. Have you chosen the right one? Will it serve the purposes you need it for? I have written quite a few posts about prams and pushchairs. I know I have a problem and, I am not going to lie, this may not be my last pram post. I just…
Before I begin with this post, I just want to remind you that I grew up a city girl or at least in town. I think I had visited one farm before I met Hubster and, while I loved animals, it was only small pets that had entered my life. Even fir the first few…
It is finally here. The last day of the summer holidays. At the beginning of the six weeks off, I did worry how I would fill Boo’s days. She is kept so busy at school and I just cannot compete with that. Thankfully, I had nothing to worry about. We have had a lovely time….
One of the most common and strongly disliked beauty pitfalls that most of us have experienced is dark circles and bags under the eyes. Depending on your age and health, these are usually caused by sleep deprivation and/or nutritional deficiencies, and it is sometimes possible to correct them by addressing the underlying cause. However, it…
Recently, we got sent a lovely children’s book and I have a confession to make. I read the first chapter to Boo and G at bedtime and it was so good that I whisked it downstairs after bedtime and read the rest in one sitting. You see, The Magical Adventure of Little Alf-The Discovery of…
Combining family life with farming is time consuming and it can restrict you. However, there are many ways you can break free from the same old routine, become much more independent and start taking control of your life again. Below are some of the most effective ways to achieve this. Learn to Drive If…