Summer seems to have finally arrived at the farm and the children have certainly been celebrating and making the most of it. Paddling pools, ice lollies and lots of outdoor playing has been wonderful them (and the drying of washing equally wonderful for me). One of the biggest bits of news this month is our…
Are you expecting? If so, then it’s important to take all the right steps now and ensure that you do have all the things that you need to be taken care of. Here are some of the key points to keep in mind when you are planning for your little one to arrive into the…
When the pandemic hit in March 2020, I think it is fair to say that those of us with access to outdoors space embraced gardening like never before. With the amount of gardening programmes now gracing our television screens a year on, I don’t think this is going to diminish any time soon. I admit…
Looking back at photos from the last month, it doesn’t feel like much has happened at all. We’ve just been plodding along with life. The first half of the month saw it feel very spring-like and we got outside a lot. The boys enjoyed going off with Daddy climbing trees and generally playing outside at…
Spring time is lovely with the lighter nights and warmer days. If you keep chickens, you will know that these factors make for a very full egg basket. We sometimes get 14 a day and, with my menagerie of chicks growing fast, that number is set to multiply quite soon. What can you do with…
Photo by Elijah O’Donnell from Pexels If you’re starting to get into farming and raising your own livestock, you might be wondering what type of animals are the best and easiest to keep for a beginner. The first place to look into is the needs of each breed and type of animal….
Is Wooden Flooring Worth It? When it comes to floors, there are so many different materials you can choose from. You can go from marble, to granite, to ceramic, to wood; the options are virtually endless. Speaking of wooden floors, you might know that they are a very popular choice of material for floors, but…
It’s that time of the month again to have a look at what the siblings have been up to the last month. Even though they had only been in school for a few weeks before the Easter holidays began, I think they were all tired and in need of a break. We are lambing so…
In the modern age we live in today, kids toys and gadgets are being released at such a rapid pace, it’s almost impossible to keep up as a parent. Also, the added pressure of trend and what every kid wants can change any second, meaning what looked like a good gift idea for you may…
Some think of it as an even split between roles. Well, as a family person, your schedules do not stop after you’ve clocked-out. You have to put on another hat, mostly parenthood. This can be the most complicated task. Your days may be filled with toxic colleagues from the workplace and kids at home. But…
