Lambing has started and we are all excited (for now) about it. There is a period of about two weeks before it begins when we are all on high alert. Sometimes worrying about it. Sometimes excited about it but it is just nervousness, waiting for it to happen. Here are my five ways you know … [Read more…]
Our house is a cross between Pets at Home and Toys R Us at the moment, what with children and dogs. I wrote a post a while back about 5 reasons dogs are like babies and, after the puppies, I can vouch that it is all true. Thankfully, unlike babies, you don’t need all of … [Read more…]
We were recently sent some lovely socks from Little Grippers to try. Each child got a pair of lovely wellie socks which are the best present for my little farmers. G also received a pair of normal Little Grippers socks. If you have never heard of Little Grippers socks have “Stay On Technology” is a … [Read more…]
Since my last post about getting our little Norfolk terrier puppy, Ruby, things have changed around here quite a bit. Originally when we had gone to get Ruby, I had my eye on her sister too. I asked Hubster for them both which he said no to but, I winked at the owner and said … [Read more…]
When Baby G turned one I had such a creative celebration in my head but, with one thing and another, it never really materialised. His show-stopping farm themed cake will have to wait for his second birthday but, despite my lack of creativity making loads of things, what I did do seemed quite effective. I … [Read more…]
So my maternity leave ended five months ago but, for a number of reasons, I haven’t returned to work. I have been thinking lately though about how, apart from the leaving your baby aspect, it can be easier going back to work. Here are my top five reasons. 1.You get a lunch break. For me, … [Read more…]
Living in an old farmhouse means the rooms are mostly funny shaped meaning finding furniture can be a problem. Our living room in particular is very long and thin and it drives me mad because nothing I do seems to make it look any better. Most of our furniture came from our last house including … [Read more…]
I’ve wanted another dog for ages. I knew that if anything ever happened to Rosie, I would find it very hard to replace her (she is irreplaceable) so I thought I would like a puppy while she is still with us. My dream was to open a box on Christmas morning and have a beautiful … [Read more…]
I thought it might be a fun thing to do an animal inventory. Not an official one of course, I don’t think DEFRA are too bothered about my bunny village but, as a blogger (rather than a farmer’s wife), I do tend to shield my readers from the coal-face of animal keeping. We have had … [Read more…]
Farmers and their families can be notoriously difficult to buy for. While thermal socks are always greatly received, I thought I’d do my own Christmas gift guide for families like ours and any other people who like farming and the great outdoors. Babies and Children. Think the youngest members of the family can’t be included … [Read more…]
