April marks by blog anniversary. I’ve never really thought about it before but this year, I have been blogging for five years. It all began when I was working at the newspaper and a lady I regularly spoke to on the phone at work suggested I should start a blog because of all of the…
When you’re a working mum, time with your children is precious. You are already missing out on a large part of their day, and it can be hard to juggle your two full-time jobs at once. Making time for your children is the only way you can be a part of their lives while also…
Over the Christmas period, I had a look over some of my old blog posts. It actually made for interesting reading, for me. Remembering activities I had forgotten we did and seeing how our lives and the farm has changed. One post that stuck in my head though was my post: My Life as a…
This month has been all about #Shelfies. A selfie of a shelf in your house. I have seen some absolutely gorgeous shelves by other bloggers who are much tidier than me. Neat, beautiful shelves with everything symmetrical and in its place. Nothing hidden behind photo frames. No wires hanging down. I’m not going to lie,…
May 6th is a very special day for us and the new life just keeps on coming. Five years ago, on May 6th 2009, our beloved ‘house’ dog (as opposed to the farm dogs) gave birth to five puppies. We weren’t living at the farm then and it was definitely an experience having them in…
Well it is all very exciting at the farm this week. For once, it is not about the animals or our escapades. Next Sunday-4th May, I will be leaving the farm for the day. That’s right-a whole day away. I am attending my first, ever, blogger conference which will be hosted at the Museum of Science and…
So Facebook is ten and everyone has the opportunity to make a video of their time on the social media site. I admit it. I cried. I joined in 2007 and so many things have happened since then. I’d just met my (now) husband. There’s been highs and lows. I must admit I’m not one…