The best of 2018 blog posts
To one of my favourite posts of the year, a chance to reread old posts, reminisce and enjoy reminding myself of everything we’ve done over 2018. In blog format. January The start of the year meant N turned 7, and…
Author: Emma
Mum of 1, farmer's wife and living a guilt free family lifestyle with a school child.
Sticking the first New Year’s Eve party
Firstly Happy New Year. I hope 2019 brings us all what we wish for. I haven’t celebrated new year at midnight for about 16 years. I think that last attempt was 15 years ago when we were invited to my…
Project 52 2018 week 52 – rainbow baubles
We’re rolling up to the last few days of 2018. This will be my last of this year’s Project 52 and I’ll add the last couple of days onto the start of 2019. It’s been a very calm Christmas, fairly…
Big bike little bike. Bike gears explained to kids
One of the biggest things in a child’s early life is learning to ride a bike. We made sure that we started N early on a balance bike and I swear by these. By the time he was 4 he…
A Carnival Waddesdon Manor Christmas
Visiting Waddesdon Manor at Christmas has been one of our traditions for the last 3 years. As always I booked months ago, but this time decided to book tickets closer to Christmas. And after the Waddesdon Manor Christmas market had…
Choosing a new Christmas colour scheme
We don’t make a big thing about decorating the house at seasonal times. But at Christmas having a tree is pretty much essential despite what the other half says. But when you grow up it’s time to make that decision…
Project 52 2018 week 51 – tractor run
The penultimate week of Project 52 for this year. As usual the last few weeks rushes by so quickly. I’m all set for Christmas now so it’s a chance to sit down and relax (or maybe not). This week’s been…
How to get your Christmas spirit back
If you struggle to get your Christmas mojo, when you usually love the holiday season. If you’re feeling stressed and out of sorts, not ready for everything that is flung in your direction. Hopefully this post is for you. (Not…
Ideas for unusual Christmas activities – and a tractor run
Like any child I used to love Christmas. That was without the myriad of Christmas activities people now do over the advent and holiday season. I still love Christmas, but now it’s to make the excitement for N as well…
How to take better photos of Christmas lights
How to take better photos of christmas lights, from displays to light trails to christmas trees. Tips to use the camera you have.
Project 52 2018 week 50 – Brickwork
I’m a day late for this week’s Project 52, week 50 of 2018. I had a horrendous headache so took a day off the laptop. Here’s the week’s update. On Sunday N decided he was going off on the farm…