Wasgij Retro Original 5 – Late Booking solution
I don’t think I’ve done such a hard Wasgij puzzle in a long time, but this was really hard. It’s nice to have a challenge, but I do like to whip through them, rather than think a puzzle will go…
Author: Emma
Mum of 1, farmer's wife and living a guilt free family lifestyle with a school child.
Project 52 2021 week 8 – vista and vaccine
So, it looks like we’re on the road to opening up and easing restrictions. It does look like some areas have increasing cases, so hopefully they’re just a blip and they reduce again. Tennis will be open from end of…
Easy peppermint Oreo fudge recipe
Try this tasty fast to make peppermint Oreo fudge recipe If you’re a mint chocolate fan, then this could be the fudge for you. I had some Oreos that weren’t getting eaten, so decided to add them to a basic…
Being a natural mother without maternal instinct
Not everyone is a natural mother, or has that maternal instinct that people assume all women will have. I’m definitely not the maternal type – I don’t coo over babies, and never longed for babies or children. When you’ve never…
What farm kids really learn while remote learning.
Over the last year children (and their teachers) have had a lot thrown at them. It’s certainly something they’ll look back on as part of history, with hopefully some fond memories as well as recalling how shocking it can be…
Project 52 2021 week 7 – fairy cakes
Life is much the same as usual, as I expect it is for most people. This week the weather was a bit warm, but with the wind it still didn’t feel anywhere near as warm as they’d said it would…
Favourite flapjack flavours to bake with kids
If you’re looking to get a bit more adventurous with your flapjacks, then look no further. I’m sharing a loads of different flapjack flavours you can try to make them more exciting than just plain oats, golden syrup, butter and…
Fostering kids’ interest in nature through bird watching at home
Bird watching is often thought of as something for older people or those who like a bit of quiet and time to themselves. But it’s been one of the little positives since lockdown 1 and working from home. And it’s…
Wasgij Original 36 New Year Resolutions solution
With the current demand on jigsaws, you have to be quick to pick up any new releases. This time round I knew there were Wasgij puzzles being dropped and was on the ball. I’d signed up to hear about new…
Project 52 2021 week 6 – robin
Yay, we’ve reached half term. It’s felt like a long term, although still surprising that it’s actually been 5 and a bit weeks of school since we started remote learning again. Of course we’ve got no plans for half term,…
Life skills for children to prepare for adulthood
One of the most important jobs a parent has is to make sure their children are ready and prepared for being let loose on the next phases of their life. We get them through the baby and toddler years, through…
