Going organic with Green People Age Defy+ skincare
I have to admit to being a bit slack on the skincare front. I always cleanse, but I prefer a water based cleanser which is more like a toner (morning face wash in the shower is fine, but I still…
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Lunchbox solutions with Yumbox
Every time I’ve seen a Yumbox on blogs or on instagram I’ve kept meaning to get one. I’m a sucker for food containers, and always looking for one that will fit lots in, be suitable for N and myself and…
What’s for breakfast – cereal or toast?
Given that this week is National Breakfast Week, I thought it was quite appropriate to think about breakfast in our house…or out of our house. I’m a big believer in breakfast, even though I find I tend to eat more…
Succumbed to the onesie – Gruffalo style
I’m not and never have been a fan of the onesie. But N seems to be quite taken with them after having a sleepover at the farm along with 2 of his cousins, both of whom were wearing onesies. The…
Pudding with every meal and homemade rice pudding
I hate cooking. No actually, I don’t hate cooking. I enjoy choosing a recipe, buying the ingredients and making it, plus of course eating it afterwards. The part I hate is deciding what to make because I get no input…
Home Truths in decorating: 13 years and still no curtains
When I heard British Gas had partnered with Channel 4 on some short films about Home Truths, it did make me chuckle. But then I decided I really should admit that the reason I don’t share stories of our farm…
Christmas traditions – dos and donts of Christmas gift wrapping
I love Christmas although we do tend to wait to put up decorations, mostly because the OH would rather it went up on Christmas Eve. But I do as much of my Christmas shopping as early as possible. I tend…
Meals of the day according to a 3 year old
I’ve been having a lot of amusing discussions with N recently. They range from the naming convention of Father Christmas vs Santa, and how he thinks Father Christmas is the wrong name because ‘Father Christmas is a boy…to the rights…
Pear and almond gratin
I don’t often get round to blogging recipes. I tend to take photos but just never get round to writing the posts up, but this time, I’ve got a really easy and quick store cupboard dessert that’s got to be…
Get healthy with V8 Juice – giveaway
I’ve been saying for ages I need to get more healthy and lose some weight, and by getting more fruit and veg into me has to help. I do love a fruit juice in a morning with my breakfast, and…
Questions to ask on primary school visits
N starts school in September, which does seem to have come round really quickly which means its time for all the primary school visits. Many people I’ve spoken to in the same boat are really sad that their child starts…
