Christmas preparation on the farm
If the OH had his way, Christmas wouldn’t exist. To him it’s too much effort, and being on the farm, he still needs to work over Christmas. The animals still need feeding although he does try and get as much…
Christmas
No sew nativity costume – make in 10 minutes
In the past (well, last year’s nursery nativity) I’ve just gone and bought a nativity costume because I just don’t have the time to sew, find patterns, spend a fortune on material and then have it end up looking stupid. …
When Father Christmas comes to call – ideal stocking fillers
*Ad- contains affiliate links I love Christmas, but nowadays it’s more about the preparation and choosing presents. Mostly because the day itself is always a disappointment because the last few years the rest of the OH’s family go off elsewhere…
Glorious Christmas displays at Waddesdon Manor National Trust
Last year I was gutted to realise that all the tickets for the Christmas displays at Waddesdon Manor were sold out. This year I was determined to get hold of some, so booked back in August. After going this weekend,…
Christmassy flavours with a Sticky Ginger Cake recipe from Flora
I love cake. I have a few favourites, chocolate, carrot, banana, lemon, victoria sponge…oh ok, I just like most cakes really. Being a farmer’s wife, I should really be able to bake. I can and do on occasion, although not…
Button craft activities for children
We don’t do much crafting in our house. I used to make greeting cards and jewellery to sell, but then had no time, and now blogging has taken over…note to self, really must sell all the beads I still have…
Snow and Tell at the Story Museum Oxford
Going to see Snow and Tell storytime at the Story Museum in Oxford for Christmas, plus a few others treats while visiting
The alternative 12 days of Christmas
I didn’t know how I wanted to cover our Christmas on the blog. I kept making notes, and think they’d be separate blog posts, but then I realised that I’m never going to get round to writing 6 Christmas posts….
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…
Visiting Santa’s Enchanted Christmas Kingdom at Hatton Adventure world
Christmas events – review of Santa’s enchanted Kingdom at Hatton Adventure World.
Meeting Thomas the Tank Engine and Father Christmas at Didcot Railway Centre
Christmas at Didcot Railway Centre includes riding with Thomas the Tank Engine to see Father Christmas