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…
Seasonal
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…
Halloween party play
Being that time of year again, we’ve just had our traditional Halloween NCT party. One of the girls often invites everyone round to their spookily decorated house for the children to play, the adults to chat, and for us all…
How to pimp your pumpkin the easy way – Sharpie pumpkin art
Every year I’m late with my pumpkin and autumn posts, but I like to take time to reflect! And hey, I’m not yet talking Christmas. Here’s my easy way to pimp your pumpkins and create pumpkin art with Sharpies. *Ad…
Halloween games for family nights in
I’m trying to build up a stash of family games for N. Games are something we used to play a lot of as children, and although he’s an only child, he’s got plenty of cousins to enable him to get…
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…
Children’s Easter event at Blenheim Palace
An Easter themed event and day out at Blenheim Palace, what they do to cater for toddlers at the event with Peter Rabbit
Lights and music in Colourscape at Waddesdon Manor
Experiencing light, colour and music at Colourscape at Waddesdon Manor