UK lavender fields to visit featuring Cotswold Lavender
Enjoying Cotswold Lavender walking through the UK lavender fields during the summer, and find out how the lavender is harvested and distilled
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Flower fields to visit in the UK and flowers in season by month
Want to photography flowers in season by month, find this printable calendar, as well as flower fields recommendations, and tips for photos
On the first day of parenting – Preparing to survive Christmas!
Over the next week or so, you’ll see some Christmas posts on here amongst my normal posts. I’m joining in with a 12 days of parenting series in the run up to Christmas Eve. This first day is about preparing…
Autumn days and traditions – enjoying outdoors
Autumn days are wonderful and it’s a time to enjoy the traditions of hot drinks, nature, and still getting outside in the fresh air
How to prepare for Christmas early
In the past I always prided myself on being really organised for Christmas. It helped that it was always a nice family day, and even though we never had a big family Christmas, it always had its traditions. But the…
Winter wonderland – what makes winter so special?
The temperature’s due to drop here this evening, and being out in the countryside we do tend to see some of the colder temperatures in our region. We’re also just getting the advent calendar ready so that means we’re out…
Explaining why we don’t trick or treat
Halloween is always interesting to explain to children. Especially once there’s the peer pressure from school to go trick or treating. In the past N has had some kind of costume to go to nursery in. Although he’s not really…
Easy Easter egg decorating ideas
I’m not that creative, but here’s some really easy Sharpie based easter egg decorating ideas.
How to make cheat’s easy fortune cookies for Chinese New Year
As part of our Chinese New Year themed Weekend Box we reviewed, we made easy fortune cookies. I always thought they’d be really complicated, and had no idea how they’re made, so I was pleased to see how we could…
Bonfire Night at the Farm
For the first time we had our own bonfire night on the farm this year. Great opportunity to get family together, and nice to be out in the evening.
How to make a 3D snowflake
I’ve finally managed to get some crafting done. It probably helps that to make a 3D snowflake I didn’t need to get the craft supplies out…well, apart from tracking down some glue dots! If you’ve not seen them over the…