Losing the luxuries in times of need
With my brother and I having been brought up by our mum alone, after our dad died when we were young, we were always taught to be careful with money. My mum was a stickler for saving and only spending…
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5 Ways to make the childbirth experience more comfortable
*Ad – collaborative post Childbirth is usually a joyous occasion during which a new life arrives in the world for the first time. But make no mistake; it can be a challenging, and sometimes distressing experience for nervous mothers. Intense…
Getting creative – designing and painting t shirts
I’ve had a stash of fabric paints for ages, and meant to get round to decorating some bags and tops, but needless to say we never got round to it. But recently buytshirtsonline.co.uk sent us a t-shirt design kit to let N…
A fun guide to throwing a brilliant DIY ‘Minions’ themed party
Bright yellow, with either one or two eyes, Minions were catapulted into the spotlight by the ‘Despicable Me’ film franchise, back in 2010. While N hasn’t watched many films (or at least films all the way through), he has managed…
Saving the pennies for family treats with current accounts
*Ad – sponsored post I’m a bit of a saver and a cheapskate when it comes to money. Yes I like a bit of luxury (if I’ve saved my money or got a bargain on a nice item I’ve researched…
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…
Italian culture – a new things introduction
During our 4 week New Things challenge with CSMA Club, we’ve visited a new place, played a new game, discovered a new food, and this week we’ve been immersing ourselves in a new culture. Obviously, with work, nursery and everything else…
New things – french and japanese food
It’s week 3 of our CSMA Club #NewThings challenge (you can also see week 1 and week 2), and this time it’s all about trying a new food. CSMA Club have some tips about saving money on food as well,…
Out and about in Oxfordshire – finding hidden gem locations
*Ad – sponsored post I wouldn’t say I’m a big traveller, or even someone who particularly wants to travel the world (fat chance with a farmer husband anyway!), but I do love to be out and about. I think it…
Getting away from the farm – holiday options with children
What are the holiday options for going away with children? Different accommodation types, with a focus on Northern Ireland
Retro Love Hearts sweets hit 60
At the Midlands blog meet last week, we were lucky enough to have received goody bags to take away with treats from the sponsors. One such sponsor was Swizzels Matlow and we chomped quickly through the drumstick squashy sweets in…
