Summer holidays really are the best time of the year. We’ve had Christmas at the farm with all my family, followed by a week up the coast with them again. Now we are home and enjoying some downtime. I’ve had some breathing space which has got my brain ticking over with lots of different ideas…
Christmas
A Messy Christmas
What a crazy end to the year! As I type this, I’m surrounded by boxes all labelled (one with ‘bord games’ written on it), and ready to move. CB has gone to get the farm truck, so we can put the boxes on the back and drive them up the road to the house we…
Mini Christmas Pud’s
Each December our village has it’s annual Christmas carol night in the hall. It’s an opportunity for the whole community to come together and celebrate the end of the year, and the Christmas season. The night begins with a shared meal. Each family brings along a plate or two of food to share, and we…
Happy Christmas Everyone
In my head I always imagine the lead up to Christmas as a time full of happiness and relaxation. In my head I’m doing crafts with the kids (who of course are cooperative and grateful), and baking lots of Christmas treats in my immaculately kept home. Of course the reality is the kids and I…
Christmas Cooking Plans
I’m so excited that school finishes a little earlier this year than it sometimes does. I get a full week at home after we break up, and I’m looking forward to a little Christmas cooking, so I thought I would share with you some of our plans. The first Sunday of the holidays is our…
How To Keep The Silly Season Sane
Well we are well and truly into the last few weeks of the year now. The kids and I can tell you exactly how many days we have left of school and work (hours and minutes too if you’re interested). Of course the end of the school year, combined with Christmas makes for some crazy…
Lately
A friend up the road rang us on Wednesday morning. They were on their way somewhere for a few days, and had a cherry tree that needed to be harvested. Did we want some cherries? Silly question. So on Wednesday afternoon we spent a lovely hour picking the juiciest, sweetest cherries. There were lots of ants…
The Country Christmas Gift Guide
Well Christmas is officially getting close now. We’ve started our advent calendar, and the kids are getting excited. Truth be told, so am I. I’ve been asked just what do you get someone who is trying to live a more simple life, so today I’ve put together my Country Christmas gift guide. It’s a combination…
