As I write this, the weather is hot and sunny. June-like. Proper hot. But a few days ago it was freezing and I was wearing three jumpers, huddled over the electric heater. Yet, just a few days before that, I'd caught the sun and proclaimed it was summer! What's going on? Give me some ...
Travel journals for children
A few weeks ago my mum was having a clear-out and unearthed one of my old childhood notebooks. I vividly remember this notebook - it started out as a little travel journal of a holiday to Yorkshire when I was about six. I'm the one standing on the rock, pictured with my Mum and older sister, ...
My bedroom
Last year we gave our bedroom a big overhaul - new bed, wardrobe, colour and curtains. Before then, it had been in a bit of a sludge-coloured state - with clutter and mess everywhere. Once we'd finished, It looked amazing - but just lately, I've let things slip slightly and it's all got rather tired ...
10 things I’ve learnt about boys (so far)
1. Boys are sensitive. Don't be fooled by the stereotypes peddled by the media - boys can be thoughtful too. When you have boys, the assumption is that they're these delightfully naughty, cheeky monkeys - always loud and boisterous. This is so one dimensional. Yes, my boys can be noisy, but they're ...
Open Farm Sunday 2015
Yesterday was Open Farm Sunday. This is an annual event, organised by LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) and the idea is to provide everyone with a chance to visit a working farm and 'discover at first hand what it means to be a farmer and the fabulous work they do producing our food and ...