With a family of eight it is always a challenge at mealtimes, firstly trying to get everyone to agree on a meal that we will all eat, second, that doesn’t take too much time to prepare, and finally something that tastes good but is healthy…. We are always keen to try new foods in the … Read more
As you all know we started using reusable nappies at the beginning of the year, and I have to say, I wished I had made the change years ago, no longer does Tyrus have a red sore bottom and I really don’t notice the extra bit of washing, especially as the machine seems to be … Read more
When Xene was born over 14 years ago, we didn’t have a digital camera, so we used to send the film off and have lots of photos sent back, as time went on and we added more children to the Clan, we upgraded to the didgital camera and now my entire computer is filled with … Read more
As you will all probably know I am not really a drinker, many years have been spent either pregnant or breastfeeding, therefore alcohol has been very far down on my list of things to consume. However, when we have people over for a meal, I always feel a little self-coscious that they are all sat … Read more
Last week I was sitting in a Preschool Committee meeting and Eowyn was being extremely grumpy and sad.Halfway through the meeting she needed the toilet, whilst helping her to adjust her skirt I noticed a rather angry looking spot….There was a big sign up saying a case of Chicken pox had been reported, so off … Read more
It’s that time again. Time to head to a galaxy far far away! LEGO® Shop is proud to announce that they will be running a set of great LEGO Star Wars offers for the unofficial nerd holiday of May the 4th. 4 & 5 May Only! FREE Exclusive TC-14 Minifigure, Free Delivery, and R2-D2 Poster with any … Read more
You may remember that I started on the fabulous Mutu System to get rid of my weight and be looking fab for my sister’s blessing taking place on 12th May. Well it started great, the first two weeks I ate sensibly, cut out the fizzy drinks and was starting to feel that actually I would … Read more
After our fairly successful first hatch, the children waited eagerly for the second lot to arrive, this time we had eight eggs that looked pretty good.Unlike the first hatch, I was a little more relaxed with these… I was very surprised to find on 11th April that one of the eggs was already making good … Read more
As you may have read, we decided to hatch some chicks to increase our brood, the first batch were due on 3rd April, so when the day arrived, there was no sign of anything, I had already experienced no eggs hatching when we used our broody hen two summers ago, so I was beginning to think … Read more