Take one empty basket and leave it where the children will discover it, when they return from their morning walk.Remember to give the hens a little chocolate the night before. (This only works if done the night before Easter Sunday. Possibly only in Zumerset) Then the fun begins. It’s fast-moving […]
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Happy Primrose Day
Happy Primrose Day. A day celebrating this little Spring flower. The first rose – Prime rose. A good sign of Spring. Originally a day established in remembrance of Benjamin Disraeli. We had a lovely home day. Fences mending, apple pies made and seeds in the ground. Then catching the last […]
Read moreMaking a felt leek for St David’s Day
We like to celebrate St David’s day each year. If only by making a batch of welsh cakes, but if we can add a bit of crafting into the mix, then all the better. This year we are opting for welsh felt leek brooches. As St David’s day is next […]
Read moreHandmade Christmas by the children
I really love giving handmade presents at Christmas. I love receiving them too. I know I say it every year, but while making a present, I spend time thinking about the person. It is inevitable. When I shop for a present, it doesn’t feel such a positive experience. Usually, I […]
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