Our snow is thanfully almost gone now just some rather sad looking piles at the side of the road. The river Tirry which goes along our garden is now flowing again but there are enormous chunks of ice cast up on the banks which look as if they will be there for a while, some are about a foot thick!

I have been checking stock this morning after having had a number of sales and I am going to be buying more Keptin Jr which is one of my most popular lines. They  make perfect gifts for that special baby.  From the Netherlands, Keptin-Jr. have  soft, comfortable and natural toys for babies & toddlers.  Their toys are made from natural cotton wool, which easily absorbs the mother’s & child’s natural smells & matching temperature.  With Keptin-Jr. you can be assured of your child’s safety.  These colourful toys have been bleached without chlorine and are dyed using non-metal dyes.&am ...

Just got back indoors from trying to chip ice off our drive aching in muscles I didn't know I had! That's it for today I am going to be chilling out with a glass of wine and some nibbles and then we will have a veggie pasta for supper. On second thoughts perhaps chilling out is not the best term that I could have used!

This morning I put the Cosy shoppers into the shop you can find them here have a look and see what you think. I have been reading a blog about dressing girl babies and small girls and the author was bemoaning the fact that it was almost impossible to buy practical clothes that were not covered in sparkles or pink not to mention embroidered with flowers and hearts. She was also incredulous to see a practical pair of jeans designed for a two year old referred to as 'boyfriend jeans'. She asked whether the clothing industry is already trying ...

I have decided to stock cosy shoppers for babies ok they are not organic but they are handmade in the UK and I think its good to back British when possible. They are made from double lined fleece and come with a matching blanket and an easy clean draw string bag for easy storage. They have been developed by a Mum who understands how difficult it can be when you are faced with a soiled and dirty infant carrier on your shopping trolley and they also double as a cover for your car seat which helps prevent  covers from getting dirty and grubby when baby has 'little accidents'.

They are a must have product for a new mum.  Useful, practical and an essential  item if you have a baby that is being sick most of the time, The Cosy Shopper works out to just 48p per week over the first year of your babies life, a small price to pay to keep your baby warm,clean, and cosy.        &nbs ...

Happy New Year to you all! It's ages since I organised myself to come and write here I think my New Year resolution should be to improve on my time management. We are living in a beautiful white world here at the moment -14 degrees this morning and we just had another heavy snow shower which almost buried our Jack Russell Minnie. It has its downside though travelling is very difficult and we had a burst pipe last week luckily for us the water did not come into the house. Here are a couple pictures that I have taken recently-

I wish I had a sledge at the moment because it would be fun (even at my advanced age!)< ...

Are you all ready for Christmas? As usual I'm not but I know that somehow everything will be alright on the night! I have been busy baking and cleaning up after having builders in. We are not quite finished but it can be done in January. Everything seems to be geared towards Christmas day doesn't it and then you blink and its all over. I am singing in the choir for the Christmas Eve service and that for me will be when the magic of Christmas begins.

I wanted to share with you a few pictures that I have taken recently when out with the dogs its been very cold and frosty but beautiful. Anyway here is a local resident! He looks cuddly but I was glad of the fence between us!

This was the view when we went for a walk to S ...

Back again at last! I have been busy at Christmas Fairs this last couple of weeks and yesterday completed a stock take (not my favourite job!). I was really excited to hear that I have been nominated by www.thegreenfamilia.co.uk for their very first rated annual awards under the Beauty Products category for my chamomile spa soap which is lovely and soothing for irritated skin. So do visit and vote for me won't you. The green familia is fast making a name for itself as an exciting website which publishes a Light Green Blog about Lifestyle/Home/Family and Environment.

I have just two Christmas Nativity scenes left now so hurry if you would like one. They are very colourful with chunky pieces that little hands can grasp easily. A lovely interactive way to te ...

It's pouring with rain here, I have just got back from a walk up the river which is really full and charging down at a terrific speed. Magnificent yes but a bit scary too. Anyway I don't think I will be going far for the rest of the day. I have some new things to put into the shop. These gorgeous little hats which are handmade in organic cotton look out for them very soon.

This time of year seems to be a busy one for everybody and I have been out to lots of Christmas Fairs. I am buying lots of my pressies online this year as I get fed up trailing round the shops and call me Scrooge if you like but you can hear just t ...

I have had a busy time recently doing lots of promotion of my products at local Christmas sales and have been delighted at how well my Fairtrade jigsaw puzzles have been received. They are made from rubberwood and are sturdy for small hands to use, very colourful and many have numbers and letters on them.

This dragon has a very friendly expression

He has a lovely range of colour and all the letters of the alphabet.

Or perhaps a friendly Mother elephant with her calf .Super for a first jigsaw

We awoke to a beautiful cold and frosty morning again today, this is one of my favourite times of the year everything looks so beautiful once the early morning haar has gone. Blue skies and lochs and clear air.I took the dogs for a long walk and really wished that I had taken my camera to record the beauty of the scenery around me. Minnie disgraced herself by running off after a rabbit or something and then refused to return I shouted myself hoarse for half an hour and she was not popular when I finally caught up with her,

I have been really busy lately I suppose its that time of year! Lots of Christmas sales and fairs and of course my weight watching class which is going very well we are all losing weight steadily. Anyway I have found some green cleaning recipes for cleaning your oven which may be of interest so here they are -

Bicarbonate of soda
Water
Washing up liquid

Directions:

■Fill a spra ...

I've finally added all the new clothes to the shop. One of my favourites has to be this gorgeous babygown in Seafari print the perfect present for either a baby boy or girl. You may have read my short article about why babygowns just have to be one of my favourite things but if not you can find it here

You can find this gorgeous nightgown here Or how about this pretty babygrow if ...