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Cathy's Flower House miniature craft kit from Rolife review
A few months ago I wrote about the latest craft project that my husband and I had embarked on - Cathy's Flower House miniature kit from Rolife. We worked really hard on it, and completed it just before...
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Our first family escape room
At the weekend we treated Harry to an escape room for his birthday treat. This was the first time that we had tried such a thing as a family, although my husband and I had both separately completed an...
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Garden of Sun Signs 3000 piece jigsaw puzzle from Ravensburger
Earlier in the year I wrote about the start that I had made on my first 3000 piece jigsaw. I chose Garden of Sun Signs from Ravensburger and you can read more about why I chose this puzzle here - A...
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How to achieve upcycled elegance with a bedroom furniture makeover?
This is a collaborative postTransforming your bedroom doesn't have to mean spending a fortune on new furnishings. With upcycling, you can breathe new life into pieces you already own, creating a fresh...
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What I've been up to lately...
...or, what I've been doing instead of blogging!ReadingI was side tracked over Christmas by a couple of trips to the library, meaning that the looming to be read pile by my bed had become neglected. So...
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Investing in your taxi business - Key considerations when looking for taxis...
This is a collaborative postEmbarking on the journey of taxi business ownership requires a strategic approach, particularly when it comes to the acquisition of your primary asset – the taxi itself....
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Some tips for completing a larger jigsaw puzzle
Recently I completed my first larger jigsaw puzzle - Garden of Sun Signs by Ravensburger. At only 3000 pieces I realise that I am barely scratching the surface when it comes to enormous jigsaw puzzles,...
View ArticleThe launch of the Apple Vision Pro, and some of my thoughts
Earlier this month the Apple Vision Pro was launched in the US, priced at $3500. If you aren't sure what it is, here's a short introductory video:The Vision Pro looks and behaves much like a VR headset...
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Bringing back memories of my Maths GCSE
I did very well in my Maths GCSE back in the nineties if I say so myself - I got an A*, which was one of only a few in my year. Maths didn't come easily to me, but I'm good at memorising things so I...
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Teaching Tails: The valuable life skills dogs instil in kids
This is a collaborative postPhoto credit Fernanda Greppe via UnsplashHave you ever contemplated the wonderful things that happen when a dog becomes a member of the family? The patter of little feet...
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Happy Pancake Day!
I had to share, because I'm feeling very proud of myself today! I usually attempt pancakes for pancake day, but in the past I've always used a pre-made mix - usually a plastic bottle that you add water...
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Why I can't use TikTok
A few years ago when TikTok first started to become really popular I downloaded the app. As a blogger I felt that I needed to keep up with social media trends, and lots of other bloggers were starting...
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Waiting impatiently for Spring
At this time of year, every time the sun comes out I turn my face towards it and bask in the anticipation of warmer days ahead. Winter thankfully didn't feel too cold this year, but I'm starting to...
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Walking in the rain
I love going out for a walk, and as well as my regular runs I also venture out for plenty of walks around my local area. I don't go very far, just a short wander around the estate for half an hour or...
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A review of the four new jigsaws that I received for Christmas
For Christmas I was lucky enough to receive some lovely jigsaw puzzles, and so I thought I'd do a quick review of them all in case you are looking for some puzzling inspiration! They are 1000 piece...
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Four ways to improve lone worker safety
This is a collaborative postAll work can be risky given the right (or wrong) circumstances, but working alone comes with a unique risk profile simply because it involves working independently of...
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Can you eat thirty different plants in a week?
It's actually not as difficult as it sounds!Sometime before Christmas I read a nutrition article online that made an impression on me. I think it may have been this one - Forget five a day, 30 a week...
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Things I think about while I'm running
When I set out for a run, my first thought is usually how cold it is, and how long it will take me to warm up. Sometimes I'm a bit self-conscious, and I'm testing whether my shoes are comfortable. But...
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Sorting through my broken links
At the end of last year, Amazon Associates announced that it had decided to stop using the SiteStripe image feature which allowed Amazon Associates to link to products on Amazon using an image link....
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Kindle Paperwhite 11th Generation - How to display a book cover on the lock...
I recently upgraded my old Kindle to a Kindle Paperwhite 11th Generation model and I am very happy with it. This time I chose to buy a Kindle which doesn't display special offers and ads, and one...
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What is everyone listening to?
Recently I wrote about some of the things that I think about when I'm running, and one of them was wondering what the people I see out and about are listening to on their headphones.Is it just me, or...
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Things I collect that I don't need
I've been looking around the house recently and thinking that I'm well overdue for a good declutter. It's been ages since I last took part in a decluttering challenge, and things are starting to pile...
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Things that make me uneasy
My current read is The Pillow Book by Sei Shonagon (affiliate link). I discovered it a little while ago when I was reading a fiction book which quoted extracts at the beginning of chapters - My Year of...
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Some cool things I've seen over the last couple of weeks
This Easter we finally managed the trip to New York and Washington that was originally planned for March 2020. We spent 6 nights in New York, 5 nights in Washington D.C. and travelled by train between...
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Where to see the retired space shuttles
Recently I shared some of the things that I saw on our recent trip to New York and Washington, and I mentioned that we had now seen all of the retired space shuttles. I thought I'd put together a post...
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