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A Winters Day
Darkness falls temperature falls snow falls and the time goes on, as shadows die the sun will rise and the birds will wake to sing their morning song – “Up, up and live this day”!
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Seasonal Shopping
I knew it was going to happen but I think I noticed it more this time because Dearest Son saw it and commented loudly about it. What am I talking about? Picture the scene: it was the last few days before Christmas and we had nipped into a local shop for a few bits and…
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S3 Ep 7 How we can use music to help us everyday!
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-xrh49-154b0cc We listen to music everyday but have you ever given any thought about what it is actually doing for you? Listen to this weeks episode to find ways you can use music to benefit you and your family everyday, from better sleep to pain management, music is a tool we should all be making…
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Welcoming January
Hello old friend. I know things can’t be easy for you, coming after such an exciting month. You get all the blame don’t you? You’re too cold, everyone’s broke or ill – hardly your fault. You try to bring more light. You give the bulbs that chill they need, then Spring gets all the credit…
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Looking forward to making changes
Hold on tight and strap in friends because several fires have been lit under my butt and I’m itching to share. Firstly, I have been working slowly on the decluttering process of the house for a while and was delighted last week when I managed to remove 2 boxes, 1 black bag and a carrier…
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10 Kitchen Tips for the Budget Conscious
1 – Keep a piece of paper taped to a cupboard door (or inside), and when you run out of something or think of something you need, jot it down on the paper – instant shopping list! 2 – Always make and take that shopping list. It does no good being left on the cupboard…
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7 Reasons to love Winter!
1 – Winter is the perfect excuse for all things cosy – curling up on the sofa with a good book, cosy blanket, fluffy slippers, fleece pyjamas; all better with a hot chocolate. 2 – The dramatic light – be it in the morning or later in the day, there’s always going to be something…
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S3 Ep 6 Routines – heres why you need ’em (whether you like it or not!)
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ssbp5-153e128 Its the start of a new year and more than likely your routines have gone out the window…but we need to get them back! Why? Tune in and find out. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and use the links below. ‘Putting The Joy Back Into Being Prepared’ PDF now available to download…
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Salmon and pasta just go so well together!
I don’t put up many recipes really as this isn’t a food only sort of blog so when I do, it’s because I’ve done something a little bit special! I managed to get some smoked salmon for New Year and had put it in the freezer till I needed it. I had a look around…




