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Got our dog a new ‘toy’ – but will it work with him?
Will our dog like a lick mat, I wondered to myself while in a wonder shop that sold everything recently. You realise I only went in for compost but I am easily distracted! I wasn’t sure – and neither was he, but with a little encouragement, our furry pal, Scooby, got over his fear of…
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Garden Improvements – Preparing for Spring
I have been out working in the garden over the last few days, trying to make it look presentable for Spring. We had a bit of damage during the recent storms so I had to put the mini greenhouses back together before I could begin! I have also decided to save up for a proper…
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Making beautiful from ugly
Isn’t it funny how some things look really ugly when you first see them? You would be forgiven for turning your head away on first glance if you saw these for example: Sitting in a bucket waiting for something to happen to them while they try to grow some more! Not the prettiest bunch I…
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Season 3 Bonus Episode – Random Act of Kindness! (Number 2)
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-j9uyx-157355d Well my little Joy Bunnies, Season 3 comes to a close so it’s true story time with a bonus episode! Hear how we were saved from our camping disaster by a mysterious group of men who appeared out of nowhere! Follow the podcast so you don’t miss an episode – see you for Season…
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Just A Sip
“You’ve worked hard”, said husband, “I have some wine for you”. Well I had a little glass But one turned into two. A neighbour brought some vodka, Just turned up at the door. “You’ve got to try this flavour”, I tried, then tried some more. By this time I felt warm, A glow was setting…
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Poetry: Can it be self-published? Advice required!
To the untrained eye, I will have looked fairly unproductive, at times, recently. I will have looked like I was just mucking about on my laptop, not doing very much. What I have been doing is working on my poetry book. I’m slowly working on typing up my poetry, sorting it into categories and trying…
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Pineapple Slices with a Twist!
I tried a new dessert this week which I had seen in a book a long time ago called ‘where the wild cooks go‘ (you can also find it on my recommendations page) I’ve been meaning to try it for ages and as I had a pineapple left over from my recent juicing escapades this…
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The Critic
I’m patient. I try to be. I’m patient with everyone else just not me. The clothes don’t fit, hanging in my wardrobe. You used to be fit – where did it go? When did you give up on yourself? Why does everyone else get all your love and all your care? Yet you save your…
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Goodbyes are so difficult
I’ve been reading a lot lately. Sounds more high brow than it actually is – I know people have book lists for this year but I doubt many, if any, of the books I read will feature on these! I do have a copy of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ which I intend to read, I also…
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S3 Ep 10 The Benefits of Having a Pet!
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-xru6b-156dcd2 What is we get from having a pet that makes so many of us do it? Join me this week for the last episode in the season ‘Finding the Joy in the Everyday’, as I look at the benefits we get from our furry and not so furry friends! Join the Joy Bunny Clan!…
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Doesn’t anyone read books anymore?
We are at the stage now of moving from having a ‘child’ to having a ‘teenager’ and with that comes a re-arranging his bedroom! Dearest Son has one of those beds that has a ladder which gives a large amount of space underneath – currently FULL of storage boxes of all shapes and sizes. We…
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‘Juicing’ Diary
Warning for the gentlemen readers: you might find this post contains a little too much information of the female type – read at your own risk! For a few years now, I’ve followed the Britsh guru of juicing, Jason Vale (The book). Every year just after New Year, he encourages as many people as possible…
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