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A Little Plot Time
We managed a quick trip on the 15th October. I don’t expect to get masses of work done at the allotment at this time of year – it’s pretty cold and we are racing the light when we go up during the week. However, I finally got the last of the weeds out of the…
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How influencing are ‘Influencers’?
Up until recently I was pretty convinced I wasn’t being ‘influenced’ at all but I’ve had a re-think. I was listening to a podcast the other day and they were discussing how influencers are lying to us. One guy had apparently done a video showing how he is one of the ‘5am’ club people –…
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Flowing with the seasons
I realised something the other day. The signs are all around me that Autumn is well and truly here – leaves getting blown off the trees, harvests slowing down, shorter days and colder nights – all are what I expect when I think of Autumn. I also know that the temperature will continue to fall…
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S7 Ep 2 How to master your motivation!
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hcifv-1704e20 Join me this week to find out how to master your motivation. What is motivation, what stops us from being motivated and what can we do to boost our own motivation? In this episode I cover these big questions and also give you practical tips you can use now and in the long-term. By…
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2 Plot visits: Potatoes, Pheasant Drama and Prepping for Winter
I managed 2 trips to the plot over the last couple of days which I’m delighted about. We have been working to get the last of the potatoes out and weed the bay at the same time. We are really lucky to have manure (and woodchip) delivered to the allotment site, so the plan is…
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This is why hair straighteners are ESSENTIAL!
We made it to Friday so I thought it would be nice to give you all the opportunity to have a laugh at my expense. Every time I wash my hair, I have this to contend with and I think it’s excellent evidence why hair straighteners are not a luxury item – I couldn’t go…
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Growing tobacco in Scotland
Another garden experiment and this one has made my husband very happy! We all know the tobacco we buy is not just tobacco – even if we don’t know what else is actually in it or how the leaves were grown. I say all this as a non-smoker by the way. In fact, I can’t…
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Nice and ordinary
Nothing spectacular happened today and that’s ok. I was thinking about this earlier today, thinking about the kind of day I’ve had. It was ordinary, it was normal, it was not exciting and I’m very glad about all of that. The night before I had gone to bed earlier than usual because I was feeling…
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A Bagful of Bargains
It’s getting harder for all of us to manage as prices go up so managing to get your timing right at the supermarket will really pay off. I managed to get to the local supermarket the other night, 8:15pm to be precise. I thought there might be a few bargains I could get to put…
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S7 Ep 1 What does productivity mean FOR you?!
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-s94bu-16f3d27 Welcome all Joy Bunnies to a new season of the My Slice of Life podcast. This season’s title is…..’Let’s Get Productive’! We’re going to be looking at all sorts of things this season to help us all be productive – without wearing ourselves out. It’s a busy time of year and most of us…
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I’m pretty sure it’s shingles
Being ill is annoying but when you don’t know what it is, it’s even more annoying! Have you ever been ‘ill’ but you didn’t know what it was exactly? You know you just aren’t right but can’t put your finger on it. Well, that’s where I am just now and this has been going on…
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Autumn clearing begins on the allotment
This has to be my favourite time of year for working on the allotment plot. Firstly, my beans are still doing great and producing like crazy. I’ve recently found a ‘new’ recipe for them which has led to everyone in the house eating them very happily (let me know if you want me to do…
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