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Tackling February gardening jobs and trying a new compost
I finally managed to get the line of fruit trees tidied up in the back yard today – whooppeeee! Even though the rain started, I kept at it and finished the weeding, edging, putting down new compost and sticking in a few bulbs which I found in a bucket (they were already sprouting and needed…
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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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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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‘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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This must be a good sign?
Is it too much to hope we have passed the worst of the winter weather when we see signs like this: A definite showing of snowdrops but wait, thats not all! It’s alive….! To give us all a bit of hope that Spring is indeed on its merry little way, bringing with it the promise…
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10 Steps to help you look after you!
Can you think of other things to add – what helps you to look after you every day?
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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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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…
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Where does inspiration come from?
I’m in a bit of a thoughtful mood today and this question popped up – where do we get our inspiration from? Inspiration to write, create, make, compose and so on. I know talent has a part to play too but without inspiration, I feel talent alone isn’t enough. It is more than motivation although…
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New Year Pressure
First of all, HAPPY NEW YEAR!! The start of a new year has an excitement about it. We can start afresh and correct some of the bad habits we slid into during the previous 12 months. Being aware of what worked well and what didn’t is a great thing to realise but I for one…
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