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How many ways can you use a pumpkin?
So, the saga continues. I wrote in the last post about finally getting round to cutting up and starting to use ‘The Beast’, aka ‘Mr Beast’ (not that one), aka 53 lbs of pumpkin, (aka ‘if I trip over that b****y pumpkin one more time…..). I started with a chutney as I thought that would…
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Getting the kitchen ready for Christmas
I know I can’t be the only person who goes cleaning crazy at this time of the year. I need my kitchen to be good enough for Santa to come in and be happy to eat what I’ve left out for him. As I have been working my way around cupboard tops and shelving this…
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I had a (strange) dream
The other night I had such a strange dream that was so realistic I thought I would share it with you. It started off as me being alone in a large, well-lit room that was a bit like a big classroom or workshop. There were cupboard doors all along one wall, tables pushed up at…
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(Herbal) Lotions and Potions
I am a happy novice when it comes to making my own creams, balms, lotions and salves but I do like to give it a go. I have made a few in the past and they turned out ok albeit with some room for improvement! Many lessons have already been learned such as comfrey might…
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Podcasting offer
Good news! I have teamed up with the lovely people at Podbean to bring you podcasting offers using my affiliate codes! So, if you’ve been thinking about starting a podcast now is the time – use my code and get a whole month free! Same goes for businesses, using my code, you will also get…
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Landfill or compost bin?
A year or two back, I got hold of someone’s old freezer and put it in the garden, thinking I could use it to store veg over the winter, from the allotment. I tried it but water was getting in although it was good at keeping vermin out. I was thinking about getting rid of…
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Keeping Positive
A little gift from me to you which I hope you can use to help keep yourself feeling positive and motivated everyday! If you want to download it and keep for yourself, you can go here (don’t worry it’s free!): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mysliceoflife/e/188961 Hope it helps someone.
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March 1998 – Going through a rough patch (Poem)
This is a poem I wrote a long time ago and I questioned whether or not I should post it here. I don’t remember what was happening at the time when I wrote it but I though it might be helpful to someone going through a rough patch – to know it is possible to come…
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Easy Christmas crafting using free natural materials!
As much as I love to cover the house in tinsel and anything else shiny or glittery at this time of the year, there is a part of me which prefers the natural look. Wooden ornaments, dried flowers, garlands up the bannister – that sort of thing. So when we were out walking Scooby the…
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Crafting for the garden birds again!
I had a lot to do the other day, so naturally, I looked for the biggest distraction I could find instead of doing the work that was waiting for me. Making a bird feeder seemed the obvious choice instead of washing the dishes, emptying the hoover or doing the ironing. We have noticed the starlings…
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Black Friday deals? Don’t make me laugh
I don’t know if this is straying into the realms of controversial, but am I the only one who sees no ‘great deals’ on Black Friday? Don’t get me wrong, every website I click on is promising me something spectacular and my inbox is choc full of the latest and greatest ‘offers’ every company on…
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This tip from Mrs Hinch blows my mind
Ok, I admit it, I don’t follow Mrs Hinch on the social sphere. I am aware of her only from the merchandise I’ve seen in the shops. However, I did come across one of her books in the second hand place we visited earlier this week (see post from Wednesday). We get 3 books for…
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