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Family Quotes
We keep a sheet on a door which we use to put quotes from the family on – you know the sort of thing, when someone says something you all found really funny or suprisingly clever? Well, that’s what we do and I would like to share some of them with you today (names witheld…
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I need to focus
Hot chocolates, cocoa and some honey-chai tea Thats what today has in store for me. Our car outside is coated with another layer of snow I did replace the battery so I know its good to go. I have some jobs to do outside and in the home, but my mind is elsewhere today, my…
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Is It Time?
My eyes flick from the window to the box, again and again. Could I get away with it? This question runs through my mind like a daring thief. The box sits there, teasing me taunting me…. ‘You know you want to’, it whispers. I know those whispers will get louder. I’m tempted to open the…
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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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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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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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