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I’ll Huff… I’ll Puff….
When heartbreak and celebration collide, heartbreak triumphs. No matter how bright its light, our happiness hides tearfully behind the most sorrowful of rainclouds, not knowing whether to try and peek through and offer solace, or sink beyond the horizon gracefully and respectfully accepting its defeat. This May heartbreak struck our family for the second time,…

![THE [NOT SO] LAZY DAYS OF SUMMER: PICNICS AND BUG HUNTS IN THE NEW FOREST](https://keep-up-with-the-jones-family.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Hamper-Picnic.jpg)
THE [NOT SO] LAZY DAYS OF SUMMER: PICNICS AND BUG HUNTS IN THE NEW FOREST
Ahhh, British Summertime. The time of year when, if I had a pound for the hand of each child I’d held whilst running at Sports day because they were scared, embarrassed, or worried about coming last, I wouldn’t be rich, but I’d feel a whole lot better about making a fool of myself doing it….


SILVER BELLS: PAPER FLOWERS DIY TUTORIAL
My most precious treasures as a little girl all had one common denominator. Amongst them sat a replica of Jamie’s magic torch, some Wonder Woman wristlets, a pink and green Easter bonnet, and a strapless blue and white floral summer dress. They were exquisite pieces to me and what united these possessions was their origin….