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Since getting back from Bluestone National Park, the boys have been suffering with a severe case of cabin fever…and as patient as I like to think I am, my last nerve is beginning to twang like a string on a rusty banjo. When the postman arrived early Saturday morning I was so, sooo relieved to…
This month’s #BostikBloggers theme is snow. My parents, in the Midlands, have already experienced their first [and definitely not their last] snow of the year but here in leafy Hampshire we are still snowless. Generally if we get any it seems to arrive around January time which is a bit disappointing, especially when I grew…
AD – We were compensated for this post We’ve had elves in our home now for ten years. And I say elves, because there are 6 of them. It’s a team effort each Christmas and after ten years, even though we’re more prepared, we’re less full or original ideas. For this reason, we’re always on…
This month’s Bostik Bloggers theme is the jungle. I thought it would be Father’s Day and so got a bit of a surprise when I opened the box to see safari themed paper and pipe cleaners. As it was inset day today for Jensen, I let him choose the craft. Beads everywhere and six little…
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Our homemade pot pourri is in progress – for the first time ever, we dried fruit! It was surprisingly simple. If you want to make some [and make your house smell very Christmassy indeed], all you need are the oranges, cloves, a baking tray, baking paper and an oven. Heat your oven to its lowest…
We decided that Dublin the Leprechaun was going to pay us a visit this St. Patrick’s day, and as he wouldn’t be easy to find (due to his naughty little nature) he would leave gifts instead. As we’re saving for holiday, gifts this year mean home made ones, or gifts with vouchers we already had. …
Oh, I love these, it really (really) is bringing the outdoors in, and such a wonderful invitation for Spring. (and yes, so pretty, and straightforward, I reckon even I could give this one a go!!).