Hamster ‘Fruit cake’
Bonnie the hamster died a few weeks ago. That's our third hamster since September. There's been quite a few tears shed as a result. But…
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Uncalendared
Occasions that aren’t in the diary. Unprompted. Just because.
Car journey treat bags
Who remembers those tins of travel sweets that your dad used to have in the car glove pocket for those long car journeys? Powdered dust…
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The smallest vases you own
You may've been lucky enough to have received a bunch of flowers recently. Mother's Day perhaps? How lovely and lucky you. Such a shame they…
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British Pie Week
If you need me this week I’ll be at the supermarket stocking up on puff pastry and pie filling. It’s British Pie Week! I prefer…
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First phone
As our girls get older (13 and 9), there are less opportunities for themed teas, themed baths, fairies and other childhood magic. This makes me…
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Whipped cream ‘Snowflake’ hot chocolate toppers
It's Hot Chocolate season! Make one or two a little extra special with these snowflake shaped cream toppers. Gently whip some thick cream…
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The ‘LIKE’ jar
The 'LIKE' jar is back! It must be a 9-year old thing. When the eldest was nine, she had this obsession with the word,…
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Witches’ pancakes
You may have green food colouring in the cupboard but there is a better way to colour your pancake mixture green. Spinach! How very Popeye!…
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Halloween inspiration on the cheap
Boo! Halloween is fast approaching. The supermarket shelves are jam-packed with haunted treats and you'll never see so many multi-packs of E-numbered delights at such…
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Back to school keepsake posters. Free download
I remember as a young child disliking sweetcorn and sifting it out of mixed veg on my plate. I recall that my first, close primary school…
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