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    Wax melts workshop @ Wick and Ceramic

    June 4, 2025 - By 

    A few weeks ago my daughter and I took part in a fun workshop at our local ceramic cafe making mini jelly cat inspired clay models. We had such a great time we decided to go again, this time booking a wax melts workshop. We’ve made our own wax melts at home using a craft kit but were excited to make more. Wax melts workshop @ Wick and Ceramic First of all we painted our own wax burners. There were so many colours to choose from, along with a handy guide to what the colours would look like once glazed…

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    Lift109 at Battersea Power Station

    June 3, 2025 - By 

    I love exploring London with my teens and wanted to share a recent adventure we had at Lift109 at Battersea Power Station. Battersea Power Station is a true London icon and has been converted to a new use, like Tate Modern. Today Battersea Power Station is a shopping destination with some great shops, places to eat and entertainment venue. We’ve visited to look round the building, as well as explore some of the public art trails which have taken place there. Lift109 at Battersea Power Station With two teens to keep busy we thought we would book a visit to…

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    What Legal Options Do You Have If You’re Asked to Take a Drug Test at Work?

    June 2, 2025 - By 

    Navigating the workplace can sometimes include unexpected requirements like drug tests. Whether you’re new to your job or have been with your company for years, understanding what to do if asked to take a drug test is important. Your legal rights and options depend on your employment terms and how your workplace conducts these tests. Knowing how to respond can help you make informed decisions. Discussions about privacy, consent, and workplace policies often come up with this topic. Staying informed will help you handle the situation confidently. Drug testing at work is becoming more common in various industries. Employers often…

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    Five Happy Things {Week 22/2025}

    June 1, 2025 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me smile in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. Five Happy Things {Week 22/2025} I love half term, especially when I have the week off to spend it with my family. My son started the week with his Silver Duke of Edinburgh expedition in the Chilterns so I took my daughter to watch the new Lilo and Stitch film which we both enjoyed. Before…

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    What I made in May 2025

    May 31, 2025 - By 

    Where did May go? Time for a monthly update! What I made in May 2025 I’m working my way through my craft stash and thought it was about time I made the MakeBox Modern English Paper Piecing Ladybird which was released in June 2023. I enjoy English Paper Piecing but usually stick with hexagons, diamonds or simple shapes. This kit has really been testing my patience! I wanted to use the finished ladybird on a banner and it just about fits. So far I have made half of the ladybird and have set it aside for now. Some of the…

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    Wedding Guest Dresses – Themes for 2025

    May 30, 2025 - By 

    With wedding invites landing in inboxes and postboxes alike, there’s one fashion question that always springs to mind: what to wear? If you’re searching for the ultimate wedding guest dresses this year, 2025 has brought with it some exciting new trends, along with the timeless staples we all know and love. Whether it’s a countryside ceremony, a sleek city affair, or a laid-back destination wedding, there’s a style out there that’ll tick all the right boxes—flattering, appropriate, and effortlessly stylish. Here’s a look at what’s trending in 2025 and how you can find the perfect wedding guest dress for every…

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    Cruise and hike: Combining coastal cruises with onshore walking adventures

    May 29, 2025 - By 

    A coastal cruise offers a relaxed way to enjoy the ever-changing picturesque shoreline, with optional land-based excursions, while enjoying the entertainment and informative onboard activities to enhance the overall sailing experience. Cruise and hike: Combining coastal cruises with onshore walking adventures Why not try sailing from the UK and go through idyllic coastal towns and secluded bays. Combine your laid-back cruise with leisurely, energetic discovery walks to get up close and personal with the incredible coastal landscape through an invigorating trek. Moreover, modern cruise lines offer day-long walking trips along with optional guided tours and shore excursions as a part…

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    {giveaway} The Essential Guide to Pattern Making

    May 27, 2025 - By 

    I am eagerly awaiting a new series of the Great British Sewing Bee. I love watching the amateur sewers compete to impress Patrick Grant and Esme Young. To celebrate the new series arriving shortly I am delighted to have a copy of The Essential Guide to Pattern Making up for grabs. The Essential Guide to Pattern Making The Essential Guide to Pattern Making is an extensive and clear guide for all who wish to become confident in designing and making their own patterns. This handy book will become any dress-maker’s pattern-designing bible: with accessible break-downs on seams and darts, the order…

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    Five Happy Things {Week 21/2025}

    May 25, 2025 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me smile in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. Five Happy Things {Week 21/2025} I was really proud of my daughter who went to our local borough athletics competition and came first in javelin (just like last year). She enjoyed taking part as it was a whole day out of school. I spent the weekend making gingham coasters with my daughters box of hama…