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    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy List {Week 347}

    June 7, 2021 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List  is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Monday Happy List {Week 347} We were so lucky to spend a week in the beautiful Suffolk town of Southwold, famous for its rows of colourful beach huts. It was so lovely to explore somewhere new and the amazing weather meant we went to the beach…

  • Rendlesham Forest and the UFO trail
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    Rendlesham Forest and the UFO trail

    June 5, 2021 - By 

    With a week based in Southwold, Sussex, my husband wanted to spend some time exploring Rendlesham Forest and the UFO trail. Who isn’t fascinated by conspiracy theories and the idea of UFO’s landing in a remote forest right next to an RAF base in 1980’s Britain? It turns out we weren’t the only ones with an interest in the little green men and Forestry England had a handy trail through Rendlesham Forest for those who wanted to find the sites. Exploring Rendlesham Forest It was established during the First World War when Britain had increasing demand for timber and is…

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    AD/5 essentials to pack for half term

    June 4, 2021 - By 

    Our long awaited break is finally here. Like most people in the UK it has been a long time since we enjoyed time away from home, a whopping 9 months! We’re not huge travellers but we do regularly visit family and friends and we’ve all missed visiting them. They say that travel broadens the mind and I have to agree, we’ve all been feeling confined to our local area this last year. We generally start to think about going away in January, it gives us something to look forward to during the dark months, and this year was no exception.…

  • Floral Keyring Kit from Love Embroidery magazine
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    Floral embroidered keyring kit

    June 3, 2021 - By 

    I love a free cover gift on a magazine and recently treated myself to a subscription to Love Embroidery. It’s a fab magazine, stuffed full of projects I would love to stitch. The latest issue (issue 14) included a gorgeous floral embroidered keyring kit which I couldn’t wait to make. Floral embroidered keyring kit The floral keyring kit was designed by the amazing Jessie Doe. The kit included a mini wooden hoop, 6 thread colours, cotton fabric and a keychain and ring. I gave the fabric a press (I know it doesn’t look like it) and transferred the pattern from…

  • Feel pregnancy supplement
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    AD/Feel Pregnancy supplement subscription

    June 2, 2021 - By 

    I’ve always used supplements to enhance my healthy diet and lifestyle. They give me peace of mind that I am looking after myself in a hectic world. As much as I love to plan a range of healthy meals, with two energetic kids I am often grabbing a quick meal on the go, or skipping meals when I have to be in two places at once! I was recently introduced to WeAreFeel who are reinventing nutrition for the modern world. They produce a range of safe and natural multivitamins that arrive at your door exactly when you need it every…

  • Cotton Clara modern embroidery hoop
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    Outdoors is better {modern embroidery hoop}

    June 1, 2021 - By 

    I love to find the latest modern embroidery hoop kits. I have quite a collection of finished hoops on display and love to find new patterns to work on. When I saw that Cotton Clara has released a new pattern I knew I wanted to get my hands on it. I have quite a few of her designs and they are always really easy but satisfying to stitch. Outdoors is better embroidery hoop kit Just like all her kits, this embroidery kit included a pre-printed fabric panel, embroidery hoop, needle and red embroidery thread. I placed the fabric panel inside…

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    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy List {Week 346}

    May 31, 2021 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List  is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Monday Happy List {Week 346} Last week we were all really excited for half term to arrive. It has been a strange term at school and we were all more than ready for a break, especially from the dismal weather. We did all our usual activities,…

  • The Wildmeadow Hare {book giveway}
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    The Wildmeadow Hare {book giveaway}

    May 28, 2021 - By 

    My little bookworm was delighted to hear that one of her favourite authors has written a new book. The Wildmeadow Hare is written by Holly Webb, illustrated by Dawn Cooper, and published by Little Tiger Press on 9th June. Read on to find out more about the book and for your chance to win a copy. The Wildmeadow Hare When she was younger, Ellie used to love watching the hares leap and play on the common with her mum. But with every year that goes by since she lost her mum, it’s getting harder for Ellie to remember her and…

  • Stitching the Original Dropcloth Embroidery Sampler
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    Stitching the Original Dropcloth Embroidery Sampler

    May 26, 2021 - By 

    A few years ago my husband bought me an Original Dropcloth Embroidery Sampler by Rebecca Ringquist. I love this kind of pre-printed panel and the Original Dropcloth Embroidery Sampler features 14 stitches to try. Earlier this year I made a list of all my unfinished wips and it has really helped me finish projects. This week I finished my Dropcloth Sampler. Original Dropcloth Embroidery Sampler You can purchase the Original Dropcloth Embroidery Sampler from Rebecca’s Etsy shop along with lots of her other pre-printed panels. I opted for the Original one as I liked the idea of trying some new…