Have you heard of a Fukubukuro lucky mystery bag? They are popular in Japan and a New Year custom. The bags are packed with random items and sold for a substantial…
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We’ve owned our adorable Bichon Frise Chewie for 21 months now. We couldn’t imagine our lives without him and he really is the fifth member of our family. Our days our…
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Spooky season is upon us – nearly. I’m a huge fan of Halloween and little pumpkins, Halloween sweets and the colour orange have been creeping into our seasonal decor for a…
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The Wild Before is a stunning prequel to the bestselling and beloved The Last Wild trilogy, which explores the topical yet timeless themes of environmental awareness, friendship and hope. Piers Torday’s award-winning…
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I have a lovely giveaway to share with you today for a copy of What a Wonderful Phrase: A collection of amazing idioms from around the world by Nicola Edwards and…
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I love learning a new craft and the lovely sunny days of Summer seem a great time to try. Last week Search Press published The Joy of Modern Calligraphy by Joyce…
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The summer holidays gives me a chance to work through the pile of books I’ve accumulated through the year. Nothing beats relaxing with a good book and I’m looking forward to…
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Did you know that last year Haribo celebrated 100 years of making delicious sweet treats? They are a firm favourite in our family and we love the classic sweets, as well…
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We’ve been reading a lot lately. We all love to read but the really hot weather has got us all reaching for a good book so we can sit in the…