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 happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family.
Five Happy Things {Week 3/2025}
Last week I’ve been working on the gingerbread manor house felt pincushion I started a few weeks ago. It’s a really pretty little project and I’ve enjoying embroidering the little details on it. I’m hoping I can finish it this week as I have a few projects I want to work on.
We started a new dog themed jigsaw puzzle, this is a fun way to spend time together and we are finally trying the puzzle my daughter received for her birthday last year. She gets bored easily so I’ve been doing bits on it to help her. It takes up a lot of room but we’ve been using a puzzle board which fits neatly under the sofa.
I made a delicious chocolate brownie with apricot. I love baking cakes but I’ve been following Slimming World for a few months now and I found it easier to go without rather than trying a healthy cake recipe. However I couldn’t resist any longer so made the chocolate brownie recipe with apricots. I didn’t think I liked dried fruit but it’s delicious.
I’ve been making a little DIY project, painting an old window so I can use it as a photo prop. It’s been hanging around for ages so I’m excited to finally make a start, sanding the frame and painting it a deep, dark blue.
Will you be celebrating Burns Night on Saturday 25th? We don’t usually do anything but our local pub is hosting a Burns Night so we’ve booked a table and will be leaving the kids at home!
Let me know what’s made you happy lately.
I really love the color you’re using on the window frame. I can’t wait to see what you do with it!
Chocolate brownie with apricot sounds nice. The flavor must be different too.
It’s refreshing to read about the little joys that make the week better. Sometimes, it’s the small things that really lift the mood.
Love how positive this list is! Sometimes it’s the small things that really make a difference in the week.
I have never had brownies with apricot in it before but it sounds lovely! The little things in life make us happy and its nice to reflect
I love what you have done of the gingerbread house pin cushion. That looks so cute and will come in handy.
What a lovely week! I love the Gingerbread manor house pincushion and can’t wait to see the completed jigsaw puzzle which you are doing
We love to have a puzzle on the go for the odd evening when we don’t want to be staring at screens. I love all your little craft/ DIY projects, I don’t have much patience for them haha x
Chocolate brownies with apricot? We love brownies over here but I have never tried preparing it with apricot. Sounds good!
Love the dog-themed jigsaw puzzle! A puzzle board is definitely worth the money since it makes things more convenient. Also, I’ve never heard of or tried apricot brownies.. interesting!
I love the idea of your Happy List! Your felt pincushion project sounds so charming, and the brownie with apricot must have been a treat!
We’ve never celebrated Burns night. It’s nice that you have a pub that is celebrating, enjoy!
Starting a dog themed jigsaw puzzle is indeed a wonderful way to spend time together as a family. Thanks for this idea!
I have never had chocolate and apricot before – it sounds interesting. I have never heard of Burns Night before?! It’s my friends birthday, so we are going out for that.
Chocolate brownie with apricot sounds yummy. I have not eaten any brownie from long time.