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Monday Happy Things {Week 401}

Posted on June 20, 2022June 22, 2022 by jenny

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 sit down and write. I was really tired after our amazing half term adventures so most of last week was a bit of a blur.

Monday Happy Things {Week 401}

The hot weather last week was exhausting so it didn’t feel like we did much. My daughter had daily swimming lessons on top of all her normal activities and it just felt like a really busy week. I’m hoping next week will be a little quieter and I can read more of my latest books from Persephone Books.

Miss Buncle Married

I completed the Platinum Jubilee embroidery hoop from one of my sub boxes. I also finished a little experimental hoop based on a photo I took. I transferred the image to some fabric and stitched it. The hoop turned out well and I have a few more hoops I would like to stitch.

We were invited to watch Back to The Future The Musical at the Adelphi Theatre and had a great day in London. We also had time to visit the London Mithraeum in the morning which was a bit different.

Last week I used my new Ninja Air Fryer a lot. It saved so much time cooking and we’ve been enjoying seeing what we can cook (and what doesn’t turn out so well). We made a brilliant cooked breakfast – our favourite way to start the weekend!

I made a really delicious elderflower sponge cake, using elderflower cordial we made ourselves. The elderflower season lasts about 6 weeks and we always pick some to take home. It was refreshing and tasted really good.

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Category: Monday Happy List

12 thoughts on “Monday Happy Things {Week 401}”

  1. Samantha Donnelly says:
    June 22, 2022 at 1:16 pm

    I was away last week in scorching temperatures, I am very jealous of the air fryer as it is something I really want, and then when I look at them, I get confused by what size I really need to what size I think I need.

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    1. jenny says:
      June 27, 2022 at 7:53 pm

      There are far too many options, the one we have is great for a family though.

      Reply
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  3. Anosa says:
    June 23, 2022 at 7:07 am

    we always say hot weather in the UK is not the same as hot weather on holiday lol, I need to get back to doing my swimming lessons though.

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  4. joanna says:
    June 23, 2022 at 1:17 pm

    I am going to see Back to the Future the musical in September and I am looking forward to it. I have heard so many great things about it. I love the hot weather, but I didn’t get to enjoy it for long as I was away on a work trip until Tuesday.

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    1. jenny says:
      June 27, 2022 at 7:52 pm

      Hope you enjoy it, definitely make time to enjoy a drink at the bar!

      Reply
  5. Rhian Westbury says:
    June 23, 2022 at 3:17 pm

    Back to the future is so good isn’t it?! I went for my birthday earlier this year and loved it. I totally agree about the weather as well, it’s been too hot! x

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    1. jenny says:
      June 27, 2022 at 7:52 pm

      I loved it, forgot how much I missed the theatre.

      Reply
  6. Natalie says:
    June 23, 2022 at 5:40 pm

    Isn’t air frying the best? I love how it allows you to cut down on oil and cooking time. Glad you had a good time in London, I loved my time there.

    Reply
    1. jenny says:
      June 27, 2022 at 7:52 pm

      Yes, it definitely feels healthier!

      Reply
  7. Karletta says:
    June 23, 2022 at 6:44 pm

    Love this idea of happy things. Especially in a Monday – a great way to reframe and restart 🙌🏼

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    1. jenny says:
      June 27, 2022 at 7:51 pm

      Thanks 🙂

      Reply

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