• Craftivism and Election Day crafts
    Crafts for adults

    Craftivism and Election Day crafts

    July 1, 2024 - By 

    Last week the main party leaders were out and about canvassing for votes for the forthcoming General Election on Thursday 4th July. The outgoing Prime Minister was at the Denby Pottery Factory and tried dipping pots, the Leader of the Labour Party was at Duchess China, whilst the Liberal Democrat Leader was painting some pottery at Vale House, Marple Bridge. Craftivism and Election Day crafts Did you know the first General Election was held in 1802 ? There have been quite a few since then and I’ve voted in all the ones I’ve been eligible to vote in. It got…

  • Jelly Cat Amuseables inspired cake
    Monday Happy List

    Five Happy Things {Week 506}

    June 30, 2024 - 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 happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 506} My daughter went through to the next stage of her athletics competition and came second in the javelin. She even got scouted for her skills! She enjoyed taking part and it was good to see her finally using her amazing sporting talent. Over the week we…

  • Little book of Liberty
    Crafts for adults

    What I made in June 2024

    June 28, 2024 - By 

    The weather has been all over the place this month. It’s either been too cold or too hot and I haven’t been able to concentrate on one sewing project for more than an evening. I have a stack of projects next to me, all unfinished, but have been enjoying The Great British Sewing Bee and day dreaming about making some clothes. I love the tamarack jacket from Grainline Studio and would love to find a class in London to help me make it. What I made in June 2024 I spent some time updating my Liberty fabric book. This is…

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    Should I get a plumbing inspection on a property before purchasing it?

    June 26, 2024 - By 

    For most people, buying a property will be the largest investment they make in their life. As a result, it’s important that you get the whole process just right, from looking for the right house to closing the sale. There are a wide range of checks that you’ll need to carry out, one of which is a plumbing inspection. Main reasons to get a pre-purchase plumbing inspection There are a whole host of reasons why you should get a plumbing inspection from somewhere like Able Plumbing – these are a few of the most important ones. Prevent larger issues further…

  • Cotton Clara cross stitch mug of tea kit
    Monday Happy List

    Five Happy Things {Week 505}

    June 23, 2024 - 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 happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 505} Like most people I binge watched the final 4 episodes of Season 3 (Part 2) Bridgerton last week. I’m glad I read the books first but enjoyed the series, especially the costumes and guessing where they had filmed in the UK. Basildon Park featured a lot…

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    Innovative Educational Tools for Young Learners

    June 20, 2024 - By 

    The educational landscape has changed dramatically over the last decade, probably most dramatically, through integrating technology into classrooms and homes. For young learners, it has opened up new avenues for interacting with content in a manner that is at one time enjoyable and profoundly enriching. These tools render learning playful and challenging, usually developing problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and creativity. In this article, we will present various educational tools and games destined for young children. After that, we put a particular focus on how coding games can be of further usefulness. The Evolution of Educational Play The traditional methods of…

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    Are straight razors worth the hype?

    June 18, 2024 - By 

    Surprisingly few people think of straight razors when they’re considering different shaving options. While they’re likely the oldest razor technology that’s still in use, they’re by no means a relic of the past. In recent years, they’ve shot up in popularity again, and you’ve likely seen both adverts and pop culture references springing up left right and centre. That being said, are they really worth the hype? Let’s find out. Unbeatable shave quality First off, it’s important to note that straight razors provide a shave quality that’s quite literally unbeatable. While other razors might be safer or slightly easier to…

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    Monday Happy List

    Five Happy Things {Week 504}

    June 17, 2024 - 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 happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 504} Charles Court Opera performed The Sorcerer at Wilton’s Music Hall, this was the one of the few Gilbert and Sullivan operas I had never seen so I was excited to go and watch it. As you would expect, the plot was topsy turvy and the…

  • Exploring Crossness Pumping Station
    days out - London Borough of Bexley

    {Exploring} Crossness Pumping Station

    June 15, 2024 - By 

    Last year we filled our diary with the steaming open days at Crossness Pumping Station. This has been on our bucket list of places to visit in London for years. With one child away we decided to take the tween and the dog to visit one of our bucket list places. {Exploring} Crossness Pumping Station Crossness Pumping Station is run by the Crossness Engines Trust and can be found in the London Borough of Bexley near to Abbey Wood Station. Built in 1865 by Sir Joseph Bazalgette as part of Victorian London’s sewerage system, Crossness Pumping Station is a Grade…