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    Crafts for adults

    April crafting

    May 4, 2023 - By 

    Last month was quite slow for me. As the days have been longer, and the weather warmer, we’ve been out more so there has been less time to craft. There was also a 2 week Easter break where we enjoyed a few days exploring the beautiful city of York. Each month I write about the things I have been making. In April I bought a Coronation hoop kit to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III this weekend. Although there were two colourways I opted for the red embroidery thread so this is my first piece of redwork. I think…

  • Are Your Old Cameras Worth Anything?
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    Are Your Old Cameras Worth Anything?

    May 3, 2023 - By 

    Disclosure – this is a collaborative post In the age of smartphones, many of us have abandoned our old cameras in favour of the convenience and immediacy offered by these pocket-sized devices – even the kids have cameras. However, if you’re one of the many people with a forgotten camera collecting dust in a cupboard, you may be wondering if it still has any value. This article will explore the factors that can affect the worth of your old camera, and how to determine if it might be worth something to collectors or enthusiasts. To Sell or Not to Sell:…

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    Monday Happy List

    Five Happy Things {Week 446}

    April 30, 2023 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. This is 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 our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Five Happy Things {Week 446} Last week we were excited to go and watch our daughter take part in the District Cross Country competition. She trains every week and really enjoys running. The weather was cold and windy but she ran well, although unfortunately not quick enough to…

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    Mrs Porter Calling by AJ Pearce

    April 27, 2023 - By 

    Mrs Porter Calling by AJ Pearce is the third book in The Emmy Lake Chronicle Series by AJ Pearce. The three books published so far are Dear Mrs Bird, Yours Cheerfully and Mrs Porter Calling. NetGalley kindly offered me an advanced reading copy of Mrs Porter Calling by AJ Pearce, which will be published 23 May 2023. Mrs Porter Calling by AJ Pearce London, April 1943. Emmy Lake, Woman’s Friend magazine’s popular young agony aunt, is doing all she can to help the readers as they face the challenges of life on the Home Front. With the postbags overflowing, Emmy puts her heart…

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    Bluebells in Old Park Wood, Harefield

    April 26, 2023 - By 

    Over the weekend we went off is search of bluebells. These pretty flowers bloom from late March to early May and are one of the last flowers to bloom in the woods. Bluebells are a protected species in the UK and we look forward to seeing them each Spring. We heard about a lovely woodland walk through the bluebells on the outskirts of London, so went off to find them. Bluebells in Old Park Wood, Harefield Old Park Wood nature reserve in Harefield is a little off the beaten track. It is behind Harefield Hospital and accessed via footpath from…

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    Monday Happy List

    Five Happy Things {Week 445}

    April 23, 2023 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. This is 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 our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Five Happy Things {Week 445} Over the weekend we enjoyed an amazing walk around Old Park Wood Nature Reserve in Harefield to see the bluebells. There was a great show of them throughout the woods and were really lovely to see (despite the rain!). The children both took…

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    Birmingham Stage Companies’ Terrible Thames river tour

    April 20, 2023 - By 

    Last week we were invited to attend Birmingham Stage Companies’ Terrible Thames river tour. The kids are big fans of Horrible Histories and we’ve seen several performances including Horrible Histories: More Best of the Barmy Army and Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors so knew what to expect. Birmingham Stage Companies’ Terrible Thames river tour Horrible Histories proudly presents its wicked river tour of the Terrible Thames. Climb aboard and hear the horrible history of the most famous river in the world! Terry Deary is the creator of Horrible Histories and one of Britain’s best-selling authors of the 21st Century. He’s also the…

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    Monday Happy List

    Five Happy Things {Week 444}

    April 16, 2023 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. This is 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 our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Five Happy Things {Week 444} We had the second week of our Easter break and it was super busy. We kept the kids busy with a trip to watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie which we all really enjoyed (and made us want to play more Mario!).…

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    Crafts for kids - Sports crafts

    Cardboard roll car craft for kids

    April 15, 2023 - By 

    I’ve been promising a car craft for kids for a while. The F1 season started a few weeks ago and my family have been avidly watching the races. We’ve also been trying to eat a dish from the country the race takes place, which has been a lot of fun! Today I’m sharing our cardboard roll car craft. You can use any kind or cardboard tube for this craft, just cut it to a size approximately 10cm long, Cardboard roll car craft for kids supplies: Card Craft papers Cardboard roll Pencil Ruler Scissors Glue Marker pens Print out the car…