Fluffing a Christmas tree for the best results
Tips on how to fluff a Christmas tree to make it fuller and more realistic, plus alternatives to help fill gaps
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Queen Charlotte costume displays at Blenheim Palace
A visit to Blenheim Palace to see the Netflix Bridgerton spin off Queen Charlotte costume displays
Project 52 2023 week 44
Another week, this time half term for us. I only took a few days off, and didn’t really have much planned. Nowadays we don’t tend to go out much unless we’re on holidays, because older children just don’t tend to…
Increasing independence for pre-teens
How to start increasing independence for pre-teens and teens, and sharing our experience of this
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Books read and reviewed October 2023
Books read and reviewed, from crime to thriller, chick lit to romance, in October 2023.
Christmas farmhouse decor ideas
Preparing for the holiday season, try these Christmas farmhouse decor ideas to make a warm and festive feeling for family and visitors
Project 52 2023 week 43
This week was a lot drier than I expected given the forecast. A week with some fun things, and I’ve started trying to up my steps and eat healthier again (kind of for the latter). Here’s our week 43 for…
Wasgij Destiny 26 Organic Overload
The incoming of autumn means it’s time to get out the jigsaw puzzles. Of course some might do them all year round, but I do tend to do more puzzles in the autumn and winter months. Luckily I’ve had a…
Project 52 2023 week 42
It’s been a wet week with Storm Babet coming in. I’ve got back to doing puzzles again this week, and had have had sports cancellations, so it’s felt a little less frantic than maybe normal (apart from being super busy…
Gaia installation at Stowe House
After all my visits to Stowe Gardens National Trust over the years, I’ve still not managed to visit Stowe House which is part of Stowe School. But now I’ve been (at least to one part), to see the Gaia art…
Project 52 2023 week 41
Week 41 of Project 52, the week started with unseasonably warm weather. I don’t think I’ve remembered a birthday so dry and warm. The week ended with quite a bit of rain and turning a lot chillier. Here’s our week….