thrift is my name

I often trawl the charity/thrift shops and car-boot sales on a regular basis. In fact, it’s an important part of my life. I don’t know whether it came about because my grandma was a great make-do-and-mend person and this was passed down to my Mum also. It must be in the blood. I remember my [...]

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yep

We had a good weekend at the caravan with lots of walking, thinking and enjoying. A relaxing time was had by all! Sometimes, that’s all it takes. Just being grounded for a little while.

A good friend, who thought I needed this, was right on the button.
Thank you!
Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
Congratulations!
Today is your day.
You’re [...]

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try something different

22nd April, as most people (especially in the blogging world), were aware, was Earth Day. Yesterday -and beyond – we were supposed to think about how we treat Mother Earth. We celebrated it with planting lots of seeds and such for the allotment and the garden as we chatted about what Earth Day means [...]

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walk the dog

As part of my downshifting for this week I am walking the dog. My labrador, Alfie, has plenty of exercise now he’s over a year old, but these walks are part of his on going training too. The walks will continue and not just for this week. John takes Alfie for long walks and [...]

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sometimes

I had to stand still this week. I injured myself (an old recurring injury) and couldn’t walk more than pottering around the house for a limited amount of time. I exercised too hard, did too much too soon, and down I went.
But, sometimes, things happen for a reason. I needed to slow down, get acquainted [...]

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favourite haunts

We all have places we love to go, places we love to dream about and places we have been and wish we could go again. My list is endless and I keep adding to it all the time.
From March onwards, as a family, we try and take as many breaks as we can in our [...]

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Say Hello to September

We’re home after visits to the beach, lounging around, playing games, laughing and being together. We didn’t miss the constant ringing of the telephone, the need to be online, or the tv. Normal service is resumed though and tomorrow is an organisation day which we need to check school bags, sew on labels and visit [...]

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Saying Goodbye to Summer

All packed and ready for the beach. The house/pet sitter is organised and ready for our leaving. Oooh, lots of crafting, journalling, walking, biking and on-the-beach time I am so looking forward to spending some time alone with Joe. We are so alike as we love to talk things over, contemplate, assess and [...]

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Peaceful Family Times

In a few days time we’re heading to the beach for some peaceful family time, walks on the beach, games, lounging around, and all taken at our own pace. I’m in the midst of packing and sorting with lots of enthusiasm.

The boys are excited too. We normally take other kids along – either friends or [...]

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Oh, What a Beautiful Day!

It’s gorgeous here! And it’s going to be nice tomorrow too. I’m off to the lottie so that’ll be good. On my own too
We’re going to Joe’s football presentation as he’s at the end of his coaching week. Then off to Scarborough for a couple of hours to pester my sister who’s staying [...]

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