Category Archives: Miscellaneous

The squirrel and the advent calendars

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

The other week, the library near work was closed so I went to my second favourite bench in the park to sit and think.  I began watching a friendly (or so I thought) squirrel running around and playing with an empty takeaway … Continue reading →

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Help decluttering your handbag

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

Why does the handbag remain cluttered? If yours is anything like mine, it’s a black hole containing many old tissues; receipts; loose change; crumbs (why is that?); make up; sweets without their wrappers; scraps of paper with half written lists, … Continue reading →

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Interesting rubbish!

Posted on September 11, 2011 by

Sometimes rubbish on the floor can turn into something interesting to photograph. I glanced over at the other side of the room today and spotted a screwed up tissue in the shape of a dog. I asked one of my … Continue reading →

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Facing my fear of cycling!

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

My partner kindly bought me a brand new bike the Christmas before last and until yesterday it has spent 20 months in the garage! My fear of riding a bike stems back from childhood (whilst visiting relatives in Canada) when … Continue reading →

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Time with the children individually

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

Today it was my youngest daughter’s birthday and we bought her a Maxi Micro scooter.  I decided to take her out on it by herself and spend some time with her; she loved having my undivided attention.  I then took my … Continue reading →

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Batteries set to ‘recharge’

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

I have split this blog into two parts ‘batteries empty’ and ‘batteries on recharge’.  Up until today, I’d had ‘one of those weeks’ where everything has felt too much.  Fortunately I have just over a week off work now which I am … Continue reading →

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New to WordPress

Posted on November 9, 2010 by

Hi Today I have transferred my blog from Windows Live Spaces to WordPress and I must say I am very impressed with the look and feel of the site!  I will be including this new link on my website http://www.tipsandluxuries.com. No … Continue reading →

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General update

Posted on June 19, 2010 by

Hi   I haven’t been in contact for a while as I’ve been working on my book.  Has anyone checked out chapter 1 yet?  It’s available for free download on my website http://www.tipsandluxuries.com – please let me know what you … Continue reading →

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