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Feeling Grateful For My Old Lawnmower

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

When the red plastic bit fell off my lawnmover a few years ago, I couldn’t find the long bolt/screw thing that attached to it anywhere, so I taped the long handle back on with all sorts of different sticky tapes … Continue reading →

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Recycling and Sunshine Led to Some Outside Decluttering

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

I got up earlier today as I wanted to slow roast the pork so that we could have dinner at lunchtime. Whilst cooking on a Sunday morning, I like to potter around in the kitchen/dining room and my plan was … Continue reading →

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Day 312: Exercise, Clearing, Gardening, Cooking and Rest

Posted on November 7, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I thought I’d start the day with some exercise as I really haven’t done any for a while. I’ve not even been for any brisk walks! Not sure why. I got on my cross trainer machine for 12 mins whilst … Continue reading →

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Day 247: Goodbye Silver Birches, Hello Opportunity

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

In yesterday’s post, I expressed my sadness about the plans to cut down the two silver birch trees in our garden, to allow the space for my husband to come up with a new design that we are all happy … Continue reading →

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Day 231: Clothes Shopping, and Repotting the Geraniums

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I felt so refreshed when I woke up this morning. I checked my fitbit app and it showed deep sleep of 1hr 28 mins and the other stats looked good too. It might have something to do with the fact … Continue reading →

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Day 220: Tidying the Garden Ready for Family to Visit

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

We have some of my husband’s family coming over tomorrow: mother-in- law, sister-in-law and five nieces. I said that I’d prefer not to have to cook because a) I don’t really enjoy it (b) it’s going to be hot and … Continue reading →

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Day 217: Repotting the Citrus Trees, and Taking Time For Me

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Just over an hour ago I said to everyone in the house that I need some time to myself, so I have come into the conservatory to write this. It feels like the first bit of me time I’ve had … Continue reading →

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Day 211: Decluttering Progress in the Garage… and Saving the Marigolds

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I spoke to my mum on the phone this afternoon whilst I was sorting through stuff in the garage. She’s a great sounding board for me when I’m not sure what to do next (I was just shuffling things around … Continue reading →

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Day 187: A Busy Sunday… Decluttering, Washing, Gardening and Cooking

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I’ve been a busy bee today clearing more clutter in the spare room; doing the washing; mowing the lawn, and cooking dinner. It made me think about how much I juggle in one day. Spare room clutter I decided to … Continue reading →

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Day 168: First Geraniums Buds, and a Tidier Dining Room

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I planted some geranium seeds at the beginning of lockdown and I was so happy to see the first bud opening up today on one of the plants that the seeds produced. Dining room and general kitchen clutter After I’d … Continue reading →

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