Pandemonium By Gail Aldwin http://www.victoriapress.com available December 2020 An ideal Christmas or Birthday present, this beautifully illustrated book is aimed at children between the ages of 2 – 7 years. The adorable purple Panda will warm hearts as each page captures a scene even without the words. An adult reader can point out other elements …
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She-Shed
10 years ago I purchased a log cabin to have in the garden and to work from home. 4 years ago I retired and 2 years ago I gave the interior a make-over. During this period of Lockdown due to Covid19 pandemic, all holidays are cancelled and messages of ‘stay home, stay safe’ rings in …
Yours Magazine
During Lockdown whilst Covid19 virus spreads far and wide, reading has been a great escape from the awful news. Not getting out to the shops has not been a problem as my ‘to be read’ pile of books has been a comfort. But the joy of having a subscription has meant my fortnightly favourite magazine …
Flash, bang, wallop…
What a picture, what a picture, what a photograph! You may recognise these words from a film called ‘Half a Sixpence’ sang by Tommy Steele. ‘Stick it in the family album’ were more words from the song. It’s a long time since snaps were sent off for printing, returning with the negatives and either placed …
Extra Cooking…
Christmas is coming and your regular oven will probably be used to full capacity. To lessen the stress I have an extra work top cooker. It is useful for warming plates, grilling, roasting, baking etc. If you are cooking for one or two – say jacket potatoes – this is an ideal little cooker to …
When a fire is not burning…
My home does not have a chimney neither is it connected to a supply of gas. So this will answer the question above. You may have noticed the wire in the picture leading to a plug or the grill beneath the flames that houses a fan heater. Yes, the fire is electric but it really …
Spider catcher…
It’s the season for those eight legged creatures to get indoors. They zoom across the carpet when you are watching tv, they appear from nowhere in your bath or shower tray, they hang in a corner of the ceiling in your bedroom. Ahhhhh. I don’t like them but thankfully I have overcome my fear with …
Eco friendly
In an effort to do my bit to save the planet, my bathroom products now look very different. No more scrunchy (plastic) soaper – I have bought lots of white flannels, rolled them up and placed in a handy basket. Easy to use, wash and re-use. Shampoo is now a block rather than liquid in …
Up North?
Alnwick Gardens, Northumberland, are a must-see. Such a lovely attraction with plenty of places to have a coffee, lunch, meal, snack. Ideal venue for families, couples, groups and individuals. The less-abled have paths to follow that don’t include steps; children will be delighted by the GIANT hiding in the grounds and the swings in the …
Milking it…
Ever conscious of plastic use these days, I found a carton of milk which I will be purchasing from now on. It tastes like any semi-skimmed milk, fits squarely in the fridge and carton can be easily recycled. I use it on cereals, to make porridge and in coffee (I don’t drink tea) and would …
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