I always find it faintly amusing that Americans call their gardens a yard — or even a backyard. It sounds so… practical. Very “fetch the rake”. Whereas garden feels softer, more romantic, a place you actually want to sit in with a cup of tea and a good book. But…
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Every now and again, a TV episode comes along that just hits every single sweet spot — the humour, the heart, the weirdness, the charm — and suddenly you’re sitting there grinning like an absolute nutcase at the screen. That was me today watching episode 5 of season two of…
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Welcome to the December edition of Tell Us About….a monthly challenge where a group of bloggers from around the world take a prompt and interpret it any way they like. Last month’s prompt was Creativity. This month, Rosie chose Christmas Carol. When I first saw that this month’s theme was…
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I finally did it — I made a dress. An actual, wearable dress. And I’m still slightly stunned because this whole adventure was a lot more dramatic than Vogue would lead you to believe. A few months ago I decided I wanted to learn how to sew properly. I’d done…
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When back pain begins to slip into your day, even simple movements can feel heavier than they should. Standing up, turning in bed, or bending to reach something may bring a sharp reminder that something is off. It can feel discouraging when the pain lingers, and many people in NYC…
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Family life changes all the time. Some changes bring joy. Some bring pressure. Raising children, sharing responsibilities, and managing money can weigh heavily as time passes, even in modern places like Wheaton, IL. Conflicts can happen when expectations are unclear. Emotions can run high. Conversations can turn into tense arguments…
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