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A Dream Tree House – What Would It Look Like?
A tree house is something that most children dream about, a space of their own where they can escape from parents, or chores, or hide from the rain and just generally chill. But most tree houses are, to be honest, a little bit bog standard, let’s be honest, you’re lucky if you have a ladder to help you get up. But what if your child could design the tree house of their dreams? What would it look like if money and space was no object? Armstrong Supplies, who stock great quality timber and building materials, asked a group of children, including my 10 year old Joe, what their perfect tree…
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The Nutcracker – Christmas Magic In Birmingham
The most iconic ballet of all time last night re-opened at the Birmingham Hippodrome, following a extensive rebuild of John Macfarlane’s famously beautiful sets. Yes, Birmingham Royal Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ is back in all its glory, as sparkly and new as it looked in 1990, and totally ready to enthral audiences once again. As wonderful as the London production was in 2021, this is the visual treat that always signifies the start of Christmas in Birmingham, and last night, with Sir Peter Wright in the audience, the snow fell on the stage, the rats were led back to their cage, and the magic was truly a joy to behold. The…
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Family-Friendly Days Out You Never Knew Existed
It can be easy to fall into a routine when spending a day out with your family, and by this we mean that the activity is simply repeated with little to no new addition to the day. Whilst we may all enjoy trips to the beach, or a visit to our extended family, or just going out to the city centre, these days out can become repetitive and dull. So, what can you do to add more excitement on family-friendly days out? Why you should encourage days out with your family A survey conducted in 2021 revealed that families in the UK spend approximately four hours of quality time together…
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Jewellery Trends For Christmas 2022
Jewelry pays a big part when it comes to Christmas. Whether it be something that you are giving as a gift, or something you are gifting to yourself so you can wear it for party season, your jewelry choices say a lot about you and your style. Yeajewel a popular jewelry wholesaler site, has been looking at the key trends in jewellery for Christmas 2022, and I am going to share these with you today. These are trends you can incorporate into your wardrobe, or may choose to gift to a loved one. Mexican Style Trends Yeajewels sell Mexico jewelry wholesale and this is proving to be a very popular…
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Charity Shop, Vinted and Vintage Finds
It’s been quite a while since I did a post about my charity shop, Vinted and vintage buys, so here we are, with a few car boot sale finds thrown in for good measure. Autumn is a time when Charity shops, much like all regular High Street stores, change their ranges for warmer items, so this is a great time to pick up a new coat, knit jumpers and winter boots at bargain prices. In addition, with Christmas on it’s way, there are chances to grab party wear, with most Charity shops having a rail dedicated to Christmas party wear, including all things sequins and velvet, as well as pretty…
