Today AJ wanted to bake, but I was busy. So I told her she could, but she’d have to go it alone. So she did. She’s baked with others, but never by herself. Her brownies turned out fantastic. (Whisper: Just need to work on her tidying up afterwards! Forgiven as […]
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From each new experience ….
I am a huge believer that from each new experience, I should be able to learn something new. Today was one of those days. A bit of background first. One of the big advantages of working from home is that you get to do things that you can’t do in […]
Read moreFlower Fairies to the rescue
Every garden should have at least one flower fairy, preferably two. They are difficult to spot as they dress to blend with the flowers. For example, they use hollyhocks for skirts and nasturtiums for bonnets, on their love-in-the-mist inspired heads. Their aprons may be fashioned from rose petals and their […]
Read moreBe still my tired feet
Take a pot of marbles Simmer 1/2 pint of milk for 15 mins, with two handfuls of mint thrown in. Add a few drops of rosemary and peppermint essential oil. Put mixture, marbles and feet in bowl, with a top-up of milk and relax. Bliss for tired Mother’s feet. BUT, […]
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