I’ve been longing to introduce more beans and pulses meals to the family. Not only should it be cheaper, but healthier and add variety to my meal planning. It’s always hit and miss with new dishes. Will they be accepted by the family? After spending hours researching and making it, […]
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Children, charity giving and books
If I was to write a novel, I’d base it in a secondhand bookshop. Two reasons. First, I’ve overheard* the most wonderful conversations, in the past, while selecting secondhand books. Snippets that a whole story plot might be built on. I would even suggest that it’s the best location for […]
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Christmas Jumper Day
Seeing one of the children rushing out of school, clutching a note, has one of three effects on me. A sense of dread (small slip of paper, typically, letting you know that they have unwelcome guests in the classroom – nits), sense of the inevitable (sponsorship or school trip requests […]
Read moreAlphabetPhoto: N is for nametapes
It’s that time of year again. New school uniform is 85% organized. Old uniform is in a pile waiting to have nametapes removed, with the unpicker at the ready. Three clutches of nametapes are waiting by the needle and thread. It’s time to sew on the nametapes. I have always […]
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