Monthly Archives: November 2012
DIY Cookie Cutter
Just a really quick post today, I am running around like a blue arsed fly getting things ready for the Oxford Street Fairtrade Christmas market on Saturday – woooo! I needed a cool bird (it HAD to be a bird) … Continue reading
Alternative Advent Calendar – Recycled Christmas Link -Up
My sister’s chocolate advent calendar wasn’t long on our mantelpiece before I worked out you could undo the bottom flap and slip the whole tray out. She’d open the odd window and be like “THEY FORGOT TO PUT DAY 16′s … Continue reading
Posted in Whoops didn't tag these puppies
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Six steps to a thrifty Christmas
For the first time since we were students Tim and I are REALLY having to reign it in, money wise. We don’t have a lodger for the first time since having this GIANT mortgage, both of us only work part … Continue reading
Posted in Thrifty
Tagged christmas, ethical, frugal, gifts, ideas, presents, save money, second hand, thrifty. xmas
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On world hunger, two year olds and rice crispie cakes…
As I stirred from a bizarre dream this morning, reluctant to wake, especially with all of us snuggled so cosily under the duvet, I groaned; “Monday already? Mummy has to go to work…” Ramona replied, “No, Mummy, no work.” I realised … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Craftiness
Tagged craft, craftivism, hunger, imapiece, jigsaw, Parenting
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Peppa Pig Live Tickets Giveaway!
Ramona is in love with Peppa Pig. In LOVE. When she broke her leg back in February, and I was seeking ways to comfort and distract her (apart from by covering her in porridge etc) we came across it on … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting
Tagged blog, criterion, family, free, giveaway, peppa, Peppa Pig Live, pig, show, theatre, tickets, treasure hunt
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Birth Story of Ramona Lily
Two years ago this very day my darling, precious daughter was born. And now here is the story of her birth , for what other thing could I post today?! I share it because I love to read birth stories. … Continue reading
18 ways to upcycle old jars
If you are like us and eat a lot of lemon curd and peanut butter you have a spare jar, or several hundred, in your home. I keep all mine in the little alley way alongside our kitchen, accessible only … Continue reading
