It might seem that wrapping paper is something that is easy to recycle, but that's not the case! Anything with glitter or shiny metallic stuff on it is likely to end up in landfill even if you do put it in your recycling bin. So, this year, Nathan and I have tried to be a [...]
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Weekly Check-in (23)
Well, what a week. Even when drafting this blog yesterday (Thursday), I knew that this week couldn't get more than 6/10. Looking at things this morning, on balance, it's getting 5/10. This week has been a bit of a ministry struggle. Lots of things have seemed hard work. There's been some difficult rumours to cope [...]
Weekly Check-in (22)
Blimey, didn't that week go fast! It's getting 6/10. I've had a heavy cold and it's been very frustrating! Although, it hasn't been all bad. We had a lovey time with Philippa at the weekend. We had a slow get up, had breakfast in Riva and went to Aintree Racecourse for the Christmas Market which was [...]
Three ways to reuse Christmas cards
To me, one of the worst things about taking down the Christmas decorations is throwing away the cards. As my Dad said in his wedding speech, 'it turns out that Poppy is an absolute hoarder'. I would just love to keep every card! What with all those lovely messages from family and friends, the pretty [...]