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All About Lunar New Year by Kevin Tsang and Linh Nguyen – book review
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All About Lunar New Year by Kevin Tsang and Linh Nguyen – book review

December 31, 2022

Little Button absolutely loves learning about different cultures and their celebrations. She’s still completely fascinated by Chinese New Year – remember the wobbly dragon she made a few years back 🐲. So, she quite literally jumped at the chance to check out this beautiful new book. Thank you so much to @scholastic_uk for sending us a copy of All About Lunar New Year by Kevin Tsang and Linh Nguyen. Here’s what we thought of it.

How to make Chinese New Year dragons

All About Lunar New Year by Kevin Tsang and Linh Nguyen

Synopsis

Dive into this treasure trove of all things

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Joanna Gaines Goes Candid About Daunting Home Renovation
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Joanna Gaines Goes Candid About Daunting Home Renovation

Fixer Upper star Joanna Gaines is known for her enthusiasm when it comes to home renovation, but some projects are just a tough nut to crack as the star admitted in her latest edition of The Magnolia Journal. The interior designer weighed in on one of her latest projects in the release, detailing how it took a toll on her and husband Chip Gaines.

The journal featured an essay Joanna penned about renovating a 1913 castle her husband bought in their hometown. She also highlighted these renovations in the latest season of her spin-off, Fixer Upper: The Castle.

Joanna recalled

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Planning our loft conversion
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Planning our loft conversion

January 8, 2023

So, after 12 years of thinking about it, we are finally getting a loft conversion done. Yay! It might have taken covid and working from home to give us that final push (or maybe shove). But I am so glad we are taking the plunge.

Planning a loft conversion

Why a loft conversion?

To put it bluntly, it was far more cost effective for us to build up to create more space, than to move house. We live in an old, average, 3 bedroom Victorian house in London. You know, one of those long but fairly thin houses with a kitchen

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The economy is impacting Canadians’ 2023 home renovation plans
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The economy is impacting Canadians’ 2023 home renovation plans

“While some may have the option of shifting their renovation dates around, for those who are needing to make necessary upgrades, this can make for a challenging situation. It’s not surprising that younger Canadians, who likely have less disposable income than their older counterparts, are being impacted at a greater rate.”

With 43% of respondents declaring an interest in knowing more about the various choices, the Leger poll shows that Canadians are becoming increasingly open to and keen for alternative payment methods. Among those respondents aged 18 to 34, this percentage jumps to 57%.

Finance It merchants were also requested

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#DreamTeam linky – 12th February 2023
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#DreamTeam linky – 12th February 2023

February 12, 2023

Hello and welcome. You’ve popped into the #DreamTeam linky for bloggers- a fab place to share your writing, read what others have been up to, and share a bit of blog love! Come join us…

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Due to unforeseen circumstances (the little one broke her leg…. in two places… at school ekk!!!), the #DreamTeam was down last week. #sorry. We are back though, and I can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to.

This week I’m linking up with a fab event happening in South Bank, London this February half term. If you are around

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Family situation changing? A solid plan for home renovations is essential
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Family situation changing? A solid plan for home renovations is essential

When life transitions happen, a renovation can make a big difference to the function and comfort of your home.

Perhaps you’ve been thinking for years about building an in-law suite for your parents. Maybe your kids are starting college and moving out – or back in! An updated layout could keep those family members close but still give everyone privacy. Alternatively, if your family is growing and your house is feeling cramped, you may need to build an addition to the house.

Whatever it is that spurs the thought of a home renovation, one fact is clear: your house just

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Marshall ISD to begin renovations at Early Childhood Center, Lil’ Mav Academy | News
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Marshall ISD to begin renovations at Early Childhood Center, Lil’ Mav Academy | News

Marshall ISD has announced that renovations will soon begin at Marshall Early Childhood Center and Lil’ Mav Academy. The project was delayed six months beyond the original timeline due to delays in planning and other variables beyond the district’s control.

Due to the district’s financial stewardship and healthy fund balance (savings account), the district is able to use a portion of that money at MECC and Lil’ Mav Academy.

Renovations will include:

Marshall Early Childhood Center

The cafeteria, all hallways and all classrooms in MECC will receive a face lift including paint, flooring and some reconstruction in the cafeteria.

The

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BookLove Carnival is back at the South Bank London this half term!
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BookLove Carnival is back at the South Bank London this half term!

February 11, 2023

BookLove Carnival is back at the South Bank, London this half term! Yass!!! If you are in the area, you absolutely don’t want to miss this bookish treat, and the chance to meet some very talented children’s authors.

BookLove Carnival at the South Bank, London

where: BookLove lounge, Imagine Children’s Festival, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank CentreSE1 8XX

when: Wednesday 8th to Friday 17th February 2023 10am – 4pm

Pop into the Book Love lounge and browse some fantastic reads that celebrate inclusive, representative and culturally diverse writers, stories and books. It’s lively, informal and very relaxed.

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