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5 fab things to do with kids at King’s Cross London
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5 fab things to do with kids at King’s Cross London

June 23, 2023

Do you ever find yourself shimmying to work at high speed with your eyes closed?

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Me too!

*Not literally, obviously!

But, you know… not really looking up and taking things in. That’s been me. For years I’ve been scuttling through King’s Cross station without a pause. And then one day, I discovered a whole heap of things to do with kids. I kick myself now for such a big miss. *And made up for it by doing a grown ups tour of the place which may or may not have involved a lot of food

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#DreamTeam linky – 25th June 2023
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#DreamTeam linky – 25th June 2023

June 25, 2023

Welcome to the #DreamTeam linky! 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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Is anyone else melting?? In true Brit style I can’t wait for summer, then when it arrives in all it’s sunshine… I hide. Behind my fans!

I’m not sure if this makes sense, but in London it’s super stuffy with the heat at the moment. Not like the clean heat you get when you are on holiday, but more the kind that feels heavy and full

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Five Fab Things – 29th April 2023
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Five Fab Things – 29th April 2023

April 29, 2023

Life has been a bit pooptastic of late with the little ones leg being really, really tricky. However, things are now getting better so I really do have some lovely things to share that come to mind right away *finally… she says.

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Here are my Five Fab Things from this week.

1. Getting some greens

Oh my goodness! I didn’t know how much we missed seeing green until we saw it. Now the little is much more mobile on her crutches *and much, much better in general, we were able to take a trip to

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5 Expensive Renovations Homeowners Always Regret
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5 Expensive Renovations Homeowners Always Regret

5 Expensive Renovations Homeowners Always Regret

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Home renovations are getting more expensive due to several factors, including ongoing supply chain issues, labor shortages and inflation. Many homeowners, however, still seem willing to cough up the cash.

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The 2022 Houzz & Home Survey, published last June, found that homeowners planned to spend $15,000 in 2022 to renovate their houses — a 50% jump from the $10,000 Americans spent over the previous three years. When it comes to home renovations, there’s so

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#DreamTeam linky – 26th February 2023
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#DreamTeam linky – 26th February 2023

February 27, 2023

Hello! 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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The little one breaking her leg and having to have surgery has really thrown a spanner in the works these last few weeks. I’m a bit *tons and tons – behind with everything, so please bear with me, and I’ll get my host post as soon as possible. Thank you for being so understanding 🙂

Thank you to everyone who is joining

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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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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%.

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Bomb Shelter Discovered During Basement Renovation In Bristol Home
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Bomb Shelter Discovered During Basement Renovation In Bristol Home

When a construction and property company were renovating a basement in a client’s Bristol-based home, they stumbled across a piece of history.

Berkeley Place was working on a basement duplex apartment in Clifton when handwriting was found on one of the walls. The notes were recordings of WWII air raids in Bristol, which was a target for bombing due to the presence of Bristol Harbor and The Bristol Airplane Company. There were six major bombing raids on the city, in what has since become known as the ‘Bristol Blitz’.

Bomb Shelter Discovered During Basement Renovation In Bristol Home

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The bomb shelter discovery was made while

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