10 simple ways to be healthy and live longer

Following on from my recent post on making life simpler this month, how about some simple ways to live longer and be healthier? Here’s 10 simple ways… 1. Sleep Well Do your utmost to get a good night’s sleep. Lack of sleep has been linked to high blood pressure, obesity and even early death. If [...]

How to make a family tree

I have been loving watching all the BBC series called “Who do you think you are?”. I find it so fascinating and interesting. If you’ve missed it, the latest series 5 of Who do you think you are is out on DVD see here. The previous 1-4  who do you think you are collectionare available [...]

Make life simpler this February

    Here are some tips for you to save  time and cash this month with some simple short cuts and money-saving ideas. Focus on making your life simpler this February. Strapped for cash after Christmas? Why not declutter this weekend and cash in by dusting off unwanted items and sell online – old CDs, collectables, books [...]

Perfect Pink Passion Potion

What’s perfectly pink, beautifully bottled and seeking passion?  No, not wine, but those battalions of bottles of pink fizz lined up on your supermarket shelves waiting for St. Valentine’s Day on Thursday 14th February.   It’s not a matter of age, as Cupid’s darts don’t only pierce the young.  Old married couples could well be surprised [...]

Make heart hangings for your home

Here’s  how to make great heart decorations for your home. You can make them in a variety of colours to match your home decor or make them stripey and multi-coloured. They are great to make with friends and children. They are very simple and look great. You can use them for Valentine’s, special occasions or have [...]

February in the Garden

Ahh, don’t you just love February, it is a new brighter month with love in the air and the garden is buzzing with the signs of Spring on its way This month, it is time to sow peppers and aubergines in a sunny spot indoors. These are great to grow on the window sill. Put [...]

Hand Knitted Love Hearts

Treat a special friend or loved one with these lovely hand knitted love hearts by Woollywotnots. You can use the lucky hearts to hide under a pillow or in a pocket or to make mobiles or bunting. Hannah of Span’s Stitchin’ fame made this great mobile with Woollywotnots hearts: They are lovely to place on a side [...]

28 Things To Do In February

1. Knit a woolly hat for The Sailor’s Society and wear woolly hats to work to raise money. See this link for more information 2. Make cards and notelets for Valentines and give to your friends and loved one. 3. Make a heart cushion 4. Enjoy some chips for National Chip Week this month 5. [...]