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  • Time for a change?

    Time for a change?

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    Jane Shaw
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    I am writing this because I feel a bit lost and would really value some thoughts from anyone who has been through something similar. I have just celebrated my 55th birthday and our 25th wedding anniversary. I am not quite sure how either of those happened so quickly, but they have made me feel very…

  • Key Dates for UK Celebrations: Crafting Inspiration

    Key Dates for UK Celebrations: Crafting Inspiration

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    Jane Shaw
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    Do you like making themed crafts? There are many celebration days and holidays around the world. Dates for the UK are as follows; January 1st New Years DayJanuary 5th 12th NightJanuary 25th Burns Night February 14th Valentine’s DayFebruary 17th Shrove TuesdayFebruary 17th Chinese New Year (year of the Horse) March 1st St David’s DayMarch 15th…

  • Keeping up appearances.

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    Jane Shaw
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    I was talking a to a friend today who is having Chemotherapy as part of a treatment for her MS. Knowing that she was going to lose her hair, a few weeks ago she had her hair cut short and donated her hair to the charity that makes wigs for children with cancer, a lovely…

  • Music

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    Jane Shaw
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    I have just written a blog about my card challenge linked to a song, I can’t share it until Sunday. On the theme of music we attended an outdoor screening of Mamma Mia on Saturday. There is just something about music that speaks to you and many of the lyrics are so poignant. A few…

  • Another year older, but not wiser!

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    Jane Shaw
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    I should not complain, many people are denied the privilege. I got married on my 30th birthday so this year is my 52nd birthday and 22nd wedding anniversary, where does the time go to?  As well as being my birthday and wedding anniversary the date has become significant in other ways down the years. On…

  • New Year Resolutions 9 & 10

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    Jane Shaw
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    At the beginning of each year many of us think this will be the year we make changes and get more out off life and become happy. In reality, not much changes and by the end of the year we feel bad for not having achieved anything that feels worthwhile. Apparently the top 10 New…

  • New Year Resolutions pt8 Family & Friends

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    Jane Shaw
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    At the beginning of each year many of us think this will be the year we make changes and get more out off life and become happy. In reality, not much changes and by the end of the year we feel bad for not having achieved anything that feels worthwhile. Apparently the top 10 New…

  • New Year Resolutions pt 6 Spend Less Save More

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    Jane Shaw
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     At the beginning of each year many of us think this will be the year we make changes and get more out off life and become happy. In reality, not much changes and by the end of the year we feel bad for not having achieved anything that feels worthwhile. Apparently the top 10 New…

  • New Year resolutions pt5 Full Life

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    Jane Shaw
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    At the beginning of each year many of us think this will be the year we make changes and get more out off life and become happy. In reality, not much changes and by the end of the year we feel bad for not having achieved anything that feels worthwhile. Apparently the top 10 New…

  • Holidays for 2023

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    Jane Shaw
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    These are the main bank holidays and celebration days for UK in 2023, occasions you may want a card or gift for. Source https://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/?country=9 on the site you can view holidays for other countries and religions. 1 Jan New Year’s Day2 Jan ‘New Year’s Day’ observed3 Jan 2nd January (substitute day) (Scotland)5 Jan Twelfth Night…