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Thinking outside the bin - the joys of upcycling
I recently went to see Billy Elliott at the theatre. It's a great play and there were some amazing performances, but one thing kept ...
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How to de-clutter your head
There's always loads of advice at this time of year on how to de-clutter your house or your desk, but this New Year how about de-cluttering your head? That would make a good New Year resolution. XX One of the most common things people ...
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How to lose weight without dieting
Back away from those fad diet books! - there’s nothing to see there. You don’t need to fork our lots of money on the latest books and DVDs to lose weight. We all know in our heart of hearts that crash diets never work and the ...
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How to make Lamb Shank in the Slow Cooker
Lamb Shanks are the perfect meal for a cold winters day, but most people avoid them because they of the time they take to cook. This recipe is ridiculously easy and cooks itself in a slow cooker. Ingredients 4 lamb shanks I glass of ...
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Made with love - homemade gifts for Valentine's day
It’s nearly Valentine’s day - a day guaranteed to strike terror into some of the hardiest of folk! How are you meant to show someone that you love them? What should you buy? Will they like it? Will they loath it? Will it be ...
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Make a knitted bobble hat like Cheryl's
Knitted bobble hats are all the rage again, and everybody wants one just like Cheryl Cole's. But don't worry if you haven't got £50 to spare - make your own! All you have to do is buy some wool and some needles and get ...
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