Supermarket Tesco (branded Fresh and Easy in the USA) have banned pyjamas; or rather shopping in them. In a world of twenty four hour shopping it appears you still have to get dressed to do the grocery shopping, or risk being thrown out by a doorman. A branch of Tescos in Cardiff has put a […]
Continue reading …Getting the best hotel deals in London
June 4, 2011 Comments Off on Getting the best hotel deals in London
Getting hotel accommodation at discounted rates is like playing a game. There are various ways to do it, and everyone has their favourites. Apart from using travel agents, who often give great rates for a package travel deal with accommodation, you can try using selected websites which act as consolidators for hotel rooms. Two that […]
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Although there is some speculation that that the art of crochet evolved from traditional practices in other places, there is no evidence of it being performed before its popularity in Europe during the 1800s. The word “crochet” is derived from the French word , meaning hook. At one time all the terms were the same, […]
Continue reading …Hobbies which help lower blood pressure and stress
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Research has shown that certain hobbies and crafts help reduce stress and lower blood pressure. It is thought that the repetitive actions involved in certain activities like knitting and crochet, help the mind “switch off” and this has a distinct calming effect. In recent years knitting as a hobby has become hugely popular and has […]
Continue reading …The teaching of reading skills in British schools
June 4, 2011 Comments Off on The teaching of reading skills in British schools
My daughter started Reception Class in January. Bit of a disastrous start as the snow came down and she missed 2 days of her first week, but never mind. Ella had been going to a private nursery for 3 years prior to starting school. She has really developed in those years into an intelligent and […]
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Mother’s day is celebrated throughout the world, but different countries seem to have different dates which can cause confusion. For 2010 Mother’s day in the UK falls on the 14th of March. Where as in the USA, Mother’s day is on May the 9th. This understandably causes some confusion. Mother’s day is a traditional gift […]
Continue reading …Handcrafted Valentines Day Gifts Ideas – that won’t break the bank
June 4, 2011 Comments Off on Handcrafted Valentines Day Gifts Ideas – that won’t break the bank
February is the month of love, and Valentine’s Day is the time to exchange gifts with your loved one as a sign of appreciation. So what can you buy your loved one this Valentine’s Day apart from a standard red rose, or a box of chocolates? To stand out from the crowd, forget the local […]
Continue reading …The Tea Party Movement – what’s it all about?
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There seems to be a growing resentment in the United States about tax payers money being used for stimulus packages and bank bailouts. And so, many disgruntled American’s, have taken to joining the “Tea Party Movement,” as a way of voicing their concerns. The term Tea Party, has been taken from the period in American […]
Continue reading …Global warming, the big chill and Snowmageddon
June 4, 2011 Comments Off on Global warming, the big chill and Snowmageddon
Despite being bombarded daily with dire warnings about global warming, the big chill is continuing to bring chaos to parts of United States and Great Britain. Even president Obama dubbed the situation in Washington as “Snowmageddon.” The worst snow storm for ninety years hit Washington on Saturday 6th February 2010 and Britain continues to wander […]
Continue reading …Good parenting techniques. Are they taught or learnt?
June 4, 2011 Comments Off on Good parenting techniques. Are they taught or learnt?There seems to be no end to television programmes trying to teach us parenting skills or good parenting techniques. Super Nanny and Nanny 911 spring to mind. But if there is a demand for television programmes teaching us how to parent our children, the question that begs to be asked is: what did parents do […]
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