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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #83

    Go on a photo walk capturing details, light, reflections and colour. Check out tomorrow’s post for my first ‘intentional’ photo walk, thanks to Blogtacular awesomeness. P.S New blog feature alert! Create bee friendly outdoor window boxes Remove any lampshades you have in your home then give them a dust to let in more light. Be brave. Make changes. Ask for help. Enjoy yourself. Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things posts here and don’t forget to enter the Archie and the Rug craft…

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #82

    Play frisbee in the park Wash all your summer scarves – my no.1 Spring/Summer accessory! Buy insoles, plasters, pop socks and deodorising spray and put them in a cute makeup bag. See a post later in the month for my Spring/Summer handbag essentials. Meet a friend for a slice of pizza, New York style. Paint your outdoor windowsills Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things posts here. ♥

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #81

    Forage wild flowers Buy a new phone case – see a post later in the week for inspiration Play chess or cards Seek out an ice cream van and buy an ice cream cone with flake, sprinkles and syrup. Not just for weekends! Value your days Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things posts here. ♥

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #80

    Get rid of 3 things from each room in your house that you don’t use Dye your hair a new colour Buy a hula hoop Take a family portrait Build a den with the little ‘uns! Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things posts here. ♥

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #79

    Meet up with a friend for hot cross buns and tea Plan a camping trip Make a Spring wreath Empty your bag of receipts, old lists and stuff you don’t need Send a postcard with a happy message to a friend to cheer their day Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things posts here. ♥

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #77

    The Faded Nest Cutlery (bought this for the OH at Christmas)   Buy all your cards and gifts this week for April birthdays. Paint your toe nails. Treat yourself to a new book or visit your library for free. Feed the ducks at your local canal, lake or pond. Read through your old messages on your phone. Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things posts here. P.S Don’t forget to enter the Clarence and Alabama giveaway for your chance to win…

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #76

    Try to go outside during your lunch breaks this week. Even if only for 10 minutes. Read this Buzz Feed article on three-ingredient recipes – brilliant! I like easy recipes. Make a Mother’s Day card for your mum or an awesome mum in your life. British Summer time begins on Sunday (clocks go forward) – celebrate by making popsicles. Here’s some iced lolly inspiration from Pinterest! Organise your photographs to save space on your computer. Either use free online storage (I…

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #74

    Plan weekends away right here in the blooming gorgeous UK – more on this soon. Start researching local car boot sales and antique fairs. Treasure hunting season has begun! Read these top money saving life tips from Voucher Codes (mine are in there too!). Watch old episodes of your favourite TV show. Have a night off from cooking. Bread and cheese, cured meats and olives make a perfect mid-week treat. Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things posts here. ♥

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #72

    At the beginning of the week, portion healthy snacks in small Tupperware boxes for easy weekday snacking. Seek out inspiration. I love this Just Saying Pinterest board by Born and Bred Studio. Buy Daffodils for someone who makes you happy (and a bunch for yourself). Visit the cobbler and get worn down heels fixed, ready for Spring. Go for a walk and snap pictures of Snow Drops. I’m looking forward to doing this at the weekend with a flask of…

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #70

    Bake with someone. Making things is awesome; making with other people is great! Go ten pin bowling with friends. Buy someone a takeaway coffee without asking them. Look through your Summer photos and start thinking of days filled with sunshine. Eat your tea at the kitchen table as often as you can. Or if you don’t have one, like us, make an effort to turn the TV off and play music instead. Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things posts here.…

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #69

    If you live near a beach (lucky, lucky you), go collect seashells with friends. Pick yourself up a bright, jolly and sturdy umbrella to make these wet and grey days that little bit happier. Sort through your spice rack and get rid of anything out of date. Ask information about your family history from the eldest member (preferably female) and begin researching your family tree. Research some seasonal recipes. Go crazy with beetroot, kale and leeks! Brew up and see my…

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #68

    Read through these cheaper alternatives to fancy-pants posh ingredients from A Girl Called Jack. Love her ideas! Buy Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila) to pop around the house. Perfect for an inexpensive Winter pick-me-up. Organise your home with these brilliant ideas from Design Sponge. Buy a travel guide for your next holiday adventure. Check out your library too! Receive soap for Christmas, but you prefer hand wash? Pop them in your drawers or wardrobe to make them smell nice. Tumble dryer sheets are…