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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #89

    Go foraging for Wild Garlic. Make sure you look at recipes before you forage so you can use it straight away whilst fresh! Book appointments you’ve been meaning to sort for a while. Braid your hair to celebrate summer. For inspiration visit the Beauty Department blog. Discover a new artist. I’m besotted with Janet Hill’s work and I absolutely love this print. Have a hot dog and film night; it makes everything better. Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive…

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #88

    Find somewhere peaceful to sit outside, then do some cloud spotting Plan an after work picnic with your loved ones to celebrate National Picnic Week Treat your Mr or Mrs with an unexpected gift and/or card telling them how much you love them. Try something new this week; a recipe, a magazine, a podcast… Treat yourself to a new house plant Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things To Do posts here. ♥

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #87

    Pick a positive word and use it every day this week. Can you guess mine? Write a letter to a family member of friend telling them why you think they are ace. Be overly cheesy. Give a piece of your furniture a makeover; inspired by Heart Handmade UK’s  20 Incredible Furniture Makeovers blog post. Give your hairbrush a good clean. Lots of tips here. Start writing a summer to do list – make this summer a splendid one! See what I did there?…

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #86

    Pick 3 goals for you to complete this month. Try to finish one of them this week. Go strawberry picking. Roast marshmallows. Make a Father’s Day card (coming soon on the blog). Carry a small bottle of suncream in your handbag. Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things To Do posts here. ♥

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #85

    Make pin wheels Read through old magazines for interior/recipe inspiration Whistle on grass Wear polka dots Don’t have a plan B. Keep on striving for your plan A. Inspired by Charlie Day’s awesome Merrimack speech. I love that guy! Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things posts here. ♥

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    5 Positive Things To Do This Week #84

    Go for a walk with only your ipod/mp3 player. Make paper aeroplanes out of unwanted post. Call a relative you haven’t spoken to in a while. Give your laptop or computer keyboard a good clean. Send a nice email to a business that gave you great service. Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things posts here and don’t forget to enter the Archie and the Rug craft book bundle giveaway! ♥

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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…