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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 #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 #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 #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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    52 Lists: List The Things You’re Grateful For

    The health of my family and friends, including me. My Mr for being supportive, handsome, funny and kind. My nieces and nephews. This blog and its readers. My laptop and the awesomeness of modern technology. Living in a beautiful part of the world. Cinema. My music collection. Having a roof over my head and food in my belly. I’ve never seen renting property as wasting money, nor should anyone. Friends who support my career adventures. Game of Thrones. Victoria Sponge.…

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    52 Lists: List The Things That Kick-Start Your Soul

    Being by the sea The opening credits to a great film Sunshine on my face Writing a good sentence/paragraph/article Picnic food and good company Hearing my niece and nephew laugh This blog Hearing my favourite music on the radio Planning (and booking) holidays What things kick-start your soul? P.S See my previous lists here as part of the Made in Hunters 52 lists project ♥

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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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    52 Lists: The Things You Want To Do Before You Die

    Just a few things off the top of my head… Live outside of the UK for a minimum of 6 months Have camper van adventures Grow our own vegetables Be grateful, be kind and appreciate every single day See the Northern Lights Watch PJ Harvey, Kate Bush (I’m hoping she’ll tour again) and David Bowie live Own a dog Learn to make my own clothes (determined that’s going to happen this year) Discover every nook and cranny of the UK…

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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 #75

    Meet friends for a milkshake. Learn the basics of a new language for holidays abroad. Book a gig. I saw Maximo Park last week and it blew away my stressed cobwebs! Sit on a wall then swing your feet. Sounds weird but feels so good! Delete unused apps on your phone and clear some storage. More space for great pics! Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things posts here. ♥

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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. ♥