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5 Positive Things To Do This Week #122
1. Doodle. 2. Plant some herbs for your kitchen windowsill. 3. Give your bedside table/area a clean and tidy up. Then refresh with flowers. 4. Make a list of all the simple things that make you happy. Then make sure you do at least one of them every single day. My list coming soon! 5. Make one thing this month. For inspiration read 25 New and Beautiful DIYs for Spring via Poppytalk. Brew up and see more 5 Positive Things To…
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5 Positive Things To Do This Week #115
1) Print out precious photographs from last year. Pop them on your walls, stick them on your fridge door, keep them close in your diary or purse and send them as an added extra in a handwritten letter (see no.4!). 2) Slow down (this is more a reminder to myself). 3) Go for a winter walk with friends. Don’t forget flasks filled with your favourite tipple. 4) Write Christmas thank you notes/letters…it’s never too late! 5) Give out lots of compliments…
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10 Positive Things To Do This Christmas Week #114
Happy Monday everyone! Here are 10 positive things to do this Christmas week, including some of my favourites featured over the past couple of years. Spend a little time reading all of the Christmas cards you have received and be grateful for all the people in your life. If possible give your home/room a good clean tonight so it is sparkly and tidy for Christmas. Don’t forget a Christmas soundtrack (ideas below)! Check your rubbish/recycling collection times for the Christmas…
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5 Positive Things To Do This Week #113
Add floral and festive joy to your computer with this Poinsettia desktop wallpaper from Design Love Fest. Give any leftover festive bakes to your neighbours…I always bake far too much for just the two of us. Feed the birds. Here’s 10 lovely bird feeders and houses for inspiration! Take it very easy on the roads this week – everyone is in manic Christmas mode. Tell the one’s you love how much you love them. Soppy, yes. But very, very important. Brew up and see…
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5 Positive Things To Do This Week #111
Buy yourself some Chai tea to put you in the festive mood Write a list of all the things you need to do this Christmas to avoid a stressful month Play your favourite Christmas song; mine is a close call between Fairytale of New York by The Pogues and Christmas at The Zoo by The Flaming Lips Double check that you have all the addresses you need for sending Christmas cards. If not send a few text messages this week. Print out…
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5 Positive Things To Do This Week #107
Paint your front door a cheery colour to see you through Winter Have a fireworks night with friends and serve up hot chocolate and mulled wine Spend one evening sorting through your clothes and create new outfits. Pass on any clothes you no longer wear Buy yourself a box of naughty cereal for those days when nothing else will do. Send someone a compliments card – see my tutorial on Wednesday (papercraft DIY’s are back!) Brew up and see my…
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5 Positive Things To Do This Week #106
Have a pumpkin carving night. Listen to these autumnal tracks via Julia Ogden’s blog. Wash all the cushion covers in your house – it refreshes your rooms with a nice scent! Treat yourself to a flask or travel cup to cheer up your commute. Here’s some of my favourites! Buy someone an unexpected gift, just because. Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things To Do posts here. ♥
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5 Positive Things To Do This Week #104
Plan a Halloween film night with your favourite people. Check out any free activities that are happening in your local area. Dedicate one night this week to reading a new book and eating your favourite evening snack. Play Cards Against Humanity and laugh until your sides split! Start rustling up photographs you have taken this year and think about getting them framed as thoughtful gifts for Christmas. Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things To Do posts here. ♥
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5 Positive Things To Do This Week #103
Look for the biggest autumnal leaf you can find. Have a retro food night to bring back happy memories. I’m thinking rice pudding, chicken kiev, Angel Delight…hmm what else? Make a romantic meal for two and dress up your table at the same time. Grab a buddy and play Pooh Sticks. Delete apps from your phone you no longer use and free up space to take more photographs. Brew up and see my previous 5 Positive Things To Do posts here. ♥
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5 Positive Things To Do This Week #101
Go for a evening walk. Buy chunky knit socks for days curled up on the sofa. Bake a crumble. Any crumble. Add custard. Make dippy eggs and soldiers for your breakfast one day this week. Find a quote that rings true to you, then pass it on. I spotted this recently “Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing the lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain” – Jack Kerouac. Brew up and…
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30 Positive Things To Do This Week #5
To celebrate posting one hundred 5 Positive Things Posts (that’s 500 positive things to do!), I thought I’d look back through the archives every day this week and share some of my favourite positive things to do this week. Here’s the final instalment, normal service will resume on Monday! Feed the ducks at your local canal, lake or pond. Treat yourself to a new book or visit your library for free. Paint your toe nails. Buy all your cards and…
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30 Positive Things To Do This Week #4
To celebrate posting one hundred 5 Positive Things Posts (that’s 500 positive things to do!), I thought I’d look back through the archives every day this week and share some of my favourite positive things to do this week. Here’s the fourth instalment! Add some new photographs and inspiration to your fridge door. Do something that makes you feel alive. For me, that would be walking the streets of New York City. As I don’t have a pot of gold, I’ll settle for running instead.…
