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Today, having waited a whole week, I finally stopped resisting and went to the new Ikea store in Belfast. Those who don’t know me so well, may not appreciate quite what a momentous occasion this was. For nearly 20 years, since I visited my first Ikea store in England I have had a passion for…

We are fully in the midst of the madness of the pre-Christmas week – by Christmas Eve we will have attended 6 carol services and the kids will be at 5 parties. Last night Sarah had her 10th birthday party – a Pyjmama Party which included a Bratz DVD and the making of purple mini…

Quick post as it is my eldest daughter’s 10th birthday party tonight. I read HERE about some tips for taking photos of your Christmas tree. I don’t have a tripod (yet!) so I improvised with my ironing board – finally I found as use for my ironing board that I like!! So here is my…

I would like to say that the contents of today’s Christmas photo were made by my fair hand, but no…..but there were bought and photographed personally by me, so that will have to do! I am combining my photo with the continued Christmas Survey What Christmas food item do you enjoy? I LOVE nearly all…

I received the following from a church friend and wanted to share it with you. Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect. Today my daughter Jane finally got to try…