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It seems funny to be writing about time management at this busy time of the year when we are experiencing out of control concerts, late nights mixed with the sugar rushes, excitement and shopping, shopping, shopping and one more trip to the shops for that last ingredient for the rum balls…and the story continues…
Doing things [...]

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So last night was just one of those nights that I will remember for a long time. It was nothing flash, rather extremely simple and in it’s simplicity it was simply amazing (how many times can I use the word or a derivative of simple?). Anyway it started like this….
My hubby was out [...]

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What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny mattersCompared to what lies within us
Oliver Wendell Holmes.
I was interviewing someone for an article recently and I finished by asking them this question: “How would you like to be remembered?” They paused for a moment, and then answered. It got me thinking: [...]

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Those of you who know me know that I don’t eat a lot of Italian food unless it’s at Sam’s house or a good restaurant (I do however love a good veal parmigiana). Strangely it’s just not a food that I ever really got into cooking with the exception of the odd Spag Bog [...]

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Hi all,
I’ve been a little quiet over the last month because we have been in the process of selling our home. I know some of you can relate. It’s amazing how tidy you have to the house because you never know when the agent is going to call ready to bring someone around…… [...]

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Well, here’s another YUMMIE Christmas recipe that has become a ‘must have’ in our home. These come directly from one of thefamilyroom kitchen’s…….Sam’s kitchen and we all know anything that comes from Sam’s kitchen is simple delightful.
Actually this another Christmas request from my children. Sam and her family will be [...]

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There is a Christmas tree which stands 20 feet tall in the lobby of our office, its branches heavy with baubles and bows, presents stacked at its base ready to bring festive joy to those less fortunate.
But this week, the hundreds of fairy lights twinkling a welcome have failed to captivate the staff and [...]

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With the Christmas Season well on it’s way it’s time to start baking. Today we are giving you 2 great recipes that are loved by everyone (young and old), are great gifts to give plus they freeze well so can be made well in advance!!!!
The first recipe is FUDGE from Belinda and it looks [...]

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Yesterday seemed to be a day (for me) of being bombarded with drug related topics, reports and conversations.
As I was driving back from dropping the kids at school I heard a report that said only 50% of parents talk to their children about illegal drugs and only 30% talk to them about prescription drugs. [...]

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