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things I’m loving right now

January 18, 2015 by the ashton alternative

I have just read this post from Karen over at Did You Make That? I am totally a splurger, as being demonstrated now. I write nothing for months, then have 2 (or sometimes more..) posts all at once.

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time for change

August 29, 2014 by the ashton alternative

This time next week Niblet will have had his first day at school.

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half moon fun!

November 25, 2013 by the ashton alternative

(picture from Albert Hall website) Now, we don’t get out much, but last Friday night Hubbie and I went into Manchester to a gig….

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love, love , love it!!!!

September 17, 2013 by the ashton alternative

I don’t often do this….. but this is THE best thing I have seen ever!!!

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waiting for the winter wonderland

January 18, 2013 by the ashton alternative

There has been nothing much going on around here, except trying to get back into routine; tots groups, nursery, swimming lessons (Niblet), aquafit(me). No making to report, although the cushion cover for my nephew went down very well!! I have lots of ideas, but seem to have even less time than before, when in reality […]

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happy new year

January 7, 2013 by the ashton alternative

I know I’m a bit late with the felicitations, but it’s been a bit busy round here.

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merry Christmas one and all

December 23, 2012 by the ashton alternative

I really like this card we received this year, in aid of  Macmillan cancer support. And I think it says it well.

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growing up

October 15, 2012 by the ashton alternative

Niblet got some new shoes this weekend, which he (& we) LOVE. As I went upstairs yesterday I saw them and they just looked like little boy shoes, not baby shoes anymore.

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I’m new here

September 17, 2012 by the ashton alternative

I’ve moved here…. lock, stock & barrel.

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All present and correct

May 9, 2012 by the ashton alternative

This is a post I have been meaning to write for some time. P.S this is not a sponsored post (I don’t have any sponsors) it’s just about something I love. I have been lusting over the goodies at Present & Correct (office sundries for the modern workspace) for some time and been following their […]

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