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I’m Stacey, a bookworm (or should that be dragon?!) from a quaint hamlet on the outskirts of Lincolnshire. In my late 30s, I’m a devoted mum to two wonderful boys who are both autistic—a unique aspect that makes them different, not less. I also share my home with my husband and Barney, my lovable Frenchie x Beagle.

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The Great Outdoor Entertainment Area Guide

The Great Outdoor Entertainment Area Guide

Photo Credit Even though winter is fast-approaching, there is no reason you can’t start to look forward to the warmer months next year. And if you create an outdoor entertainment area now, you could even use it to soak up any winter sun you are lucky enough to get. In this blog post, we are going to give you some pointers about how to create the perfect outdoor entertainment space, which gives you the freedom to host parties and social events whenever you feel like it.

Alternative Christmas Party Ideas
Christmas Party

Alternative Christmas Party Ideas

Image It’s almost Christmas party season, and you’ll have probably spent many an evening already searching for the perfect festive outfit for the night. If you were going to organise a Christmas party for your friends and family too, you might have missed the boat on bookings for most hotels, restaurants and venues. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t still have an amazing party at home with these unique and fun ideas.

Before The Flood - Tips For A Waterlogged Garden
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Before The Flood – Tips For A Waterlogged Garden

Source As well as cold weather and lots of ice, the winter months will bring a lot more rainfall than what we have seen over the past couple of seasons. Even though rain is often good for our gardens – after all, our lawns and plants need plenty of water to stay alive – there can often be too much of it in winter, and this can cause some problems, such as flooding and waterlogged lawns. Do you want to make sure that all the coming winter rain doesn’t ruin your outdoor area too much? You just need to use …

steak on bbq
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Garden Preparations For Your First Winter BBQ

Image Ahh, there’s nothing quite like a garden BBQ to enjoy some quality time with your closest friends and family. Now that the clocks have changed, though, you may think that this opportunity is gone for another year. But the changing seasons needn’t stop your enjoyment. In fact, with the right preparations, an event in the winter could be even better than those summer ones. Regular readers will remember that we discussed the idea of indoor BBQs in a previous post about giving your garden some winter cheer. Why end it there, though? Cooking on the BBQ stove itself will …