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Random Acts of Unkindness by Jacqueline Ward | Book Review

by StaceyUpdated on April 2, 2024August 23, 2016

Jacqueline Ward recently sent me a copy of Random Acts of Unkindness to review. I am a fan of crime thrillers but don’t read them as often as I used to, so I was looking forward to this one. A gripping crime thriller with an ending you will never guess… how far would you go to find your child? DS Jan Pearce has a big problem. Her fifteen year old son, Aiden, is missing. Jan draws together the threads of missing person cases spanning fifty years and finds tragic connections and unsolved questions. Bessy Swain, an elderly woman that Jan …

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…On being group Woman of the Year

by StaceyUpdated on April 2, 2024August 21, 2016

If you have read my latest weigh-in update, you will probably know that I was shocked to have received the Woman of the Year award in my Slimming World group! It is an accomplished award to achieve, as this is a nominated award rather than just going by weight loss like Slimmer of the Year. Of course, all the awards you receive mean you have accomplished something great.

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A Costcutter summer | Review

by StaceyUpdated on July 17, 2024August 19, 2016

Who doesn’t love a summer of picnics and barbecues? Well, when we have a warm summer, that is! I know we do, and now we have a garden it’s great to get the barbecue out and be able to eat outside. The boys & I love having a garden picnic too and now we have a beautiful view to appreciate it more.

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Slimming World weigh in #77 – the one with an extra special shiny…

by StaceyUpdated on August 5, 2024August 18, 2016

I was extra happy with last week’s weigh-in and a 2lb loss, and I went away from group feeling ever more eager to lose this week to be edging closer to reaching target. I had no plans for the week that would have sent me off track, but we did have a meal out.

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Oh Happy Day card kit | Review

by StaceyUpdated on July 4, 2024August 13, 2016

Before my mother-in-law fell ill and passed away a few years ago, she was a keen card maker. Prior to Jacob making his entrance to the world, I often sat down to help her when we visited. By doing this, I managed to build up my own collection of handmade cards! Back then I found card making to be such a relaxing pastime, and also the gift of a handmade card and the thought, imagination and individuality that goes into each one is so appreciated. When I was contacted to see if I would like to review the Oh Happy Day card …