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#LivingArrows – The Art Studio 33/52 (2022)

by RachelSwirl August 15, 2022

Having spent an hour clearing the clutter and cleaning what was once our summer house (before E acquired it as her beloved art studio) we’ve since reorganised, repainted, and redesigned her studio space with new furniture and a new look… E couldn’t wait to put her new desk and newly painted ‘art studio’ to use by base coating and decorating her block letters to add to the wall for display. Never mind the summer evenings that Paul and I had planned lazing in our splendid summerhouse with a glass of wine or two, it’s far better being a space for …

#MySundaySnapshot – Pick Me Up 33/52 (2022)

by RachelSwirl August 14, 2022

Welcome to this week’s #MySundaySnapshot post, which is part of a snap-sharing-blog-linky series that you are very welcome to join. Click here for further information and guidelines upon this linky should you wish to take part. With scorching temperatures UK-wide, I’ve spent much of this week either perfectly positioned under a parasol (with a drink in hand) or taking time out to shelter from the rays in our shady kitchen. It’s been a really odd week and I’ve found myself feeling somewhat overwhelmed at times as everything seems to be changing all at once around me. Paul very kindly picked some flowers to add a …

#LivingArrows – The Wicker Girl 32/52 (2022)

by RachelSwirl August 8, 2022

We kick-started August with a two-day-trip to Alton Towers where we had fun on the various attractions and rides, including the Wicker Man which the kids patiently queued for, though opted out from at the very last minute (following the rather scary introduction video/ experience) thus waited at the station for us adults to brave the coaster. We were graced with two sensationally sunny days thus we’re all sporting tan lines and freckled faces this week. Whilst J & E were glad to get home, I suspect they are a little bored now that all the fun and frolics have …

#MySundaySnapshot – Towers Times 32/52 (2022)

by RachelSwirl August 7, 2022

Welcome to this week’s #MySundaySnapshot post, which is part of a snap-sharing-blog-linky series that you are very welcome to join. Click here for further information and guidelines upon this linky should you wish to take part. We’ve spent the past week having fun as a family down in Derbyshire, during which we spent two days at Alton Towers. The weather was most certainly on our side as we were graced with two gorgeous if slightly scorching, sunny days thus we slapped on the factor fifty and had lots of fun in the sun riding the coasters. My legs are a little achy following the endless …

Do You Need Help When Training Your Dog?

by RachelSwirl August 1, 2022

Your family has welcomed a lovely new puppy into your home and you are starting to train it. Right now, it’s a little ball of fluff that’s full of energy and life. But, you know that it needs to be trained to avoid peeing on the furniture or causing all sorts of mischief. You’ve never trained a dog before, so you are also wondering if you should get help with this task. Do you need help when training your dog? To be honest, you don’t. Most people are able to train their pets all by themselves. In fact, it can …