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A Lidl opened up near us in the past month, so we finally made our way down to investigate. We ended up leaving with two full bags of stuff for just under £30, so that was pretty cool. We picked up stuff for steaks as we’d not had any at home in ages, so we’ll see how that comes out…. Read more »

Of course, American folx of my generation will recognise that as a reference to a Popsicle commercial, ha ha. But as you can see, the other nail polish I ordered came in. It doesn’t photograph well with the in-room light, but believe me, they’re yummy. I’ve only done black on one nail to test its glossiness, as the listing claims… Read more »

Today was a… charming… reminder that it’s still winter here, whatever the super warm February tried to claim. It was windy and wet and gross, and I wasn’t too charmed to be out in it. But I had my appointment with the nurse and it coincided nicely with picking Smalls up from her after-school club, so I got to potter… Read more »

Today’s picture pretty much sums how how I’ve felt today — cute, and in pain. I call baby fibro, as I’m not convinced that I actually have fibromyalgia like so many of my friends, but I know that I have days where I am tired and in pain, and in pain because I’m tired. Today, I was in pain because… Read more »

It’s Shrove Tuesday, which means it’s also Pancake Day here in the UK. And in our family, pancake means crepes. Z and I like ours with lemon, but we were lacking in lemon. So I, being confident that the Post Office would have some, set off on the grand journey of like, 6 minutes round trip. On foot. *chuckles* The… Read more »

I had ordered a bottle of nail polish and then completely forgotten that I had, so I had a pleasant surprise in the post this afternoon. I might slather on some tomorrow while Z is out of the house; the smell does a bad turn to his breathing, like alcohol, perfume, etc. Having said that, this one is 5-free, so… Read more »

My (delightfully sizeable) skein of ribbon came in yesterday, so I got the first of the hearts stitched up. I’m still darning socks so I’ve not done any others, but unless a mess of orders come in, it’s not like I need more than the one ready in advance. I’m still mulling over making key chains as well, but I… Read more »

I don’t know if it’s the weather, or air pressure or bad luck or something, but I have been in Headacheland the last few days. Like, the crushing ones that feel like they could be migraines if they only tried a tiny bit harder, which means throwing the heavy duty pills at it. Sigh? Sigh. I’m making sure to up… Read more »

I am starting to think that I am getting a little addicted to darning socks. I’m not sure I can call it exactly fun… satisfying? Zennish? The time I’m spending on these socks are vastly worth more than the actual value of these mass produced socks… but might as well practice on them before I have a need to do… Read more »

I found an easy pattern for crochet hearts yesterday, so I’ve been cranking them out. I’m going to put a bit of ribbon on each so they can hang, and send them out with orders as a free gift. I was starting to feel like the only Etsy shop that didn’t put in some sort of bonus pressie, so we’ll… Read more »