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A Country Life : Simple Joys
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Sweet Words Pretty Pictures. Wednesday, August 5, 2015. I am also very lucky that I have a brilliant mother who knows how to do all the things that I want to learn, so I am looking forward to spending some time to pick her brains! Preserving - I haven't tried preserving fruit yet, or making jam, but I plan on doing so this year for sure. I have seen the jars I want in a store in town called String and Salt. Are you good at any of these old fashioned skills? Or is there something you want to learn? I went...
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A Country Life : MooGoo Brightening Cream
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Sweet Words Pretty Pictures. Friday, June 5, 2015. Our lovely friends from the herd at MooGoo. Have kindly sent me some gorgeous products to try, with this delicious Brightening Cream being one of them. I am a long time big fan of all things MooGoo with my cupboards being stocked with their Shampoo (great for kids.no tears! Their Cream Conditioner, their Deodorant (no nasty aluminium), the Full Cream moisturiser, the Natural Mini Moo Bubbly Wash (that the kids love in their bath! The scent always gets me...
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A Country Life : Giveaway!
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Sweet Words Pretty Pictures. Wednesday, September 17, 2014. So I have decided to have a little giveaway! I've been working pretty hard on this blog lately so I thought it was time for a little treat.for you guys! Firstly a sincere thank you to those who follow along with me either through Google, Bloglovin, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.(or a combination of some of these! I really appreciate it. As a writer it is lovely to know that somebody reads what you write! Posted by Amber Rhodes. Your blog design...
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A Country Life : Make Do and Mend
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Sweet Words Pretty Pictures. Friday, August 14, 2015. Make Do and Mend. So how have I managed to completely update my wardrobe and turn it into a closet of cute 1940s inspired pieces? Simple. Three words. 'Charity store' and 'eBay'. This is the cardigan I found, and what I am wearing today. The skirt I have posted here. If you knew me, and my non-makeup ways, you'd appreciate the significance of this! I love the wide collar, and this is it teamed with my teal green cardigan. Here's the cardigan from the ...
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A Country Life : A Simple Life and the Environment
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Sweet Words Pretty Pictures. Wednesday, August 12, 2015. A Simple Life and the Environment. Over the last few weeks this little experiment of mine, of winding back and looking at living a more simple life, has started to become a real lifestyle. In just a few short weeks it has had more of an impact than I ever thought possible. What made me realise that the changes I have made are making a difference was my rubbish bin. Yes. I said my rubbish bin. So what have I learnt and how can it help you? Http:/ di...
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A Country Life : Fortunate Finds
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Sweet Words Pretty Pictures. Tuesday, August 18, 2015. At the end of this week I plan on showing you what I have been making for meals and snacks (this post idea comes from the lovely Stephanie. And how I manage with a limited budget and feeding a large family. Then I found this one which was also a $1. Finally I found this, and nearly fell over, considering I'm right into vintage fashion now and learning to knit. My last four purchases were an apron, two dresses and a skirt. The apron was $1.50,...I con...
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A Country Life : MooGoo Evening Primrose & Starflower Oil
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Sweet Words Pretty Pictures. Sunday, June 21, 2015. MooGoo Evening Primrose and Starflower Oil. I recently received a lovely milk pail of products from MooGoo.my favourite skincare company, and in and amongst the goodies was the Evening Primrose and Starflower Oil. The directions state that you can use just a small amount to massage into dry, red or scaly skin, or you can use it as an all over serum. Posted by Amber Rhodes. Ƹ̴Ӂ̴Ʒ Ditsy Sprinkles Ƹ̴Ӂ̴Ʒ*. June 22, 2015 at 7:14 AM. June 22, 2015 at 11:57 PM.
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A Country Life : What Is In My Bag
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Sweet Words Pretty Pictures. Tuesday, September 16, 2014. What Is In My Bag. Actually that's a good question because half the time I don't even know what is in my bag. Having read quite a few posts from fellow bloggers who dissect their handbags for us, I thought I would show you into the depths of my nappy bag.basically whether you are interested or not (! Sothis is my bag. Understandably. It's also real leather and it was a treat to myself for my birthday last year. It's from Isle of Charlie. Which is ...
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A Country Life : Homemade Ice Cream
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Sweet Words Pretty Pictures. Saturday, July 25, 2015. I mentioned in a previous post that I have been busy in the kitchen over the last week doing lots of baking but also making a few things that I normally buy.such as pasta, cordial and ICE CREAM! This was my first attempt! And really easy. I totally suggest you try it because it's way better than anything I have ever bought and I made it without an ice cream machine.you definitely don't need one. The recipe called for 2 cups of milk, 1 cup of cream (I ...
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A Country Life : Happy Husband, Happy Home
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Sweet Words Pretty Pictures. Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Happy Husband, Happy Home. At the risk of being controversial, and sounding really old fashioned and all anti-feminist, I'm going to share with you what I have learned about being a good wife and keeping your husband happy. What? And reaching a stage in my life where I am a little older, hopefully a little wiser, and also really starting to feel comfortable with who I am and what I personally want from life. When you are not trying to challenge him at...