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Win :: Lilley Handmade Ninja Companions ::

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This week I'm giving you the chance to win 6 Ninja Companions from my own etsy shop, Lilley Handmade.
I've been making and selling items on etsy since the day I discovered it existed.  I love it so much and really believe that if you want to make a living selling your handmade wares etsy is the place to do it.


I've put together a collection of 6 ninja figures which are big sellers in my shop and am...

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Dreaming of Summer :: Festivals ::

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So I really cannot complain about the weather of late, the last few days have been especially glorious, even prompting our first trip of the year to Cheltenham's Lido.  But today is dreary and rainy (though still lovely and warm) and I appear to have caught a cold.  So I'm feeling a little sorry for myself and in an attempt to cheer up am dreaming of hot summer days and festival season.

Last year...

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Dragon Finger Puppets :: A Tutorial ::

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A couple of weeks ago Milo shared a Knights and Princesses themed party with his best friend.  As the big day approached, Ang (best friend's mum) and I took to pinterest (of course) for inspiration.  One of things I volunteered to organise were the party bags.  We sourced some fabulous knightly themed little pieces (courtesy of pinterest) and added the usual sweets etc... But I decided, on a bit...

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This Week ::

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A round up of some of my favourite moments from my Instagram this week ::


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Finding Inspiration :: Baby Sewing ::

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Since finding out that baby number 2 is going to be a girl, I won't lie, I have been getting a little excited about all the new clothing possibilities.  However on actually going out to investigate shopping options I found myself incredibly disappointed by the choices available to girls.

Throughout Milo's childhood I have complained endlessly about how girls have so much more choice than boys when...

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