The Simple Woman's Daybook

~*~*~*~*~ FOR TODAY, Monday ...Outside my window... it is probably the coldest say of this season so far. There was frost on the windscreen of my car when I went out this morning and it is set to drop as low as minus 6 tonight (CELSIUS remember, we are metric here)I am thinking... of all the things I need to get done in the next day or so.I am thankful for... A fantastic day at the Medieval Christmas...

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Friday Felicities

Years ago, our dear friend Natalie started Friday Felicities. I say “our” because she was a friend to so many women online.Natalie passed away on June 7, 2007 after a sudden illness. Becky took over hosting Friday Felicities and while she may not manage to post every week, those of us who participate now still consider her the host.What are felicities you ask? Why they are things that make you happy!...

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Thursday 13 - 13 things about Themes For the Year

13 things about yearly themesI first came across the idea of themes for the year a few years ago through reading the blogs of friends. Basically the idea is to seek God for an underlying theme for the coming year and then watch how He works that out in your life. Also considering your actions and lifestyle in light of that theme.I started doing this myself a few years ago and have noticed more...

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Sexy Short Haircuts

I'm loving the recent trend of short haircuts (above shoulder length) hitting the streets. Here are some of my favorites from the last few months.Frankie SandfordShort Back and Side!Alexandra BurkeSuper Sexy Bob with Blunt FringeSuzanna ReidNice Chin-Length BobJenni FalconerBlonde Short Hairc...

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Wordless Wednesday

If you want to see other Wordless Wednesday photos, go check them out here.And make sure you come back tomorrow for Tell me Thursday, the story BEHIND the photos I chose this wee...

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What i Learned This Week

What did I learn this week?This week I have learned that just because something is a GOOD thing to be involved in, to be doing, that that does not automatically mean that YOU should be the person doing it. I have been passionately involved in Operation Christmas child and other Samaritan's Purse projects for a long time, been a registered volunteer for 4 years, been involved in the local area committee...

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Tackle It Tuesday

Remember my recent Tackle It about my Kitchen Tool storage: Well, I decided to do somethign similar with my jewellery storage. Most of the time I don't wear my jewellery, purely because i forget, because it's not stored well, somewhere i can quickly and easily get at it. So I followed the above method and did something similar in the downstairs bathroom. This time I used a tension rod rather...

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The Simple Woman's Daybook

~*~*~*~*~ FOR TODAY, Monday 23rd November 2009...Outside my window... the sun is trying to break through the clouds and turn this dreary day bright.I am thinking... about re-arranging my plans for the day based on the bad night I just had, and the headache that is trying to convince me it exists.I am thankful for... the fact that I am not on the rota at the shoebox warehouse today and therefore can...

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Video of the Week

Here's a short but cute video showcasing an unusual way of keeping your blunt fringe in chec...

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Things to do before I am 40, shortened list (only 18 things)

Well, the last post was the list as it stood this morning.If I stand any chance of completing any of it that will all have to change. These are the items from the original list that I either HAVE completed or still think are viable options. It will be a shorter list, but maybe we can add to it!Get a tattooVisit ScotlandVisit IrelandVisit America to meet some of my dear W@h friends.Finish that quilt I started years ago!Get a £50 hair cut at least once. We weren't far off this the day before I...

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40 things to do before I am 40 - Re visit and shake up the list

Some time back I wrote a 40 things to do before i am 40 list. The last time I even looked at that list was during the 2007 Blogathon! SCARY!Well today is my husband's 39th Birthday and so we were discussing what he should do before he is 40 in just one years time. Which means I will be 40 in 1.25 years time! And I figured it was time to revisit this list and shake it up a bit, maybe make some changes, etc, maybe shorten it, who knows. Anyway, for this post, here is my list as it was then,...

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