Halloween. When I was a kid, you were lucky if you got a plastic mask or a witch hat with a few strands of rubbish coloured hair attached with which to go out on Halloween. It really wasn’t big business and back in the 1980’s you could barely buy a pumpkin in the supermarket,…
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As many of you know, I love a good murder mystery. We have taken part in many as a family and I have held some at home for friends too. My most recent mystery event was with the LGBT+ group at work. I was the cook, Mrs Batters and I had a great time…
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When my children were small, around 7 0r 8 they wanted to have an early birthday party on Halloween. Back then Halloween wasn’t anywhere near as popular as it is now. You could barely find anything other than Pumpkins and Toffee Apples in the shops. You didn’t have the costumes, props or accessories that…
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JULY July for me is always a great month as its my birthday month! This month started off with a fabulous vintage event, Leicester carnival which was held at the Racecourse. I was lucky enough to attend with my wonderful friend Dawn, and it was also Theodore ‘s first proper outing. To say he…
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**** WARNING – PHOTO HEAVY POST**** A few months ago the blogger bestie, Boo invited me to Disneyland Paris for Halloween. Now whilst I am not too fussed about the whole event, Boo LOVES Halloween and desperately wanted to go to the special one night only Halloween Soiree which takes place on the 31st.…
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