Monday, July 28, 2014

Happy Birthday Blog & Competition



A Family Against the Flow is a year old, hurrah! A whole year of blog posts, eating sandwiches, taking pictures, petting cats, making things, eating plain foods, walking for miles, days out, simple pleasures, complaining and making the kids do the washing up. We've really enjoyed sharing our life with you and hope you've enjoyed reading about what we get up to.

To celebrate we're giving away some blog-related prizes so you can share in the glory. Here's what you could win:

Make the Bread, Buy the Butter book - we own this book and enjoy trying to make our own versions of the foods we love.Still not that great at making bread though, bah!


A homemade pamper hamper much like ones I enjoy making for gifts for family and friends.

The ingredients to make the Homemade Cocoa recipe from the above book plus a cute owl mug to drink it out of. It's the best Hot Chocolate I've ever had.



All you have to do to enter is follow the instructions on the Rafflecopter widget below. You can just leave a comment or you can also follow the blog via Google Friend Connect. This competition is only open to UK residents aged 16 or over. I will contact the winner by email on the day the competition ends. Good luck all :)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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119 comments:

  1. headsy12July 29, 2014 at 12:56 AM

    day to day life, what it throws at you and how you handle it.

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  2. DrusillaJuly 29, 2014 at 1:10 AM

    Ideas of where to visit & things to make ( Melanie M )

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  3. JaneJuly 29, 2014 at 1:43 AM

    Days out reviews

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  4. UnknownJuly 29, 2014 at 2:09 AM

    local places to take the kiddies

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  5. maci234July 29, 2014 at 2:16 AM

    days out

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  6. UnknownJuly 29, 2014 at 2:18 AM

    daily life the good and the bad and what youve done that week

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  7. AngieJuly 29, 2014 at 3:00 AM

    I like reviews on time saving products!

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  8. UnknownJuly 29, 2014 at 3:57 AM

    places to go and take the kids

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  9. UnknownJuly 29, 2014 at 4:19 AM

    I would love to win this ^_^


    Abigail Daniel

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  10. haxelJuly 29, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    I particularly enjoy reading about the funny side of family life.

    Hazel Rea - @beachrambler

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  11. haxelJuly 29, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    I particularly enjoy reading about the funny side of family life.

    Hazel Rea - @beachrambler

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  12. Nicki EvansJuly 29, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    Days out, recipes, funny stories.

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  13. winnieJuly 29, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    day outs and holidays

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  14. pete cJuly 29, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    UK travelling

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  15. clairew137July 30, 2014 at 1:59 AM

    Days out with children. Life and how you cope.

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  16. GemmaJuly 30, 2014 at 3:52 AM

    days out and general parenting

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  17. ChrisJuly 30, 2014 at 4:51 AM

    What topics do you enjoy reading about on a family blog?
    all the 'silly' little stories that make life so interesting

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  18. gothlass88July 30, 2014 at 6:51 AM

    reviews on day out things to make etc

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  19. Tracy NixonJuly 30, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    craft ideas to do with the kids, product reviews and recipes for busy mums to cook or bake for tea and ideas for baking with the kids!

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  20. stephen adamsJuly 30, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    days out, things to do, things to make

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  21. susiebabyJuly 30, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    days out, craft ideas, recipes

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  22. monkeymeJuly 30, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    fab prize

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  23. soozJuly 30, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    recipes and general random stuff

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  24. UnknownJuly 30, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    days out, craft ideas for kids,

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  25. Isis1981ukJuly 30, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    Pregnancy stories & reviews of days out

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  26. Wise WaysJuly 30, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    Product reviews are always a good read & informative too

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  27. UnknownJuly 30, 2014 at 11:33 AM

    Days out

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  28. mummy24July 30, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    Things to do with kids e.g. craft ideas, baking etc

    Ashleigh

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  29. UnknownJuly 30, 2014 at 11:41 AM

    Love your blog and would love to win your lovely prizes

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  30. Sal4AbsJuly 30, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    Parenting tips

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  31. Miss WoodgerJuly 30, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    Ideas for activities (Samantha Wheeler)

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  32. LisaJuly 30, 2014 at 12:07 PM

    Some advice & ideas of what to do on rainy days mainly!

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  33. joJuly 30, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    I like reviews on products be it household or childrens things I also like places to go reviewed.

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  34. ValsJuly 30, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    reviews, days out, things to do

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  35. Gemma clarkJuly 30, 2014 at 12:47 PM

    Places to go, kids food ideas

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  36. anthony harringtonJuly 30, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    reviews and day to day life

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  37. Heather HaighJuly 30, 2014 at 1:12 PM

    Recipes, healthy living, places that you have visited, and I like pictures.

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  38. UnknownJuly 30, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    Recipes, healthy food and days out. X

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  39. Kim NevilleJuly 30, 2014 at 1:53 PM

    A wide range of reviews of family, kids toys, makeup and food

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  40. UnknownJuly 30, 2014 at 2:10 PM

    places to take the children on days out

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  41. UnknownJuly 30, 2014 at 2:38 PM

    Everyday life, ups and downs, experiences, adventures and funny moments

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  42. UnknownJuly 30, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    Things to do on rainy days.

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  43. no nameJuly 30, 2014 at 6:32 PM

    Discounts or vouchers for days out or activities to make it more affordable to take the whole family out

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  44. Ruth HarwoodJuly 31, 2014 at 1:26 AM

    Advice on difficult behaviour, and, of course, the giveaways!!

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  45. moonrayJuly 31, 2014 at 1:42 AM

    I especially enjoy reading about family days out :-)

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  46. BextowJuly 31, 2014 at 2:44 AM

    I like reading about peoples normal days, and also family day outs & crafts, recipes etc

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  47. UnknownJuly 31, 2014 at 4:14 AM

    Cheap shopping for families, days out, crafty arty things, day in the life! (the really boring stuff, but I find it really interesting about what people do on a lazy day!) x

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  48. UnknownJuly 31, 2014 at 4:19 AM

    Everyday life

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  49. UnknownJuly 31, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    i love anything crafty, diy make it yourself kind of thing :)

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  50. jillwebbJuly 31, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    general life crafty stuf and reviews

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  51. Gilla01July 31, 2014 at 2:11 PM

    I love anything to do with cookery.

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  52. janetfAugust 1, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    your food related posts

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  53. greigspencerAugust 1, 2014 at 3:05 PM

    Days out trips

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  54. cherie28August 1, 2014 at 5:58 PM

    Reviews & days outs :)

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  55. UnknownAugust 2, 2014 at 12:47 AM

    Cooking and baking on budget, healt issues, how to eat healthily, gardening.

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  56. apple August 2, 2014 at 3:29 AM

    brilliant

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  57. lyn burgessAugust 2, 2014 at 5:54 AM

    I enjoy the everyday funny little things that happen. For accidents I will either think -"oh I'm glad that I'm not the only one" or "thank goodness that hasn't happened to me, YET"

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  58. lyn burgessAugust 2, 2014 at 5:55 AM

    I enjoy the everyday funny little things that happen. For accidents I will either think -"oh I'm glad that I'm not the only one" or "thank goodness that hasn't happened to me, YET"

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  59. Angela KellyAugust 2, 2014 at 7:15 AM

    New meal ideas

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  60. UnknownAugust 2, 2014 at 7:29 AM

    days out

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  61. Tina LawtonAugust 2, 2014 at 2:21 PM

    Family meals

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  62. William GAugust 3, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    Time and money saving topics!

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  63. Jackie AllumAugust 3, 2014 at 5:06 PM

    Craft ideas and money saving

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  64. Lj BakerAugust 4, 2014 at 2:59 AM

    Family days out - I love hearing about places that are great to take the kids to :)

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  65. angie mummyAugust 4, 2014 at 7:04 AM

    money saving ideas especially with kids

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  66. joanieAugust 4, 2014 at 2:19 PM

    Money saving ideas

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  67. AnonymousAugust 4, 2014 at 4:55 PM

    days out x

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  68. pepicolaAugust 5, 2014 at 4:55 AM

    Family recipes and adventure stories

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  69. chrissie13August 5, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    Day to day life, humerous moments, days out

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  70. UnknownAugust 5, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    I like product reviews. It can be about something you have not heard of before. It also saves you risking your money to try something out when someone can do it for you.

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  71. eleanor73August 5, 2014 at 12:17 PM

    Money saving ideas, competitions and recipes.

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  72. ChrissieAugust 6, 2014 at 3:10 AM

    Days Out, Reviews and Money Saving Ideas.

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  73. UnknownAugust 6, 2014 at 8:30 AM

    Product reviews and gift ideas for children (I am useless at present-buying!).

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  74. JillAugust 6, 2014 at 11:14 AM

    Craft ideas

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  75. sheridarbyAugust 6, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    Good days out for the family

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  76. Natasha Mairs - Serenity YouAugust 6, 2014 at 1:02 PM

    I like to read a little bit of eveything

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  77. christine52August 6, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    Days out and craft ideas

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  78. MaureenAugust 7, 2014 at 12:19 AM

    reviews of days outs - always good to know if worth putting yourself through the trauma

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  79. UnknownAugust 7, 2014 at 1:14 AM

    definitely reviews of days outs

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  80. samAugust 7, 2014 at 1:19 AM

    Meals Ideas & craft actvitys

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  81. UnknownAugust 7, 2014 at 6:48 AM

    Ideas to keep the kids entertained

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  82. UnknownAugust 7, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    Free and cheap days in/out. Things to keep kids occupied basically!

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  83. amebeeAugust 7, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    Days out, cheap fun ideas for entertaining kids, things to make for babies.

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  84. Hannah IgoeAugust 7, 2014 at 1:37 PM

    Things to do with the kids that inspire me

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  85. Leanne WAugust 8, 2014 at 7:17 AM

    Craft ideas

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  86. freakfireAugust 8, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    How to make meals/lunchboxes fun

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  87. JayneAugust 8, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    I enjoy reading about days out, cooking and reviews.

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  88. HayleyAugust 8, 2014 at 2:24 PM

    reviews and days out

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  89. pretty pistolAugust 8, 2014 at 11:55 PM

    i love the recipes, and having a go myself x

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  90. UnknownAugust 9, 2014 at 7:56 AM

    I love seeing recipes with pictures / videos of the masterpieces :)

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  91. UnknownAugust 9, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    Days out and exciting things to do with vegetables - culinary or otherwise

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  92. KarenAugust 9, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    Day to day life. Good, bad and the funny.

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  93. CalleyrbAugust 9, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    Fun activities to do with the children in and outdoors

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  94. UnknownAugust 9, 2014 at 3:08 PM

    funny posts about family and what happened

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  95. krnriesAugust 9, 2014 at 11:44 PM

    I like to read reviews about days out :)

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  96. Sarah PybusAugust 10, 2014 at 3:02 AM

    Family recipes and days out together

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  97. katherine321August 10, 2014 at 3:17 AM

    Things to do with kids and reviews

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  98. Ramblings of a bake-aholicAugust 10, 2014 at 3:42 AM

    reviews on products and recipes to make with the kids (especially if they are accompanied by photos and anecdotes about the complete mess made by the kids when helping!)

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  99. janine atkinAugust 10, 2014 at 7:05 AM

    reviews and funny things that happen in day to day life

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  100. Chris MillwardAugust 10, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    Activities for kids during the holidays

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  101. spike1August 10, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    recipes and competitions

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  102. DianaAugust 10, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    Real mummy's life.. :)

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  103. UnknownAugust 10, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    family activities!

    @smeethsaysfashn on twitter

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  104. KirstenAugust 10, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    Cheap or free activities with little kids

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  105. Rochelle.learAugust 10, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    quick, cheap, healthy and easy family meals

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  106. aaron milneAugust 10, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    A bit of everything

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  107. CornishgirlAugust 10, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    Recipes and reviews

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  108. Caroline BellamyAugust 10, 2014 at 1:02 PM

    As I;m currently first time pregnant I;m reading a lot of baby related blogs

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  109. joanna_kowAugust 10, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    family time ideas

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  110. UnknownAugust 10, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    family trips

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  111. rugbymumAugust 10, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    Little ways to get organised and trip ideas

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  112. sweetnene28August 10, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    new recipe ideas, money saving tips and trip ideas

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  113. Natalie CrossanAugust 10, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    I love a bit of everything x

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  114. MorrighaniAugust 10, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    I'm all about the cooking!

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  115. Ellen StaffordAugust 10, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    Every day life. Love reading reviews too.

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  116. SerAugust 10, 2014 at 3:17 PM

    funny things that happen in everyday life.

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  117. StrepsyAugust 10, 2014 at 3:27 PM

    Baking, days out, holidays

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  118. UnknownSeptember 5, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    Just wanted to say thanks for these prizes - I'm particularly enjoying the owl mug - it makes me smile. It's nice to have bit of pinkness about he house now my daughters have left home

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    1. Emma JacksonSeptember 5, 2014 at 1:08 PM

      Glad to hear you're enjoying your prize, Stephanie. Thanks for posting and letting me know :)

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