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The question of self esteem

Self esteem, or is it self respect we’re looking for? Glossy mags, A-Z celebs, the journo’s opinion, Facebook photo stalking, peer pressure…..it all boils down to one thing, self esteem. As a mom of teen girls I’m especially aware of the …

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The 21st century with a 1950′s twist

It's all coming back. The recession has hit hard and the make do and mend ethos that was lost has very much resurfaced. Baking, sewing, knitting, all back in

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Life is like a butterfly

"Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you." Butterflies: On this earth, we

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An ode to Joe Bonamassa and Beth Hart

If music be the food of love, play on.... Music is one of those things that reflects your feelings, moods and the moment. Whether you are at work, out

Giving to charity: New ideas for fundraising

It's hard for charities in a recession, in fact it is hard for all of us and yet we still love to give. But by giving, it is

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Miniwafflers thoughts: The joys of raising teenagers

When your teen arrives home blushing slightly but grinning widely and says "Mum, this is......" Now I've a great relationship with my teens and of course I want to

Daily Waffle Presents: Home grown poetry

  Covetousness I want you to know I love you but I know it's unrealistic So I take home all your coke cans for the smudge thereof your lipstick. (Please don't think

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Ode to a middle-aged woman

Growing old gracefully Middle age ain't what it used to be. A healthier lifestyle, a range of clothes, styles and gadgets, today's middle aged don't appear to be just

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An ode to CB radios

Breaker breaker 1-9. Come back? CB radio.....ah the nostalgia. The art of communication over the airways at the push of a button. That crackling anticipation as you wait for

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An Ode to: Joe Satriani

I always say I'm cool by association :D My husband is the cool one. He introduced me to Joe Satriani. Also known as Satch (those who know me know

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