Graham John

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This blog will be home to all our thoughts, musings and opinions on life and property. You'll find hints, tips, forecasts and commentary to keep you up to date with what's going on in the housing market, as well as recommendations for days out, dog walks, schools, pubs and everything in between.

Advent Challenge 24: Draw the kids a bubble bath by candlelight with Christmas tunes playing on the stereo

Posted 24th December 2024

Draw the kids a bubble bath!

I'm not going to go anywhere near telling you how to draw a bubble bath...

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Advent Challenge 23: Make some personal and family New Years goals

Posted 23rd December 2024

What will you do in 2024 to 'Make Life Special'?

I bet there is something about which you have said,...

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Advent Challenge 22: Choose your favourite photos for a family yearbook

Posted 22nd December 2024

How many photographs do you have on your phone?

How often do you properly look through your photos and...

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Advent Challenge 21: Have a funny Christmas photo shoot (80’s Christmas sweaters_!)

Posted 21st December 2024

When did Christmas jumpers become a thing?

Oh the 1980's! So much to answer for... What began innocently...

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Advent Challenge 20: Have a living room dance party to a fun Christmas album

Posted 20th December 2024

Everyone I know has a favourite Christmas Song  even if they don't let on.

I have lots of favourites. How...

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Advent Challenge 19: Say hello to a neighbour

Posted 19th December 2024

Where do I know that face from?

Have you ever been out somewhere, seen a face pass by perhaps with a...

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Advent Challenge 18: Make (or draw inside) thank you cards that are ready to be filled out after Christmas

Posted 18th December 2024

This is another great way to occupy children with something creative.

Do you experience a little buzz...

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Advent Challenge 17: Go for a walk, or drive, to see Christmas lights

Posted 17th December 2024

Enjoy the Christmas lights near you!

I really enjoy walking around our village of a December evening...

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Advent Challenge 16: Visit a Christmas Market

Posted 16th December 2024

This is always one of my favourite December Activities!

Christmas Markets have become so popular here...

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