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Turkey or Chicken "Sausage" Rolls From stmss in CHRISTMAS (20 hours old)

Turkey "Sausage" Rolls (makes 30 small rolls) These are very moist because of the added apple and vegetables and healthier than the sausagemeat variety. You can prepare them before Christmas … more

Sparkling Beaded Snowflake From stmss in CHRISTMAS (21 hours old)

Sparkling Beaded Snowflake I like simple things that children can help to make-remember though with young children they need to be supervised at all times. You'll Need: Scissors Silve… more

Email limit? From stmss in widgets (1 day old)

Is there an add-on or a widget that allows someone to increase their email/PM allowance? BCUK only allows you to send 1000 (even if you answer someone's message that comes off your total) and I am per… more

Thank you for loyalty From stmss in Gratitude Blog (1 day old)

I cherish those moments when I can show loyalty to my friends,colleagues and family and when they can do the same for me. It is a blessed quality when someone is 'brave and true' to use jollyweez's ex… more

The deadliest of 'sins'? From stmss in Hope Child (2 days old)

I have never really subscribed to the notion of 'sin'. A time and place for all 'virtues' and 'sins' in the gamut of human experience is very much my motto. I've struggled to comprehend them; is… more

Paranoia ? From stmss in Respectful Blogging (4 days old)

My account is open in the morning even when I have logged out on the previous day? A tag is added to a post even when I have specifically chosen that tags and comments are closed? Emails appear… more

Thank you for snowflakes From stmss in Gratitude Blog (4 days old)

Individually? Clear and distinct;each snowflake a hymn to symmetry. Unified? A cloaking blanket of beauty that adds distinction to the most mundane of scenes. Thank you for each blessed snowflak… more

War and Peace? From stmss in Hope Child (11 days old)

So this is what the aftermath of war feels like? On a sacred day that is Remembrance Day people ignored my call for peace. They formed their own coalitions and rehashed the truth to fit their ow… more

Thank you for Bhangra! From stmss in Gratitude Blog (14 days old)

I'm getting ready for my Bollywood Party in December and just have to say how thankful I am for this style of dancing and celebration! Don't just sit there,join in!… more

Thank you for meditation From stmss in Gratitude Blog (15 days old)

Silence. Going within. The great journey. Meditating in a group is a wonderful thing that banishes self consciousness and builds up trust. The silence may be like liquid gold or heavy treacle. But eit… more

Acknowledging our sources? From stmss in Respectful Blogging (17 days old)

There seems to be a lot of what I call piggy back blogging going on. That is what I call a blog written on the back of another one; you know, when you read someone else's blog and get inspired to take… more

Favourite Building? From stmss in Hope Child (18 days old)

Do you have a favourite public building? Is it a town hall or little church? A hotel or intimate restaurant? Is there a place that you have experienced dread when you've walked in there?(don't say the… more

Thank you for Robert Downey Junior From stmss in Gratitude Blog (23 days old)

I remember when I first saw him in Chaplin and was captivated by his talent.He is an amazing actor though you don't really get to see that in the likes of Iron Man and Tropic Thunder or (gulp)Sher… more

Happy Birthday Pauline! From stmss in stmss (25 days old)

Hope you have a brilliant day and incredible year from all your good friends at Hope Child!… more

Tri-Sexual? From stmss in Hope Child (25 days old)

Are we primarily sexual beings? If all other things were equal would we spend most of our time pursuing sexual encounters and experimenting with different partners of either sex? … more

Thank you for parties!!! From stmss in Gratitude Blog (27 days old)

As I countdown to my Hallowe'en party I give thanks for all the occasions where we can get together and enjoy companionship, silliness,frivolity and luxury in a festive mood. Anyone for Hagaoke?… more

Hallowe'en Howl for Husband Help! From stmss in stmss (29 days old)

What do you suggest as a costume/fancy dress for the husband who hates to dress up?We have a party every year and although I tell him (and any guests) that fancy dress/costume is optional,he insists t… more

Freebie karaoke From stmss in FREE STUFF (30 days old)

Party season coming up and I have just been trying out this free site. You can use a microphone if you have one. I'll be using it for Hallowe'en bash :) KARAOKEPARTY....… more

Is it seasonal? From stmss in Respectful Blogging (30 days old)

As a comparatively new blogger I haven't seen much action but feel that I am a hardened veteran in the spats that I have witnessed,moderated or tried to avoid. Is there a pattern to this? Does o… more

Thank you for ballpoint pens From stmss in Gratitude Blog (32 days old)

Biros,ballpoints,felt tips;whatever they're called, they've revolutionised our lives. Imagine carrying a nib pen or quill,bottle of ink and blotter in your handbag or pocket? :))… more

Thank you for literacy From stmss in Gratitude Blog (35 days old)

Even in the UK we still have students leaving school who can barely read and or write. What an awful place to be. Confidence with words, meanings,spellings, opens up the entire world to us.How lucky w… more

Thank you for the scent of freesias From stmss in Gratitude Blog (37 days old)

I first experienced these flowers at a wedding. As as young child I could hardly believe the colours, the fragility of the blooms and the heavenly perfume. They were glimpses of paradise.… more

Thank you for a quiet life From stmss in Gratitude Blog (38 days old)

A life where I can peacefully go about my business,doing my own thing,doing my best not to ruffle other people's feathers. A quiet life where I'm not caught up in the drama or the hurly burly of other… more

Thank you for candles From stmss in Gratitude Blog (43 days old)

A source of decoration in the UK rather than function but still little beacons of hope and light the whole world over. Dinner in candlelight. Churches with their glorious smoky aroma of candles going … more

Thank you for gallimaufry From stmss in Gratitude Blog (43 days old)

Or new learning. No gallimaufry doesn't mean that but I have just read a blog by janeagain that uses this delightful word. So thank you for opportunities to learn and the openness  required to take ad… more

Thank you for liquorice From stmss in Gratitude Blog (44 days old)

An odd confection. Sweet in the UK,salty in Europe. Hard, black and shiny or red, green and soft. All that sophistication from a humble plant root? A miraculous example of making a silk purse out of a… more

Thank you for dressing gowns From stmss in Gratitude Blog (46 days old)

  Fleecy, warm, comforting garment that made getting up bearable today. How lucky  am I to wake up to such luxury? Thank you for the capacious , forgiving, yielding folds that guarantee cosiness,mode… more

Thank you for skin From stmss in Gratitude Blog (46 days old)

Skin? An odd choice? Yes, but when I lay in bed wondering what to be thankful for this morning,skin is what popped into my head.Skin; a magnificent organ,sensitive,protective,enveloping skin.Where wou… more

Thank you for balloons From stmss in Gratitude Blog (47 days old)

Balloons. Such a silly word. Have just seen the UK preview of Disney film Up which featured hundreds of brightly coloured ,shimmering balloons. Perfect!Thank you!… more

Thank you for lycra From stmss in Gratitude Blog (48 days old)

Lyrical Lycra! Elegant elastane! Who could imagine what a difference you've made to our lives? Just 2% of you in a garment makes it mould to our bodies. You've brought comfort and joy to millions. Tha… more