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Highland Cows Cupcake Class with Sweet Designs by Jennie

Highland Cows Cupcake Class with Sweet Designs by Jennie

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Every month, Amelia and I go to a little cupcake decorating class, which is ran by Sweet Designs by Jennie! These classes follow different themes, many of which are new, and the latest (and current most popular one) is Highland Cows. Amelia and I were very excited by this new theme, as we both love sculpting in fondant and the cute designs were very interesting. We go together as a mother-daughter activity, which is so much fun, and we always end up with a bunch of lovely cakes to bring back home to the rest of our family to enjoy.

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Dinner at The Woodland Kitchen and Bar

Dinner at The Woodland Kitchen and Bar

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I went to King’s Lynn for a work event, and as we were there for an entire day, we decided to go to The Woodland Kitchen and Bar for a large, early dinner before my talk. This is actually a restaurant that’s on-site for a holiday location, but we didn’t know that when we checked Google Maps to see nearby places that Google thought I would like. Dann and I always order too much, but we especially do when everything starts coming out looking and feeling so delicious. Our experience at The Woodland Kitchen and Bar was fantastic and we did, in fact, order too much!

Baba Ghanoush, Hummus Kavurma and Sujuk

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Walking Around the Beautiful Flowers at De Hortus

Walking Around the Beautiful Flowers at De Hortus

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Dann and I love walking around flower gardens, taking pictures of the different flowers and just hanging out with each other. Botanical gardens feel like such a nice way to slow down, so one afternoon while in Amsterdam, we figured we’d head over to De Hortus, which we saw on our canal tour. This huge botanical garden has a large outdoor area, which is where we started. There are a few different trails and maps for different walks, all featured just inside the entrance. There is also a meeting point for guided tours, which happen during specific events.

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Brick Like This! - Fast building card game

Brick Like This! – Fast building card game

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[Ad- gifted product] We play a board game every other week at our local Geek Retreat, as a way to unwind after a busy Monday back to school. This time, we tried out Brick Like This! which is all about quickly talking and building with LEGO. It’s a quick action party game that does feel like a lot of fun, though it can be tricky for younger ones, so you might want to consider playing with your teens and tweens!

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Why Jigsaw Puzzles Are Becoming a Popular Mindfulness Practice

Why Jigsaw Puzzles Are Becoming a Popular Mindfulness Practice

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Even after the workday ends, your mind doesn’t always switch off — emails, deadlines, and endless to-dos keep racing through your thoughts. Stress and mental clutter make it hard to focus, relax, or simply enjoy a quiet moment. Traditional ways to unwind often fall short, leaving you restless instead of refreshed.

That’s where The Puzzle Center comes in. Their thoughtfully crafted jigsaw puzzles engage your mind just enough to capture your focus while providing a calm, meditative experience.

Puzzling becomes more than a hobby — it’s a way to step away from daily pressures, reduce stress, and find moments of mindfulness in a hectic day. Over time, these simple sessions can improve focus, sharpen problem-solving skills, and bring a sense of balance to everyday life.

Why Puzzles Are the New Mindfulness Practice

Mindfulness today looks different from how it used to. Many people struggle with techniques that ask them to completely quiet their thoughts. Instead, they’re searching for ways to feel calm while staying gently engaged — especially after long, mentally demanding days.

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