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The History of the Tea Cosy

The tea cosy is a common every day object that probably doesn't seem very interesting. But it comes from Nobel origins, and was not only brought about to keep the teapot and its contents hot, but to also extend social activities. Pretty hard to believe is... Read >

How to make little Ghost Decorations for Halloween

Get into the spirit of Halloween with these simple ghost decorations. Little ghosts are fun to make and look so real, like a sheet over something. Ghosts are really easy to make and kids of all ages can have a go at making some. To make little Ghosts... Read >

Online Freebies, Samples, Give-Away’s and Vouchers

In today's society where everything is on the increase except your wage packet it is sometimes nice to get something for nothing. And despite the rumour that you can never get a free lunch, you can find just about anything for free on the World Wide Web ... Read >

Vampire Bat Chocolate Cake

Everyone loves chocolate cake; hand here is a fun recipe to make a Halloween cake that looks like a bat. It's not hard to make, it starts off as a simple Chocolate Victoria sandwich cake but it is cleverly cut and put together to look like a bat. Ingr... Read >

The Benefits of having a Self Service Kiosk in Your Business

Doesn't it seem that more and more machines are springing up in the most unlikely places? Self-order express kiosks can be found in retail shops. Local councils have touch screen computers offering information to the public. Chemists have machines giving ... Read >

Your Healthy and Tea

We have known for years that sweet tea is great for shock, and for many years we have used tea as a form of stress relief at the end of a hard day. Nutritionist Cath MacDonald says, "Tea is a soothing, satisfying drink." It's also well known in Western so... Read >

How to Make a Real Cup of English Tea

Since the rise of the humble teabag which was introduced to the UK by Tetley Tea in 1953, the art of making a real cup of English tea has been on the decline, with many ‘tea drinkers' choosing to mash their tea in a mug. Of course back in the Victorian ... Read >

Online Poll Results about Online Competitions

A competition poll was recently placed on a popular website to find out what people wanted from an online competition.Overwhelmingly the poll showed that people want competitions with multiple prizes. This of course increases the chances of the entrant wi... Read >

How to make crazy dazzle jeans

Funk up a dull drab pair of jeans with a little bit of flower power. Great for kids jeans or hippie ladies jeans or a project for a teenager, you're bound to be a trend-setter in funky daisy jeans. Quick and easy to do and not a great deal of artistic fla... Read >

How to make a special memories album

A special memories album is an ideal Christmas, birthday, anniversary, wedding or christening gift because it is a collection of special memories. The album could include photos, poems, certificates, concert tickets, and newspaper clippings, scraps of fab... Read >

Country Chickens Novelty Tea Cosy and Egg Cosy Knitting Pattern

An unusual novelty tea cosy and egg cosy featuring small stuffed chickens. These cosies would fit right into a country cottage kitchen with the free-range hens roaming around the top. Ideal for keeping the teapot and boiled eggs warm too, children really ... Read >

Christmas Robin Tea Cosy Knitting Pattern

The cheery Christmas robin is no stranger to cold bleak winters. He knows how to keep warm and he will keep the teapot warm too. The festive robin novelty Tea Cosy is quick and easy to make and adds Christmas cheer to the kitchen or breakfast table, he al... Read >

Edible Christmas garland

Cheeky and cheerful more exciting then traditional paper chains and even edible - wrapped sweets Christmas garland. Victorians were keen on using foods to make Christmas decorations they used to make orange and clove promenades by pushing dried Cloves... Read >

Peg Art Christmas Star

Funky peg art stars can make a modern looking display. The stars are simply made from pegs and can be painted in any colour to fix in with your Christmas decoration theme. To make a peg art Christmas star you will need… 20 spring type clothes pegs, ... Read >

Simple Glitter Christmas Tree Decorations for Younger Children to Make

These simple glitter Christmas tree decorations are ideal for younger children to make. They enable the child to practise some motor skills, drawing around a template, cutting out, sticking and painting. Children love making Christmas tree decorations tha... Read >