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FANCY A CUP OF OOLONG TO LOSE WEIGHT... From Barmac ^Pro in AFTERNOON TEA (4 days old)

Not a green tea fan? Nope, neither am I. The good news is that you don't need to drink this to help with weight loss as they have now found that 'Oolong' tea helps even more. A Chinese study sh… more

BONE MARROW GRAFTS FOR LOW BACK PAIN... From Barmac ^Pro in BACK PAIN BLOG... (4 days old)

According to a recent study published in Medical News Today, bio-cellular grafts which are used by surgeons to repair damaged tissue may be useful for treating low back pain. However, not all suf… more

DEVOTED TO VINTAGE... From Barmac ^Pro in VINTAGE AND HOME MADE... (4 days old)

Devoted to Vintage, voted in Marie Claire as the best online vintage shop for the best on-trend vintage clothing for men and women. They bring new vintage every week to their store from around … more

MAGNESIUM SUPPLEMENTS FOR FIBROMYALGIA... From Barmac ^Pro in BACK PAIN BLOG... (5 days old)

Magnesium is a mineral needed for health that helps turn the food we eat into energy and helps make sure the parathyroid glands, which produce hormones important for bone health, work normally. … more

ANOTHER GOOD TEA BLOG... From Barmac ^Pro in AFTERNOON TEA (5 days old)

They say you shouldn't write about your competition, but my blogging is for fun and so I'm always looking at other blogs with interest. An International Tea Moment, is a blog written by a Calif… more

SOME ORIGINAL VINTAGE INSPIRED GIFTS... From Barmac ^Pro in VINTAGE AND HOME MADE... (5 days old)

From Roullier White, I love this book ' How to Run a Thrifty Kitchen (£4.50) –it has 60 pages on how you can reclaim the power to feed yourself and your family on the tightest of budgets. Its ful… more

CHELSEA'S FLOWER SHOW CENTENARY YEAR... From Barmac ^Pro in THE DAILY MUSE (8 days old)

To celebrate Chelsea's centenary in 2013, the RHS is publishing a commemorative book to chart the show's evolution from gardening show to world-famous event. 'RHS Chelsea Flower Show: A Chelsea… more

THE LATEST EYE BROW SHAPE WAS THE LOOK OF THE 50's & 60's... From Barmac ^Pro in VINTAGE AND HOME MADE... (8 days old)

They say 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder' well 'eye brow' is definitely in the eye of the beholder this season as it was in the late 1950's and 60's. In an article in a 1950's Women's Wee… more

TEA HORSE TEA CLUB... From Barmac ^Pro in AFTERNOON TEA (8 days old)

If you are a avid tea drinker and like to try different flavours then this tea 'club subscription' is just for you. A tea club subscription with a difference. It could also make a great gift for s… more

ARTHRITIS CARE AWARENESS WEEK 13th MAY.... From Barmac ^Pro in BACK PAIN BLOG... (8 days old)

Monday 13th May is the start of Arthritis Care Week. With the theme of 'Something Can Always Be Done'.The aim of Arthritis Care Awareness Week is to help and educate people in a relaxed environmen… more

NATIONAL IDEAS WEEK, 13th - 17th MAY... From Barmac ^Pro in THE DAILY MUSE (11 days old)

A new way to reboot our creative brains to come up with some thing different. With so many people out of work and morale in the workforce down, its a way of getting support from management to th… more

ME AWARENESS WEEK 6th - 12th MAY.... From Barmac ^Pro in BACK PAIN BLOG... (11 days old)

ME Awareness Week takes place from 6-12 May 2013. The week aims to improve awareness of ME and raise funds for research into this painful condition. Action for M.E. is the leading UK charity for p… more

THE CHOCOLATE GOURMET... From Barmac ^Pro in AFTERNOON TEA (11 days old)

The Chocolate Gourmet opened in 1999 to provide the local area with the world's finest chocolate in its various forms. In June 2004 they opened their second shop at Tudor House, 72 Wyle Cop, S… more

HARROGATE DOES VINTAGE WITH BRITAIN DOES VINTAGE 18th MAY... From Barmac ^Pro in VINTAGE AND HOME MADE... (11 days old)

Due to the success rate of 'Britain Does Vintage' Fairs their calendar is getting fuller and fuller. Their next show is in Harrogate on the 18th May at the lovely St. George Hotel. It opens at 10… more

FOR GREAT MINDS ONLY... From Barmac ^Pro in THE DAILY MUSE (14 days old)

Only great minds can read this. This is weird, but interesting! 7H15 M3554G3 53RV35 7O PR0V3 H0W 0UR M1ND5 C4N D0 4M4Z1NG 7H1NG5! 1MPR3551V3 7H1NG5! 1N 7H3 B3G1NN1NG 17 WA5 H4RD BU7 N0W, 0… more

VINTAGE VIYELLA PAISLEY'S … From Barmac ^Pro in VINTAGE AND HOME MADE... (14 days old)

In 1956 adverts in Women's Weekly magazines said ' See sew and be seen in the splendid, rich 'new' 'Viyella Paisleys'. At the bottom of the advert in small writing a little note said 'If it shrink… more

WALK TO WORK WEEK - 13th - 17th MAY... From Barmac ^Pro in BACK PAIN BLOG... (14 days old)

Between 13-17 May 2013 employees are encouraged to leave their cars at home and put national transport aside to get your blood pumping and get fit. Walking is a great way to stay trim and helps… more

REAL BREAD MAKER WEEK... From Barmac ^Pro in AFTERNOON TEA (14 days old)

Real Bread Maker Week - 11th - 17th May 2013 Real Bread Maker Week was launched by the Real Bread Campaign in 2009, Real Bread Maker Week is Britain’s biggest annual, national celebration of Re… more

MAY - NATIONAL SHARE A STORY MONTH... From Barmac ^Pro in THE DAILY MUSE (18 days old)

May is National Share-a-Story Month – time to open the pages of a good book and get children reading! The month is organised by the Federation of Children’s Book Groups. The charity was founde… more

SOME USEFUL BACK PAIN TIPS... From Barmac ^Pro in BACK PAIN BLOG... (18 days old)

Always bend your knees when lifting 'anything' and keep your stomach pulled in and hold the item close to you. Avoid excess weight as this puts a lot of pressure on your spine. Watch your po… more

I LOVE TEA... From Barmac ^Pro in AFTERNOON TEA (18 days old)

A must have for your kitchen. This framed Print of William Gladstone's quote from 1865 is by 'Love Being British' on >http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/lovebeingbritish/product/i-love-tea-frame… more

BOOK REVIEW - VINTAGE HOME by Sarah Moore... From Barmac ^Pro in VINTAGE AND HOME MADE... (18 days old)

If you loved Sarah's other book 'Homemade Gifts Vintage Style', as much as I did, then you must put your name down for her latest book 'Vintage Home', which comes out on 25th April, 2013. Sarah… more

ENJOY ENGLAND... From Barmac ^Pro in THE DAILY MUSE (19 days old)

ENJOY ENGLAND, with this FREE 'Enjoy England' app... You can use this for inspiration for days out. Great when you're looking for ideas for outings in the school holidays. Simply type i… more

VINTAGE LIFESTYLE SAVINGS... From Barmac ^Pro in VINTAGE AND HOME MADE... (19 days old)

If you are looking for some vintage inspired home products then head to Vintage Lifestyle, www.vintagelifestyle.co.uk from the 30th April (tomorrow) as they have some great savings, click on the l… more

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE SCONE BAKING KIT... From Barmac ^Pro in AFTERNOON TEA (19 days old)

CHOC ON CHOC set up six years ago, a chocolate dream was born in a small Somerset barn in the village of Rode, near Bath. A father and daughter partnership was borne and they hit upon a new way to… more

DRUGS AND DRINK PROBLEMS, HAIR LOSS AND MORE... From Barmac ^Pro in BACK PAIN BLOG... (19 days old)

Last week I covered a story in the Mail Good Health section on a lady who died from an accidental overdose of Tramadol, prompting the necessity to take a close look at what you take with your tram… more

SHOES TO BEAT BACK PAIN?...I WISH... From Barmac ^Pro in BACK PAIN BLOG... (21 days old)

'Shoetherapy shoes' have loafers and ballet pumps and they are said to alleviate back and joint pain and muscular tension. The key is the 2cm heel and raised sections in the inner sole that hel… more

THE FINALE OF 'THE GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE'... From Barmac ^Pro in VINTAGE AND HOME MADE... (21 days old)

The last episode of the 'Great British Sewing Bee', presented by Claudia Winkleman was as entertaining as the previous three. Patrick Grant and Mary Martin, I'm sure will now have some great fa… more

AFTERNOON TEA AT THE WHITE RABBIT TEAHOUSE... From Barmac ^Pro in AFTERNOON TEA (21 days old)

The White Rabbit Teahouse, in my neck of the woods, at 12 Hounds Gate, Nottingham NG1 7AB Tel 015 924 0227. This pretty traditional Teahouse serves homemade cakes, scones, soups and light lun… more

LUNCH SOMEWHERE IN WALES... From Barmac ^Pro in THE DAILY MUSE (23 days old)

On a beautiful summer's day, two American tourists were driving through Wales . At Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyllllantysiliogogoch they stopped for lunch, and one of the tourists ask… more