Opinion Why banning books in prisons is ludicrous, & will only serve to damage further the families left behind Posted on March 27, 2014November 8, 2024 By Becky New rules introduced by the justice secretary, Chris Grayling, have banned family and friends from sending in books, and other reading materials, to prisoners. As of now, anyone serving time at Her Majesty’s Pleasure, will not be able to receive a book from the outside world. This is, according to… Read more
Interiors Advice ‘What Would Irene Do?’ Vintage Crockery Shop – A Preview Posted on March 26, 2014May 2, 2025 By Becky Good morning! I thought today i’d show you some of the vintage crockery that i’ll be selling in my online shop, ‘What Would Irene Do?’, once I’ve got everything sorted. It’s taking quite a bit of time to clean and photograph each individual item, plus edit the pictures and do… Read more
Blogging I’m Going To Britmums Live 2014! Posted on March 25, 2014November 7, 2024 By Becky Name: Becky Blog: The Spirited Puddle Jumper Twitter ID: @SpiritedPuddle Height: 5ft 5 Hair: Long blonde hair- frizz dependent on the presence of rain! Eyes: Blue – sometimes with glasses, sometimes without Is this your first blogging conference? Yes Are you attending both days? I am indeed- I want as… Read more
Crafts & Activities for Kids Easy Easter Tissue Paper Wreath Posted on March 25, 2014May 2, 2025 By Becky Well, spring has sprung, and Easter, although late this year, will be nearly upon us. I realised today that I hadn’t done a crafty post in a while, which is unlike me, so here we are, going to make an easy Easter Tissue Paper Easter Wreath! Sasha had a… Read more
Crafts & Activities for Kids Easy Easter Tissue Paper Wreaths Posted on March 25, 2014May 2, 2025 By Becky Well, spring has sprung, and Easter, although late this year, will be nearly upon us. I realised today that I hadn’t done a crafty post in a while, which is unlike me, so here we are, going to make an easy Easter Tissue Paper Easter Wreath! Sasha had a go… Read more
Life in general 30 Things to Know about your 30s (according to my friend) Posted on March 24, 2014November 7, 2024 By Becky In November I turned 30. It felt good. I had a lot some vino out with good friends, a swish hotel in Soho for a night with my lover and got engaged (huzzah!). The ensuing gastric bug that followed the night of our engagement, not so good, but that’s another… Read more
Freddie Freddie and Sasha’s Good Reads – My First London Bus Posted on March 23, 2014November 7, 2024 By Becky Happy Sunday! Welcome to today’s ‘Good Reads’ from Freddie and Sasha. We are currently loving this cheerful book ‘My First London Bus’ by Marion Billet from her ‘Whizzy Wheels’ collection. Purchased by my Mum from a fab little gift store in Spitalfields Market (sorry, but I can’t remember the name!),… Read more
Tomato and Basil Soup Posted on March 22, 2014March 21, 2016 By Becky Despite the recent decent weather being a much-needed respite from the storms of late (SUN! Oh i’ve missed you!), the last couple of days have reminded me that it’s still a little chilly in the air, and it is, in fact, only March. I’m still feeling the need for warming… Read more
Family Diary Things that have made me happy this week Posted on March 22, 2014November 7, 2024 By Becky I hate to admit this, as i’m usually a pretty perky person, but i’m afraid gratitude has been a bit thin on the ground this week! Poor F has been ill since last weekend, and i’ve only left the house twice (yesterday to take him to the docs, and this… Read more