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How to: First letter to a pen pal

September 1, 2016 ♦

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You could be the most conversational person in the world, but given a blank piece of paper and a pen with the exciting yet daunting task of writing to a new pen pal, anyone could be at a loss for words. So, how do you go about writing that all-important…

How to keep a Dream Journal

August 8, 2016 ♦

Diaries & Journals

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If you regularly experience vivid dreams, struggle to recall your dreams, would like to track your dream patterns, would like to attempt to interpret your dreams, or would like to boost your waking creativity, then keeping a dream journal might be just the thing for you. Not only could it…

What to write in a Wedding Guestbook

July 5, 2016 ♦

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We’ve all been there; you’re relaxing and enjoying yourself at a wedding, when suddenly the guest book is in your hands, and the pressure is on. If it’s not passed to you, you’ll no doubt be asked several times during the wedding party if you’ve signed it, so there’s no…

How to keep a Bullet Journal

June 7, 2016 ♦

Diaries & Journals

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There’s been a lot of hype about Bullet Journaling in the stationery and organisation world recently, but what exactly is it, and what are the benefits? In this article I aim to answer all your questions, and help to get you started with your own bullet journal if you’d like…

How to keep a Travel Journal

June 3, 2016 ♦

Diaries & Journals

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Maybe you’re going on a lovely two week holiday to Greece this summer with your other half, or perhaps you’re embarking on a gap year adventure around the world with a group of your closest friends. Whichever camp you fall into, I can guarantee that further down the line…

How to keep a Gratitude Journal

April 7, 2016 ♦

Diaries & Journals

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Keeping a Gratitude Journal has many benefits – both mental and physical – and can make a big difference to your life if you commit yourself to writing a few sentences every day. Not only is it beneficial at the time of writing it, it can also provide a lovely…

How to write a thank you note

March 23, 2016 ♦

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Why send a thank you note? These days there are many methods of expressing your thanks to someone, be it via text message, a quick phone call, an email, a WhatsApp message, a Skype call, an Instagram message, a Facebook Messenger message… the list is endless! However, whilst these approaches…

How to clean your fountain pen nib

February 5, 2016 ♦

Fountain Pens

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Your fountain pen’s nib should be regularly cleaned to ensure it’s free from dried ink; once a month is recommended, and certainly at least once every two months, but obviously if you have any problems or issues writing with your fountain pen then it may be that it needs to…

How to Write a Sympathy Card

November 6, 2015 ♦

Greetings Cards

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Most of us know exactly what to write in a birthday or Christmas card – after all, we’ve been writing them at the same time every year for many years – however, when it comes to those less frequent occasions, we can struggle with knowing what to say. Especially when…