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75 more questions to ask your pen pal

December 15, 2016 ♦

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A while back I wrote a list of 75 questions to ask your pen pal, which a lot of you seemed to find useful, so I have decided to extend that list in this article and bring you 75 more questions to ask your pen pal! These questions could be…

Christmas card writing & etiquette tips

December 2, 2016 ♦

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We may live in a digital age, but Christmas cards are still very much alive and kicking, and what better way is there to share your festive well wishes with loved ones than in a beautiful handwritten card? Printed and personalised cards from the likes of Moonpig and similar are…

Why I love letter-writing (and you should too)

October 3, 2016 ♦

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There’s something very special about exchanging letters with someone, which could never be replicated by email or text message. This ‘something’ is built up of many factors, which I aim to explore in this article. At least, this is my take on it; other letter writers may, of course, feel…

How to write an Apology Letter

September 1, 2016 ♦

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Sometimes, if you’ve upset someone with your words or actions, an apology in person is the best option. However, more often than not, an apology letter is a good alternative method, or a useful option when you’d like to apologise to somebody who doesn’t want to see you. Writing a letter…

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 ♦

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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 ♦

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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 ♦

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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…

Postcards: I wish you were here

March 11, 2016 ♦

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I was lucky enough to visit Europe many times as a child, alongside British seaside resorts, and in every country we went to, I quickly learnt the local words for postcards and stamps! “Hola! Diez sellos por favour” was a phrase often uttered by me throughout my childhood and into…

50 things to send to your pen pal

February 11, 2016 ♦

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Whilst sending and receiving letters themselves is great fun, I often enjoy popping a little something else in the envelope with my outgoing letters, and this is especially true with my international pen pals as we have so much to share in terms of culture. Even the smallest little surprise…