I've always wanted one of those "porch swings"

You know those American films where people sit on a porch that goes round the house, on a wooden swing seat? I've always wanted one of those.
However, we don't have a big porch or veranda at our house!

I also used to love it when I was young when my mother took me round to an old lady's house which had a flowery outside swing seat with a canopy. I'd like one of those too, but the Lake District is too wet to make it really sensible to leave one of these out in the garden. You'd have to cover it every night.

I've just seen this type of thing though on amazon.co.uk. It looks like it will fold up easily at night. This could be just the thing! UK readers can buy it here SWINGING GARDEN HAMMOCK SEAT SWING CHAIR

For children, nothing can beat a swing as a toy. Outdoors, healthy fun. There are swings for all ages of children. I've picked my favourites. What do you think?

Not long now until Easter.

Do you fancy a little messing about in the kitchen? I love Easter biscuits- sweet, hint of spice, dried fruit, sugar on top.
We're now in Lent, which means Easter is 40 days away. Here are my favourite Easter Biscuit recipes.
How to make traditional Easter biscuits.

I know that in the USA, biscuits are a savoury item- rather like a cobbler or a dumpling. so I've added the word "cookies" for my transatlantic friends.

Photo thanks to flickr. The detailed credit is here.

William Wordsworth's Daffodils

Remind yourself of the poem you may have learnt in school- "I wandered lonely as a cloud..."Find out more about William Wordsworth's poem "Daffodils" right here.
I live in a house owned by Wordsworth, White Moss House, and share my local knowledge with you.

White Moss House is a great place to stay  if you are visiting the Lake District.

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Home made chocolate truffles are winners!

Want to know how to make delicious, easy homemade chocolate truffles? Take a look here to find out.
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If you like making your own stuff, these chocolate truffles would be very welcome Easter gifts. Flavour them with something you know your lucky person likes- maybe peppermint or orange, or rum or brandy. I've got lots of ideas for you to try.