Pick Me Up

Grabbing yet another ball of brightly-coloured wool from my craft box, I got started on my next creation. Christmas was fast approaching and I was making my family’s gifts. My parents had always been creative, so I guess you could say it’s in my bloo

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Sue Tappenden is a coach and people expert who helps her clients improve their relationship with themselves and others. (www.headspaceforchange.com) Q My family wants to do a Secret Santa this year with a limit of £50 but I have no money at all. I do

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