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Hannah Marie Brankley
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  • A graphic providing a Christmas Hamper Guide, focused on 'Building The Hamper.' The image is divided into four numbered sections showing various containers and decorative packaging materials. Section Descriptions: 1. Containers/Baskets: A collection of potential hamper containers including a large light wicker lidded basket, a grey woven rectangular basket with contents wrapped in cellophane, a square dark brown woven basket, two smaller natural woven rectangular trays, and a light wood crate box. 2. Decorative Boxes/Sleighs: A selection of decorative, stackable, and themed containers, including a red and gold wooden sleigh and stackable gift boxes shaped and decorated like Santa Claus and a reindeer. Also shown are small festive train car cutouts. 3. Gift Bags/Sacks: Various festive bags, including two large reusable tote bags (one red, one green) with 'Merry Christmas' designs, and three large, colorful drawstring gift sacks with festive patterns (blue 'Ho Ho Ho', red, and green). 4. Finishing Touches/Wrapping: A collection of decorative wrapping materials, including shredded red paper filling, several red pull bows and large decorative bows, clear cellophane wrap, a white plastic support stick, and a stack of red, green, gold, and white tissue paper.
    2025 | Christmas | Gift Guides

    A Christmas Hamper Guide…Building The Hamper

    Hours 3 November 20256 November 2025
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    Over the years I have done a variety of different gift guides. For a specific person, for fandoms, or based on a characteristic of the…

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  • A "Nutcracker November Bingo Board" with a 3x3 grid. Each square contains a category inspired by The Nutcracker for a book to read: CLARA: A book that captures childlike wonder or nostalgia. THE NUTCRACKER: A story about bravery. THE MOUSE KING: A book with a dark twist or an unexpected villain. THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY: A sweet, enchanting read. THE PRINCE: A book about loyalty, honour, or a noble heart. THE SNOW QUEEN: A wintry or frost-kissed setting. MOTHER GINGER: A story bursting with chaos, colour, or community. DROSSELMEYER: Read a book featuring a mysterious mentor, inventor, or creator. THE WALTZ OF THE FLOWERS: A book that feels like renewal or growth.
    2025 | Books

    ‘Nutcracker’ November – Book Bingo

    Hours 2 November 20252 November 2025

    With November’s Bingo, I was tempted to create a non-fiction board of prompts. However, I did Non-Fiction November for last year’s Bookopoly board, so I…

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  • A dark, illuminated image featuring two carved jack-o'-lanterns placed side by side on a flat surface. The pumpkin on the left is carved with a silhouette of a figure wearing a fedora-like hat and holding an object, resembling a cartoon bird or duck. The pumpkin on the right is carved with a stylized, wide-grinning cat face, likely the Cheshire Cat, with intense eyes and sharp teeth. Both carvings are glowing with a warm orange light.
    2025 | Halloween

    Pumpkin Carvings 2025

    Hours 31 October 202531 October 2025

    Here are my pumpkin carvings for 2025! This year I decided to look at which characters were projected to be popular for Halloween. I did…

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  • Close-up of an orange trick-or-treat bucket overflowing with individual clear bags of candy, each inside a small red monster-themed pouch with googly eyes.
    2025 | Halloween

    Trick or Treat Bags For Halloween 2025

    Hours 28 October 202531 October 2025

    Last year, I ran out of treat bags quite early, that I knew for Halloween 2025, I’d have to increase the numbers. But is it…

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Happy New Year 🎊 With 2025 coming to an end, I c Happy New Year 🎊 

With 2025 coming to an end, I couldn’t resist joining this trend again. It’s made me realise how important it is to document the good moments. 

Even the quiet ones 📸

2025 was a year of growth, connection, and learning what a steadier life can look like. When I look back through my photos and memories, I can see just how much has changed. Gently, but meaningfully.

This year I…

💼 Started a new job that I love.
📚 Grew within the book community, joined some fantastic readathons, and made so many lovely book friends.
🎟️ Went to my very first book event.
✨ Met the wonderful Lucy Jane Wood.
☀️ Spent more sunny days reading in the hammock.
💻 Had my most productive year yet with my blog and content creation.
🍽️ Enjoyed more time with friends and many more meals out.
🚗 Travelled better and further than I have in years.
❤️‍🩹 Took part in more bowel and stoma-related events online and met some truly amazing people.
🧬 Uncovered new ancestors and family records.
🎃 Said hello to even more trick or treaters this year.
🔥 Went through my first full year with no flare-ups.
🏋🏻‍♀️ Joined the gym (it didn’t last as long as planned, but I’m hopeful for the year ahead).
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Reconnected with family I hadn’t seen in a long time.

But, as with life, there were lows too.

We said goodbye to our beloved girl, Gwen, after 15 years 🤍 Losing her has been the biggest change to daily life since my stoma surgery. And not one I’ve adjusted to quickly. She is missed every single day.

2025 wasn’t perfect, but I’m ending the year proud, grateful, and hopeful.

Here’s to 2026 🥂

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Merry Christmas!! 🎅🏻🎄 I hope everyone has an ama Merry Christmas!! 🎅🏻🎄 

I hope everyone has an amazing day ❤️

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Christmas sweet table - Done ✅ #Christmas #Christ Christmas sweet table - Done ✅

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Some festive shopping the last couple of weeks 🛍️🎄 Some festive shopping the last couple of weeks 🛍️🎄

Of course, there were books…

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It’s Day 100 of 365 Days of Prompts. I can’t belie It’s Day 100 of 365 Days of Prompts. I can’t believe we’re 100 days into the year already!

I’m currently finalising my r/Fantasy bingo picks… here’s a little sneak peek 👀

Day 100 of 365 Days of Prompts: Listen to an audiobook 🎧✨

Give those eyes a rest!

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The book cart is full 👀📚… do I buy another? 😂 Day The book cart is full 👀📚… do I buy another? 😂

Day 99 of 365 Days of Prompts: Read a book where the main character has an animal companion 🐾📖

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It is time… ☀️ I love my hammock. I talk about it It is time… ☀️ I love my hammock. I talk about it way too much 😂 It’s my comfort place for reading during the warmer months, and honestly… I’m very happy right now 💛

Day 98 of 365 Days of Prompts: Read a book by a neurodivergent author 🧠

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It may only be spring, but I am ready for the summ It may only be spring, but I am ready for the summer reads ☀️

Day 97 of 365 Days of Prompts: Read a non-fiction book about health

I thought this prompt was perfect for World Health Day, but it’s also broad enough for you to choose what kind of health book suits you. A recipe book for a healthier diet, a mental health read to help during a stressful time… it’s completely up to you 💛

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