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PWD must explain irregularities in CM house renovation project: BJP

Project cost was increased without following due procedures, Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva said on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA

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Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva took on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal a day after the Directorate of Vigilance (DoV) issued show-cause notices to Public Works Department (PWD) officials over the renovation of the CM’s official residential complex at 6, Flagstaff Road, Civil lines.

A total of ₹52.71 crore was spent on CM’s official residence, as per a DoV report commissioned by Lieutenant-Governor VK Saxena.

The DoV was asked to investigate the renovation project by the LG after

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5 fab things to do with kids at King’s Cross London

June 23, 2023

Do you ever find yourself shimmying to work at high speed with your eyes closed?

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Me too!

*Not literally, obviously!

But, you know… not really looking up and taking things in. That’s been me. For years I’ve been scuttling through King’s Cross station without a pause. And then one day, I discovered a whole heap of things to do with kids. I kick myself now for such a big miss. *And made up for it by doing a grown ups tour of the place which may or may not have involved a lot of food

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Green Science Hybrid Crabot – STEAM toy review

June 10, 2023

The sun is shining and it’s a beautiful day to sit in the garden and build… a GreenScience Hybrid Crabot! Woohoo!!! I’m really excited by this fantastic find as not only does it encourage the little ones (and big ones!) STEAM skills, but it’s also beach themed #mycupoftea #winning.

So, these days Little Button loves hands on toys. Anything that is creative, technology driven and requires a building element is right up her street. Right away I should say that this isn’t a toy that’s been gifted to her for review. It was actually something Nanny

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#DreamTeam linky – 28th May 2023

May 28, 2023

Hi everyone, we are back with another round of the #DreamTeam linky! A fab place to share your writing, read what others have been up to, and share a bit of blog love! Come join us…

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I’m really excited to show you our picture book WILD translated into Spanish! It feels very surreal to know that children and grown ups over in Spain will be able to see this on the bookshelves. It’s a bit of a pinch me moment 🙂 *someone pass the cake!

Thank you to everyone who is joining in with

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Five Fab Things – 29th April 2023

April 29, 2023

Life has been a bit pooptastic of late with the little ones leg being really, really tricky. However, things are now getting better so I really do have some lovely things to share that come to mind right away *finally… she says.

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Here are my Five Fab Things from this week.

1. Getting some greens

Oh my goodness! I didn’t know how much we missed seeing green until we saw it. Now the little is much more mobile on her crutches *and much, much better in general, we were able to take a trip to

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Homeowners and local contractor square off over a Forest Glade renovation project

The inside of Karen and Darryl Dagenais’s house looks as if it’s under construction. No drywall, electrical switches or lights. And only a couple of plugs to power the kitchen appliances.

The two said they had to rip out all the plaster and insulation last year because it had been badly damaged from rain water poured into the house through the tarps serving as a temporary roof.

“It was basically like Niagara Falls in our home,” Karen said, adding the roof had been removed during a renovation project to add two more levels to their back-split home in Windsor’s Forest

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The Ultimate Guide to Financing Home Renovations

POTOMAC, Md., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Financing home renovations is an option that is looking less and less attainable to homeowners. why? Because inflation is soaring, interest rates are at an all-time high, and supply chain issues are causing headaches everywhere with the backlog of labor and materials. So… are sellers left with only one option: to sell now without updating and hoping for the best?

Absolutely not!

Curbio allows homeowners to update before selling their home with zero payment due until closing.

0% interest financing options are critical because they allow sellers to make necessary improvements to

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#DreamTeam linky – 26th March 2023

March 26, 2023

Hey bloggers! Welcome to the #DreamTeam linky! A fab place to share your writing, read what others have been up to, and share a bit of blog love! Come join us…

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This week I’m linking up with some new and upcoming picture books from Owlet Press. Whoop whoop! I love supporting fellow authors by giving them a bit of a shout out on the blog when I can.

Thank you to everyone who is joining in with our little community. Please do REMEMBER to read the linky rules and make sure you add the

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