Crafty Dannii's World

A little bit of fun, now that Christmas is less than a month away. What is your Christmas name? I would be a calm, red Candy Cane. Have a great weekend!

Neutering rabbits is very important for many different reasons and should definitely be considered if you would like your rabbit to live a full, fun and happy life.  Although putting a rabbit under aesthetic has its risks, as with any other animal. But rabbits due to their size and having a sensitive system, rabbits should never be starved / should never fast before an operation. If a vet asks for you to do so, then please consider using a different rabbit savvy vet, as rabbits are classed as exotic animals and if starved then they can get gut statis and need to see a vet immediately as it can lead to further complications and death, so make sure they are eating right up to the point they go in for their operation and that you find a vet that you can trust. MULTIPLYING Although rabbits are very cute! especially baby rabbits, without being neutered they can multiply frequently; with a sexually mature female being able to have up to 11 litters a year. A typical rabbits lit...

What is Microchipping? An animal microchip is roughly the size of a large grain of rice and uses radio frequency to transmit a 15 digit number to a microchip reader, to be able to identify your pet. The microchip is safely, quickly and simply inserted under the skin of your pet, the procedure only takes a couple of seconds but should last a lifetime, apart from the odd occasion where it may fail or come out, but if inserted correctly by a vet or trained microchip implanter it is likely to last a lifetime. The cost of Microchipping. Why Microchip? Microchipping is usually around £10 but there are several schemes and rescues that often offer microchipping for free, it will ensure that if your pet is found then it is likely to be reunited with you as soon as possible. Various animals can be microchipped including cats, rabbits, birds and even bearded dragons, so it is worth looking into if you have a pet. It is law in the UK as of 2016 that you MUST microchip your dogs, regular ...

An experience in The Gallery was a fantastic experience, one not to forget.  The first time entering the Imax Odeon in Milton Keynes, we used the ticket machine to claim our tickets and headed straight up to The Gallery. You have to book Gallery tickets to use The Gallery and it is a lot extra but the extra benefits are worth it in my opinion; unlimited access to fresh nachos, salsa, cheese dip and jalapenos, unlimited popcorn sweet or/and salted and unlimited bottles of drinks, whether it be fizzy soda or water you just help yourself from the refrigerators. You also have access to The Gallery area, bar and toilets. The screens up in the gallery keep you up to date, so you know when your screen is ready, head through the gallery screen doors, to the screen and you have the top few rows of the cinema, lots of leg room and a table for your food and drink, sit back and enjoy the film. I would highly recommend The Gallery in the Odeon at Milton Keynes and wi...

Comping is entering competitions and giveaways, which I like to do on a regular basis. Here are a few tips and tricks from the comping world, that can help you succeed in winning, unfortunately there is no guaranteed success, someone could enter the same amount of competitions as another, one could win 100 prizes, the other might not win 1. Dedicated Email address Before entering competitions, a lot of them are wanting you to sign up to information or newsletter to be eligible for the prize, setting up a dedicated email address for competition entries, will help combat spam and help you find your winnings easier, some competitions will even ask you to validate your email address, so make sure you check your emails from the dedicated email address. Dedicated Folders In your dedicated emails, you might also like to create dedicated folders. You can set selected folders with filtered words such as; ‘winner, won, winnings, prize’ to go into a dedicated folder so you don’t miss a wi...

Most people will at least be aware of Nando’s which is a well-known restaurant for their great tasting peri peri chicken and a great place to eat since 1987, especially if you are a chicken lover, that is! If you aren’t aware of Nando’s then you are in the right place, but where have you been all of these years?! I probably visit Nando’s several times a year, after finding out about it for the first time 4 years ago, when they opened a restaurant near to where I live. I’ve visited several stores and haven’t been disappointed! Seating and Menu Upon arriving at Nando’s you will be greeted by a lovely member of the Nando’s team, who should seat you at your desired table, usually with a couple of choice tables for you. They should then hand you and your party your menu/s, ask if you have visited Nando’s before, if you haven’t then they will talk you through selecting from the menu and the order process. You should also have been given a cockerel on your table, this is to notify the o...

Rabbits have complex dietary needs and complex body system, so feeding your rabbit the correct diet is essential for a healthy rabbit. Unlike the popular cartoon carrots and belief, carrots should not be a huge part of a rabbit’s diet and should be limited, if not fed at all. Unfortunately pet stores and supermarkets also sell many treats that aren’t ideal and could actually cause harm to your bunny/bunnies so please research and check the ingredients and nutritional value on the back of food and treat packets before feeding to your bunny, if unsure you are best to avoid. Muesli – You will find rabbit muesli and food mixes in most pet food suppliers, these usually include corn, seeds as well as other nuggets and ingredients. These should be avoided, as this is classed as junk food for rabbits and can cause many health issues including: obesity, over grown teeth, lack of nutritional and vitamins leading to other major health issues. Pellets – If your rabbit is younger than 5 mon...

I love saving money, whether it is a promotion or by using coupons. I also love the idea of freebies and competitions.  You may have noticed that a lot of receipts often come with a survey or a giveaway linked to them now, if you've had a trip to the supermarket or a meal out. If you fill out the surveys linked with the receipts, you can get yourself some free loyalty points, a discount off your next visit, or an entry into a prize-draw. Sometimes you can gain yourself points and a prize, so it is worth keeping a hold of your receipts and following the information.  Most of the surveys are simple to complete and will take around 2-10 minutes of your time. If you have a points card connected to that company, it is worth having that on hand, in case they ask for your points card number, so they are able to add your reward or enter you into the draw.  So you've got your reward card, your receipt and your device to complete the survey. Then you ask yoursel...

Candles are just one way I love to scent my home. The mother-in-law is to blame for my love of Yankee Candles in particular - if cared for correctly, Yankee Candles can provide you with outstanding smells and memories to last forever (or until they retire their scent!) Fresh apples, mmm… I was disappointed to see that 'Granny Smith' wasn't to be released in the UK, but fortunately some UK sites and stores had them in for a limited time only, with an offer of 20% off everything in store. How could we resist?! The label itself suggests fresh, green, ripe Granny apples,   while   removing the lid, you are hit with the gorgeous scent of   freshly cut   apples in a cold breeze on a summers day.   After trimming the wick, lighting this beauty, and placing on the   illuma-lid, it didn't disappoint; the crisp freshness of the juiciest apples you can   buy filled the room and the rest of the rooms in our small terrace house...

I am a huge animal lover and would rescue every animal if I could, but I'm currently private renting; the landlord reluctantly let us have our current animals. It wouldn't be fair on the animals either, as I don't have much more space or time for any more, unfortunately. As part of my topics on this blog, I would love to include animals, especially a guide on how to care for rabbits, as they are more complex and interesting than I ever could have imagined before becoming a bunny-mummy. This is just a little introduction for my love and life with animals: As a child, a lot of my friends had animals, whether it was a fish or a dog, a cat or a rat. My parents never wanted animals, or so they said, especially after having to rehome their beloved family dog when I was just a baby, and told us that we would have to be responsible for them if we were to have one, which of course I insisted that I would have been. After years of pestering, or shall I say co...

Thank you for joining me on my freshly, clean and pristine blog, it is great to have you here and I hope to share a variety of things with you all, including wedding planning, reviews, my love for candles and animals, even DIY products and money saving ideas and tips. Let me introduce myself and then we can get to the important part where you can win yourself £10 to spend. I’m a 20 something female, who lives in the South East of England, my hobbies include comping, looking after and enjoying time with my pets, fragrancing my home, crafting and writing to my penpals. Crafts – are a great therapy for me, I enjoy many different crafts, it all started with my mother’s friend years ago, when she came into our class to teach us some hand sewing, she was also involved with helping the elderly with card making which I later joined in with and got hooked. Card making and decorating small furniture or objects is the main crafty love of mine, but I also enjoy scrapbooking, smashbookin...