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 On the picture, this overhead tripod looked like an architect's lamp support, and when it arrived, it was precisely that in height, weight, and construction.  If you are trying to decide if this is the right overhead tripod for you, just look at the table lamp you likely already own.So the tripod had a bit lighter construction than I hoped.  I bought this mount to use with the Pixel 6 Pro phone, which is a fairly heavy phone. I mounted the phone using the Shinewee cell phone mount with the Ulanzo video light in the cold shoe.  The phone is...

First of all must say thank you to everyone for comments over the last two days that I've failed miserably at replying to for no good reason that I can think of.Anyway onto today's post..................Why do the shops sell more shortbread at Christmas than any other time of the year?Shortbread originated in Scotland and was expensive to make, so was often given as a gift at Hogmany and weddings. The idea might have first come from French pastry chefs when Scotland and France were often allies.  According to wiki the first printed recipe, in 1736, was from a Scotswoman named...

There’s a reason why people call Christmas the most wonderful time of the year—it’s one of the very few occasions when we can press pause on our hectic lives and enjoy spending time with our loved ones. Whether it’s setting up the tree, decorating gingerbread houses, or sending festive cards to your relatives and friends, everyone has their own rituals. Reddit user hellotintin100 asked people to share interesting or fun holiday traditions that they follow, and almost 46K Christmas enthusiasts replied. Just to warn you, some of the stories are so wholesome and adorable, your heart just melts a little...

ALDI Finds for the week of 12/15/21 include Christmas cheeses, holiday candles, porch signs, popcorn seasoning, crab cakes, and so much more! It’s a long ad this week, with so much holiday food & gifting potential… Let’s jump right in with more holiday food Finds in this week’s ALDI ad, starting with these cute Mad Minis peppermint ice cream cookie sandwiches at $3.98 per 12 pack. Also in the frozen section: Appetitos blossoms in spinach & cheese or chicken & pesto, $3.69 Appetitos puff pastry bites, $5.95 Belmont 12 slice sampler cheesecake, $9.99 The cheesecake looks like a lovely finish...

December is always synonymous with Christmas decorations in almost every part. Starting from shops, roads, to houses, there is always a festive Christmas feel. Towards the end of this year, have you got any plans to decorate your house for Christmas? For most people, you may be obsessed with Christmas decorations and decorations that almost fill the entire house. But, oddly enough, I want this Christmas to put more emphasis on minimalist decorations with simple arrangements. For me, simple Christmas decorations always manage to bring a warm and soothing feel to any interior style. And the great thing is, they...