Welcome to Raggedy Ann Girl in a 'Barbie Doll' World!

Oftentimes the world can seem too harsh. It can be too flash, too fast, too bewildering. It can be loud, unfriendly and so, so negative. We need to step away from the masses, to take time out for ourselves. BE ourselves. Without worrying about what everyone else thinks. We need a fresh start, a new approach. And most of all we need a sense of humour.
So, let's start right now. Let's shed our artificial 'Barbie doll' skins and embrace our inner Raggedy Anns!

About the blogger

United Kingdom
Derby-born Nicola Rippon is a freelance writer. She has been a regular contibutor to the "Derby Telegraph" and "Derbyshire Life & Countryside". She is the author of a number of books of both local and national interest, including "Derby Our City (2001) and "Derbyshire's Own" (2006); and is the co-author of "Goodey's Derby" (2003). In 2001 she wrote and co-produced the highly-acclaimed film "Derby: A People's History".Educated in Derbyshire at Dale Primary and Littleover Schools, she is a long-suffering Rams season ticket holder. Her latest book "The Plot to Kill Lloyd George: The Story of Alice Wheeldon and the Peartree Conspiracy" was published in 2009 and she is still ridiculously excited that she can search for herself on Amazon! With a number of exciting projects 'in the pipeline', two cats to follow around and a vegetable patch to tend, Nicola is grateful for this opportunity to vent and muse on this blog.

30 November 2010

New update on the website - go there now!

I've just updated the website at http://www.raggedyanngirl.com  This week: How to enjoy snow (yes, really!), How to get some Scandinavian hygge. Where to go to get in the Xmas mood & two new recipes - the best-ever cranberry sauce and Danish-style sugar brown potatoes!
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23 November 2010

New website just updated!

New update at Raggedy Ann Girl In A Barbie Doll World.
This week - all about Yankee Candle
US groceries & where to get them in the UK
And Happy Thanksgiving to our American friends and why I celebrate it in the UK!


 Go to: http://www.raggedyanngirl.com
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17 November 2010

This week …

New updates on Raggedy Ann Girl in a Barbie Doll World
10 Reasons to Love Winter
Why aren't adult colds as much fun as kiddie colds?
A traditional all-natural remedy for colds, coughs and sore throats - and you can make it yourself!
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9 November 2010

NEW POST NOW UP AT WWW.RAGGEDYANNGIRL.COM

This week it's a Remebrance Day special.
My experience as a Poppy Seller


Why I Wear a Poppy

Our family was stories


And 10 simple things that make us smile!

See you over there!
By the way, don't forget to leave a message and your contact details and I'll be able to let you know about future updates!
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2 November 2010

New website just updated!

I've just updated http://www.raggedyanngirl.com  This week: Borough Market - a foodie paradise, St Pancras International - a destination in its own right & learning about London through nail lacquer - yes really!
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