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Greener beach going, camp fire-starting and eggs for breakfast. Plus sign language, squid and how to score an eBay bargain.

Compiled by FRANCES AMBLER

THE FINE PRINT Whether lt‘s for the kids or a make–do foot cooler for yourself, the arrival of the paddling pools is a sight of summer. This limited edition print by Lucy Mahon marks the moment all year round. £70 from printclublondon.com MATCHBOXES PUZZLE Using one circle and one square each time, put the letters together to form seven six-letter words. The letters in each shape are in the right order, and either the square or circle can come first. When you have finished finding the words, there will be one set of letters left over. This will be the mystery keyword. © Lovatts Puzzles (answers on page 124) “I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list…” Susan Sontag The PRACTICAL, the PLAYFUL and the SILLY Ready for this jelly? PRACTICAL: Sore throat? Make jelly and add a…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, August 2022

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