Here are a few things I am loving at the moment... Little shortbread animals with bright colourful eyes Tired little children, ready for bed Friendly concrete layers that let us (our playcentre) put handprints in their path A paisley note pad New little softies waiting for homes here What things are you loving at the moment? ...

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It's never a good day when your most favourite mug develops a hairline fracture... especially when that particular mug is also no longer available anywhere! So a big thankyou to Sewfunky for sending some joy my way in the mail! Both Mandrake and I were super excited as we opened her box full of fabric and books!! A while ago I won 7...

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Growing up the the late 70's and 80's was fun. Here are a list of my top 5 childhood TV shows... Playschool Playschool would have to be one of my earliest TV memories. For some reason I remember as a three year old coming home from playcentre, sitting at the table having my boiled egg with soldiers for lunch and a little cup...

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Today I finished Pippa... in all her pink cord glory! I do love the cord fabric as it adds a bit of depth to the creation, and I am really enjoying the stiffening in the bunny ears at the moment instead of stuffing them. Pippa is off to live with a beautiful little baby girl named Katelyn May. You can visit Pippa and...

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Today we went on a spontaneous road trip for a few hours with only 2 of the kids (Master 9 and Miss 2). We ended up going to Taupo Bay (Northland, New Zealand) and checking out some new baby Whippet pups... yes, crazy reason to go for a long drive... but hubby is in love with the idea of having a dog at...

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One of my parenting passions would definitely have to be 'special time'... parents making the time in their often busy lives to plan regular 'special time' with each of their children (especially once they are off to school). Having been involved in youth work for many years, there seems to be one constant issue that arises with troubled youth... the feeling or perception...

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These are a few of the things I am loving at the moment... The smell of gingerbread fresh from the oven. The excitement that a new pair of shoes can bring (no, they are not mine). Jucies - much needed in this summer heat. Seeing the care and time that goes into giving 'dolly' a bath. The talent out there in blogging land......

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In this summer heat my bananas are going brown pretty fast... and banana biscotti is a great way to use up really ripe bananas. A very yummy treat with coffee but also great for toddlers and older kiddies too... even cheeky husbands who keep sneaking them out of the cake tin when no one is looking... Banana biscotti 1/2 cup really ripe mashed...

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My Dad will be turning 60 this year, and is still a very keen surfer. A good friend of his from way back emailed some photos today of a surf trip they did around New Zealand back in the 60's. I love the photos, especially the stylish old cars and surfboards... not to mention seeing my dad without his giant moustache (he's the...

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Today our little baby turned two! She is such a sweet little thing... very bright and chirpy, and also drives us mad at times - but she has those big blue eyes that just melt your heart. From quite a young age she figured out how to open the latches on our gates, open the windows and also how to flip herself out...

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I have been shocked and saddened (along with everyone else) at the scope of the Victorian Bushfires (in Australia) and the injuries and tragic loss of so many lives. You may be asking the same question I did... "How can I help" (especially being in another country). Here are some ways you can: Give money Even the smallest bit will make a difference....

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As a parent, you get asked many questions, and are expected to know absolutely EVERYTHING. Do you really know where the strange cicada shell things stuck to trees come from? What are those big holes in the ground next to the trees? Did you grow up as a kid sticking them to your top? Well, here are some quick facts to help you...

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Currently I am working on a couple of things... Firstly, two quilts for the girls, made from left over bits of material. Did I ever think I would be the sort of person to make a quilt? No! Do I even know what I am doing? Not at all! I would appreciate any tips from quilting experts out there... especially regarding using the...

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There are some pretty strange softies out there! Tyler Earl Monster Mignon and Monster Cosette Deep Sea Angler Fish Blobby Farm I like Tyler. Which one is your favourite? ...

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