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December, 2012
- Right now I am … Sent Thursday, December 27, 2012 whip up » Newsletter A tent in our kitchen -- everyone should have one!Thinking about friends and all the things I will miss by being away for a whole year.Urging myself to get organised. I have written copious lists, lists for camping, lists for renting our house, lists for packing our things, lists for homeschooling and traveling and budgeting ... lists, lists, lists.Contemplating what was for us a simple Christmas celebration ... games, family and good food. Marred only by a […]
- A handmade gift giving post Sent Wednesday, December 19, 2012 whip up » Newsletter Do you make some (all) of your gifts each year? Do you encourage your kids, family and friends to do the same. This time of year it is so difficult to get away from the commercialism of the season, it is inevitable that you will enter a toy shop at some stage ... being realistic myself I know that I won't be able to make all our gifts this year.But for those that do ... here are some free printable labels you might like to use. Click on the image to go to a print […]
- Action Pack :: Preschool Compilation Issue 2012 Sent Tuesday, December 18, 2012 whip up » Newsletter This compilation issue is a curated mix of projects from the first 2 years of Action Pack.These projects have been specially chosen to appeal, and be appropriate for, the 3-6 year old pre-schooler age -- and their parents.These projects will enable pre-schoolers to explore craft, cooking, science and the outdoors in a fun, messy and interesting way.Parents will be required to closely supervise these projects, assist where required, help set up the space and […]
- Several things Sent Thursday, December 13, 2012 whip up » Newsletter Just a few things that are on my mind and on my to-do list. [In preparation for a year long road trip -- count down 4 weeks to go]Tax ... almost have this ticked off, just a few things to finish off before sending it off to my accountant.New homes ~ Piano ... hopefully we have someone willing to give our old and heavy piano a new home. Ditto to our Muscovy duck family, looking for a new home for them right now. Freecycle is great isn't it?! (we also just found a […]
- A handmade gift giving post Sent Thursday, December 6, 2012 whip up » Newsletter Giving handmade gifts at this time of year can be both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand it is so lovely to devote yourself to handmade gift giving, on the other hand where did all the time go?!You might want to make a big batch of these ginger cookies -- wrap them in pretty ribbon and give half a dozen to all your friends -- also makes a great hostess or teacher gift! This ginger snap cookie recipe is from the Celebration mega issue of Action Pack from […]