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Library time
My love of libraries started in childhood and has never left me. My first library visit was when I stared school. In high school the library was a sanctuary away from the playground bitchy/popular girls. As an adult I love to visit and read the magazines, loan out audio books and update my apps using…
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Back to school
As I sit here wrapping books I feel a sense of pride. Proud that my children have survived the infant years. Having spent time recently with a new born I recalled all the horrible early years of sleep deprivation and constant worry. My two children have grown out of that stage and are now completing…
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Cup of tea with me
Late late year in the mist of packing and moving I completed an online course for blogging with Pip Lincolne. The course inspired me and challenged me. I highly recommend this course and think you should do it too. Pip has set a challenge, so here goes: 1) Name, State and what you do on…
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Cooking chicken on a can
Yesterday I managed to cook 2 chickens using the can method on the BBQ and it worked. Heat up the BBQ to 180 degress Prepare the chicken and I stuffed half and onion inside the chicken and pushed it up into the neck part of the cavity. Pour out or drink half the contents of…
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Tick bites and dogs
Why do animals get sick when it is a public holiday? Jessy our new puppy started vomiting this morning and my gut felt bad about her feeling unwell and imagined the worst. How can our poochy be sick, she is full of energy even when vomiting? My head said, stay calm she has eaten a…
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Crochet swap
Jodie over at Jellywares.com organised a crochet dish cloth swap and mine arrived last week. How sweet is this present and mouse angel? My crochet gift was the granny square Xmas tree but my dish cloth was not as big as this so I popped in a crochet t-towel at the last minute and forgot…
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Crochet granny square Xmas tree decoration
Is anyone interested in a pattern for a granny square Xmas tree decoration? I created this for a swap and will create a tutorial if there is any interest. For those that are clever you can learn how to crochet a granny square from Pip at meetmeatmikes Learn how to join granny squares from Claire…
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iPad photo from my daughter
My daughter has been playing around on my iPad and she left this message she left me 😉 The kids have been staying with their Dad and Stepmum. When the kids are away I use the time to relax, declutter the house and have long coffee catch ups with girlfriends. Wishing everyone joy for 2014…
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Xmas cake fail
Do you have a dish that fails every time you cook it? Mine is fruit cake, it never works out 😦 I have tried various recipes and non turn out quit right. Store brought xmas cake taste better than the ones I make and this is a thorn in my side. This weekend I am…
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Ta dah not quite finished patchwork advent
I have admitted defeat and realised that I have run out of time to complete my patchwork jean pocket advent calendar. It is functional and has been used this year since December 1st. The binding will have to wait until next year. The sewing is not perfect and I rushed to piece it together. The…