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Dec
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The Best of 2011

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So it's the end of 2011. This has been a rough year, which simply means I have to look forward to next year more! Top 5 posts of 2011 1. Upcycle Pillowcase and Old Top into Full Circle Dress 2. Read more [...]

Dec
30

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Fat and Ugly

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I have body issues. Always have had, and probably always will have. I know this is in part because of the bulling that I suffered. I am fat. I am fully aware of this. I look awful in most clothes. I Read more [...]

Dec
29

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Playing Hide-And-Seek

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On Christmas day the kids played hide-and-seek with their uncles. One of my brothers is currently in a cast, so he hid. Like this. The kids took an embarrassing amount of time to find him. They Read more [...]

Dec
28

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Franklin Road

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Here in Auckland, New Zealand, there is a road called Franklin Road. This road is well know for having fantastic Christmas lights, and this year was no different. The drive there we saw the most beautiful Read more [...]

Dec
27

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Time Tunnel

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Each year Eastgate CC put on a time tunnel. We took Declan and Saffon one night, and the next night we had the girls, Mae, Kimi and Nancy, so Mr Spencer and I got to go twice. It was a different set Read more [...]

Dec
26

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Winner: Fizzy Moon Teddy Bear & Tshirt

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And the winner for the Fizzy Moon Teddy Bear Giveway is... #5 Esmé Christensen Congratulations Esmé! Please contact me with your postal address within 48 hours! Read more [...]

Dec
26

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Tutorial: Christmas Cake Balls

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So Christmas is over, and like most people, you probably have a lot of Christmas cake left over. So make yourself some Christmas Cake Balls. You will need: Christmas cake (or pudding) Juice Read more [...]

Dec
25

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Merry Christmas!

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A huge Merry Christmas from me and mine, to you and yours :) Read more [...]

Dec
24

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Christmas Tree Snow

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We made some of our snow and put it on our Christmas tree, and scattered it over the pressies. Read more [...]

Dec
24

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Our Reindeer Car

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We got into the spirit of things this year, and turned our people mover into a Reindeer Car. The kids love it, and we get a lot of waves and smiles from people when we drive past. Read more [...]

Dec
23

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Tuesday 10 – Stocking Stuffers

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What are your favourite items to put in the kids’ Christmas stockings? We believe in Santa in this house, so I'll tell you what Santa leaves for us. Stickers Notepads/notebooks Pencils Rubbers Toothbrushes Read more [...]

Dec
22

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Secret Santa (Otherwise titled "How we tried to trick the kids into being happy with less presents, while saving ourselves money")

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We have 5 kids. If each kid buys for each adult, and each kid, it is an insane amount of presents, and shopping time, and money. So this year, we've gone for something different.We suggested a Secret Santa. Read more [...]
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