November 2009

The 12 Days of Christmas Garland

November 30, 2009

Whilst fossicking around my local op shop recently I came across a 50c copy of the Little Golden Book, The Twelve Days of Christmas. I immediately thought of using it to make a simple garland representing the well known Christmas carol. I simply made a cardboard triangle template and cut out the illustration of each [...]

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Ready for December!

November 30, 2009

With Immy now 21 months old, this will be our first Christmas with an advent calendar, a tradition I am eager to start and continue for many years to come. I chose this wooden tree which features 23 wooden drawers that I originally saw in the Adairs catalogue. I was a little disappointed when I [...]

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MiniMi Personalised Print Giveaway

November 29, 2009

I get so excited when I find a product I love, even better when it is made right here in Australia by an inspirational Australian Mum! I recently stumbled across the MiniMi store and fell in love with their range of gorgeous prints, perfect for funky, modern children’s rooms. I contacted Stephanie at MiniMi to [...]

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The People In Your Neighborhood:Bush Belles Part 2

November 29, 2009

Welcome back for part two of this fascinating insight into the life of a busy Mum raising four children in rural Australia. How do you think parenting differs between the country and the city?I think in the country the parenting style is more laid back. Because we live on a farm the children are able [...]

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The People in your Neighborhood

November 28, 2009

Oh, who are the people in your neighborhood?In your neighborhood?In your neighborhood?Say, who are the people in your neighborhood?The people that you meet each day Sesame Street song lyrics I love cruising around the blogosphere, following links to discover new blogs. I like to think of it as a massive, global community which provides me [...]

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School Readiness: What the teachers say!

November 27, 2009

Photo: Striatic I read around the blogosphere and Twitterverse that lots of four and five year old children are currently enjoying orientation prior to starting kindergarten/pre-primary/prep in 2010. In my role as Child Care Centre Director, I talked to parents extensively about what ‘school readiness’ should really involve. It is not about them knowing how [...]

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Toddler Translation: Trust

November 25, 2009

trust [truhst] –noun reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence. – dictionary.com I considered many photos for this week’s word – Immy being thrown in the air by her Dad or jumping into his outstretched arms at the swimming pool, or even Immy trusting herself as she walks [...]

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Sponsor Spotlight: Jackobindi

November 25, 2009

Looking for a stocking filler for a crafty Mum or a young girl (I would say anywhere from 4-12 years of age)? Then Jackobindi is the place for you! Jackobindi supply everything to do with making self covered buttons. With their kits and supplies you can have buttons everywhere – in your hair, on a [...]

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