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• Elf off the Shelf - Part 2

  

  It's no secret that Sunday is a day for rest, so today's post is short and sweet, and a clean up of lose ends. I recently blogged "Part 1" of the Elf off the... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Post Christmas Party Ideas

  

  It's no secret that Christmas is all about get-togethers, parties, celebrations, soirees... call them what you will; there's plenty of food, drink, and... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Stars in Jars

  

  It's no secret that I love to experiment. Being crafty is often about trial and error. I'm often awake at night patting a two year old's hand "shhh... you... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY

• The Maze Child and the Labyrinth

  

  It’s no secret that labyrinths and mazes are eternally appealing. If you were read myths and legends as a child, as I was at bedtime, then the story of... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Welcome to 2012

  

  It's no secret that holidays with the family are fabulous. We've returned from five days on my parents' farm, and I can't tell you how blessed I feel to have... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Merry Christmas 2011

  

  It's no secret that tomorrow is Christmas - hooray! We're having friends over today for lunch, and then family over on the 26th for a second gathering, which... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Festive (Fake) Flames

  

  It's no secret that carols by candlelight is one of the most wonderful traditions associated with Christmas celebrations. As the mother of two young children... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• It's Snowing Paper in Australia

  

  It's no secret that snowflakes are divine, simply divine. I've been to places around the world where it snows and I've had one white Christmas in Switzerland. Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Advent Calendar - Part 2

  

  It's no secret that I made a Mini Travel Advent Calendar for my daughters, by placing cardboard inserts into a plastic storage compartments. Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Parent Submission: Christmas Cards

  

  It's no secret that I love showcasing my readers' craft projects... especially when I inspired them! It was with great pleasure that I opened an email... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY

• Painting For Kids

  

  It's no secret that the mention of "paint" makes many mums moan. Paint is certainly the enemy to carpet, clothes, and clean houses in general. I don't care... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY

• From the Mouths of Babes

  

  It's no secret that "cupcakes don't need a cherry on top," "toys without batteries can still be fun," "when you put a square and a circle together you get a... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2011 FAMILY

• Elf off the Shelf - Part 1

  

  It's no secret that shortcuts are my friends, especially when it comes to crafting. While blog-hopping the other day I found lots of great ideas but two stood... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY

• The (Felt) Gingerbread House

  

  It's no secret that I recently made two felt Christmas trees for my girls to decorate. Not long after I mused out loud, "what about a gingerbread house?" and... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY

• Christmas is All Wrapped up with Paper Candy Cane Stripes

  

  It's no secret that wrapping presents at Christmas time can be a pleasure or a pain. I've mentioned in earlier posts that I'm trying to have a 'clean-out' year... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY

• Rosette Lollipop Alternative

  

  It's no secret that I'm always looking for the quick and easy way around craft projects. I recently read a post on 'Homespun with Love' called "rosette... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY, PARTIES

• Ideas for Christmas Class Presents

  

  It's no secret that being sick is horrible - yesterday I had a migraine, so I missed my daily blog post - sorry. I'm back on deck today and thought I would writ... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY

• Edible Craft: Pancake Snowmen

  

  It's no secret that we often underestimate people, even those we love most. So here's a big shout out to my Happy Husband; "you're so clever! Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY

• What to Make with Kids

  

  It's no secret that receiving a hand-made card is a real treat, especially when it's a thing of beauty. Thank goodness relatives who love us are the ones... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY

• Snow White Desk

  

  It's no secret that everyone's dreaming of a white Christmas... even those of us in Australia where it's been a wet Summer so far. Snow, crystal, clean,... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2011 FAMILY