Author Archives: Jacinta

Yarn Along – Also, check out my giveaway

Joining in with Ginny at Small Things yarn along this week. I have cast on a vest this week.  We went camping over the weekend and I took my knitting in the hope of finding 5 minutes to cast something on. … Continue reading

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I Wish I May, I Wish I Might

Today the children and I spent a beautiful autumn day out with some lovely friends.  The sun was again smiling upon us (such a treat after months of hideous weather).  We went to Wilson Botanic Park in Berwick, Victoria.  My … Continue reading

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Hot Cross Buns

We spent the afternoon waiting for our hot cross buns to be ready.  I used a recipe my bread machine came with.  The buns always come up so soft and yummy and have a spice glaze.  While waiting for the … Continue reading

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We’re Back!

We have just returned from a few days away camping with friends.  We went to Warburton, which isn’t too far from home, so that in itself made it worthwhile.  We camped in tents at the caravan park, right along side … Continue reading

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Check out this giveaway

I love spreading the word on great giveaways.  Check out this giveaway from PS I Quilt.  It is for a fat quarter bundle of Modern Workshop by Leisl Gibson.  It’s open till Friday. (Permission was granted from Rachel at PS … Continue reading

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Rub A Tub Tub

I got home late the other night and of course still had to prepare dinner.  Jairah was needing me and I needed my hands free to get dinner on the stove.  I figured our water loving boy would be very … Continue reading

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This Moment

An idea via Soulemama {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Feel free to leave … Continue reading

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Meet My First Steiner/Waldorf Doll

I have finally finished my first Steiner/Waldorf doll.  I recently participated in a doll making course which ran for 6 weeks.  Of course, I didn’t get to finish it before the class ended as I missed one of the classes … Continue reading

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Yarn Along

Joining in with Ginny at Small Things yarn along this week. I found this free pattern at Spotlight and thought it would be great for Scarlett for school.  Scarlett’s favourite colour at the moment is blue and I just love the … Continue reading

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Nippers Championship 2011

Sounds rather fancy doesn’t it!  The championship was held this weekend past and was the last Nippers meet for the season.  It was a cold, blustery day.  Scarlett was none too impressed about having to go.  Of course once she … Continue reading

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