Monthly Archives: May 2011

Sushi Made Easy

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Jacinta

We all love sushi and to buy the quantity we eat in a sitting is astronomical (Scarlett just about eats her body weight in sushi!), hence I make it as opposed to buying it (although it is what my kids … Continue reading →

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Hair Clip Giveaway Winner

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Jacinta

Thanks to Random.org, the winner is: Nadja says: May 25, 2011 at 11:49 am (Edit) Oh, Jacinta, I have just the cardigan to match those hairclips for Gemma! If you go to my Ravelry page (TNmama) you can see the … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Gifting

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Jacinta

So it seems I bit off more than I can chew this week (what’s new) and found myself with a gift to make the day of a birthday party.  It was my Godson’s birthday this week and we spent today … Continue reading →

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This Moment

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Jacinta

From 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, savour and remember. I love your moments too. … Continue reading →

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Yarn Along

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Jacinta

Joining in with Ginny at Small Things yarn along this week. Oh, my this will be my third post today.  That’s a first and promise there has been no caffeine involved!  I am a little further along with Scarlett’s dress.  Jairah … Continue reading →

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Toadstool Clips Giveaway – NOW CLOSED

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Jacinta

Well if you haven’t noticed, I love a giveaway.  I was going to do this around my birthday, but with two weeks of sick children, I didn’t get to it. Included in this giveaway is a pair of toadstool hair … Continue reading →

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Felted Hair Clips – Little Toadstools

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Jacinta

I thought I would share a tutorial to make toadstool felted hair clips.  I have made lots of different kinds over the years as gifts and to replace ones lost by my girls (oh, hum). Materials Wool fleece, natural (white) … Continue reading →

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A Winter Wonderland

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Jacinta

We had some very cold pre-winter weather last week.  Snow fell in the little town not far from us and for a short while we basically had snow here.  The following day we had hail falling (or rather pelting down) … Continue reading →

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This Moment

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Jacinta

{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, savour and remember. I love your moments too.  So feel … Continue reading →

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Spreading the Love

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Jacinta

The lovely MJ from Wander Wonder Discover recently nominated my blog for an award.  I am honoured and feel so privileged to have people take interest in my blog. Here is what needs to happen to continue the versatile blog … Continue reading →

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