Over at The Adventures of J Man and Millerbug you can join in a regular blog carnival called Finding New Friends, and I like to do this on a semi regular basis…

Ten years ago, I remember turning on the TV in the afternoon. We were living in The Netherlands then. The children were at school. As I was watching I saw a plane fly into a building, and like so many others that day, thought I was watching a movie. My dismay at such a movie… Read More

You Are an Afternoon Person You can find energy any time of the day … or night! You prefer to be out and about when most other people are. Very early mornings or very late nights aren’t really your thing. You’re practically solar powered, and the afternoon is when do best. Are You a Morning… Read More

Have you been to the Stitches and Craft show yet?  OMG!  The space, the light, it is just so light and exciting.  There is a whole area devoted to the indie craft movement, as well as old favourites.  Make sure you come along to the Melbourne Showgrounds for a fun day between now and Sunday. … Read More

Have you been over to Etsy lately?  A store has been set up called Victorian Bushfire Appeal.  So far they have raised more than $12000!  If you are looking for that special handmade something and would like to help out those who have lost so much, go visit this store.

Tonight we had a bit of a fright. There was a new bushfire up at Belgrave. Although it was no where near us (Belgrave is about 15 – 20mins away) and was traveling in the wrong direction, the sound of the emergency vehicles heading to the fire, and the overhead sound of helicopters was enough.… Read More

Just a quick reminder.  The Needlework Boutique is donating 10% from all sales on the 13th, 14th and 15th of February to the Red Cross Bushfire appeal.  Go to www.needleworkboutique.com.au to place your order.

I was trying to think of how, as a business, I could help with the bushfire appeal.  My products are not what the victims of the fires are after right now, but a donation from the sales would go a long way in providing them with the basics that they need.  So Fri 13th Feb,… Read More

To all my overseas friends.  We are ok.  We are no where near the fires.  But, please pray for my Brother in Law, my nephews and my father.  They are helping man the trucks, all of them being volunteers with the Country Fire Authority.  In fact, please pray that these wonderful brave men and women… Read More