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Monthly Archives: October 2009

BABY OWL HALLOWEEN COSTUME

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
We hope you all have a fabulous time trick or treating! Here is my little owl getting ready to celebrate his first Halloween. I made this outfit from a Martha Stewart inspiration below. I brightened up the colours, making them more autumnal and festive for the holiday. Hope you enjoy!

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PUMPKIN SEED RECIPES

How to Make Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Things You’ll Need:

Pumpkin(s)
Serrated knife
Paper towels
Large bowl
Cutting board
Cookie sheet (one with sides is helpful)
Butter, vegetable oil, or margarine (your choice)
Sea Salt
Pepper
Favorite herbs
Oven

Carve your pumpkin, saving the seeds.
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
Clean your seeds. Place them in a large bowl with fresh water. Using your hands, rub the seeds between...

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THE MAWOK

MOWAK… it must mean peaceful sleep as that is what you and the little one will be doing if you invest in one of these! The mowak is developed by Mony Inc. A husband and wife team, Monica and Anders Landberg are the owners and operates of this ingenious contraption. The company aims at improving...

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PUJ…MY KIND OF SHOE

Now that my little baby is becoming a bigger boy and walking, I have been looking at loads of shoes! Only thing is, it is so hard to get him sitting in place for more than two seconds, let alone to try and get a pair of socks and shoes on him! I think I...

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LILY BELLE PERSONALISED NECKLACES

Lily Belle is an exclusive jeweler for Not On The High Street.  A particular item(s) that caught my eye…their personalised necklaces. They are beautifully etched sterling silver initial(s) and story charm of your choice. You could have one made with your own initials or use the initials of a ‘near and dear’ such as a...

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PUMPKIN CARVING

We spent yesterday evening carving our pumpkins we picked at the the Court Farm in Tillington last Sunday.  A wonderful gift from my aunt arrived in the post earlier yesterday. It was a skeleton sweat suit for the little guy. Just in time for our carving-pumpkin fun!

We went to a free pumpkin carving template site...

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WISE GUYS

These Wise Guys from Mibo are an adorable craft to do with a younger child. They are a downloadable, print-at-home, cut and paste craft. For £1.50 or $2.35 you receive 4 owl templates within 24 hours. Its an inexpensive way to have some fun. Sure to perk up a bored child during half term or...

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*RAPLAPLA* CONTEMPORARY RAG DOLLS

*Raplapla* in French translates to without energy. I think as far as these dolls are concerned perhaps the Erica Perrot makes these effortlessly or without thought to the energy spent because of her love for design and sewing. Prior to Raplapla, Erica spent several years as a costume designer and a sewing instructor.
Raplapla is based...

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iMOM? APPLE’S APPLICATIONS ANSWERS

Well Apple won’t be coming out with an iMom, but they are stepping up and answering the challenge for one of their largest group of users…mothers. Fast company just yesterday noted that mothers with children between infancy to age 17 make almost a third of Apple’s customer base. Of those users 59% of the mothers...

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COLOURING-IN WALLPAPER

What fun! This is a brilliant idea from Jon Bugerman for sale at 1973. Jon’s repeating pattern illustration is perfect for a colouring-in wallpaper. It is great fun for young and old alike. I could envision this would make a great couple of family nights in or would like fantastic adorning the walls or a...

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