THANKSGIVING LUNCH
I had the pleasure of eating lunch with the twins today at their Preschool.  What a wonderful lunch it was. They made very special placemats for the occasion. 

DISPLAYING ARTWORK
Our family room is actually a playroom for the kids.  From a train table and book shelves, to video games and a keyboard, everything the kids need is in that room.  There is even another small room off that room where we keep all of their toys.  I decided this should also be the place to display the twins artwork from Preschool.   

OXFAM AMERICA UNWRAPPED
Oxfam is a organization my family and I have stood behind for many years.  My brother competes in Marathons, Triathlons and who knows what else (let's just say he's a fitness freak) and one in particular that he has done over the years is the Oxfam Trailwalker which is a 100km trek (run/walk) through Australian bush in under 48 hours with 4 participants to a team.  Each team commits to raising at least $1,000 to support Oxfam's work in 28 countries including Australia (my home country). I have always donated to not only support his team but also to raise mo

HANDMADE GIFTS FOR KIDS
There is still enough time to get crafting and give your kids handmade gifts this holiday season. Train Track Mat Felt Vase

FELT VASE
As most of you know (who read my blog regularly), I have a 3 year old girlie girl.  She loves flowers, pink, butterflies, dancing, hosting tea parties for her toys and dressing up as a princess.Whilst Halloween shopping last month I found some green Daisy Reeds at Pier 1 Imports and thought they would look beautiful in her bedroom.  The only problem, I didn't want to put a glass vase in her room because undoubtedly it would be smashed in no time ... either by her carrying her vase of flowers up and down the stairs repeatedly or by her brother hitting it with his hammer.My solution. To make a vase.