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I went with a friend to the Boxing Day Sales and surprisingly and happily had a good time. The crowds were not too...
13 CommentsHelpful assistant
I had the most lovely shop assistant help me today. I was looking for stocking fillers and she asked if I needed help....
12 CommentsK Mart for stocking fillers
We had a terrific time at K Mart finding lots of good but cheap stocking fillers. If anyone is hunting for stocking fillers...
7 CommentsChristmas Kindness
I went to the grocery store to do some shopping and did not have the $2 for the trolley. I was telling...
9 CommentsFinal Countdown
The final countdown to Christmas is underway and I am the loving the festive feel and attitude that is around me. Everyone has...
5 CommentsVouchers for shopping
I received a ‘free’ voucher for buying a Christmas present! I bought clothes and only spent $20 and received a $15 voucher. I...
10 CommentsMovies for the holidays
We have made our list of movies for the holidays. We love to go to the movies to escape some of the heat...
10 CommentsThoughtful and Practical Presents
I am so touched this year to have received thoughtful and practical early presents from people. I have received food and drink to...
8 CommentsAspergers Son – Hope for the future
My son is 24 and incredibly good with animals. Since we lost our poodle (his best mate) earlier this year, he has...
8 CommentsSelling instead of giving away
I have had a great big clean out – usually all the stuff would be sent onto a local op shop. Money...
8 CommentsPeter Alexander Stores
Today we met Peter Alexander in one of his stores. We were really impressed with his ability to engage and speak with children,...
5 CommentsBoxing Day Sales
Christmas is not here, but I have a friend who wants to organise to go to the Boxing Day Sales. I do not...
7 CommentsCleaning out old make up
I had a productive afternoon cleaning out old make up and revisiting some blasts from the past, glittery blue eye shadow! I laughed...
8 CommentsTurkey Time
Finally got to ordering my turkey for Christmas. Always feel relieved once the turkey is ordered. It starts to feel like Christmas!
6 CommentsWork Bullies – GONE
Hi, a while ago I posted about how rotten work was and how bad the bullying was. Well, a few brave hearts...
10 CommentsHappy Hampers
I have had a lovely afternoon making up Christmas Hampers for family and friends. I have filled them with all of the things...
11 CommentsRSPCA Christmas Appeal
The RSPCA has sent out a letter about their Christmas Appeal. Animals need our care and support at this time as some irresponsible...
8 CommentsCelebrity Chef On A Cruise Ship
I read an interesting article about Curtis Stone opening a restaurant on a cruise ship. Would you go on a cruise for a...
10 CommentsNo waste in the kitchen
I have spent the morning cleaning out the fridge and pantry and not wasting any food. I have made a big pot of...
8 CommentsSecret Santa Mission
I am on a mission today to buy Secret Santa presents. I need to find two Secret Santa presents, $5 and $10 each....
16 CommentsHoyts to support Trop Fest
I am so thrilled to read about Hoyts considering the possibility of supporting Trop Fest. It is so important to support young and...
7 CommentsChristmas Hampers
Throughout the year I put extra food items in my shopping trolley to donate to Christmas charity hampers. Everyone deserves to feel special...
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