The Good Life
Posted on November 4, 2009
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After our camping weekend in Kiama recently, I returned home with a renewed energy and approach to life. I have been feeling run down lately and it occured to me that perhaps I needed to let go a little and enjoy the good life! I have decided that I will have a long holiday after 4 yrs of building up anna&sally. I will not stay up until 3 am working ever again! I will spend less time working in the business and more time working on the business from home in my studio - close to my kids and surrounded by the things that inspire me.
Running a shop and an online business is time consuming; along with design and managing productions; not to mention marketing and PR! Elijah is starting school next year. My little man! Where has the time gone? Life is too short to work myself to the bone.
My mother in law, Julie came down this week from Sydney to stay with me whilst Rod went away for work. A creative person herself, Julie got stuck into my studio - cleaned like a champion and reorganised my space complete with lavendar plant.
I am sitting at my desk now looking over the back yard. My roses are in bloom; I am thinking about dinner and the herbs in my garden; I am reflecting on our family weekend of fun with waterslides & laughter. I am feeling alive and inspired again and think it is time to pop on some Pete Murray and get designing! 
Halloween
Posted on November 4, 2009
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Our 4 yr old Elijah was really facinated by Halloween last week. I was not too fussed by it and tried to avoid any elaborate costume making. After hounding me whilst I was trying to prepare dinner, Elijah returned 10 mins later arms stretched in front of him, head down, chanting , “mummy….mummy…” in his best zombi-like voice, whilst Ethan squealed with delight. I was most impressed with husband Rodney’s innovation!
New from Cheeky Little Soles.
Posted on August 12, 2009
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Check out the latest designs from Cheeky Little Soles! Buy these online or in our Milton store. So divine and a cute look with anna&sally Funky Cords. Special thanks to my littlest man, Ethan for being the perfect foot model in sunny Huskisson.
Playdough
Posted on October 3, 2008
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Author: Corrina Tough
Dough is a wonderful way for children to create forms with soft edges. It is easy for toddlers to use and can be explored by all age groups on its own or with other objects such as; cookie cutters, rolling pins, paddle pop sticks, play scissors etc.
Dough is a calming, settling activity, which aids in the development of fine motor skills (hands/fingers).
Dough can be used for practicing letter formation for 4-5yr olds and is non- threatening in that it can be scrunched and re-done if not quite right. Children can also create shapes and learn colour recognition.
Recipe
2 cups plain flour
½ to one cup cooking salt
1 cup cream of tartar
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 cups boiling water
A few grains powdered food dye or drops of liquid food dye.
Mix dry ingredients, then add oil. Add dye to water and mix slowly with dry ingredients. Knead the mixture as it cools. If it is very sticky add a bit more flour and cream of tartar but be careful not to add too much. (the mixture loses its stickiness as it cools). If stored in an airtight container, the dough will keep a week.
