tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71990553005839973832024-03-13T13:58:26.960-07:00Vicki, Alastair and AlexisAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13200596645292979491noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7199055300583997383.post-87070266330382846142016-04-08T21:45:00.001-07:002016-04-08T21:45:54.519-07:00Jo's Blue AGA: Oh My Apple Pie<a href="http://www.josblueaga.com/2013/01/oh-my-apple-pie.html?spref=bl">Jo's Blue AGA: Oh My Apple Pie</a>: Apple pie, my ultimate comfort food. Whenever I make one I always think,Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13200596645292979491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7199055300583997383.post-28744322356052468542015-03-10T03:16:00.005-07:002015-03-10T03:16:52.722-07:00Moving time!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13200596645292979491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7199055300583997383.post-8404776580060876842015-02-07T21:04:00.002-08:002015-02-07T21:04:50.491-08:00Sustainable Living - My thoughts<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">So tucked away in a corner is my inner greenie, it has a degree (no jokes) and is often quite worried about how the rest of me is taking our world for granted. It wants the world our daughter lives in to have choice and variety and it wants all the animals to be able to go about their daily lives. It turns out hubby has an inner greenie too, especially when backed by a really good Science documentary. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This fits in really well with our desire to be out in our small garden whenever possible and we have always grown herbs. We are now growing a bit of fruit and even my Chia and Elderberry plants. We cannot grow our own meat so we need to buy it all and it is really hard to know where it comes from and how it was treated. So with this - and a few doco's - in hand we have made a commitment to our world and hopefully our health.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So today I wanted to share with you a few of our tips and ideas for turning traditional meat dishes into more sustainable dishes... did I say vegetarian?? </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have 2 ways of doing this, the first is to use half the meat quantity, the second to remove it completely from a couple of the dishes per week. Here are the four ways we do it.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">Replacing mince with grated veges, beans and fungi. Now mince is one of those meats I have mixed feelings about. On one hand, you don't really know whats in it, but on the other, using all the animal is much more sustainable then throwing the less pretty bits away. We grate carrots, zucchini/squashes, celery, and anything else we can find and fry them up with herbs. You can add stock powder at this point to if you need the vege's to taste meaty.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">Halve the meat. Do you use the amount of meat you use because that's how it packaged or because that's how much you needed. Do you really need the whole packet of meat? Can you buy better quality and humanely treated meat from your local butcher and spend the same or less by buying half?? </span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">We use extra mushroom in Stroganoff, Grated zucchinia and carrot in bolognese, and just serve up less of the roast and more roast vege's leaving leftovers.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">This brings me quite nicely to using leftovers. We have had the habit of throwing out a lot of food. We've stopped this by having many more "Left overs" nights. Either re-doing last nights roast or freezing and pulling out on those nights where we really just don't feel like cooking.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">Do you actually need the meat in that dish?? Do pizzas, risotto, stirfries, pasta dishes or sandwiches really need meat?? I know, they can make them yummier, but quite often I feel these dishes only have meat in them "because we can". Try it.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">No I'm not vegetarian, quite frankly I'm too lazy to be willing to label myself as either Vegetarian or Paleo, but both ways have obvious (to me) benefits not just to the eater but the environment. And vegetarianism has added bonus benefits to the wallet. Try it, half your meat consumption for a fortnight and compare your supermarket bill. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">Well I'm not sure if there is any such thing... but when you find yourself baking bread and ordering elderberry plants on the internet, one really has to ask the question! We already grow all our herbs and now tomatoes, next year we will try more food in our very small space. We also compost everything from coffee grinds to vegetable peelings and have cut our meat consumption in half.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">The bread is going ok, my best bakes had the paper stuck to it, I think because it was the cheap stuff? and the loaf I thought was really going to work I forgot to slice the top so it didn't rise properly, but it was nice none the less, kinda like sour dough... So I've bought the River cottage bread book and swapped baking paper for semolina and bought a silicon loaf baking thing. My next loaf is rising now, so fingers crossed. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">and I'm really excited about the Elderberry!! Apparently I'll need to keep it in a pot to stop it getting out of control, but that just means theres a good chance it'll grow like a weed and I'll be making Elderflower cordial and maybe even champagne next year!!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">And of course I couldn't resist buying another couple of plants, after all, it was the same postage for up to 3 plants...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Maple syrup has the most sweetness and flavour for the quantity, and it's paleo for those who prefer.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Coconut sugar is also great but turns lighter coloured gummies caramel coloured.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">If I put in vanilla I only put a couple of drops, we don't need it.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">The gelatin must go into cold liquid...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Lime lollies are like sour gummies and awesome!!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">It's all about the presentation, if they look good, they will be more likely to be eaten. Try some natural food colouring from the health food store. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So we start with a favourite that we've been making as per Jamies recipe and taking to paleo events for a while now, the Granny Smith Pork & Rice Salad. It's already lactose and gluten free so we just need to replace the rice and honey (dressing) to make it Paleo!! Easy! So we now have the Granny Smith Pork & Quinoa Salad - dressed with a Maple syrup dressing. Pictures to follow.</span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">2 granny smith apples - cored and chopped</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves</span></li>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><b>I decided on making some strawberry and cream Gummies that I found <a href="http://holisticsquid.com/strawberry-cream-gummies/" target="_blank">here</a>, but with about half the gelatin and using Palm sugar and Rice bran syrup instead of honey and maple syrup. Next time I think I'll water them down a bit and perhaps use less vanilla, Hubby suggest mashing the strawberries instead of blending to give a chunkier texture - I'll think about it... The blender does actually do the mixing for you so you would need to mix the gelatin in water before adding it to the fruit.</b></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13200596645292979491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7199055300583997383.post-11706948949542388412014-09-29T20:54:00.003-07:002015-02-08T23:33:10.136-08:00Summer cover up part two<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">I was just going to add the pictures of my second cover-up at the end of the previous post but felt it deserved its own post...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Well I was going to make a couple more but I'm thinking I've fixed my desire to make a cover up for the time being and I should really finish some of my other projects...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">So the next day I went about putting it together, I cut a T in the centre of the scarf, and with the help of my 2 year old, hemmed the edges. I then sewed some edging around the shoulders and front with a chain tie on each side... um like this.. I used a small zigzag stitch. It seemed right.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">I decided to make a beret for someone as a present - see ealier post <a href="http://vickitucklee.blogspot.com.au/2014/08/crochet-christmas-gifts-for-everyone.html" target="_blank">"crochet-christmas-gifts-for-everyone"</a> - and so to practise, I made my 2 year old one. It turned out so well I've made three of her cousins berets too! </span></h3>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;">Using 8ply yarn and a 4.5mm hook, I made on starting with a magic circle - do a Pinterest search on "Magic circle" if you have no idea what I'm talking about, this is how I figured it out and it is great for hats - I did 10 trebles (or double crochets if your are American) into the magic circle and then joined. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79;">I then did a pattern of 1 treble, 1 chain, changing colours as desired.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">Row 1: 10 trebles, join with a slip stitch</span><br />
<span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">Row 2: 2 chains as first treble, 1 chain, 1 treble all into first stitch, 1 chain, 1 treble into 2nd stitch, (1 treble, 1 chain, 1 treble, 1 chain into next stitch, 1 treble, 1 chain into next stitch) repeat to end, join.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">- Continue to increase the circle until it is twice the size of the wearers hand (I traced my little ones hand so I could do this while she slept)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">For instructions on how to make the dress (kind of) go to <a href="http://knitcrochet47.blogspot.com.au/2008/06/custom-tank-top-version-1.html" target="_blank">knitcrochet47.blogspot.com.au</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">above are some of the beanies that have been made, two by myself and one by Lyn from our playgroup who could not make it on the day but made this contribution, which is especially welcomed as she has recently along with a couple of other Stitchers made 40 hats for some children in Uganda. My Mum also started one which she is finishing off at home - knitting is much slower we have decided.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">A really great organisation if you are not near Sydney is <a href="http://www.knitonegiveone.org/kogo.php?page=aboutus" target="_blank">Knit One Give One</a>, knitted and crocheted donations can be dropped in any Lincraft store or there is a list of <a href="http://www.knitonegiveone.org/kogo.php?page=dropoff" target="_blank">drop off points</a> on their website.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">There are lots more groups who can help you donate your beanies, as well and many groups that you can join all over Australia who like to sit around together whilst making the clothing, please use <a href="http://google.com.au/" target="_blank">Google </a>to find one near you ;)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">Well Thank you everyone for knitting, crocheting or giving moral support.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">I want to make a slouchy hat for my brother in law for Christmas - yes all my extended family are getting crocheted goods this year... - and this one seems quite simple, if I'm going to make a beanie for a guy I think it should be simple. I don't think he needs the diamond brooch</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">I've just made this up, just crocheted a square and then stopped increasing once it is the desired width. could do round, hexagon or anything really. </span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">I cannot find a pattern like this for free, but I'm sure I can figure something out. I'm sure there's a wine bottle about to use as a size guide...</span><br />
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Any bag would work really, and I guess cotton would stain easy and not wash well. But it would look good at first ;) !!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I like trying chocolate cake recipes that are a bit different. I think I'll give this one a go this weekend as the chocolate cake I promised to make for our Stitch n Bitch - See previous post.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.lilyandjones.com.au/blog/your-guide-to-the-nasty-ingredients-in-your-beauty-products-and-beetroot-chocoate-cake-recipe/#.U9oYPt7MSEw.blogger" target="_blank">Your guide to the nasty ingredients in your beauty products and Beetroot Chocolate Cake Recipe</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My Mum will be up on the weekend to help facilitate the Stitch n Bitch, so keep an eye out for updates on an extended family version of chocolate cake baking.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This blog which is by one of my Mothers group friends, also includes great tips on running a chemical free household too. I am definitely going to try the vinegar as fabric softener one, especially as hubby objects so much to the purchasing of the store bought ones.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: large; line-height: 16.639999389648438px;"> "The odour from the vinegar disappears in the final rinse cycle and once the washing is dry. It is non toxic and a very cost effective fabric softener."</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 16.639999389648438px;">In other news, I seem to have "google plus shared" a blog and it has resulted in a blog entry on my behalf... I likes it!! And must try it out some more, I love sharing good ideas.</span></span><br />
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<span class="fsl"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: large;"><i>A dropped stitch in life's rich tapestry.</i> Because we all drop a stitch every now and then in this tapestry called life. <br /> <br />
We will be knitting and crocheting beanies, gloves, blankets and
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knitting needles or crocheting hooks if you have them. We will bring
along plenty of spares.<br /> <br /> Needle sizes = 4 to 5mm<br /> Crochet hook = 4 to 5mm <br /> <br /> Vicki Saunders - Self Taught Crochet Master<br /> Lesley Gruit - Dropped Stitch consultant/Crochet Student Demonstrator<br /> Maureen Tuck-Lee - Knitting Extraordinaire<br /> <br /> Project: Beanies<br /> Where: East Sydney Hotel, cnr Crown and Cathedral Sts Woolloomooloo<br /> When: Sunday 3rd August 2014, 2.30pm onwards<br /> For more information contact lesley.gruit@gmail.com or myself</span></span></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13200596645292979491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7199055300583997383.post-27183296366688878752014-07-03T05:02:00.000-07:002014-07-12T22:44:01.708-07:00Yarn Bombing<strike><span style="font-size: large;">This could be interesting...</span></strike><br />
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<strike>Apparently I've missed International yarn Bombing day... But I think I should give this a try anyway and be ready for next June!</strike></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">no scrap this, it looks pretty which is nice, but seems a bit of a waste. a friend and I have decided to start a stitch and bitch group to knit for those who are a bit down in life</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13200596645292979491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7199055300583997383.post-23697743343792990912014-06-26T04:55:00.001-07:002014-07-31T06:36:37.380-07:00Loving the Vintage!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/193857612/pattern-knitting-vintage-childrens?ref=shop_home_active_15"><span style="color: #783f04;">Vintage Childrens Jumpers</span></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZehN7jZylBQ/U6wIM-VXA5I/AAAAAAAAM8s/KVBxvtp7HZ8/s1600/Childrens+Jumper+-+Lacy+or+Ribbed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"></span></a><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">We went over there on the weekend and to pick up a couple of pieces of memorabilia, only to come home with a car full of stuff that we could not bare to throw out. My Aunty is a self confessed hoarder, and there was two or three of just about anything you could imagine in her house!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But the one thing I came home and poured through and lovingly caress were the stack of old crochet and knitting patterns....</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">They are just lovely, crocheted vests and jumpers, motif and berets! Books and magazine offering to help me be fashionable and modern by crocheting outfits!! So I obviously had to share these treasures with the world of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/TuckLeeCreations?ref=si_shop">Etsy</a>. To me they are priceless and I would never let go of the originals, but sharing them, whilst a little time consuming at first, cost me little. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">So please, go have a look, I've put up free instructions and how to's as well, cos everyone should know the joy of crochet!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anywho, gotta go, I've gotta get to spotlight, I'm under instructions to buy more yarn for my Aunty, she's edging hankies :)</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">and a nice rectangle one out of a lovely teal remnant, for me!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">I also turned what was going to be a crocheted blanket for Lexi that I never finished into a cushion that even hubby agreed was actually a lot nicer then the one I covered.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">I've been fascinated by the idea of turning old jumpers into "knitted" cushions and have finally made two, both of which hubby liked and one he "really quite liked". I'm loving the upcycled factor as well as the shabby chic/vintage look, and now I'm thinking the plainer one could do with some crocheted flowers...</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">I received a "suggestion" from my Mum that I make a very Mum looking cushion with crocheted flowers on it, so guess what she got for Mothers day?! You guessed, some crocheted flowers, and a suggested layout! Lucky lady. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">I think I'm on a winner here, I can make as many cushion covers as I like, as long as I'm covering existing cushions or giving them away! Do you think he would notice if I snuck in a few new cushion inserts..?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once again I am going to do my bit to raise aware so we can Kiss Goodbye to MS!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS IS A DISEASE THAT AFFECTS OVER <span class="headline-red">23,000</span> AUSTRALIANS.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">An initiative of MS Research Australia, Kiss Goodbye to MS calls on people with multiple sclerosis (MS), their friends, family and colleagues to raise funds for vital research into the cause and cure of MS.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">The campaign calls on supporters to <strong>wear</strong>, <strong>dare </strong>or <strong>share </strong>to fundraise in May each year: Get sponsored to <a href="http://www.kissgoodbyetoms.org/wear" style="font-weight: bold; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">WEAR</a> red lipstick (or anything red!) in May,<a href="http://www.kissgoodbyetoms.org/dare" style="font-weight: bold; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">DARE</a>: get sponsored to do a Kiss Goodbye to MS dare, <a href="http://www.kissgoodbyetoms.org/share" style="font-weight: bold; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">SHARE</a> by holding a Kiss Goodbye to MS fundraising event and spread the word on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter using <strong>#kissgoodbyetoms</strong>. - Taken from </span><span style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.kissgoodbyetoms.org/about" target="_blank">www.kissgoodbyetoms.org/about </a></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are going to do a cupcake event at work, cos everyone loves cupcakes! and hopefully my friend Penny can come and have a chat to everyone about living with MS.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">(actual cupcakes may vary from picture ;))</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've also found a "picture a day" list in the kiss goodbye to MS May list.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So if anyone wants to join me in the photo a day or do your own event, please feel free! and if you have any questions just ask me or go to <a href="http://www.kissgoodbyetoms.org/" target="_blank">www.kissgoodbyetoms.org</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">MS is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system (the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves). The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS can not be predicted. MS is a lifelong disease for which a cause and a cure are yet to be found; however, doctors and scientists are making discoveries about the treatment and management of MS everyday.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Over 23,000 Australians have MS and the average age of diagnosis is 30 years old. MS affects three times as many women as men.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">MS is the result of damage to myelin – a protective sheath surrounding nerve fibres of the central nervous system. When myelin is damaged this interferes with messages between the brain and other parts of the body.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">The symptoms of MS are different for each person. Sometimes they even vary within the same person. For some people, MS is characterised by periods of relapse and remission while for others it has a progressive pattern. For everyone it makes life unpredictable.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">The Kiss Goodbye to MS campaign is an initiative of MS Research Australia whose mission is to accelerate Australian research targeting the prevention, better treatments and cure for MS. Australian scientists are optimistic that a cure can be found and it is your support that will make this happen.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">For more information about MS Research Australia and the research projects we support, please visit <a href="http://www.msra.org.au/" style="font-weight: bold; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.msra.org.au</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">If you would like to kelp find a cure for MS, please leave a donation at </span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="https://www.kissgoodbyetoms.org/fundraisers/individuals/vicki-saunders">https://www.kissgoodbyetoms.org/fundraisers/individuals/vicki-saunders</a></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Make sure it's completely stuck down before modge podging, if I did it again, I would dip in a very watered down modge podge mix before placing on the desk, the paper stretches and bubbles once it's wet and doesn't shrink all the way back to it's original size once dry</span></li>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">So for 2 weeks Lexi has not been sleeping or eating well, this of course meant moodiness and lack of energy. Of course we were completely wrong with all our diagnoses, proven by 2 molar teeth sticking through and the other 2 gums being all swollen! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">So now that we are dealing with the correct issue, quality of life in the Saunders household has quickly improved. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">So after chewing on some pieces of dried apples and very cold grapes, we set out for a proper distraction, the best if which is painting... </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">A friend had given Lexi a small canvas and paints for her birthday - don't worry, they have a baby now and we will repay them in kind one day. So while the grapes were being devoured I set everything up. I had another canvas lying around and a bonus brown paper bag. Lexi watched with increasing excitement until she could contain herself no more and demanded her Daddy lift her from her high chair. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well Mum and I have been talking about it for a while now, and then Mum started knitting <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/181169204/lilac-and-cream-scarf-handmade-knit?ref=shop_home_active_8" target="_blank">scarves</a> on mass!! I've bought a few from her and given one as a birthday present, but really we wanted to see if we could sell something on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/OnBehalfOfMyMum?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">Etsy</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mum found some great knitting yarn and an easy pattern, which along with some spare craft time, she whipped up 10 scarves! I've been waiting for the cooler months to arrive and after the recent cold spell I bit the bullet and uploaded them all to <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/OnBehalfOfMyMum?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">Etsy</a>! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I then <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/vickitucklee/" target="_blank">Pinned</a>, facebook and <a href="https://twitter.com/QCVicki" target="_blank">Twittered </a>them, in the hope that someone would see and love them!! I absolutely and very nerdy like, love to watch the stats and watch as my views, loves and followers increased! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">Although perhaps slightly less successful, we did do well today. The washing up went ok with the main difference being that Lexi seemed only interested in washing the outside of things... In the end I had my own sink with soapy water and I washed and Lexi rinced. She really didn't seem to mind this. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">The rain, once again, didn't eventuate, so we watered the garden instead. Well, Lexi watered the garden and I tried to stay out if firing range! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">Next I pulled out some Thomas flannel and did some sewing. I wasn't really sure where we were going with this, but after some Pinterest browsing we decided on pajama pants, of which we are in short supply. Lexi got the hang of sewing quite quickly. </span></div>
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