tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17101805825225462412024-02-19T19:53:22.817+11:00CackleberryKidsDressing Little Boys in Confidence & StyleCackleberry Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15929163225380279955noreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710180582522546241.post-58809533135633788802011-02-18T17:40:00.000+11:002011-02-18T17:40:01.789+11:00Happy Friday... with some Chocolate Macarons!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBkgWhIgQ8o8bB9gbw6bYU79fzXHnIt7TV4YQZ_JRte3MGhNGIp0PR3i55TfHRcLOfJQhUWl-xlRPsUC1i27MFHJAuLBAdFbmqUKzSQA1FrXBEtFUiUMOEFSG0J0lAB85NHvTb5fzykTg/s1600/macarons-chocolate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBkgWhIgQ8o8bB9gbw6bYU79fzXHnIt7TV4YQZ_JRte3MGhNGIp0PR3i55TfHRcLOfJQhUWl-xlRPsUC1i27MFHJAuLBAdFbmqUKzSQA1FrXBEtFUiUMOEFSG0J0lAB85NHvTb5fzykTg/s320/macarons-chocolate.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love chocolate and love a good macaron... there is stall at our Farmer's Market that sells the prettiest macarons. They are so cute and pretty! Little pink ones, with little love hearts and then some green ones... gorgeous! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Enjoy xxCackleberry Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15929163225380279955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710180582522546241.post-68205875140848889782011-02-14T17:03:00.000+11:002011-02-14T17:03:21.329+11:00Happy Love!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhhZ6v515Ox0BIw6UC9K2N6bp9kU7UDJZHKogfzjFGdKmRtJw36Wq2vymQW2Nzns-LDEu-RIFBdIuBcVL2BhrrkGL_m-LbTJBcLpP9O5l_8BFmzqHa8LTsFmw8a7D461DYEDCJgM95t3E/s1600/Green+grass+heart_tungphoto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhhZ6v515Ox0BIw6UC9K2N6bp9kU7UDJZHKogfzjFGdKmRtJw36Wq2vymQW2Nzns-LDEu-RIFBdIuBcVL2BhrrkGL_m-LbTJBcLpP9O5l_8BFmzqHa8LTsFmw8a7D461DYEDCJgM95t3E/s320/Green+grass+heart_tungphoto.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Image: Green Grass Heart Photographer: tungphoto</div><a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/view_photog.php?photogid=1708">http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/view_photog.php?photogid=1708 </a>Cackleberry Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15929163225380279955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710180582522546241.post-19396085084895463372011-01-31T14:38:00.000+11:002011-01-31T14:38:22.452+11:00Today's image... Vibrant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2newumuKwxx9lSXX3YUqsmznZEyVUAzi6SW4JQ7goiou7xI3qDm7DvMtXD_EG3mfY9CFKkHLitswJJR7_Y0O18xZp3EtFNzcpGhcffHaYqMxdqdK15uZuJRROEdbxQHUvt5J9HX_RH-Q/s1600/simplicity.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2newumuKwxx9lSXX3YUqsmznZEyVUAzi6SW4JQ7goiou7xI3qDm7DvMtXD_EG3mfY9CFKkHLitswJJR7_Y0O18xZp3EtFNzcpGhcffHaYqMxdqdK15uZuJRROEdbxQHUvt5J9HX_RH-Q/s320/simplicity.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Some days the colour green is the thing I need to see in order to bring some vibrancy and life to my day, my mood or to allow space for that burst of creativity... today I needed some green... just a little to boost my vibrancy and give me that jolt in the arm.<br />
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Not sure where the book is going... many changes are in progress with it and some very interesting developments with plots and characters... the wind is changing for this particular project, and you what? <br />
That's ok!Cackleberry Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15929163225380279955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710180582522546241.post-23210378089053573432011-01-23T13:25:00.000+11:002011-01-23T13:25:15.981+11:00Zucchini & Broad Bean salad with Garlic & Herb dressing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaVstGz3ODILiA6fuEl-jHBG3GJTL1Z2m9Ew_SuGggzDoBZ4-QWaEU-a2lf9jJHgVODwn3hOtBXmyjPzfCwCZgH7Ia-XBjYsCjhV2yNps6b7LcZU9RlgHY-TP-78ZLQbBO1RnaSSmYQpc/s1600/SNC01485.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaVstGz3ODILiA6fuEl-jHBG3GJTL1Z2m9Ew_SuGggzDoBZ4-QWaEU-a2lf9jJHgVODwn3hOtBXmyjPzfCwCZgH7Ia-XBjYsCjhV2yNps6b7LcZU9RlgHY-TP-78ZLQbBO1RnaSSmYQpc/s320/SNC01485.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
I had purchased heaps and heaps of Zucchini from the Farmer's Market last Saturday and then thought to myself "What am I going to do with them all?"<br />
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Some were allocated for Chicken, Leek & Zucchini pot pies - E's favourite dish ... he would eat it every single day if he could! We made a yummy Tomato, Zucchini, Feta & Sweet Chilli pizza with another one... but I still had 4 left.<br />
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So I went to look for some more Zucchini recipes... and found this one that was such a great lunch time dish. Very fresh and full of flavour:<br />
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<u><b>Ingredients</b></u>:<br />
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1 small baguette, sliced (I used sourdough bread instead)<br />
Olive Oil for drizzling<br />
Sea Salt<br />
2 x Zucchini (Courgette) thinly sliced<br />
1 x baby cos lettuce (can use baby spinach or rocket if you prefer)<br />
500g of blanched broad beans<br />
1 x Lebanese cucumber, thinly sliced<br />
Shaved Parmesan to serve<br />
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1/4 cup (60ml) Olive Oil<br />
2 x tablespoons of white wine vinegar<br />
2 x tablespoons of chopped chives<br />
2 x tablespoons of chopped chervil (I used fresh basil as we had just bought a huge bunch)<br />
2 x Garlic cloves crushed<br />
Sea salt and black pepper<br />
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<u><b>Directions</b></u>:<br />
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Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C (390 degrees F)<br />
To make the dressing; place the oil, vinegar, chives, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside<br />
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Place bread on a baking tray, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 5 minutes or until golden.<br />
Place zucchini, lettuce, broad beans, cucumber, croutons (the bread you just baked) in a bowl and gently toss.<br />
Spoon over the dressing and top with Parmesan to serve. Serves 4<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe via Donna Hay Issue 47 Oct/Nov 2009 www.donnahay.com</span><br />
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Enjoy!Cackleberry Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15929163225380279955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710180582522546241.post-4277558666338915022011-01-21T11:57:00.001+11:002011-01-21T12:20:20.941+11:00Today I Love ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhugrjN0kUCY0J1PbY-R5JJbxpN9lYDMLRwIS_r2ENP8zq-NhIDW15M1gQwW14SuF9NeTmT-2IO3ejomrBzKT8UGMsU2xAfY9qSgVC9eAkRR-OxUSJUzt7bZlKgIMuJ0k1KHLAhvAmQBHs/s1600/Vera+Wang+Spring+2011+Readytowear.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhugrjN0kUCY0J1PbY-R5JJbxpN9lYDMLRwIS_r2ENP8zq-NhIDW15M1gQwW14SuF9NeTmT-2IO3ejomrBzKT8UGMsU2xAfY9qSgVC9eAkRR-OxUSJUzt7bZlKgIMuJ0k1KHLAhvAmQBHs/s320/Vera+Wang+Spring+2011+Readytowear.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />
I have always admired Vera Wang, she is one of my Style Icons. She has an amazing way of making everything look effortless even when there seems to be a lot of detail...<br />
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To see more of Vera Wang and her gorgeous clothing; visit <a href="http://www.verawang.com/">http://www.verawang.com/</a><br />
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Happy Weekend!Cackleberry Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15929163225380279955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710180582522546241.post-23315712327051723042011-01-20T16:36:00.000+11:002011-01-20T16:36:41.921+11:00The flower shoe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGjq23jLwAkBnRJ0JIRNlfoLz_MJG3E4Eq5Pqm49YjflHdt7Mt1ZU3t16j5jqZnp9u8VDtEGkZQ7KpHw7OXxZ4rrwXD073TOZfZ5IwvhA78FcSB-znbRSMjnLBnLKlnJOP84Eeb7k_Qg/s1600/ElenaFelicianoShoePictureSideBar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGjq23jLwAkBnRJ0JIRNlfoLz_MJG3E4Eq5Pqm49YjflHdt7Mt1ZU3t16j5jqZnp9u8VDtEGkZQ7KpHw7OXxZ4rrwXD073TOZfZ5IwvhA78FcSB-znbRSMjnLBnLKlnJOP84Eeb7k_Qg/s1600/ElenaFelicianoShoePictureSideBar.jpg" /></a></div><br />
So pretty! <br />
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I love the elegance of the flowers in this image - the designer captured the stylish flow of the flowers and crafted them beautifully to replicate a gorgeous shoe.<br />
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I was looking at shoes (of course) and sustainability and found this image via a website called Righteous Shoes. They specialise in promoting designers and manufacturers of Vegan shoes that were stylish based out of the UK.<br />
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Quite an interesting website www.righteousshoes.com - however there have been no additions to the site for a little while ... will keep an eye out for any thing new that might be added!<br />
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Image: Elena Feliciano Shoe picture via Righteous ShoesCackleberry Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15929163225380279955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710180582522546241.post-66462542574579142652011-01-17T13:15:00.000+11:002011-01-17T13:15:04.165+11:00Vintage ... Greys<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4KAdj2VZ5Y4-R7Wvwsf8R-h5XtJYPzhF43q8VXZW-eeCEczX2Xt3eWyLmcN5eAjSe1U6ZIRG1AnModEJ90QcL0-1PqqRzLl0yuHZA-2QlTduJti3CYR6m_1X2COe5JBpNor2RLeemMzY/s320/vintage-bedroom.jpg" width="320" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Love the colours and look of this room.... although vintage, I think it has a bit of a twist</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Greys and tones of blue seem to be my thing at the moment... interesting to see how that develops and where it takes me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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When I was pregnant, E's nickname was Apple.... long story, anyway everyone called him - or rather my bump Apple. At Christmas (prior to his arrival) we received some many lovely gifts for Baby Apple ... our family and friends all called him Apple.<br />
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The kookie thing is E loves loves loves eating Green Apples now! <br />
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Just one of those random things I remembered today xx<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Image: Green Apple with water Photographer: Pixomar</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lots or researching taking place for the new book covering all manner of things. However, the best thing so far is working on bits of it with E. It has been so interesting listening to his take on our planet; trees, water and looking after each other in a better way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love the fact that even at 4.5yrs old, he has an understanding of the harm and damage that can and is being done to the planet and how aware he is of things going on around him. Not in a 'doom and gloom' kinda way, he is more about understanding and compassion for the things around him.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It has been such a priceless experience for me as his Mummy and also from a writing perspective... the book has taken a new turn and a very different path from where we started.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Feel it's just the beginning of our collaborations ... which I kinda love!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Images: Eco Friendly text & Bamboo Photographer: amieco</span>Cackleberry Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15929163225380279955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710180582522546241.post-77692690859095111862011-01-01T10:42:00.001+11:002011-01-01T10:43:16.535+11:00Happy 2011!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy_IGSoDBwCAsPxyrt9Ek808iXzuiba6XvfsEt3koY-z5xpKVeuUx74-U5gxyCycoDre7ODXtq4m-9R_4kJZgs0dO9th42lYOzEKYfxS8_KQ6W9dr5FKQClnaOhMmdwkKXGGf-3d6lnr8/s1600/2011c_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy_IGSoDBwCAsPxyrt9Ek808iXzuiba6XvfsEt3koY-z5xpKVeuUx74-U5gxyCycoDre7ODXtq4m-9R_4kJZgs0dO9th42lYOzEKYfxS8_KQ6W9dr5FKQClnaOhMmdwkKXGGf-3d6lnr8/s320/2011c_1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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Wishing everyone a wonderful, joyous, happy & healthy 2011!<br />
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Enjoy all things gorgeous this year xx<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Image: 2011 Photographer: Salvatore Vuono</span><br />
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Not quite sure what it is about this image ... I was searching for something totally different and this image popped up in my search and just jumped out at me....<br />
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I find it interesting, pretty, intriguing and somehow it's stunning in its simplicity.<br />
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One of those just because moments xx<br />
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Image: B.PoeticCackleberry Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15929163225380279955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710180582522546241.post-28426763918332146572010-12-15T12:05:00.000+11:002010-12-15T12:05:31.950+11:00Alphabet Train; Vanuatu<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyeia2LxSh_0GTJij_8nXGmyXH7qrmTGhct_7addxvReIpwaXFhQ-MxPaY5ehdWxL24HcrKVDrD964I8DnXlaBowZzNQx-Sj2FQmXMRGB9oPUwf7Nc77JcdvVL59KHxlIh43g5lKk5kZ0/s1600/Erakor_Beach_Vanuatu_612200791106PM731.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyeia2LxSh_0GTJij_8nXGmyXH7qrmTGhct_7addxvReIpwaXFhQ-MxPaY5ehdWxL24HcrKVDrD964I8DnXlaBowZzNQx-Sj2FQmXMRGB9oPUwf7Nc77JcdvVL59KHxlIh43g5lKk5kZ0/s320/Erakor_Beach_Vanuatu_612200791106PM731.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Did you know?<br />
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That the Frangipani is the national flower of Vanuatu? I remember growing up and having frangipani flowers in my hair ... have tea parties and playing with my friends.... so much fun!<br />
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We wish you a wonderful, safe and happy holiday season and a very Merry Christmas<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Image: Christmas Tree Photographer: Salvatore Vuono</span><br />
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Even at this young age, E shares a fascination of history with me... and I have to say that I love it!! <br />
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He is interested in where things come from, how old they are, why they look like they do and who invented it or built it.<br />
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We spend a fair bit of time talking about all manner of things from pyramids, to how engines work & how they were invented along with new discoveries that he is making .... like an old fashioned manual typewriter that he thinks is very amusing ...<br />
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The current exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW - The First Emperor is something that he is really interested in at the moment. We have watched a few specials on the exhibition and I've found that E is just so intrigued by the whole story... he asks about visiting the Gallery almost daily.<br />
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His fascination lies with how real they look and who spent all that time making such detailed, life like people to put in the ground like that. <br />
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I have to say that I love his interest, love the way he wants to explore the 'why and how' they got to be there and his overall love of the story.<br />
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Something we might be able to explore further over the School holidays!<br />
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For more information on the Exhibition at the Art Gallery NSW, please visit:<br />
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My inspiration today comes in honour of my Grandparents who came to Australia after being prisoners during WW2 ....<br />
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Love to you both xx<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Images: The Chopin Monument, Warsaw photographer; unknown</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Palace on the Water Royal, Lazienkowski, Poland photographer; unknown</span>Cackleberry Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15929163225380279955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710180582522546241.post-78231831982396285592010-12-04T12:04:00.000+11:002010-12-04T12:04:26.537+11:00Sesame Street: Will.i.am's Song "What I Am"<iframe frameborder="0" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cyVzjoj96vs?fs=1" width="480"></iframe><br />
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For my Munchkin, who had a little fall last night and is a bit out of sorts today.<br />
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Hope it makes you smile xxCackleberry Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15929163225380279955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710180582522546241.post-50779353489829540302010-12-03T15:43:00.003+11:002010-12-04T11:09:15.441+11:00It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas ....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I love that song....<br />
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"Everywhere you go" ....<br />
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and although we have a warm sunny Christmas here in Australia, I am always inspired by the very pretty, very cold white winter Christmas on the other side of the world....<br />
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Image: The century-old Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Hotel overlooking the St Lawrence River in Quebec Photographer: Richard T Nowitz, National Geographic<br />
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Please visit the National Geographic website to see this and more amazing and beautiful images!<br />
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E found a snail in our garden some time ago and wanted to keep it as a pet... he gave him a name... Stanley ..... "Mummy, please meet Stanley, he is my new friend and he is going to come and stay with us as part of our family"<br />
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So off he went with Stanley to make a house.... with carpet to keep Stanley warm and cosy "All houses have some carpet Mummy"<br />
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Some grass out the back for Stanley to play in when he goes out to get some fresh air and instead of a paved area... he gave Stanley a tissue with some toys on it for him to play with just in case he was feeling a little bored.... all the comforts of home for our new family member Stanley!<br />
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Of course the next morning Stanley had moved on. E handled it quite well - He told me "Mummy, it's ok Stanley is a wild animal and you really can't keep him in a house, he needs to free" .... "I will keep his house here for him, so he has somewhere to stay when he comes to visit" .... my little guy has such a gorgeous soul!<br />
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In honour of Stanley's time with us .... he is going to be in our new book.... we'd love to introduce you to Stanley! <br />
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Enjoy your day xxCackleberry Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15929163225380279955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710180582522546241.post-48591440075365355032010-11-28T12:06:00.000+11:002010-11-28T12:06:58.258+11:00In need of some sparkle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Q1-NXFnx1PKLEZJWXlVzDc05PkMY6BKyy4a0y4jzWYPEHNFXlEwFTOEW23fTUUFZQs-8f-mKZOtnq3-nRgKOBDYdMpsUkU-rXv4llA24Ch5WCslcQe6STGs36BN_kFuWQh70X85GE2A/s1600/Studio+120+Peep-toe+pumps_Christian+Louboutin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Q1-NXFnx1PKLEZJWXlVzDc05PkMY6BKyy4a0y4jzWYPEHNFXlEwFTOEW23fTUUFZQs-8f-mKZOtnq3-nRgKOBDYdMpsUkU-rXv4llA24Ch5WCslcQe6STGs36BN_kFuWQh70X85GE2A/s320/Studio+120+Peep-toe+pumps_Christian+Louboutin.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>Always love some shine and sparkles on a grey and rainy day!<br />
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and these are just the thing to bring a smile to a girl's face.... These very gorgeous shoes are Christian Louboutin's Studio 120 Peep Toe Pumps<br />
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Wishing everyone a lovely weekend xxCackleberry Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15929163225380279955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710180582522546241.post-53981368746188260722010-11-21T14:49:00.002+11:002010-11-21T14:49:52.971+11:00Out & About on a Sunday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On my travels.... a day out and about .....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">"The only way to endure the quake is to adjust your stance. </div><div style="text-align: center;">You can't avoid the daily tremors. </div><div style="text-align: center;">They come with being alive. </div><div style="text-align: center;">These experiences are really gifts that force us to step to the right or left in search of a new center of gravity.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Don't fight them. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Just find a different way to stand." </div><div style="text-align: center;">~ Oprah</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Image: A Spring Tree Photographer: Prozac1</span> </div>Cackleberry Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15929163225380279955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710180582522546241.post-32191279189495642242010-11-16T07:30:00.006+11:002010-11-16T07:30:01.258+11:00Please meet our Molly<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNQ7J7XXOs7zAPJmjIHFMvU7xar6dkeTOFnckYWpvKc2BSnkSUDG1NZo3sVixfIWncCdV7uWnIuq2GGGCr4hyphenhyphenMHMm083v1E4CPEOLuzlpheWSwYMs7gJuWrj53qLzGVEiEG6I8ybBX5B8/s1600/monarch.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNQ7J7XXOs7zAPJmjIHFMvU7xar6dkeTOFnckYWpvKc2BSnkSUDG1NZo3sVixfIWncCdV7uWnIuq2GGGCr4hyphenhyphenMHMm083v1E4CPEOLuzlpheWSwYMs7gJuWrj53qLzGVEiEG6I8ybBX5B8/s320/monarch.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
How gorgeous is this photo? I think it's stunning!! <br />
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Our very lovely friend Kim breeds Monarch Butterflies in Canada and recently sent us this beautiful photo after she spent some time talking to E and teaching him a little bit about Monarchs.<br />
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A few of the things Kim spoke to E about were;<br />
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<ul><li>Monarchs only eat one type of plant called Milkweed </li>
<li>They migrate 3000 miles from Canada to Mexico and back every year</li>
<li>Their habit in Mexico is diminishing each year</li>
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Inspired by these beautiful creatures and Kim's amazing stories, we have a lovely Monarch Butterfly in our book named Molly in honour of Kim.<br />
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Thanks for the inspiration Kim! xx<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Image: Monarch Butterfly by Kim</span>Cackleberry Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15929163225380279955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710180582522546241.post-518606084820914092010-11-15T15:18:00.002+11:002010-11-15T15:26:42.164+11:00and a Camel named Enie ....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyBoTIC1fIGyg905OkSm6Fj15ChmiIMP9WHAplQvNZpetTGtTLUdMQlQycF582M6IKA_cD-rG4IeFm90E6r4Mt-ygx5fQe7qn-nNshfbQlas-um_dzvW21P58s_OjdYGKgoxBG-8juAno/s1600/egypt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyBoTIC1fIGyg905OkSm6Fj15ChmiIMP9WHAplQvNZpetTGtTLUdMQlQycF582M6IKA_cD-rG4IeFm90E6r4Mt-ygx5fQe7qn-nNshfbQlas-um_dzvW21P58s_OjdYGKgoxBG-8juAno/s320/egypt.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Working on my new book, I am spending quite a bit of time talking about it with my little guy. He has an amazing perspective on things and I love hearing his thoughts on the different countries, places and animals we are going to meet through the book.<br />
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It's quite interesting to listen to him tell other people about how he is an author and that he and his mummy are writing their new book at the moment - priceless!<br />
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E is helping me name the animals and I am loving the way that he is taking so much time to think about the animal, where it comes from and who he knows and loves so that he can try and name an animal after them .<br />
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Enie is the nickname my brother and I called my dad for years whilst growing up ... it is a take on his name and something we would call him when we were all mucking around and having fun.... although we are 'all grown-up' now, we still to this day call my dad that when we all get together .... E loves this name and thinks it's very funny and cool when we say it... and so now we have a Camel named Enie from Egypt in our new book!<br />
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We also have a Koala named Ava after one of his friends, a Monarch Butterfly called Molly and a snail named Stanley....<br />
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Loving beyond words the joy that comes from working on this new book with my little guy, not to mention how chuffed my dad was when we told him on the weekend xxCackleberry Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15929163225380279955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710180582522546241.post-12323883633120270202010-11-10T14:32:00.000+11:002010-11-10T14:32:56.268+11:00Our dog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQuvgKWEyUC5OFpzEcvwTSwxmGJ0aaxzu6tEva9R_sRgtGMHO5ArI6cf7FaneBKw6P49nJmqOeQLjuDUnqhImwXaArlDrUF1po63yl09y78Z-G3G0xGcli51MP87IhD0_-ti0Gx8vr998/s1600/Forrest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQuvgKWEyUC5OFpzEcvwTSwxmGJ0aaxzu6tEva9R_sRgtGMHO5ArI6cf7FaneBKw6P49nJmqOeQLjuDUnqhImwXaArlDrUF1po63yl09y78Z-G3G0xGcli51MP87IhD0_-ti0Gx8vr998/s200/Forrest.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
Our dog thinks that he is human, actually he thinks he is a person.<br />
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He likes to have a chat and be involved with everything that we do .... inside and outside<br />
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He gets his nose out of joint when he is treated 'like a dog' ... looks at me as if I have done something terrible to him... mind you it's only been that I have made him stay outside when we've had friends over.<br />
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He huffs and puffs all over the place when he gets to come back inside... then will proceed to ignore us all for a short period of time... just to make sure that we get the fact that we treated him like a dog.<br />
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He is kookie, he is lovable, he is smelly (like a dog) and he is oh so special.. he is a huge part of our family, quirks and all xxCackleberry Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15929163225380279955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710180582522546241.post-73653641303196610052010-11-08T11:46:00.002+11:002010-11-08T12:03:59.808+11:00Bubba Louie's Alphabet Train ....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgEO39um4xch8AHWrrPapuTV3k4_OVTSV4ZheIv6OYB4-kg8KBjB_8MamRHLBb0le6OnUczwPN2QAVExRz92R03RHD-_1GshKV-to3YklY1290xBi5Jo2L3gLpy-C84J9g21fHezRVKwk/s1600/Bubba+Louie.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgEO39um4xch8AHWrrPapuTV3k4_OVTSV4ZheIv6OYB4-kg8KBjB_8MamRHLBb0le6OnUczwPN2QAVExRz92R03RHD-_1GshKV-to3YklY1290xBi5Jo2L3gLpy-C84J9g21fHezRVKwk/s200/Bubba+Louie.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br />
Bubba Louie has been very busy reading and writing out his Alphabet and learning so much about the wonderful countries all over the world!<br />
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It has been so much fun travelling in his very cool magic red train that takes him from place to place ...<br />
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So far we've made a stop in Australia, where we met an Amazing Koala named Ava and ate some yummy green Apples! .... then off to<br />
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Brazil .... for some Bouncing Bagels and lots of giggles<br />
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and I can not wait for you to meet my wonderful friend Eenie the Camel from Egypt!<br />
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Next stop on my Alphabet Train will be with some Funny Friends in France.<br />
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Toot Toot ... til next time! xxCackleberry Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15929163225380279955noreply@blogger.com0