Tag Archives: Shopping

Pass the Parcel.

Posted on 29/04/2013 by

I felt a bit like I was playing the old children’s game ” Pass the Parcel” as I opened this package from England. Not a big shopper, I find I can make most of what I need, I nevertheless fell in love … Continue reading →

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Monkeys at the beach.

Posted on 22/01/2013 by

We are in Barwon Heads enjoying the sun and surf. The children get to escape the “helicopter parent” (me) and bike ride, climb trees and walk about on their own.  OK I admit it, I still fret but I leave them to it. … Continue reading →

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Bollards of Barwon Heads

Posted on 07/10/2012 by

We were lucky to be able to spend the second half of the Melbourne school holidays at Barwon Heads. The Bollards which were painted by local Artist Jan Mitchell (1940  2008) greeted us and made us feel welcome. They were originally used … Continue reading →

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October is buy nothing new month!

Posted on 04/10/2012 by

Joanna, who is a guest blogger here at gentlestitches has some very interesting upcoming events for us and we will soon be adding an events section to our webpage. These events will include everything related to sustainable living the 3R’s way (repairing,reusing and … Continue reading →

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Home repairs

Posted on 19/09/2012 by

Today as part of our repair,reuse and recycle plan we are going to choose a tool box to hold our tools. We have been talking about choosing a tool box that is the right fit and we already have our two … Continue reading →

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