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Feature and Follow Friday #2  Feature and Follow Friday is hosted by Parajunkee & Alison Can Read.  Q: What's the craziest thing you've ever done to get your hands on any particular book? Actually, I'm pretty boring, most of my books are ordered online from The Bookdepository.  The craziest thing I've done is drive around for hours from store to store trying to find a book only to hit

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Books Read In 2011: Spy Glass by Maria V. Snyder Awakened by P.C. Cast & Kristin Casr Afterlife by Claudia Gray Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver Everything Beautiful by Simmone Howell The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins Mockingjay by Suzan Collins Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater Storm Born Volume 1 (Storm Born Comic) by Richelle Mead Storm Born Volume 2 (Storm Born

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Goodreads Description Georgina Kincaid has had an eternity to figure out the opposite sex, but sometimes they still surprise her. Take Seth Mortensen. The man has risked his soul to become Georgina's boyfriend. Still, with Lucifer for a boss, Georgina can't just hang up her killer heels and settle down to domestic bliss. In fact, she's being forced to transfer operations… to Las Vegas. The City

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Poverty, social justice, welfare... these are some of the things that tug at my heart strings. There are loads of organisations out there putting pressure on our world leaders to end famine and raise the standards of living for every individual in every nation. And its so easy to get involved, a lot of the time all that is required of us is our voice. Please check out ONE's 'Hungry No More'

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If your an Aussie mum of a toddler then you have likely heard of ABC's Giggle and Hoot.  My little girl absolutely adores Hoot.  She often stops what she is doing and goes over to stand as close as she can to the TV when Hoot comes on.  She points to him, grins, giggles and waves hello.  On some occasions she even cries when the show ends.  Well now I can combine her love for Hoot and her 

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I can't believe its been four months since my last post! My excuses for neglecting you... study, work, my daughters first birthday, landscaping the backyard, reading (reviews to come) and this gorgeous top: I came across this Petal Pullover by Robyn Chachula in the Spring 2011 edition of Interweave Crochet. I completed this project using Moda Vera Sombre (100% Organic Cotton), a soft and 

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Goodreads Description Riley Rose, atheist and bad girl, has been tricked into attending Spirit Ranch, a Christian camp. There she meets Dylan Kier, alumni camper and recent paraplegic, who arrives with a chip on his shoulder and a determination to perfect all of his bad habits. United in their personal suffering and in their irritation at their fellow campers, they turn the camp inside out as

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In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren about what new books we have received in the mailbox (or from a book store or library), over the past week. Firstly a couple of books that I actually received in the mailbox over the last couple of weeks: Everything Beautiful by Simmone Howell Iron Crowned  by Richelle Mead Having loved Maria V. Snyder's Study and Glass

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In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren about what new books we have received in the mailbox (or from a book store or library), over the past week. Firstly a couple of books that I actually received in the mailbox this week: Shiver  by Maggie Stiefvater Linger  by Maggie Stiefvater I then spent a great deal of time in Borders and Angus and Robertson spending gift

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I've just signed up for the Aussie YA Reading Challenge 2011 hosted by Nic at Irresistible Reads. The challenge is... Read at least 12 young adult books by Australian authors from 1st January, 2011 to 31st December, 2011. Here are a couple of titles that I'd like to read this year: .gr_grid_container { /* customize grid container div here. eg: width: 500px; */ } .

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As you may be aware Borders Australia along with other RedGroup Retail operations (e.g. Angus & Robertson) have gone into voluntary administration as part of a restructure process. I'm currently holding onto a Borders gift card and I am eager to use it before its no longer valid. As it is, I have to match the value of my gift card dollar to dollar in order to redeem it, which I think is

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In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren about what new books we have received in the mailbox (or from a book store or library), over the past week. After numerous recommendations, this week I've added the following books to my collection: The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver Whats is your mailbox this week?

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Today I am participating in Follow My Book Blog Friday, hosted by Parajunkee's View. If you're a new follower, please leave me a link to your blog in the comments below so that I can say hello! This week's question from Follow My Book Blog Friday: If you are a fan of Science Fiction what is your favorite book? If you haven't read Science Fiction before...any inkling to? Anything catch your eye?

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Wherever I sit in my house there are books and crochet nearby. When my daughter sits with me she immediately reaches for those books and crochet projects. She already has plenty of her own books so I thought it was about time I gave her something crocheted of her own that I don't mind her putting in her mouth (rather then my scarfs and tops!). Introducing Rabbit...  Rabbit is from Sue Whiting's

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This lovely scarf is one of the crochet projects that brought my knitting to a halt. When I opened my Winter 2010 edition of Interweave Crochet I couldn't resist this Cactus Flower Scarf by Edie Eckman. I've completed this project using Moda Vera Merino (100% Merino Wool) in grey and pink, 100g of each. When substituting with this yarn I again used the wpi yarn substitution method, along with

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Just a quick update to show off the progress I've made on my Lacy Cables Scarf. I'm really happy with how its coming along. It still has a long way to go (I can't believe how slow I am at knitting) and I can see quite a number of hiccups but I think it looks pretty good for a beginners effort :) I must confess I have been a bit distracted by a couple of crochet projects. However I've

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As the title suggests my friends and family loved their crocheted scarfs. Each recipient marveled over the time I must have spent making them and how clever I must be. I'll let them believe whatever they want

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With Christmas fast approaching I've put my knitting lessons aside to whip up some crocheted Christmas presents. I've often thought of making gifts for Christmas but have always assumed that it would be far too time consuming during such a busy time of the year. However, this year I believe I've found the solution to quick and easy homemade Christmas gifts. I've purchased the thickest yarns I

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In searching for my next project I was somewhat disappointed when I opened my latest copy of Interweave Crochet. Granted my favorite crochet mag usually has a couple of patterns that I could do without but on the whole it is usually filled with funky patterns that I look forward to tackling. However, in the Fall edition of Interweave Crochet up to a third of the patterns involve knitting! 'What a

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Well I've finally finished my 'Birch Vest' by Kristin Omdahl. I'm quite pleased with how its turned out. I wasn't sure how the yarn would work with this pattern as the recommended hook size and stitches per inch guide differed between the yarn used in the original pattern and the yarn I've used. However using the wpi substitution method seems to have worked well, my vest's final measurements

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I wish I could say that the reason I haven't been on here for a few months has been because I was so busy crocheting all the projects I had previously promised. However, after I announced my grand plans for baby floor rugs, toys and clothes, pregnancy took it's toll and I spent most of June/July sleeping and watching TV. Then along came my beautiful baby girl and crocheting was the last thing on

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As bubs due date fast approaches I'm busy organizing last minute tasks, like packing a labor bag, washing bubs clothes, and crocheting hats and scarfs and mittens. My latest project has been Sue Whiting's Hat and Scarf set from her book Weekend Crochet for Babies. For this cute set I've used Cleckheaton 100% Bamboo. It is quite light weight and has a soft silky texture. As I've chosen to use a

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Just a quick update to say that I've completed the Envelope Neck Sweater. Check out the pic in the Photo Gallery.

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Gee I've been slack, it's been over a month since my last post. Can I blame that on pregnancy? Nevertheless, I've finished up at work and have began my maternity leave. Everyone tells me to rest up while I can but I've suddenly discovered all sorts of things that I NEED to do with my new spare time... crochet, blogging, study, setting up baby's room, getting my hospital bags packed, visiting

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I recently started crocheting Sue Whiting's Hooded Jacket from her book Weekend Crochet for Babies. The pattern recommends using Rowan All Season's Cotton which is 60% Cotton and 40% acrylic microfiber. Being rather eager to start the pattern and not all that keen on searching for the exact yarn I substituted this for some left over yarn that I had on hand. Usually when substituting yarn I look

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After years of crocheting baby hats and booties for friends and family, I'm thrilled to say it's now time to start crocheting little pieces for my own bub who will be making a grand appearance in July.  However, I have very quickly discovered that my collection of patterns are far from exciting and the thought of making another hat that looks just like all the others is not very motivating.  So i

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For as long as I can remember crochet has been one of my favorite hobbies. It's something I can happily do anywhere anytime: whether I'm curled up in bed on a rainy day, watching TV, or needing something to do at a social event when I don't know what else to do with myself. I still remember as a young child the day my mum taught me to crochet. I had thought she was so very clever as she showed

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