New posts 17th- 22nd December

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Sorry to start the week on a downer, but I wanted to know whether people had talked to their kids about the shootings in Connecticut, or not

A review of a craft book (actually a christmas present!) on mine today!
thepolishedbutton.wordpress.com/2012/12/18/book-review-granny-chic-by-dottie-angel-and-ted-agnes/

I've not posted for a while, but here's my end of term musings on synthetic phonics.

The story of our 'Muffin-top bed'. C'mon you're due a break...enjoy! x

darlingartist.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/oh-blow-it-i-cant-actually-leaveits-too.html

I?ve been asked to write a post on simplifying Christmas, I?m not sharing a recipe as I usually do, though I will of course be sharing some soon? For now, here goes.
feelingfood.co.uk/2012/12/19/the-red-album/

I've posted some tips on surviving Xmas without putting on too many pounds!

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oh bloody hell i give up for the billionth time

This Christmas I have shelved all plans to become Nigella - it's going to be a nice, lazy day (I hope)

www.hertfordshiremummy.com/2012/12/why-ill-be-having-lazy-christmas-this.html

Blimey, my post seems to have touched a nerve. I've had almost 200 viewings since this afternoon! I've never had that much in a week before!

It can't just be me who has dodgy Christmas skin too many late nights, chocolates and mince pies two recommended spot zappers to get you looking gorgeous for the big day!

minimumthebare.wordpress.com/2012/12/19/the-one-where-ive-just-lost-an-entire-post-about-dodgy-skin/

I got a Leibster Award and a Beautiful Blogger Award. Read all about why I can't play monopoly and find out whether I'd choose cheese or chocolate...

Oh my, I posted twice today about bed-hopping here and about candy canes, bolognese and artistic sensibilities here

One of them has pictures that I drew all by myself! (using Paint)

Bugs bugs everywhere! Getting through the pukey/snotty season when you have little ones to look after:

www.2under2.co.uk/2012/12/17/what-to-do-when-youre-all-sick/

applying for DLA advice welcome!

Has anyone else got Christmas Fever?

Has anyone ever been to the Museum of Broken Relationships ?
It looks bitter-sweet and contains loads of ideas for writerly types.

We have just made a twig reindeer

We have just made a twig reindeer

out2playinthegarden.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/make-twig-reindeer.html

How to shop in TK Maxx - a useful guide here
wwwavenue57.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/how-to-shop-in-tk-maxx-useful-guide.html

Wow, love your Megan Fox response, SGM, am gobsmacked by that deeply unpleasant piece in the Independent!

Why I'm now convinced the Mayans have got it right! www.hertfordshiremummy.com/2012/12/why-i-think-mayans-got-it-right.html