I....

1. was born 26th March 1950
2. was born in Bournemouth, Dorset , England
3. had a Welsh Dad
4. had an English Mum
5. emigrated to Australia in 1981
6. live in the beautiful Blue Mountains of NSW
7. am the proud mother of 4 sons and 1 daughter
8. am the proud grandma of 5 grandsons and 3 granddaughters
9. am hearing impaired
10. suffer from depression but am medicated for it
11. belong to the Red Cross
12. managed a Red Cross shop
13. was a librarian
14. worked in outdoor education
15. am a Christian
16. have worked on my family history
17. abseiled on my 51st birthday
18. had my ears pierced when I was 56
19. love knitting and cross-stitch
20. have one brother who lives in UK
21. have several pen pals
22. still have 'best friends' in UK who I miss very much
23. am an Aunty to 2 and Great-Aunt to 4
24. proudly mentor a young friend
25. love snow
26. love avocados, salmon, prawns and raspberries
27. am afraid of mice
28. have a cocker spaniel named Ollie
29. am good at cooking
30. am very organised - anal in fact
31. love all shades of pink, purple and green
32. am computer literate
33. sell avidly on eBay
34. love antique linens
35. eat organic where possible
36. am trying to tread lightly on this world
37. have been married twice
38. am still friends with my first husband who emigrated with me
39. am now married to my cousin
40. am 8 years older than my husband
41. keep a journal and prayer journal
42. have sold my house to downshift
43. have never gardened but want to start
44. enjoy jigsaws and logic puzzles
45. got 100% in 'Intelligence' for the 11-plus
46. went to an all girls Grammar school and hated it
47. was a singer in a band during my late teens and twenties
48. was in the Girl Guide Movement for 37 years, retiring in 1990
49. trained and worked as a youth club leader in UK
50. used to be a crazy collector but then sold all my collections on eBay
51. constantly battle with my weight
52. am only 5 foot tall
53. have curly hair
54. can mimic many UK dialects
55. have brown eyes
56. have an OK singing voice
57. can speak, but not understand Welsh
58. can say Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
59. drink lots of tea but not coffee
60. have been to Europe on a cruise
61. love Spain but not so much Italy
62. love Vanuatu
63. love the Isle of Capri
64. had a pink streak in my hair before it was fashionable
65. love gift shops, antique shops and stationers
66. miss Boots the Chemist
67. wore a fluffy halo all day on my last day of working ever
68. love having friends and family to stay
69. love soap and candles
70. am not afraid of spiders or snakes
71. am a chatterbox
72. use Enjo
73. rarely use chemicals, just white vinegar and bicarb
74. make great scones
75. make excellent pumpkin soup
76. sell my craft
77. make handmade cards
78. Make ATC’s (artist trading cards)
79. like all books by Miss Read
80. love paintings by Jack Vettriano
81. love jazz, big band, blues and soul music
82. love harmonica music
83. sponsor a girl in Ethiopia and a boy in Indonesia
84. love the films 'Brassed Off' and 'The Englishman who went up a hill and came down a mountain'
85. love winter
86. am very forgetful
87. love lists
88. am romantic
89. get passionate about what I believe in
90. am content with my life
91. believe I am rich - but not with money
92. spend too much time on the internet
93. am addicted to quality home and craft magazines
94. always wear mascara
95. always wear black underwear
96. love crisp white cotton sheets
97. believe in bartering and sharing resources
98. miss home (UK)
99. can't wait to get started on this website!
100. Have started this website!!!!!!

Ideas for Shoe-Box Gifts

• Something to Love

  Teddy, Doll, Soft Toy, Knitted Toy

  
  

• Something for School

  Pencil case, Coloured Pencils, Pencils with Sharpener, Novelty Erasers, Colouring Book, Notebook, Gel Pens, Stickers, Stencils, Safety Scissors, Paint Box, Chalk

  
  

• Something to Wear

  T-shirt, Underwear, Beanie, Cap, Shorts, Thongs, Sandals, Sundress

  
  

• Something to Play With

  Tennis Ball, Craft Kit, Puzzle, Small Jigsaw, Spillikins, Marbles, Dominoes, YoYo, Car, Musical Instrument (triangle, kazoo, tambourine), Slinky, Finger Puppets, Kaleidoscope

  
  


• Something for Personal Hygeine

  Toothbrush, Novelty plastic cup, Soap, Hand cream, Face Washer, Hand Towel, Hairbrush, Comb, Hair Accessories (Scrunchies, Bobbles, Clips)

  
  

• Something Special

  Windup Music Box, Kid’s Jewellery/Beads, Carry Bag/Small Hadnbag, Sunglasses, Postcards of Australia, Wind up Torch, Sewing Kit, Trinket Box

  
  



Cover	Author	Title	ISBN	Year
	Clinton, Bill	Giving - How Each of Us Can Change the World	9780091795757	2007
	This is an inspiring look at how we can make a difference. First it reveals how individuals, companies and governments are already making efforts to solve problems then urges us to look at what we have to give regardless of income, available time, age and skills.
	Juniper, Tony	How Many Lightbulbs Does it Take to Change a Planet?	0781847240491	2007
	A concise but comprehensive overview of the action needed to secure the future of the earth. Proposes critical changes in the area of climate, food, travel, governance, justice and more.
	Singer, Peter	The Life You Can Save - Acting now to end world poverty	9781921520013	2009
	Most of us are absolutely certain that we wouldn’t hesitate to save a drowning child, yet while thousands of children die every day, we spend money on things we take for granted and would hardly miss if they were not there. Is that wrong? How far does obligation to the poor go?
	Hayes, Tania	Love Has No Limits	9781741166217	2008
	Tania was 22 when her fiancé was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Follow their journey of hope, determination, true love and sheer grit.
	Cottrell, Stephen	Do Nothing Christmas is Coming - An Advent Calendar with a Difference	9780715141649	2008
	From 1st December all the way to Christmas Day, Stephen gives you short, practical steps that you can take each day to slow down and enjoy getting ready for Christmas.
	Lush, Shannon & Jennifer Fleming	Save: Your Money, Your Time, Your Planet	9780733324444	2008
	A book to dip into – plenty of practical inspiration to help you get the most from everyday items, saving time, money and most importantly the Planet.
	Grosvenor, Michael	Sustainable Living for Dummies	9781740311571	2007
	Overwhelmed by climate change and unsure how you can make an impact? This book is packed with helpful advice how to run your home more efficiently and more kindly to the environment.
	Marland, Sarah et al	World Povery for Dummies	9780731406999	2008
	Find out about the building blocks of poverty , as well as its various causes and manifestations in different regions of the world. Be inspired by changes and actions you can take.
	Seo, Danny	Simply Green Giving	9780061122774	2006
	Create beautiful and organic wrappings, tags and gifts from everyday materials.
	Seo, Danny	Simply Green Parties	9780061122712	2006
	Simple and resourceful ideas for throwing the perfect celebration, event or get-together
	Norton, Michael	365 Ways to Change the World	9780143004516	2006
	I come back to this book time after time to get inspiration and practical ideas. Support trade justice, buy fair-trade, avoid landfills, sow seeds, go unshopping, just do ‘something’!
	Thompson, Elspeth	The Wonderful Weekend Book - Reclaim life's simple pleasures	9781848540460	2008
	First and foremost this book is a joy to hold – very tactile and reminiscent of books received as gifts when I was a child. When you finally open the pages you will find a plethora of wonderful ‘old but new’ ideas. Bring back Sunday, reinstate the tea party, the nature table and proper handwritten letters, walk the dog….and much more.
	Dacyczyn, Amy	The Complete Tightwad Gazette	9780375752254	1998
	Amy promotes ‘thrift’ as a viable alternative lifestyle. This book is packed with humour, creativity, insight and hundreds of tips – you will save money with this one even though some ideas are directed at the US market and wouldn’t work in Australia.