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  • Lessons For Wives No 5: Sexy Legs? No, it’s UGG-ly

    Lessons For Wives No 5: Sexy Legs? No, it’s UGG-ly

    By The Bloke in The Shed

    I KNOW there is a new scourge emerging on Tasmanian streets as summer approaches. It needs to be stamped out and this is not just a crime against humanity, it’s a crime against good taste.

    Some of you may remember the infamous Bras are for Boobs post on this site where I revealed the horrifying emerging trend of women using their mammary cradles as mobile phone holders. That post drew plenty of comments and plenty of traffic (albeit some of it looking for perhaps a little more than what the post offered).

    Now, like that bra lesson, methinks that very few wives are guilty of this latest sin. In fact, I’d go as far as suggesting these latest sinners are single ladies or those who go out with blokes who wear their peaked caps to the side, have their favourite dirt bike brand stickered on their back window and feature numerous misspelled words tattooed on various parts of their beings.

    Okay, that out of the way, what is this new crime? When in the heck did it become okay to wear very high cut, skimpy shorts with knee-high ugg boots? Seriously, maybe you might be able to get away with it at home, but in the main street of town in the middle of the day? I’m not sure I’ve seen a better case for the return of corporal punishment.

    It’s like the women (okay, mostly teenage girls) can’t decide whether it’s warm enough or not outside so they have five bucks each way. Having been a fan of the ugg boot over the years, in the right environment, this seemingly growing fad must be nipped in the bud before it gets out of hand lest it damage the lambs-wool shoes’ brand irreparably.

    Please, for the good of humankind, say no to ugg-ly shorts combos.

    Have you witnessed this fashion disaster? Or are you brave enough to admit you’re part of the trend?

    Read more from The Bloke in The Shed

    Linking up Shae from Yay for Home’s Things I Know. Make sure you click to learn what others’ know.

  • Alphabet Photography Challenge – U

    Alphabet Photography Challenge – U

    U is for Under an Umbrella Upside-down

    Under, over, or beside

    Can you find the 3 “U”s

    That are trying to hide?

    Alphabet Photography Challenge, U 

    By Veronica Wong

    I love images. I love their stories, being inspired by them and challenging myself to create something special. I’ve only recently started learning to use my DSLR properly, otherwise I rely on my trusty iPhone. I love photography challenges too since they get my creative juices flowing. You can find more of my photos and photo challenges on my blog at Mixed Gems.

    Don’t forget to head on over to the Alphabet Photography Challenge page, where you’ll find a series of “look and find” photographs to help your child learn the alphabet.

  • Singing a Christmas carol with my daughter seven years on

    Singing a Christmas carol with my daughter seven years on

    Zhu Zhu, Zhu Fari, Zhu Zebra, IF YOU missed yesterday’s laugh, I mean post, you would have missed the original Christmas song I wrote and recorded all the way back in 2004. It’s a cracker. Or it will crack you up, one of the two.

    Anyway, yesterday Princess Ella and I decided to recruit some help and tackle one of our all-time favourite Christmas carols, Silent Night – a capella. Of course, I should have already known trying to get two Zhu Zhus and a four-year-old giggling girl to cooperate would be challenging, but this is the end result:


    I know the Zhu Zhus would have been better stuffed into a bag for all the help they provided with harmonies. Actually, to be honest, they’re not a bad idea if you’re looking for a stocking filler. Well, that’s what Ella will find in hers, anyway.

    Apologies for the quality of the video and that darn date in the corner. First attempt at recording via the laptop! Yes, welcome to amatuer hour.

    Are your children obsessed with Christmas carols as much as mine is at the moment?

    Linking up Shae from Yay for Home’s Things I Know. Make sure you click to learn what others’ know.


    DISCLOSURE
    : I am a Zhu-Fari mummy blogger ambassador.

  • Did you know I’m a recorded singer-songwriter?

    Did you know I’m a recorded singer-songwriter?

     

    Kellie O'Brien, Three Li'l Princesses
    My album cover… *cough cough*

    DID you know I’m a recorded singer-songwriter? OK, so it wasn’t exactly a chart topper. Actually, it didn’t even make the charts.

    ABC Music recorded a Christmas song I penned and it was toured as part of a North West and West Coast Tasmania Christmas carols series back in 2004. I might also add the song was backed by the 80-piece Burnie Youth Choir, led by my fabulous singing teacher Katy Pakinga. If you are wondering why I’m introducing myself, yes, I also hosted the concert series.

    Let’s be frank here, my singing is dodgy. American Idol intro, anyone? Please!

    Beyonce, if you’re reading this, sorry but the song is copyrighted so don’t even think about stealing it. However, there’s a tab up in the top right hand corner there called “contact” if you want to talk money. Plus, I have a whole collection of other originals if you’re interested.

    Please note, the file was huge and I spent half the night trying to compress it. Unfortunately, I failed. So it may take a while to download. Big apologies. Am working on trying to make the file smaller!


    And here’s the Burnie Youth Choir’s much better (rather low res) version – minus me!

    The concert was held in front of a few of hundred people at the Burnie Civic Centre.

    STAY TUNED: I have a rather big Christmas announcement to make on Sunday…

    Do you support your local carols? What’s your favourite carol?

  • Alphabet Photography Challenge – A

    Alphabet Photography Challenge – A

    A is for animal but there’s only one alive.

    Find a little green one, I’ll give you a high five!

    Can you find the letter A hidden on the wall?

    Let’s search for more creatures, you know we’ll have a ball!

    Alphabet Photography Challenge, A,

    By Penny

    Penny always loves taking photos of her children but has only recently fallen in love with wildlife photography. She finds inspiration in nature and through her blog and photography, wants to share her love of wildlife with the world to inspire conservation. Get inspired too at Wildlife Fun for Kids or keep in the know by following Penny and her owl Ninox on Twitter or Facebook.

    Don’t forget to head on over to the Alphabet Photography Challenge page, where you’ll find a series of “look and find” photographs to help your child learn the alphabet.

    Linking up with My Little Drummer Boys’ Wordless Wednesday. Click on the link to check out more photo posts.

  • Alphabet Photography Challenge – X

    Alphabet Photography Challenge – X

    X marks the spot, right? Can you spot where the treasure is?

    Alphabet Photography Challenge, X

    By Sarah Braaksma

    I’m often found behind the camera, snapping photos of my three beautiful kiddos..There’s nothing like having memories to look at. I dream of having time to do a photography course and learn the finer points of photography. 

    You can learn more about Sarah and her phorography on her blog Mum’s The Word and can follow her on Facebook and Twitter.

    Don’t forget to head on over to the Alphabet Photography Challenge page, where you’ll find a series of “look and find” photographs to help your child learn the alphabet.

    Linking up with My Little Drummer Boys’ Wordless Wednesday. Click on the link to check out more photo posts.