I've been collecting donations for the big Dean's Christmas lunch that's coming up. I stopped in at Charlie's Chocolate Factory in Burnaby, because they donated two items for our prize table. I have driven by many times but never gone in. The place is decked out! Lots of candy and prepackaged things, but also lots… Continue reading Charlie’s Chocolate Factory
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Noah’s VC Mother’s Tea 2017
Every year we go to Vancouver College, my nephew's school, to attend their Mother's Christmas Tea. They have the place decked out and lots of things to buy: baking, poinsettias, crafts. My mom scored a tiara! Here's my mom with all her gals. The boys in grades 1-6 sing Christmas carols. It's been my personal… Continue reading Noah’s VC Mother’s Tea 2017
Crocheted Christmas Ornaments
My dear friend Matthew asked for a donation for a work event he's hosting. He works for a local theatre company, and they're having a fundraising event, complete with silent auction. I love crafting, theatre, and donating, so I said yes, of course! I made a set of Christmas ornaments. I LOVE how they turned… Continue reading Crocheted Christmas Ornaments
Dunbar Craft Fair
It's Christmas craft fair season! Last weekend me and Ma went to check out the Dunbar Community Centre Craft Fair. It's a big one, three floors of crafty goodness, like this wood carver. Here's Ma getting some nuts. Mmm! The $5 admission fee was totally worth it. We got free coffee and pastries from Stongs,… Continue reading Dunbar Craft Fair
Work Presents
A couple of days ago, I was sick and couldn't go in to work. I have vertigo, it is SO annoying! I'm fine for a while, then have huge, alarming bouts of dizziness. It made me nauseous on and off, so I stayed home to rest. When I got back to work yesterday, I had… Continue reading Work Presents