FIJIT Friends
THese FIJIT Friends are hard to believe! They are interactive toys, absolutely awesome and a fantastic gift for the young lady in your life. I can't wait to see my granddaughter's face when she open her Christmas present from me! Each Fijit Friend recognises over 30 keywords and responds with over 150 phrases. That means that when you talk, she listens… and answers! So a girl can tell her anything. What she thinks, feels and what she …
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Gifts for Science Fiction Fans
Have you got a Science Fiction fan on your gift list this year? I know there are hundreds of thousands of Sci Fi fans, probably millions, and surely they have friends who scratch their heads when it comes to choosing a gift. I've made up this list from my own preferences, the gifts I would like to get at Christmas - or at any time. Gift Ideas for Science Fiction Fans I'd really like some posters of old fantasy magazine cover art, I …
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Sharing My Easy Scone Recipe
I have to share with you a wonderful scone recipe. I remember the first time I had a New Zealand scone. I knew then I had found a new favorite snack. What could be more perfect - a sweet, delicious, carbohydrate snack made without sugar. A perfect morning tea for adults and kids alike. And they are great fresh and hot straight from the oven, or just as good room temperature from the pantry (on the rare occasion that we didn't finish the batch …
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Owling, the New Planking?
First there was planking, now there is owling. Whoooo knows what silly fad or meme will come out of Australia next. (Sorry, I just couldn't resist the whooo owl pun). Have you seen it, or the many funny owling t-shirts? Or are you wondering what in the world I am talking about now. Owling, like planking, is simply the act of imitation. Only owling is a bit more interesting. Personally, I don't think so, but owling does make for funny …
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A Perfectly Extraordinary Mother
...and that's the truth! She didn't think there was the slightest thing about her that was extraordinary - but she was wrong. Her life and the way she lived it is a challenge to all of us, to aim higher than we think we can. The goals may seem impossible - but my Mum was living proof of the unbelievable coming true. Enjoy - and be challenged - please! No Ordinary Mother …
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My Father’s Day is Every Day in My Heart
It has been almost 40 years since we were last together, but the memories of my Dad will shine brightly in my heart, until my last day. He was such an amazingly patient and loving and 'gentle' man - truly the strong, silent type - never failing to get pleasure from watching and listening to his family. This is my tribute to him. Enjoy! My Father's Day is Every Day...In My Heart …
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Henry’s Mother – Louisa Lawson
Would Henry Lawson have been the ‘People’s Poet’ without the genetic and physical input by his talented and dedicated mother ? Wife, mother, newspaper owner, author – Louisa was also known as the ‘Mother of Suffragettes’ in Australia. Louisa Albury Lawson - a Woman of Words of the 1800′s. Louisa Lawson
About Squids Downunder
We are Squidoo Lensmasters in Australia and New Zealand.
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Gifts for Science Fiction Fans
Have you got a Science Fiction fan on your gift list this year?
I know there are hundreds of …
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FIJIT Friends
THese FIJIT Friends are hard to believe!
They are interactive toys, absolutely awesome and a …
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Rare Asian Cat
Isn't this an amazing little cat? I say little because he's not much bigger than I am but surely his …
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