Aussie Freebies - Part 1

I will be updating this section quite often, because I love receiving freebies

Here is a list of free samples products in Australia


Dermaveen (Skincare & Haircare)
http://www.dermatech.com.au/
(email for samples)

Cetaphil (Skincare)
http://www.cetaphil.com.au/
(email for samples)

Milton (Baby)
http://www.miltonpharma.com/
(click on the free samles on their website)

Sanford Australia (Stationery)
http://www.sanfordaus.com.au/
(you will need to sign up for the vip - they will send samples of pens out)

ARTAV (Haircare, etc)
http://www.artav.com.au/
(send them an email asking nicely for some samples of their products that you would like to try)

Nivea (Skincare)
http://www.nivea.com.au/
(occasionally they have promotions for free samples and you can email for some samples as well. Need to check this site out regularly)

Sanctum (Skincare)
http://www.sanctumaustralia.com/
(email them for some samples)

Justine Tissue Oil (Skincare)
www.justine.com.au
(email for some samples)

Recipes - Part 1

Rocky Road

Makes: about 16 pieces

500g milk chocolate
250g packet pink and white marshmallows
2 x 100g packets red glace cherries, ½
200g packet crushed peanuts

Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (or melt in a heatproof bowl in the microwave oven). Stir in marshmallows, cherries and nuts.
Pour mixture into a foil-lined 19cm x 29cm lamington tin. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into pieces to serve.

Mars Bars Slice

3 mars bars
3 Tablespoons margarine
3 cups rice bubbles

Melt margarine and mars bars in a large jug on full power, approximately 3 - 4 minutes or until mixture is smooth and liquid. Stir in quickly the rice bubbles. Press into a slice dish firmly and with the back of a spoon, smooth this to an even consistency.

This hould be done fairly quickly because it starts to cool almost immediately. For an extra, perhaps a little sprinkle of coconut looks decorative.

This cools very quickly - may be place in the fridge and cut into slices.

Note: Preparation time is 15 minutes. Allow time for setting.

Christmas Spice Cakes

100g butter
100g castor sugar
2 medium size eggs
100g self raising flour
50g sultanas
½ teaspoon mixed spice
25g icing sugar

Cream the butter and sugar well. Gradually beat in the eggs.

Fold in the sieved flour and mixed spice. Add the sultanas.

Half fill the baking cases. Bake at 190°C for 20 minutes. Cool.

Place a sprig of holly on each bun. Dust the tops with sieved icing sugar.

Rum Snowballs

10 weetbix biscuits
2 Tablespoon coconut (plus some extra for rolling)
1 Tablespoon cocoa
1 cup mixed fruit
1 tin condensed milk
2 Tablespoon rum

Crush the weetbix, then mix all ingredients together.

Take small pieces and roll into balls and then roll in coconut.

Place in fridge to set.

Makes 4 dozen.

Home made Pet Treats - Part 4

Chicken Meatballs

1kg minced chicken or pork
1 cup bread crumbs
4 eggs, lightly beaten
100g parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic
1 handful of parsley, chopped

Preheat oven to 200C.

Blend all ingredients in a food procesor. Transfer mixture into a bowl.

Wet your hands to stop mixture from sticking and form into small balls.

Place in the oven on a tray lined with baking paper and cook for 15-20 minutes.

Serve just warm.

Tempting Training Treats

2 1/3 cups flour - plain or whole wheat
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup apple sauce
1/2 cup grated cheese - like parmesan
1 large egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup powdered milk - non fat

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; mix well. Roll the dough out to size of a cookie sheet. Pat the dough onto a lightly greased cookie sheet, bring it to the edges. Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut desired sizes into dough (just score through). If you're using as tainingtreats, cut them into small pieces. Sprinkle a little extra cheese and garlic powder if desired on dough for flavour. Bake in a 180C (350F) oven for about 15 minutes until golden brown. Turn off the oven and let cool for a few hours. They will keep hardening the longer you leave them. Break them apart, store tightly covered or in the freezer.

Cat Chow Cookies

1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup soy flour
1/4 cup water
1 egg
2 Tablespoons wheatgerm
2 Tablespoons molasses
2 Tablespoons margarine
1 teaspoon organic catnip

Preheat oven to 180C (350F).

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flurs, liquid, egg, wheatgerm, molasses, margarine and catnip.

Lightly flour a rolling pin. Roll out the batter on a greased cookie sheet. cut into 1/2 inch pieces.

Bake 20-22 minutes.

Allow t cool before serving. Store the leftovers in an airtight container in a cool place.

Finicky Feline Meal

1 cup chicken boiled
1/4 cup steamed fresh broccoli
1/4 cup steamed shredded carrots
Chicken broth

Mix all the ingredients with enough chicken broth to hold it together. This same recipe can be used with fish (boil until it flakes). And you can also vary the recipe by adding rice or other vegetables. Do not use tomatoes or onions.

Heavenly Sardine Treat

2 flat cans sardines in oil
2/3 cup cooked rice
1 Tablespoon liver
1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Combine all ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon to break up sardines into bite-sized pieces. Store unused portion in the fridge, tightly covered.

Kitty Kisses

1 can (or bag) of cat food
Ziplock bag with the corner cut
Catnip (optional)

Put cat food and optional catnip in blender or food processor and mix until it looks to be like frosting.

Put the mixture into the ziplock bag and squeeze little droppings, or "kisses" onto a cookie heet and bake in 150C (300F) oven. Time depends on how big the kisses are. Small are about 15 minutes.

Tasty Tuna Treats

8oz can tuna packed in oil
2 cups white or yellow cornmeal
2 cup flour
3/4 cup water
2/3 cup canola or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 180C (350F). In a small mixing bowl, mix the cornmeal and flour. In a separate bowl, mix together the tuna with the oil, the wter, vegetable oil and salt. Add teh flour mixture a small amount at a time, mixing well to make sure the dry ingredients completely incorporate into the wet mixture. Roll the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into small pieces and bake on a greased cookie sheet for 25-30 minutes. Store in he fridge in an airtight container.

Home made Pet Treats - Part 3

Doggie Donuts

2 cups whole wheat flour
3 Tablespoon oatmeal
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2/3 cup beef or chicken broth

Place flour in a bowl, add egg and broth, mix well. Blend in oatmeal and garlic powder. Roll dough into a ball, roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/2" thick. Ct with small doughnut cutters. Re-roll scraps and repeat. Shape last bits by hand. Arrange rings on a shallow baking dish or on a sheet of parchment paper in a single layer. Cook on high for 10 minutes or until firm. Let cool until hardened. Store in covered container when doggies not looking.

Dried Beef Liver
(good for treats / motivators)

Preheat oven to 250 degrees

1 lb beef liver
1 - 3 Tablespoon garlic powder
1 Large pot boiling water


Rinse the beef liver well in cool water. Place the liver in a large pot of boiling water. Add garlic powder 1 - 3 Tablespoons to water. Allow enough room in the pot to prevent boiling over, and allow to boil for at lease 1/2 to 3/4 hour or until cooked well. Let cool, cut into 1/2 inch square cubes. Spread on a foil lined cookie sheet. Bake in a 250 degree oven for at least 2 hours (longer is ok) or until dry to the touch. Liver will be shrunk to about 1/4 inch cubes when done.

This liver is very dry when done, and can be stored in the freezer in a plastic or ziplock container. The dried liver will last all day in your pocket, and won't stain your clothing, it is also much cheaper than freeze dried liver. You can keep it in small film canisters in your pocket so you dog won't smell it.

Cheese and Bacon Cookies

A tasty combination of meat, eggs and cheese. A true dog's delight

3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2/3 cup butter
1/2 cup whetgerm
2/3 cup brown sugar
250g bacon, trimmed of fat, chopped
1 egg

Preheat the oven to 180C.

Combine flour, soda and salt in a medium bowl. Mix well and set aside.

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar, then slowly beat in egg and vanilla. Add flour mixture, mixing thoroughly. Stir in oats, cheese, wheatgerm and bacon.

Drop spoonfuls of mixture onto a traythat has been greased or lined with baking paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until brown.

Cool on a wire rack and serve, one or two at a time.

When completely cool, keep in an airtight container, in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Makes about 15 cookies.

Home made Pet Treats - Part 2

Liver Treats

1 cup flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 pounds pureed liver
2 eggs
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Mix well. Spread on cookie sheet. Bake at 180C (350F) for no more than 20 minutes. Cool, then cut into bite-size pieces and store in the freezer.

Recipe provided by http://www.divinerecipes.com/

Basic Dog Treats

1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cups oatmeal
1 1/2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup warm water

Options
1/3 cup finely grated cheese
1/4 cup peanut butter

Mix the dry ingredients together. Then mix the wet ingredients together. Blend both mixtures until a firm dough is achieved. Shape dough into an oblog roll, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 150C (300F). Lightly grease a sheet pan.
Slice roll into 1/4 inch slices, place on sheet pan and bake for about 1 hour or until treats are done, checking after 45 minutes, and then every 5 minutes thereafter.
Let them cool before giving to your best friend.

Recipe provided by http://www.divinerecipes.com/

Home made Pet Treats - Part 1

Good Pet Reward Snacks

This recipe serves two good dogs or cat

3 1/2 cups all purpose flour, plus extra
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup powdered nonfat milk
2 cups low-salt chicken or beef broth
1 cup rye lour
2 cups wheat germ
2 1/2 teaspoon dry yeast
1 egg beaten

Preheat oven to 150C (300F). Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add broth and mix well. Turn out dough on a floured surface and flatten with hands. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough to a 1/2 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters or a knife to shape dough into snack-size shapes (if making for cats, cut to an appropriately small size). Place the snacks cutouts on a baking sheet and brush the tops with the beaten egg. Bake the snacks for 30-40 minutes or until crisp. Allow to cool on a rack before serving to your pets. Snacks can be stored in an airtight jar.

Dr Harrys Canine Cookies

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Makes: about 36 biscuits

2-3 cups finely chopped / minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
2 Tablespoon vegetable oil (preferably olive)
2 3/4 cups wholemeal flour
2 Tablespoon unprocessed bran flakes
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 - 1 cup water

Preheat oven to 180C. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets or put baking paper on them. In a small bowl mix the parsley, carrots, cheese and oil. In another bowl, stir togethr the flour, bran and baking powder. Add the parsley mixture and stir well. Gradually add 1/2 cup water. Mix well, adding more water if needed to make the dough moist. Knead for 1 minute on a floured surface.

Roll the dough to 1cm thickness. Using a small dog bone cookie cutter, or even a glass if you dont have cookie cutters, cut as many shapes as you can, re-rolling the scraps. Put them on the baking sheets. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until biscuits have browned. Cool on a rack. The biscuits will harden as they cool. Store in an airtight (and dogproof) container for up to two months.

Krafty Kidz - Part 8

Wallpaper / Papier Mache Paste

1 1/2 cups white flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tablespoon alum
1 cup cold water
2 cups boiling water

Combine flour and sugar. Slowly add cold water and beat / mix out any lumps. Put mixture in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the boiling water, and stirring constantly, bring the mixture to the boil. When stiff, remove from heat and add alum. Store in airtight container. Should keep for several weeks. If the paste hardens, soften by mixing in small amounts of warm water as needed.

Basic Waterproof Glue

6 Tablespoons water
2 packets unflavoured gelatin
2 Tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons glycerin

Bring water to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in gelatin until it is dissolved. Add vinegar and glycerin and stir well. Let the mixture cool slightly and pour into a jar and seal tightly.

To use
This glue is best applied while warm. Apply to surfaces using a brush. Glue will gel after a few days.

To reuse
Warm by placing the jar in a pan of hot water. Good for binding leather to leather, fabrics to cardboard, paper to paper.

Krafty Kidz - Part 7

Finger Painting

1 cup cornflour
1 litre water
1 cup soap flakes (optional)
A few drops of food colouring
A few drops of dettol, eucalypus or tea tree oil (optional)

Put the cornflour into a saucepan.
Add about 2 Tablespoons of water and mix to a smooth paste.
Add the rest of the water, turn on the heat and then stir the mixture until it st6arts to thicken. (Tip: for a smoother, better result, add soap flakes. This will also stop the kids eating the paint).
Pour into seperate containers and add a different food colouring to each container.
To store - put the lids on containers and keep in the fridge for 2 or 3 days. If you want to keep the paint any longer add up to two drops of dettol, eucalyptus or tea tree oil, but having done that, don't allow the kids to eat the paint.

Bubble Painting

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup powdered tempera paint
2 teaspoon dish washing liquid

Mix the ingredients together in a small, shallow bowl. Having blank pieces of white nearby. Using a plastic drinking straw, carefully blow into the mixture until a dome of bubles form over the bowl.

Create a bubble print by placing a piece of paper on top of the bubbles and gently pressing down. The bubbles will pop against the paper, leaving an interesting print. Allow to dry. If desired, mix together several colours of bubble-paint mixture in different bowls and repeat the process in several colours on the same paper.

Krafty Kidz - Part 6

Salt and Flour Finger Paint

2 cups flour
2 teaspoon salt
3 cups cold water
2 cups hot water
Food colouring

Add the salt to the flour in a saucepan. Pour in cold water gradually and beat the mixture with an egg beater until smooth. Add the hot water and boil the mixture until it becomes glossy. Beat it until it is smooth. Mix in food colouring.

Easy Fundough (single portion)

4 Tablespoons flour
2 Tablespoon salt
3 Tablespoon water

Mix dry ingredients together. Stir in the water. Add more water or flour until dough forms a nonsticky ball.

Corn Starch and Salt Fundough

4 cups salt
1 cup cornstarch
Water

Combine salt and cornstarch in an electric skillet. Add enough water to form a paste. Cook on a medium heat setting, stirring constantly.
The dough will not be sticky like flour dough and will not mold because of the high salt content.

Peanut Butter and Honey Edible Fundough

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup honey
2 cups powdered milk

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Add more powdered milk if necessary to make a workable dough. Form the dough into balls and other shapes.

Invisible Writing

1 tablet of laxative
1 Tablespoon rubbing alcohol
Cotton balls
Household ammonia

Mash the laxative tablet into the Tablespoon of alcohol. Be sure the tablet is entirely dissolved. Write a message on the paper with paintbrush dipped into the solution. As the solution dries, the writing will disappear. To develop the message: dampen the cotton ball with liquid ammonia and dab it on the page. The writing will reappear.

Krafty Kidz - Part 5

Silly Slime

Materials: Corn starch, water

Mix 1 cup of corn starch with 1 cup of water. Use your hands to mix it until it is a smooth texture. You can change the texture by adding a 2nd cup of corn starch. Kids love adding food colour or paint to make the slime. They have fun making it resemble different icky substances and their imagination is more vivid then most parents want to hear described in detail!

Store in a covered contaienr. It will keep for several days.


Bread Clay

6 slices white bread, crusts removed
6 Tablespoon white glue
1/2 teaspoon detergent or 2 teaspoon glycerin
Food Colouring
Equal parts white glue and water
Acrylic paint or spray or clear nail polish

Knead bread with glue and detergent or glycerin until the mixture is no longer sticky. Separate into portions and tint with fod colouring. Let your child shape the clay. Brush the sculpture with equal parts glue and wate for a smooth appearance. Let dry overnight. Use acrylic paints or spray or clear nail polish to seal and preserve.

Soap Crayons - Recipe 2

1 cup soap flakes
2 Tablespoons water
1 Tablespoons cooking oil
Food colouring (strong colours)

Mix all the ingredients together making sure there is lots of colour, until it is a thick paste with no lumps. Roll into thick crayon like sticks. Leave for a fewdays to dry.

Krafty Kidz - Part 4

Homemade Sidewalk Chalk

Sidwalk chalk art can be a lot of fun for kids and the chalk is easy to make yourself.

1 cup plaster of paris
1/2 cup of water
Powdered tempera paint
Something to use as a mold*

Mix the water, plaster of paris and powdered tempera paint. The more tempera paint you add, the deeper the colour of the chalk will be. Then pour the mixture into your mold.

Mold Ideas
Toilet Paper rolls - A toilet paper roll work s as a mold. Just seal one end with duct tape and pour the mixture into the mold and let it dry. Let it dry for over 24 hours if using toilet paper rolls. You can line the toilet paper roll with wax paper so that the chalk will easily slide out.
Egg cartons - Egg cartons are nice because you can do numerous different colours in one mold.
Film cannisters - Just line with wax paper and the chalk will slide right out.

Note
Be sure to follow all safety prcautions on the plater of paris box. And this makes a mess!


Soap Crayons - Recipe 1

Do you have little ones who love to play in the bath? Here is how to make your own soap crayon that are perfect for those baths!

Mild powdered laundry soap
Food colouring
Ice cube trays or other small molds
Water

Add about 1 cup of the powdered laundry soap to bowl. Slowly add water by the teaspoon until it becomes a thick liquid mixture. Stir well and begin adding food colouring until it is the colour you like. Pour into icecube trays or other small mold. Set in a sunny, dry spot for a few days to allow crayons to harden. When har d, remove from mold and use!
Note
Test on your bathtub sides and walls before allowing your child to use them.

Krafty Kidz - Part 3

Fairy Dust

Aloe vera gel
Fine glitter
Bowl
Teaspoon
Small pots with lids

In a clean bowl, mix together 12 teaspoonfuls of aloe vera gel and about 1/2 teaspoon of fine glitter.

Spoon the mixture into each pot. Dcorate the lid with glitter, a sticker or a salt dough flower.
Dab a little glitter on yoru cheeks or on your shoulders and arms. Take care not to use glitter near your eyes.

Craft tip
Aloe vera is very gentle, but if you have sensitive skin do a test patch first. Rub a tiny bit of the gel on the inside of your wrist and leave for an hour. Do not use the gel if it makes your skin red and itchy.


Bubble Solution

2 1/2 quarts of water
1/2 cup glycrin
1 cup of dishwashing liquid

Mix the water and glycrin together until completely blended. Gently stir in the dishwashing liquid, trying not to create suds. Store in an airtight container for several weeks, no refrigeration needed.

Big Bubbles

2 cups Dawn dishwashing liquid
6 cups water
3/4 cup ight corn syrup

Mix ingredients in bucket. Let settle 3 - 4 hours. Makes super big bubbles.

Finger Paint

1/3 cup cornstarch
3 Tablespoons sugar
2 cups cold water
Food colouring

Mix the cornstarch, sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat about 5 minutes, or until thickened. Remove from heat and divide into separate cups or containers. Tint mixture in each container with a different colour and stir until well blended. Allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight container. (This paint works best if you use it the same day it is made).

Krafty Kidz - Part 2

Flour Paste

Mix 1/2 cup plain flour with a little cold water to make a smooth paste. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook for 5 minutes. Cool. Oil of cloves or peppermint can be added as a preservative. Do not use disinfectant!


Modelling Gloop

2 cups salt
2/3 cups water
1 cup cornflour
1/2 cup water (extra)

Stir salt and 2/3 cup water over low heat for 4 - 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix cornflour with 1/2 cup water and add to first mixture. Stir well until smooth. Return mixture to low heat and continue stirring. The "gloop" will thicken quickly. It can be stored in a plastic bag.

Soap Slime

Use a big container, mix Lux flakes and hot water with an egg beater till thick, add colour and let the children mix. (As to modelling gloop).

Krafty Kidz - Part 1

Homemade Playdough

Place 2 1/4 cups plain flour and 1 cup salt into a bowl. Combine 1/4 cup oil with 1 cup water, pour into the flour and mix well. Knead until smooth. Divide into portions and tint different colours with food colouring. Keep sealed in a jar and refrigerate when not in use.


Playdough

3 cups plain flour
1 1/2 cups salt
3 cups water
3 Tablespoon cream of Tartar
3 Tablespoons cooking oil

Mix all ingredients in saucepan, cook, stirring til mixture thickens.

When it can be squashed without it sticking to hands it is ready to use.

Food colouring may be added.

Store in airtight containers.

Slime

1 cup PVA glue
1 cup water
3 - 4 capfuls food colouring
4 level teaspoons Harpers Borax
1/2 cup hot water
Mixing bowl
Empty jar

In your bowl combine the PVA glue, cup of water and food colouring and mix togethr thoroughly.
In your empty jar mix the borax and hot water by placing on the lid and shaking til mixture is well combined.

Add the borax mixture to the glue mixture in your bowl. You will obtain a very hick clump of slime where the two mix. Simply knead and mix the ingredients with your hands until you have a smooth and elastic type mixture.

Australian Christmas Song

Dashing through the bush, in a rusty Holden Ute,
Kicking up the dust, esky in the boot,
Kelpie by my side, singing Christmas songs,
It’s Summer time and i am in my singlet, shorts and thongs

Oh! Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way,
Christmas in Australia on a scorching summer day, Hey!
Jingle bells, jingle bells, Christmas time is beaut!
Oh what fun it is to ride in a rusty Holden Ute.

Engine’s getting hot; we dodge the kangaroos,
The swaggie climbs aboard, he is welcome too.
All the family’s here, sitting by the pool,
Christmas Day the Aussie way, by the barbecue.

Oh! Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way,
Christmas in Australia on a scorching summer day, Hey!
Jingle bells, jingle bells, Christmas time is beaut!
Oh what fun it is to ride in a rusty Holden Ute.

Come the afternoon, Grandpa has a doze,
The kids and Uncle Bruce, are swimming in their clothes.
The time comes ‘round to go, we take the family snap,
Pack the care and all shoot through, before the washing up.

Oh! Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way,
Christmas in Australia on a scorching summer day, Hey!
Jingle bells, jingle bells, Christmas time is beaut!

What the words means

Holden Ute—Holden is a make of car (like ford, Toyota) and Ute rhymes with boot) is short for utility (utility vehicle).
Esky—portable cooler to carry drinks and food..
Kelpie—Australian breed of dog traditionally used to herd sheep.
Singlet—undershirt.
Thongs— beach type shoes not women’s underwear.
Swaggie—short for swagman; a drifter (person without a permanent place to live) who carried his swag (pack) as he travelled the country on foot looking for work. He was a common sight during the depression of the 1890’s and 1930’s.
We take the family snap—take a picture of the family with a camera.
Shoot through before the washing up—leave quickly so someone else has to clean up.

Christmas Craft Ideas

Christmas Bonbons

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 8

8 cardboard cylinders (toilet rolls are ideal)
Mixed wrap lollies, to fill each bonbon
4 sheets green metallic crepe paper
16 tinsel pipe cleaners

Fill cardboard cylinders with lollies. Cut crepe paper sheets in half, wrap 1 piece of paper around each cylinder. Trim the ends to 5cm and twist to enclosed lollies.

Tie pipe cleaners around bonbons to decorate.

Put bonbons into a bowl in the middle of the table for your guest.

You can make these up to 1 week ahead.

Christmas Songs

Jingle Bell Rock

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun
Now the jingle hop has begun.

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square
In the frosty air.

What bright time, it’s the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jingling feet
That’s the jingle bell,
That’s the jingle bell,
That’s the jingle bell rock.


Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
Had a very shiny nose.
And if you ever saw him,
You would even say it glows.

All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names.
They never let poor Rudolph
Join in any reindeer games.

Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say:
“Rudolph with your nose so bright,
Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?”

Then all the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee,
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer,
You’ll go down in history!

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus
Underneath the mistletoe last night.
She didn’t see me creep
Down the stairs to have a peep;
She thought that I was tucked up in my bedroom fast asleep.
Then, I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus
Underneath, his beard so snowy white;
Oh, what a laugh it would have been
If Daddy had only seen
Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night.

About Me

DOB: 8 July 2002

I am an Australian Kelpie x Border Collie

Things I Love:
Smackos
Going for walks
4pm Dinner time
Bananas and Watermelon
Bones from the butchers and chicken necks
Soft toys and rubber squeaky toys
Leather shoes, mobile phones, spectacles
Smelly socks

Things I Hate:
Fireworks
Motorcycle engines
Sharing my mum / owner

Food I'm not allowed to eat:
Onions
Chocolates
Cooked bones