Sometimes we struggle to know what to get for a particular person at Christmas. Instead of the token wrapped gift, why not give a donation to a charity, such as the Salvation Army, or to the store collections for children who may otherwise not receive a gift, and then give your friend a card explaining what you have done.
If money is short, maybe you could give some time to help out the charities who provide Christmas lunch for the homeless.
Maybe you could also find time to donate blood this Christmas.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
A quiet year- Not
Moving family members has taken up a lot of my time in the last 6 or 7 months, so the site has been quiet. Please join the newsletter by clicking the link to the right,this will take you to the webpage,scroll down and register and confirm when you receive the email.
The newsletter will be the first place I mention new auctions, projects or Pollyanna Journals RAOKs. You will not be inundated with mail I promise, but I will be using the blogs and not facebook in the New Year.
The newsletter will be the first place I mention new auctions, projects or Pollyanna Journals RAOKs. You will not be inundated with mail I promise, but I will be using the blogs and not facebook in the New Year.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Auction ends tonight(Sunday 13th)
Monday, January 31, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Pollyanna Journals-FREE
After spending many hours and weeks on the journal sets I have decided the first 2 will not be sold or auctioned.
Instead they will be given away.
Free.
To be in the 2 draws you need to first become a friend of the facebook page-
Once we pass 100 friends there will be one draw, the second set will be a simple competition where you can nominate someone you believe should receive a RAOK..
Both will be full journal sets. These are quite time consuming and costly to make and most sets will not be this size.
As I have explained before these have been designed as an ongoing fundraiser for Angel Flight, so as these 2 are not being sold I will also contribute those $$ to Angel Flight.
Obviously with Christmas fast approaching they wil not be able to be sent before then so entry will commence after Christmas, making them ( hopefully) a New Year's gift.
Future sets will be auctioned or sold (or may also be given away, you just never know) . Note the full sale or auction price goes to Angel Flight. I do add postage at its cost.Many of these sets will need to be posted in a box,for protection.
A Pollyanna Journal is a specially created package ranging in size from Full sets to very simple mini-journals and is designed to encourage you to 'Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative". (Most of you will probably be too young to know that song.) They are a cross between a Gratitude Journal and the Glad Game but can be adapted to other uses also.
So what do you need to do?
1.join the FB page as a friend
That automatically puts you in the draw for one box ( after we pass 100).
2.Watch for the information on how to enter the competition and in the meantime have a think about who you might like to nominate, and why.
Entries are not being accepted yet ,but details will be given right after Christmas.
Instead they will be given away.
Free.
To be in the 2 draws you need to first become a friend of the facebook page-
Once we pass 100 friends there will be one draw, the second set will be a simple competition where you can nominate someone you believe should receive a RAOK..
Both will be full journal sets. These are quite time consuming and costly to make and most sets will not be this size.
As I have explained before these have been designed as an ongoing fundraiser for Angel Flight, so as these 2 are not being sold I will also contribute those $$ to Angel Flight.
Obviously with Christmas fast approaching they wil not be able to be sent before then so entry will commence after Christmas, making them ( hopefully) a New Year's gift.
Future sets will be auctioned or sold (or may also be given away, you just never know) . Note the full sale or auction price goes to Angel Flight. I do add postage at its cost.Many of these sets will need to be posted in a box,for protection.
A Pollyanna Journal is a specially created package ranging in size from Full sets to very simple mini-journals and is designed to encourage you to 'Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative". (Most of you will probably be too young to know that song.) They are a cross between a Gratitude Journal and the Glad Game but can be adapted to other uses also.
So what do you need to do?
1.join the FB page as a friend
That automatically puts you in the draw for one box ( after we pass 100).
2.Watch for the information on how to enter the competition and in the meantime have a think about who you might like to nominate, and why.
Entries are not being accepted yet ,but details will be given right after Christmas.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Need 100 members,then freebies will start
I had hoped to be able to send someone a lovely Pollyanna Journals set (free) before Christmas but time is running out.
If we can pass 100 friends on the Facebook page in the next 48 hours then I may be able to deliver, so please tell your friends to join up,then watch this page as well as the FB page for info.
If we can pass 100 friends on the Facebook page in the next 48 hours then I may be able to deliver, so please tell your friends to join up,then watch this page as well as the FB page for info.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Join NOW
Join the Pollyanna Journals FB page now, I need at least 100 friends then I can start offering prizes. Links in previous post.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Red Kite auctions in November, your items and bids were very much appreciated. Wahms please let me know if you can make an item for the Angel Flight auctions at any time between now and March
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Red Kite auctions in November, your items and bids were very much appreciated. Wahms please let me know if you can make an item for the Angel Flight auctions at any time between now and March
Friday, November 26, 2010
A couple of links for you
Please become a friend of Pollyanna Journals on Facebook HERE so you can keep up to date on availability, plus once we have enough friends you may be able to win one.
Also watch the Pollyanna Journals Blog for info.
Several auctions have been held on the Possum Pouches site in the last few days in aid of Red Kite, and if you keep an eye on the SITE in the next couple of days you might see something from Cherubs Kiss.
Also watch the Pollyanna Journals Blog for info.
Several auctions have been held on the Possum Pouches site in the last few days in aid of Red Kite, and if you keep an eye on the SITE in the next couple of days you might see something from Cherubs Kiss.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Possum Pouches introduces the Pollyanna Journal
This is something I have been planning for some time, and is my own version of a cross between the Glad Game and a Gratitude Journal. They have been created as part of an ongoing fundraiser on my website in aid of Angel Flight.
I chose to call my creations Pollyanna Journals because as those of you who have read the Pollyanna books will know she played the Glad game, finding things to be glad about and thankful for.
It teaches you to turn away from the disappointments and problems and focus instead on things that you can be thankful for, or happy about. I see increasing numbers every day of people who could benefit from such an exercise.
My Pollyanna Journals come in different styles and shapes,not all are in book form, and some will come as special sets. Each item is individual, no two are exactly the same but all have the same purpose, that is they are to be used for writing or adding words or perhaps a few photos and mementos.They are not limited to being used as gratitude journals, they could be a diary, collection of quotes, trip diary etc.
If using them as a gratitude style of journal you need to be as spcific as possible.
This is a mental exercise to encourage better attitude and learning to think positive thoughts.
It helps you become aware of what you do have rather than what you think you should have, and at the same time makes you more aware of others around you who may not be so fortunate.
Pollyanna Journals is the property of Possum Pouches and the products are only available through the Possum Pouches website.
As you will realise there is a lot of work in each of these so they will be listed randomly, no custom orders.To have the opportunity to get a journal for free please support the Angel Flight auctions either with an item donation or by bidding on the items, then keep an eye on the Possum Pouches Facebook or blog pages.
All money raised from any journal and journal sets sales is in aid of Angel Flight.
Auctions from December to March will also be in aid of Angel Flight. This is a special long term fundraiser.
Please support this very worth cause.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Upcoming long term fundraiser
These will all be in aid of Angel Flight
I have received permission from Angel Flight to fundraise on their behalf.
I hope many wahms will recognise what a great organisation Angel Flight is and generously donate items for auction.
I am introducing a new product to coincide with these auctions and you have the opportunity to receive one for free; more about that later.
In the meantime please consider offering an auction item for Red Kite in November, and/or Angel Flight from December through to March 2011
Monday, October 11, 2010
BBF Orangutan Nappy auction this week
A gorgeous orangutan nappy has been made and kindly donated by Chris from
Baby Bullfrogs and will be auctioned this week in aid of the Australian Orangutan Foundation.
Don't miss this one, it is fabulous.
See it soon at Possum Pouches.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Grammar lesson for today
For heaven's sake, "then" and "than" are 2 totally different words.
"Then" is time related, ie "now and then".
"Than" relates to comparison, "rather have that one than this one".
It's not difficult, so why do I keep seeing people using "then" for "than"?
While we are at it, lets get "you and I" and "you and me" sorted.
For example "you and I can have cake" is correct, but "let's buy cake for you and I" most definitely is incorrect and makes me cringe at how bad it sounds.
I'll shortly start sending out spelling and grammar books I think. Whatever has happened to education, are these subjects never being taught or are people just not paying attention?
Less time at sport and computers and more at learning the 3 R's would be a start.
"Then" is time related, ie "now and then".
"Than" relates to comparison, "rather have that one than this one".
It's not difficult, so why do I keep seeing people using "then" for "than"?
While we are at it, lets get "you and I" and "you and me" sorted.
For example "you and I can have cake" is correct, but "let's buy cake for you and I" most definitely is incorrect and makes me cringe at how bad it sounds.
I'll shortly start sending out spelling and grammar books I think. Whatever has happened to education, are these subjects never being taught or are people just not paying attention?
Less time at sport and computers and more at learning the 3 R's would be a start.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Not to be missed
Wednesday 10.30pm Ch 9. Every Heart beats True-the Jim Stynes Story. (Also being shown Sunday 6.30pm Melbourne but Australia wide Wednesday). A truly inspirational man.
The only football I follow is the AFL, and I am a fan of several teams, but have a special interest in the Melbourne Football Club and watched this man turn the club around in the last few years.
Since he was diagnosed I have been following his progress and he is an absolute inspiration to so many.
The documentary I understand is very moving, but something we all should watch.
You may also like to visit the Reach Foundation for more info
The only football I follow is the AFL, and I am a fan of several teams, but have a special interest in the Melbourne Football Club and watched this man turn the club around in the last few years.
Since he was diagnosed I have been following his progress and he is an absolute inspiration to so many.
The documentary I understand is very moving, but something we all should watch.
You may also like to visit the Reach Foundation for more info
Sunday, September 12, 2010
OCTOBER KNIT AND CROCHET PROJECTS
I have just posted info on the Projects page of my site about 2 new projects commencing in October. I am hoping lots of you will be involved in this one which is designed to be easy, and able to be flexible time-wise .
Both projects are for blankets.
The crochet one involves a new square pattern every week, with a commitment from anyone joining ( for 2 months) of making one of each pattern minimum, obviously you can make as many as you like. I would collect at the end of each 2 months, so you have 8 weeks to make 8 blocks, and then can recommit for another 2 months if you wish. So you may make all the blocks in the last week if you prefer. 8 ply wool is the yarn of choice, and colours will be limited.
For the knitted one, this is a very very simple knitted pattern, fast to knit and a true beginner would manage it very easily.
Colours more flexible, yarn again is 8 ply wool, but commitment is in multiples of 9, so you can do 9 or any multiple of nine, but there will need to be nine made in each colour you use.
You would easily whip up a couple of these watching your favourite tv programme at night. Also it is small enough and easy enough to take with you and knit a couple of rows whenever you can.
Please join in by emailing me from the website
Both projects are for blankets.
The crochet one involves a new square pattern every week, with a commitment from anyone joining ( for 2 months) of making one of each pattern minimum, obviously you can make as many as you like. I would collect at the end of each 2 months, so you have 8 weeks to make 8 blocks, and then can recommit for another 2 months if you wish. So you may make all the blocks in the last week if you prefer. 8 ply wool is the yarn of choice, and colours will be limited.
For the knitted one, this is a very very simple knitted pattern, fast to knit and a true beginner would manage it very easily.
Colours more flexible, yarn again is 8 ply wool, but commitment is in multiples of 9, so you can do 9 or any multiple of nine, but there will need to be nine made in each colour you use.
You would easily whip up a couple of these watching your favourite tv programme at night. Also it is small enough and easy enough to take with you and knit a couple of rows whenever you can.
Please join in by emailing me from the website
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
The Nappy Hunt begins
The time is here, the hunt starts tomorrow (Wed 1st) at Diaper Decisions.
The PossumPouches site may be rather quiet for the first week as I have been away and have a mountain of "stuff" to catch up on, but several items have been promised for this month and will be auctioned somewhere during September. Also some "for sale" items will be going up randomly, so please do keep an eye on the site each week.
The icon will be really easy to find, the site does not have many pages at all and you don't have to click through sub-pages either, so most of you will find it in the first 2 or so clicks. That means no clues, and no starting point link.
It may change position during the month.
Don't allow the hunt to frustrate you, start with the easy ones and you will have enough very quickly for the first level of prizes.Don't spend too much time on any one site in the first week.If you don't find it within a couple of minutes make a note to come back to it and then move onto the next one. Those who get frustrated with the hunt are the ones who stay on a tricky site for too long.
You have a month to find icons, if you progress this way you will get far less annoyed with any one site.
Happy Hunting
The PossumPouches site may be rather quiet for the first week as I have been away and have a mountain of "stuff" to catch up on, but several items have been promised for this month and will be auctioned somewhere during September. Also some "for sale" items will be going up randomly, so please do keep an eye on the site each week.
The icon will be really easy to find, the site does not have many pages at all and you don't have to click through sub-pages either, so most of you will find it in the first 2 or so clicks. That means no clues, and no starting point link.
It may change position during the month.
Don't allow the hunt to frustrate you, start with the easy ones and you will have enough very quickly for the first level of prizes.Don't spend too much time on any one site in the first week.If you don't find it within a couple of minutes make a note to come back to it and then move onto the next one. Those who get frustrated with the hunt are the ones who stay on a tricky site for too long.
You have a month to find icons, if you progress this way you will get far less annoyed with any one site.
Happy Hunting
Sunday, August 1, 2010
September Auctions
The next round of auctions will take place through the whole month of September, as this is Great Cloth Nappy Hunt month .
If you can donate items for auction it would be greatly appreciated.
This time there will be smaller items for sale through the month as well.
I have received authorisation from the Alannah and Madeline Foundation to raise funds in their name, using their logo.
Alannah and Madeline Mikac, aged 6 and 3 were killed, along with their mother at Port Arthur in the tragedy that occurred on 28th April 1996.The foundation was set up by their father and others with the belief that all children should have a safe and happy childhood without being subjected to any form of violence.
I visited Port Arthur some months after this event and it left a lasting impression on me.
Please give generously , either items for auction or sale, or by bidding. These items will go up randomly throughout September so please check in to see if new items have been listed.
Authorisation has also been received for November's auctions, and this will benefit Red Kite. I will have more info about that later.
All fundraising on this site is done with prior permission of the charities involved, whom I personally contact.
If you have a charity or organisation you would like to help it may be able to be run through this site, so please feel free to contact me. The site is set up to involve other people, not just myself.
The charity knitting and crochet project is ongoing, and I will be delivering items in the next couple of weeks to a group who is desperately in need of them. If you knit or crochet please give serious consideration to becoming involved, either through Possum Pouches, or within your local area.
Successful fundraiser for Jeans for Genes
The July auctions for Jeans for Genes has finished, with $535 being raised from auction bids.This will be forwarded on this week just as soon as I gather all the funds in the same place. A sincere thank you to everyone who donated the beautiful items which were auctioned, and also to everyone who bid on these auctions, whether you won the item or not.
There is no auction in August, please give support to the Juvenile Diabetes auctions being run by Sue and Natalya via Ravelry and WoollyButts.
September will see auctions on the possum pouches site all month during the Nappy Hunt, more about that shortly.
October, again no auctions, please support the Breast Cancer auctions at Murasaki Mama.
Fund Raising for September and November has now been authorised by the relevant charities so I will be chasing donations for both of those.
If you are bidding please if possible I ask you to pay via direct deposit. It keeps all the funds in the same place, but it avoids the annoying hassle of paypal fees,and having to wait for the money to reach the bank after transferring it across.
There is no auction in August, please give support to the Juvenile Diabetes auctions being run by Sue and Natalya via Ravelry and WoollyButts.
September will see auctions on the possum pouches site all month during the Nappy Hunt, more about that shortly.
October, again no auctions, please support the Breast Cancer auctions at Murasaki Mama.
Fund Raising for September and November has now been authorised by the relevant charities so I will be chasing donations for both of those.
If you are bidding please if possible I ask you to pay via direct deposit. It keeps all the funds in the same place, but it avoids the annoying hassle of paypal fees,and having to wait for the money to reach the bank after transferring it across.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Auctions commenced
Some of the auctions for Jeans for Genes are now active, and I have received more items today which I need to photograph and list. This will probably happen tomorrow as I returned from the airport this afternoon with a not-very-nice headache, so I need to shift that to prevent writing words upside down or back to front.
I will shortly be listing the yearly charity plan on the site for the coming months, so please give serious consideration to donating for any month. Every cent goes to the charity.
Also- if you have a charity you would like to help, I would be happy to help you support it via the Possum Pouches site. The purpose of the site was to encourage as many people as possible to support the many charities which need assistance, and if you would like to take advantage of my setup to auction items by all means contact me and I am happy to work in with you.
I am always interested too, to hear of organisations of which I may not otherwise be aware, particularly ones which do not receive Government funding or help from big name fundraisers.
A huge thank you to the lovely ladies who have rallied to the cause so far.
I will shortly be listing the yearly charity plan on the site for the coming months, so please give serious consideration to donating for any month. Every cent goes to the charity.
Also- if you have a charity you would like to help, I would be happy to help you support it via the Possum Pouches site. The purpose of the site was to encourage as many people as possible to support the many charities which need assistance, and if you would like to take advantage of my setup to auction items by all means contact me and I am happy to work in with you.
I am always interested too, to hear of organisations of which I may not otherwise be aware, particularly ones which do not receive Government funding or help from big name fundraisers.
A huge thank you to the lovely ladies who have rallied to the cause so far.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
new website up
The PossumPouches site is now up except for one little button, which will possibly be done in the next 24 hours. There is also a Facebook page ( link on blog) so please go and join. I now am hoping people will begin making donations, if not for July then for the following months as auctions and sales will be held every month. If you are not a WAHM then you may be interested in the Projects page which I need to complete; but you can contact me from the site if you knit or crochet and would like to help make items for the homeless, Salvation Army etc. These projects are being kept as simple as possible to allow many of you to join in without any pressure.
If you can see my profile picture on my Facebook page ( my own page, not the possumpouches one-you will find me in the PP fans list )you will notice I am holding a cloth doll. Her name was Jessamy, and she was part of a project I coordinated several years ago, in which Jessamy was posted from Australia to NZ, USA and UK where she was dressed by keen sewers before returning to Australia with her large wardrobe. The photo was used in our local paper and the dress was her "Gone With the Wind" outfit. She was then raffled to raise funds for Children's Medical Research Institute. I am pleased that July's auctions are going to Jeans for Genes Day, again in support of CMRI.
Please give generously either by donating an item for auction, or by bidding in those auctions which will take place the last week of July.
If you can see my profile picture on my Facebook page ( my own page, not the possumpouches one-you will find me in the PP fans list )you will notice I am holding a cloth doll. Her name was Jessamy, and she was part of a project I coordinated several years ago, in which Jessamy was posted from Australia to NZ, USA and UK where she was dressed by keen sewers before returning to Australia with her large wardrobe. The photo was used in our local paper and the dress was her "Gone With the Wind" outfit. She was then raffled to raise funds for Children's Medical Research Institute. I am pleased that July's auctions are going to Jeans for Genes Day, again in support of CMRI.
Please give generously either by donating an item for auction, or by bidding in those auctions which will take place the last week of July.
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