Possum Pouches introduces the Pollyanna Journal

What is a 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.

Upcoming long term fundraiser

Following the Red Kite auctions at the end of November I am planning to hold a longer term auction spread over Dec, January, February and March , maybe longer.
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

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.

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.

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

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

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