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Hi, I'm Carla
I'm the mother of three fantastic, inspiring and exhausting children.
I don't drink coffee or tea-just never acquired the taste for them! I love getting messy with arts and crafts, baking and cooking (with or without kids), scrap-booking and decorating my home with unique handmade objects. I like to try out new ways to get fit, healthy and to shift a few of those niggly pounds.
I am also interested in learning ( I have a Higher Diploma in Junior Primary Education and used to teach ages 4-12) and am always on the lookout for great educational ideas and activities to share.
You can read more about me on the About Carla page.
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