Creating Unique Gifts With Red Bubble

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part of a series to count you down for a homemade Christmas

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During the past week I have got stuck in and made the annual preserved peel and I have trays and trays of golden stickiness drying all over the place. In a couple of days I will toss the pieces in castor sugar and store in airtight glass jars. Some will be used for the Christmas baking and while some will be stored for a years supply, a portion will be set aside in small attractive jars for Christmas presents. I know a certain chef who looks forward to the annual peel preserving quite keenly, not for baking but for snacking on. 

The juice has been turned into cordials, some for our supply but mostly for gourmet hampers for Christmas presents. It is such a good feeling to produce from your own harvest and make really delicious treats for sharing at Christmas. 

My next annual make has just been completed also.

Every year I make a calendar from the best of the blog photos throughout the year.

It is available for public purchase and I find it really great for far flung family members as they are easy to post. If you would like to do a calendar for family too I am happy to recommend Red Bubble. The quality and production are so professional and very attractive. 

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I have also produced a Tasmanian calendar this year from our visits around the State.

If you would like to have a look at the calendars click on the links below each photo.

To make your own calendar it is very simple to upload your photos from file but make sure they are saved in the largest format. Red Bubble does give recommended specs but the bigger the better resolution.

Give it some thought now as it may take you a few days of fiddling and gathering of images and then you can order and have them shipped in time for Christmas giving.

You know what else is really cool (and super organising), you can also use your own images and Red Bubble can help you create your own unique Christmas Cards.

I will keep prompting you at times from now until Christmas to help you pace yourself and prepare for a home made Christmas that is stress free.

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The calendars may be viewed any time by clicking the links as well at the top of the page under the blog banner.

Living Better Group Venue Change

Our Living Better group has grown in numbers and we are finding it hard to be accommodated any longer at the Cock and Bull so we have found a new venue that is free, centrally located and quiet...

The Workers' Club 

66 Elizabeth St 

Launceston (03) 6334 2100

It is a large old building that once was the original stables for Hotel Tasmania in Charles St. I believe so the building probably dates from the late 1800's. We have booked the room upstairs which has ample space and lots of chairs and tables that can be configured to suit whatever demonstration or guest speaker we have.

There is also a mini kitchen attached that we hope to be able to utilise in the future also for demonstrations. There is full bar facilities but no meals at this stage but snacks are available for purchase.

The entrance is located between Gospel Hall and a two storey Victorian residence and opposite Prince's Square. We always meet on the last Thursday of the month and this month will be 

25th April, ANZAC DAY.

Upcoming topics in the future will be 

Water Divining

Raising Quail

Cleaning Without Chemicals

This coming month we will be talking

Hedgerow Fruits

Rosehip Syrup

Sloe Wine 

Hawberry Relish

2013 Calendar

Christmas projects are getting to the ticking off stage.

The calendar is all set and I have ordered a number of them in so if you are local and want to purchase one you may like to contact me direct to save on postage.

Otherwise you may order direct from Red Bubble by choosing the "2013 Calendar" link page at the top or by clicking on the slide show to the right there....

The calendar retails for $26.00.

I was so thrilled with the production quality last year and I know family was also suitably impressed. They are large, glossy and clear.

If you are thinking about making your own calendar for loved ones this Christmas, there are a number of avenues for you to use but I do recommend you check out Red Bubble.

Hopefully the cook book will be done and dusted by the end of the week.