Everyone Needs Playtime

In our hectic, modern lives, many of us focus so heavily on work and family commitments that we never seem to have time for pure fun. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we stopped playing.

When we carve out some leisure time, we’re more likely to zone out in front of the TV or computer than engage in fun, rejuvenating play like we did as children. But play is not just essential for kids; it can be an important source of relaxation and stimulation for adults as well.

There doesn’t need to be any point to the activity beyond having fun and enjoying yourself. By giving yourself permission to play with the joyful abandon of childhood, you can reap oodles of health benefits throughout life.

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Challenge Meme

Seven years ago I issued a challenge to celebrate 20 years of the modern BJD, that I had also done three years previously. As things have be...

Saturday

Missing

Well the heading could mean anything, but besides missing you all and me being missing from the blogger-sphere, somehow it seems like I lost seven days this week!!

Having said that, I haven't been completely idle. I have been working on my tree stump and did manage to go to the movies with hubby, as well as buy myself some little things to "play" with.


Saw this case in Wooja and thought it would make a great portable room for my Real Pukis. They had other colours too!


These will save a lot of time as a base to build on, they are stackable when closed, so won't take up too much room and are very reasonably priced. I hadn't planned to make more than one room, until I saw the Sylvania furniture below . . . now I'm thinking of making several!!


Found all these (which are the perfect size for RP's) at Toys etc online. They had the best prices I'd seen on Sylvanian Families furniture, with free delivery and and extra 5% discount off your first order if your subscribed to their newsletter.


This bunk bed comes apart so you can have three separate beds if you prefer.


Compared to the prices I found at Toys'R'us, I saved over $30 (not including petrol) and had them delivered right to my front door!


The sweet store doesn't come with the critters, but it does come with the lolly pops etc. and I thought it would make a great additional prop to have on hand.


Thursday

Switcheroo


Just a few days ago I bought this modified PukiFee Bonnie off DOA, to hybridise my Iplehouse Pixxie Twinky

As much as I loved looking at Lilly's sweet round face when I first got her, her head drove me crazy! It was far too heavy for her slight body and slumped forward every time I tried to pose her, which eventually meant she became somewhat unloved.

Anyway to cut a long story short, the PF arrived today and here are the results.


The resin is far from a perfect match, but when she is finally dressed the way I want her, it won't be at all noticeable.


And I am seriously thinking this one could well turn out to be a dear little boy!


Sunday

Our August Adventure

No story for you this month, sorry! Time has been far too precious and there has been much going on here; new dolls being ordered, a small Elvin creature arriving and a new home being built, I have hardly had time to scratch myself!

 However, in saying that, we did have a few moments to vote for who would take part in Heather's AC photos this month. After considering all the transportation we have on hand, and listening to Misty Dell's insistence that her Elvin transport was the best we finally gave in to her.

Misty: See I can ride side saddle, giddy-up horsey giddy-up!!