tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31191208.post4556024162344421533..comments2023-05-09T19:40:58.265+10:00Comments on Stomper Girl: Its Own RewardStomper Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04038937073264645029noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31191208.post-79732217395118462172010-12-07T18:57:17.515+11:002010-12-07T18:57:17.515+11:00Over here, at MissM's school, they work hand-i...Over here, at MissM's school, they work hand-in-helping a Pakistani School in Abu Dhabi. This 'community school' survives on the donation of others - many labourers children go here or other children whose parents cannot the afford any school fees etc., For Xmas, most children in MissM's school were paired with a child of similar age/year at the Pakistani Community School and a present worth between $10 and $16aud was to be bought. It is good for MissM to experience something like this - especially as we are expats in a wealthy country. Don't want my children turning into expat brats (which happens!)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05681227038111050561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31191208.post-10852557100995825682010-12-07T14:33:31.454+11:002010-12-07T14:33:31.454+11:00You know what? I was going through my parents'...You know what? I was going through my parents' kitchen cupboards the other day, and did a bit of a purge. Since mum had her stroke, dad had to step up and do the weekly shopping. To say he was obsessive is to put it mildly. If he dropped under 6 of a can of each item, he was ringing us with an urgent requirement to get some shopping for him. <br /><br />Anyway, after my purge the other day, I decided to take them to Coles to put in the box that I was sure would be there out the front for such a purpose. Nothing there!! Can you believe it? I was sure there would be one there, Kmart has the gift tree, Coles should have a food collection bin.<br /><br />Anyway, my sister is taking them to her kids' school now for the same purpose, but I have to say, I am pretty disappointed in Coles.Aunty Evilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18433383999833031264noreply@blogger.com