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Dear Moms, Dads, Relatives, Educators and Business Owners!
I went to my monthly book club meeting last night and three out of the six of us mothers either are in the process of, or are considering emigrating in the next three years. Read more about this in my blog.
I have decided to ignore all the negative talk about the problems of living in our country, to take an extended leave of absence from reality and to apply for a visa to the planet where my son lives. He lives in a world where a dinosaur, a poodle and a tiger are best friends. A world where Lightning McQueen and Sweetberry (My Little Pony) race each other for fun and visit the sweet shop together. A land where rocket ships (carrots) land on soft, squishy planets (mashed potato) and islands (Pronutro porridge) surrounded by sharks (raisins) disappear into the sea (milk). He lives in a place where time stands still, where there are no clocks or deadlines and the concept of hurry or rush does not exist. His world is one where the worst part of his day was when his sister got a bigger piece of paper to draw on than he did. Oh, to live in "Carricksville" would be absolute bliss!
On the subject of absolute bliss, my husband is whisking me away for a weekend at a country house in the Midlands without the kids as a treat for Valentine's and my birthday. Can you believe this will be the first time in 5 years we will be on holiday together without children? We hope to unearth the two people we were "bk" (before kids) and have a fun, responsibility free two days. Yippeee! We don't usually celebrate Valentine's Day but this year we are using it as an excuse to get away! What do you fancy as a treat for Valentine's Day? Do you think it is a day for the whole family to celebrate love or is it just a commercial hype for young lover's? Email us your comments and what you would like as a treat.
I wish you a happy and hot (yay, finally summer decided to arrive) February.
Cara
Editor
GAUTENG
See Barney and friends at Gold Reef City Theme Park from 14 to 24 February 2008. [Read more]
KZNWESTERN CAPE 
Focus on the Positive!!Now here is a really awesome project going on in our country which benefits our school children. What do a British Educational Psychologist, an Australian Artist, a South African Composer, a group of talented school children and a South African Bank have in common?
Click here to find out!
BOOKS - LATEST RELEASESAfrican Wildlife TriviaMlozi - The Animal Wizard
Dawid van Lill has produced a book of amazing records, facts and did-you-knows that cast new light on our extraordinary continent. From lists of ‘largests’ and ‘smallests’ to detailed accounts of exceptional features, we are introduced to a vast range of facts about the world around us.
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Dudu, a young boy, is playing under a tree in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro when he meets Mlozi the animal wizard, who magically transports him to the plains of East Africa. Through Mlozi’s wizardry he is able to speak to the wild animals he meets, after which he embarks on a series of wonderful adventures with them.
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Dinosaurs Galore
Join the swampland adventure and meet silly Diplodocus, larger-than-life Giganotosaurus, and the infamous Tyrannosaurus Rex...but watch out, he's feeling a little peckish!
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Meet Bob, truly fearsome pirate and captain of the good ship "Sea Elephant," and his trusty crew, Frank, Bill, and Ginge. Join them on their adventures, look all around their amazing ship--"can you spot the stowaway?"--and best of all, build your very own pirate ship! [View Here]
DVD's - LATEST RELEASESBarney 6 PackNoddy 6 Pack (3 discs)
This pack contains:
The Land Of Make Believe
All Aboard For Sharing
Round And Round We go
Moving And Grooving
A New Friend
Puppy Love
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This pack includes:
The Magical Moondust
Island Adventure
Noddy Builds a Rocketship
Just be yourself, Noddy
Shelf Help
The Artist
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Barbie MariposaBratz: The Movie
Join Barbie in an all-new world of Butterfly Fairies in an exciting adventure guaranteed to enchant little princesses everywhere…
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Unique in their diversity, the world famous Bratz: Sasha, Cloe, Jade and Yasmin each come from different social, economic and ethnic backgrounds. [View Here]
NEW MOVIE RELEASES The Water Horse Horton Hears A Who
*Release date:
7 March 2008*
The Water Horse is the delightful tale of Angus (Alex Etal), a lonely young Scottish boy, who on finding an enchanted egg, takes it home. When the egg hatches Angus soon finds himself face-to-face with an amazing creature...
[Read more]
*Release date:
28 March 2008*
A kindly elephant hears a cry of help coming from a speck of dust that sweeps by him on the wind and catches on a flower. It turns out the speck of dust is actually a tiny planet inhabited by microscopic-sized inhabitants known as Whos.
[Read more]
Hannah Montana 3DArthur & The Invisibles
*Released:
1 Feb 2008*
Hannah Montana's tour concert that travelled around 54 cities during 2007.
[Read more]
*Released:
25 Jan 2008*
Sometimes the smallest heroes make the biggest difference.
[Read more]
Jumping Castle Mania The Wizard of Oz
WIN the hire of a jumping castle, a cake and 20 party packs for your child’s party.
[Click to enter]
WIN a set of 4 tickets to see the Wizard of Oz at The People's Theatre in March.[Click to enter]
Enjoy a relaxing break at Waterberg Game Park in comfortable self catering units. This 400 hectare game farm is situated in the Nylstroom district, about a two and a half hour drive from Johannesburg. Well stocked, this game farm offers game lovers plenty of game viewing. Game walks or bicycle rides will let you see zebras, giraffes, buck and numerous smaller game species as well as its birdlife and indigenous vegetation. Go on game drives or walks through the bush or arrange to have breakfast in the bush. Price: R3,000 neg
Magaliespark - Sleep 4 x 2 - 15 February 2008 - 18 February 2008
In beautiful grounds, incorporating an 18-hole golf course on the Magalies River at Hartbeespoort Dam, this resort offers large, fully-equipped chalets as well as small adjoining apartments, a short stroll from facilities that include a rollerblade park, bird viewing area and plenty more. Round off a fishing or boating excursion with a meal in one of the resort's restaurants.
Price: R2,000 neg
Contact Li-Ann on 0833004949 or email li-ann@cadnet.co.za
