It was my first day back to work today for over a year! I have my sign-off paperwork ready to go back to the Job Centre with tomorrow….it’s rather lovely to be doing that.
I brought leftovers wartime stew to the office (affectionately called POO STEW because it always comes out brown and poop like) and I started creating some Wrappler lists and generally having great fun putting them together.
Although it takes me 30 minutes walking and on the bus to get to WRAPPLER HQ, once I move in 2 months time, I’ll be just a five minute walk away.
Just wanted to shout out to Caroline, Bertie, Ben and Andrew and thank them for taking me on… a start up in Social Media is always going to be exciting. It’s their baby, they are lovely people and I have no doubt that this is going to grow and evolve into a huge fun and fabulous resource.
And just incase you are tempted, here is a list I put together today with ideas for homemade gifts. I rather liked the Regency Pomander…it looks simple enough to make and I love olde fashioned things!
http://wrappler.com/meat/list/236
OMG- I made 3 Fruit Crisp pies from one of my 1940s recipe books and they were the nicest desserts I have ever tasted from my books (even better than the bread and apple pudding!). Even my man friend, who doesn’t really like oats, loved the pie I brought him. I will post the recipe tomorrow!!
C xxxx
The 1940's Experiment 
how many hours are you doing? I think if it is 16 or less (check that) you can stay signing on so you get the right amount of NI contributions
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So glad to hear that things are looking up! I’m definitely checking out your list – Money is tight here this Christmas, and I’m looking for fun things to make for gifts.
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Brilliant news Carolyn…and good luck with the move too…keep in touch lovely lady! x
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I’m surprised you’ve never made a pomander! They’re easy to make and they smell divine, the only thing is that your thumbs may be sore from the cloves when you’re done. I say give it a go and see how it works. Just don’t forget to sprinkle some nutmeg on there when you’re done, that really adds a little something.
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Vanessa,
Look at Carolyns link to a site that she put up last year. I made some paper cross decorations. They were surprisingly easy to make and looked spectacular. Carolyn, could you put the link up again please?
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The 30 min walk is certainly doing you good! I also love the way your hair is going now it is”au naturel”. Best of Luck.
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Great color for you!!! You’ll do a bang up job I am sure!
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I think the link for the paper stars is
http://www.homemade-gifts-made-easy.com/how-to-make-a-star.html
They are lovely. I got a lot of compliments.
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Thanks Denise! Yep its linked off this posting of mine and you can see how mine came out.. xx https://1940sexperiment.wordpress.com/2012/12/05/homemade-christmas-decorations-tree-stars/
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PS thanks everybody and sending the love xxxxxx
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Just catching up on your recent posts: you look *smashing* in this photo above! and I’m very happy for you re the house and job and all 🙂
xxx
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This is not really about this post but I did not know where to post it. There is a Canadian TV series called Bomb Girls about women working in a bomb factory during WW2. It is in its third season which I guess is a fairly good testimonial (I love the show) to the quality of the show. I just saw that you can watch the episodes on line.
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You look better every day, lovely lady!
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