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Before we moved to Scotland, we were living in Germany with the British Army, with our two young children and so I understand that Forces children face very different problems from those in civvy street.  Forces life is full of "hurry up and wait" which is hard enough for adults to cope with, let alone children and so having a fantastic website such as Combat Kidz which is designed for them alone is a wonderful idea.

Combat kidz has been designed purely for the children who have Parents/ Aunts/ Uncles in the Armed Forces.  These children move around between postings frequently which is why the website is such an ideal place that the kids can visit and relate to, wherever they are in the world.  It can be very isolating being a Forces child, particularly in the United Kingdom, where more likely than not they will be going to school with "civvy children" who will not really understand the pressures of military life.

They can go to the website and know that they are not alone, there are loads of children going through the same thing, and so Combat Kidz hope to offer them useful advice that will support them and offer them somewhere that they can come and relax, play games and do different activities.

I think that this is a great resource for Forces children and I hope that more and more children will discover it, help me to spread the word!  Visit www.combatkidz.co.uk for more information 

The website provide loads of stuff such as, colouring pages, recipes, jokes, games, cooking recipes, ecards, comic uploader and more ...............

Well I can't believe that we are almost half way through January already - is it me or is time on fast forward these days?  Lots has been happening this month already, my January sale has gathered lots of interest online, but don't panic there are still lots of bargains to be had!  I am running a competition with Daisy Green Magazine, for a chance to win one of my large Buffalo leather journals, it is free to enter just go to http://www.daisygreenmagazine.co.uk/goodies/livingtreats/win-a-stunning-journal/ and good luck!

I have also sent out my January newsletter, so if you would like to join my mailing list then please sign up online, or drop me an email and I will get you added.  I am getting all set for my annual Open House on Monday 16th January, so the house is all nice and sparkly!  This year I am being joined by fellow sellers, Pauline, Isla and Rowena so we will be selling everything you can think of from stationery, to handbags, to eco friendly products, to hand made cards and crafts.  We are also raising funds for SSAFA and ABF The Soldiers Charity. We would love to see you so if you get a chance please pop over!  (David is on coffee, tea and cake duty!)

Until the next one, take care

Mags x