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An update on the Aviva Community Fund competition. We didn’t make it into the top 10 last round – we were number 19, which is still awesome, but not enough for the top 10 – so we’re on to the second round as of October 25th. If you voted for us before, please consider voting...
As you may know by now, I’m trying to raise funds for my youth groups (click to find out more). You’ve all been voting for the Aviva Community Fund, and I thank you so much for it. As part two of my fundraising plan, I’ve put together a 122 page e-book entitled Back to Basics: Anhydrous...
As I mentioned on Friday, I’ve set up a page on the Aviva Community Fund application site and I’m asking you to vote for Rated T for Teen, our youth programs at the Chilliwack and Yarrow libraries. You can vote up to 10 times, and we’d be so grateful for any and all support. Please...
I’ve put in an application to the Aviva Community Fund and I’m asking you to vote for it! You can see our application here (and believe me when I say it’s hard to convey the enthusiasm we have for the groups in 5,000 characters!) Voting starts Monday, October 4th, and you can vote up to 10 times...
I hope you enjoyed making melt & pour soap today! I’m sure you can see the possibilities for making your own soap molds using silicone ice cube trays, chocolate molds, and containers from around the house. If you are interested in melting & pouring at home, click here for the instructions from today’s class! If...