Jim Rohn - Three Keys To Greatness - YouTube

Jim Rohn - Three Keys To Greatness - YouTube

MindSet 50 minute

Heritage- For my daughters

I was born in Trinidad the twin isle of the Caribbean.This is our national flag with it's meaning/representation.

Designed by the Independence Committee and selected to be used as the National Flag in 1962.

The colour Red represents the "vitality of the land and its people; it is the warmth and energy of the sun, the courage and friendliness of the people."

The colour White represents "the sea by which these lands are bound: the cradle of our heritage; the purity of our aspirations and the equality of all men under the sun."

 The colour Black represents "the dedication of the people joined together by one strong bond. It is the colour of strength, of unity, of purpose and of the wealth of the land. 

I feel it is important for my daughters to know where I am from and the culture that influenced my essence.

So girls... pay close attention, I will be doing a series of posts about the country, the culture, the food and essence of Trinidad and Tobago, so stayed tuned.

M is for Maria!!!

M is for Maria

Maria Is a great friend.............

A friend who is now part of my family

I am so blessed to know you.
My dear friend, you have been a blessing to my life and that of my family. Our Lives have been greater enriched because of knowing you.

Friends support your dreams and you have mine! Thank you!

Happy Birthday Maria!

Tiger Tales: Chelsea Art Designs: feature an artist’s OPEN HOUS...

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Love is..............

Love is............giving your wife more hours to herself....



My husband recently purchased several Cardigans and Jumpers to wear over his shirt so I wont have to spend hours on end ironing his shirts for work, thus providing me with more time for more fruitful duties. 
Please note; I love ironing, I find it very relaxing and it does wonders for my pores but my husband never in all the the years we have been together never asked for anything to be ironed, I just did it. 
Now his new job requires that he is smartly dressed and I feel the pressure on myself to iron a batch ( 7- 10) of it each week on top of the girls uniforms and my things. So the pressure is off and he wears work clothes as below. 

No these men are not my said husband just used as an example to show  how you too could send your man off to work and nit be chained to the ironing board! And yes!! my husband is equally adorable and handsome!   ( with a bit less hair) photos courtesy Pinterest.

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Chelsea Art Designs

Set4Sport!!- Review

 Hello dear friends, I hope you have all been well and living  a life full of joy and gratitude. Lately I have been so busy settling my daughters into school life and embracing  a newchapter in my every changing life.
However I have not been too busy to notice that everyone I talk to is so inspired by the 2012 Olympics! myself included.So you can imaginge my delight when I was invited [via - Britmums ] to attend the SET4SPORT event arranged by Judy Murray  [Judy is the mother of Andy Murray-  only the World's #4 Tennis Player ]. The aim of the event was to demonstrate games from her Set4Sport programme. 

Unfortunantely I was unable to attend at the last minute[Erin 3 fell ill-alas the joy of motherhood], however I was kindly sent 4 of Judy's books in the post.

According to Judy . These lessons do not need a gym, a sports club or a specialised trainer. The best games are usually the ones you and the kids make up yourselves -music to my ears!!!

Armelle  age  6

As a mother of 2 active daughters aged Erin 3 and  Armelle 6 [often described as Princess Tomboys] I am delighted to find the contents of this book very useful. I find it especially so, as the winter months are fast approaching, I now have even more indoor activites I can do with the girls to keep them active, entertained with lots of fun and laughter. The best part for me is that- I do not have to purchase anything!!!! Everything I need is right under my roof. And I am certain you have the same in your home too.

 SET4SPORT    - ABC's

Erin age 3

• AGILITY
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•  Balance
• 
  CO ORDINATION

The book gives very clear and easy to follow instructions and diagrams. The layout is vibrant and engaging. Reading this book took me right back to my childhood days.... My 5 siblings and I had such an active childhood both indoors and outdoors and we all are still reaping the beneifts to this day. I am proud to recommend this book to our current generation aged 3 and upwards. Facebook Set 4 Sport!
Twitter Judy Murray- set4sport



Some of the games you can play with your kids are ...

High Jump

Jumping the River

Jackpot

I hope you have enjoyed this post and found the links useful. I aim to do a follow up post with Armelle and Erin in a photo journey putting some of the games to good use. Look for that in early December. Best wishes  Chelsea Disclamer- This is not  a paid post , however I was sent the books for a giveaway and review. The 3 books have since been snapped up when I had a playdate at my home last week with three 3 year olds! The opinions stated here are all mine and that of my family.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Preparing for Winter

I am in a nesting phase which means I am fervently cleaning the house and getting it all light and cosy for the darker months ahead. For all the work I am doing I need some inspiration. Where to go if  you need a hit of visual treat??? Pinteresthttp://pinterest.com/abbyr85/fall-decor/ ofcourse.! here goes....enjoy. Chelsea

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Thinking about getting the girls a puppy!

I have been putting this off for the longest while but I do believe Armelle 6 has shown considerable responsibility lately and for this reason among many [that I am still trying to talk myself out of] I am Considering to get a puppy.

I am in

hope that

these pics

completely melt my heart

and I am unable

to resist

this moment of

of insanity

Truth be told

I am caught hook line and sinker.

Photos courtesy Pinterest!

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You're invited....

worded wednesdays

These are a few of my favorite quotes to get me through life and keep me on a positive and grateful path... hope it inspires you and lift your day..

tight hugs -Chelsea

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A few rainy weeks ago I stumbled upon this on Pinterest and thought it would be a nice craft project to do with the girls as it was so rainy and we were stuck indoors on evenings. Here is the result.....

This was a fun little crafting project to do with the girls..they really enjoyed selecting which pages from old magazines they wanted the birds, cutting up the paper and gluing it all together.We just used what we had at hand around the house and went for it. I particularly enjoy these times with the girls because I utilize this time to talk about relevant topics like nature, colours, shapes. Armelle especially enjoys it as well as she gets the chance to showcase her knowledge and educate Erin on subjects she already knows. All in all ..we had a great time.....if you craft with your kids please share and put a link to your blog or site I will be happy to check it out! Chelsea

TOP CAT 3D- The Review!!!

The Cat is back Indeed!

Remember These Cats??????

Top Cat (or TC) is the yellow furred, greedy, somewhat lazy and clever main character. He wears a purple hat and vest. He often rips off and/or tricks his gang and Officer Dibble. He does respect the effort the gang does for him, but he often takes credit for it. That said, he is loyal to the gang and will help one of them if they need it. He also stops Officer Dibble from arresting him by lying to Dibble about how much talent Dibble has. In the movie, Top Cat: The Movie, he was one of the main protagonists in the movie and he has a new crush on Trixie. He also told his gang that they only steal from people that deserved to be stolen. He was framed by Strickland, who has used a robot clone to get him arrested on purpose, where he was placed in Dog jail. He is voiced by Arnold Stang in the TV Show, while he was voiced by Jason Harris in the movie.

the crew...ready for some top cat

all my girls excited before the film

 and there was magic

My girls Loved the Movie

Armelle getting her cartoon portrait done.

Benny the Ball

Benny is TC's right-hand man. He is short, innocent, chubby, naive and cute. A blue-coloured cat with a white sweater that fastens with a single button at his neck. His eyes are shown as black dots unlike the other cats who have white sclerae with black pupils. Benny may appear to be simple-minded, but he manages to ask the most logical questions during the gang's erratic endeavors. The gang relationship between Benny and TC is based on a devoted friendship between them. In the movie, he appears to be a big fan of Lazlo-Lazlo, a famous musician performer (see below for more information) and he sometimes gets Top Cat and his gang in trouble. . He was voiced by Chris Edgerly in the movie.

Choo-Choo

Choo-Choo, nicknamed Chooch to TC and the gang, is enthusiastic and devoted to TC even when he’s clueless as to what he’s doing. He is a pink cat with a white long-sleeve turtle-neck shirt, he is the tallest of the alley gang cats and often is depicted with the eyes of a Siamese cat. He lives at the fire house as the fire house cat as seen in one episode "Hawaii Here We Come". He had a couple of love crushes "Choo-Choo's Romance" and "Choo-Choo Goes Gaga-Gaga", however unlike Fancy-Fancy or Top Cat, Choo-Choo has no courage talking to girls. When he talks, his voice sounds like Woody Allen. In the movie, his voice is a bit narrow and higher and he plays bingo at a retirement. He is voiced by Marvin Kaplan and Jason Harris in the movie.

Brain

Brain appears to be a common henchman to Top Cat. Contrary to his name (which appears to have been given in jest or sarcasm), Brain is the dim-witted member of the alley gang, an orange cat with a violet T-Shirt with a black line. Brain is notorious for being unable to keep a secret and for his stuttterrring. He also seems to be in charge of the group's money (which they rarely have) and he runs up and down the road. Despite his apparent stupidity, he can sometimes say something brilliant, which TC instantly rephrases to make it sound like he said it.

Fancy-Fancy

Fancy-Fancy also appears to be a common henchman to Top Cat. He is laid-back, sweet-talking and is regularly seen chatting up the ladies before leaving them when hearing the 'dustbin lid call'. A brown cat with a white scarf, he resembles Spook in appearance. His look and voice is based on Cary Grant. In the movie, he is very good as disguising like female robots and He is voiced by John Stephenson.

Spook

Spook is one of the most streetwise members of the gang. When he talks, a torrent of "like"'s are used. He is similar to Fancy-Fancy in demeanour and appearance, a sweet talking cat whose vernacular is based on that of a beatnik. When the gang need some help with a situation, he usually steps up to the plate. In the movie, he sounds more young-like, his "like" torrents are a little curious type, and he plays pool with his friends. He has his longest speaking role to date in the movie, when he tells the gang about his friend who may be able to help them break Top Cat out of jail. He is a pool shark with olive green fur and a torn black tie. He too is voiced by Leo De Lyon.

Officer Dibble

Officer Charlie Dibble is an NYPD Policeman whose beat includes the alley. His full name is discovered in the episode "T.C. Minds the Baby" where TC and the gang found an abandoned baby and named him 'Charlie' after Officer Dibble. Though he usually resents the gang's presence in the alley, there are times when he respects and loves them. He wants TC to clean up the alley and to stay off his telephone.  In reference to this character, 'Dibble' has been adopted as an English derogatory slang term for Police Officers. He is voiced by Allen Jenkins.

Griswald

Griswald is a bulldog who is sporadically seen in the show, he often antagonises Top Cat and his gang; but in the second movie he is seen as one of Top Cat's friends and sometimes enemy. He is vicious, but also gullible and slightly dim witted. He was once employed by the police to help Dibble with his beat. . In the second film, he is convinced by Top Cat that he is, in fact, a cat, which Griswald believes due to his gullible nature. At the end of the film, he is invited to stay with Top Cat and become one of the gang.

Top Cat is a Hanna-Barbera prime time animated television series which ran from September 27, 1961 to April 18, 1962 for a run of 30 episodes

NOTE_ A frequent plot-line revolved around the local beat policeman, Charles "Charlie" Dibble, NYPD and his ineffective attempts to evict the gang from the alley. The only reason that he wanted to be rid of them was that Top Cat and his gang were constantly attempting to earn a quick dollar—usually through an illegal scam.

On this note I discussed with the girls aged 6 to 2 years themes on friendship, lying, legal and illegal, stealing, borrowing and loyalty. Also I found on the name Top Cat in different languages for us to learn...how fun...why not try it. 
 I would recommend this movie as a family treat, however a few drawbacks are ;
do not expect to be blown away by the 3D effects. I found it was not on par with other movie experiences in 3D.
the central flavour of the movie it is that of a normal top cat episode...so you can expect very light entertainment.

Name in different languages

• Brazilian Portuguese: Manda Chuva
• Bulgarian: Топ Кет 
• Canadian French: Pacha et les chats
• Czech: Kočičí banda
• Danish: Top Kat
• Finnish: Topi Katti
• French: Le Pacha
• German: Superkater
• Hungarian: Turpi Úrfi .
• Italian: Top Cat
• Japanese: Doraneko Taishō (ドラ猫大将^?) (lit. 'Stray Cat Boss')
• Macedonian: Тошо Мачорот (Tosho Machorot)
• Norwegian: Topp Katt
• Polish: Kocia Ferajna (lit. Catfellas) 
• Portuguese: Top Cat
• Serbian: Mika Mačor
• Sinhala: Pissu Poosa (පිස්සු පූසා)
• Spanish: Don Gato y su pandilla (Mr. Cat and his gang)
• Swedish: Top Cat 
• Russian: Супер Кот