Are you a part of a volunteer organisation, hobby group or sport team and would like a webpresence?  Read on....

Seeking volunteer organisations, hobby groups and sports teams etc that would like a web presence.   Get in touch and let us know what would be useful to you.  We can provide most of what you may need at no cost with a webpage or blog on this site.

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STRESSED?

Have you tried...   breathing slowly, count slowly to ten, have a walk, do gardening, mow the lawns, phone a friend, have a cuppa with a friend, swim, dance, sing, listen to music, go fishing, needlework/crosstitch, scrapbooking, play cards, take up a hobby, read a book, paint, play a musical instrument, visualise a calm safe scene, do yoga, do aerobics, do tai chi, play, take a bath, take a nap,go for a bike ride.  If necessary ask for help - see emergency/important page for contacts.

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In the comments section at the bottom of the page add your double thumbs up and name someone in CHB that is doing good in the community or doing a good job helping CHB to be a good place to live in.

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Here are some links for things for kids to do in holidays: http://beafunmum.com/2011/06/100-school-holiday-activity-ideas/ http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/ http://www.kiwifamilies.co.nz/articles/free-colouring-pictures/ http://www.kiwifamilies.co.nz/articles/kids-fun-things-outdoors/ http://www.kiwifamilies.co.nz/articles/rainy-day-activities/ http://www.funbrain.com/ http://www.spatulatta.com/ http://www.crayola.com/lesson-plans/ http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/education/kids.html Have you looked into 'Baby Einstein' for the littlees?

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BUDGET IDEAS $$$

Everyone seems to be on a budget, taking care of every penny where they can.  We are interested in hearing what has worked for you in keeping your outgoings down.  Maybe you have found some bargains somewhere...

Do you squeeze every last drop of toothpaste out of the tube then cut it open for the rest?  Do you use a plastic spatula to get the last of the jam/vegemite/sauce out of the jar?  Do you reuse your teabags?  Do you have some budget or healthy or yummy recipes to share add these below.
Here are a couple of interesting links for budget recipe and budget ideas
Oily Rag

The Stone Soup

Cheap and healthy recipes

Savings nut

Use the comments below (you will need to be logged in to add your ideas - if you do not yet have a login, register as a member it is free - see the black box on left hand side of the page) or add your ideas to our facebook CHB.NET.NZ to add your budget ideas, budget recipes, favourite recipes, double thumbs up etc ...

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