new packaging

I've managed to get one thing crossed off my list - new packaging. Yay! I know it's very simple but hey, that's me. Found these cellophane bags here on Ebay. These Etsy postcards are no longer available (I purchased them in 2008) but they are a great way of promoting both Etsy and myself as I've attached fede stickers to each one. The swing tags I designed and printed myself.

Maybe this means I am one step closer to biting the bullet and taking that stand at the Stitches and Craft Show in Adelaide in March.....

Last day today to enter the XMAS GIVEAWAY. One of these toys could be yours!

my saturday

The last 2 mornings I have been the first out of bed. This is not normal! The early riser in the family is out of sorts with a broken big toe. Broken in 3 places by a concrete sleeper...yeah...ouch!

So Sach and I got started making the regular Saturday morning pancakes. When it comes to making anything of the sweet variety in the kitchen this kid insists on taste testing everything that goes in. Raw eggs, flour, butter ....you name it, he'll give it a try - and then claim that it is "nice". He's hilarious!

Make a Smilebox collage

I'm excited about Christmas. I know I've already said this, but I am! The last 2 years have been way too busy to relax & enjoy the festivities (both times moving house & renovating), so this year I'm going to make up for it. My brother and his 7.5 month pregnant wife are coming to Adelaide this week and we're having a Christmas themed evening at our house. Planned my menu today - roast beef, roast vegie free-form pies, roast smashed potatoes, green beans with pine nut butter and for dessert, a fruit mince and apple crumble tart (I know this will definitely be a winner with my dad).

I'm feeling this week ahead is going to be one of those crazy ones. We have a day surgery hospital visit, baking to be done for a Kindy fundraiser, a Kindy Xmas Party, the Wiggles Concert, a family dinner to host, the outside renovations & tradesmen to be managed, toys to be finished and a fat footed husband to be taking care of. All of this on top of the normal weeks activities with 2 pre-schoolers. I'm taking a deep breath.

Make a Smilebox collage

So we finished our day today with a pizza picnic on the loungeroom floor while watching Scooby Doo. Simple Saturday. Fun day. One of those days where everyone was just happy to be at home. Dad with his foot up on ice, daughter happy to snuggle next to him, and son entertained for hours trying to sinc the wiggles music on the computer with his wiggles guitar (nothing like a bit of "hot potato" distortion).

I tried this Smilebox software tonight which is not really what I was aiming for, but I can see it has potential to be fun in other ways. Seems to have some great capabilities for slideshows - must go and check it out a bit more.

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Don't forget to enter the Xmas Toy Giveaway to be drawn on Dec 1st. Two readers will be winning the toy of their choice from my Etsy shop. Good luck!
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xmas giveaway

Ho Ho Ho

The festive season is here and I'm in the mood to giveaway fede toys to two lucky readers.

UPDATE: CONGRATULATIONS TO CHLOE & KAYCEE - YOU ARE THE WINNERS!! See here if you entered

In fact I'm feeling so warm and fuzzy, I'm going to let you take your pick from my shop here (select your favourite $20 toy) and leave me a message with the details as listed below.

I'll be picking the names out of my Santa hat and announcing the winners here on Tuesday December 1st, one for a boy and one for a girl.

Please remember to leave me the following details

1. your name

2. the toy you wish to receive

3. is it for a boy or girl

Good luck!

5 weeks?? no way!

Ok yes I concede it has been 5 long weeks since I've popped in to share my wisdom with you..... err hem.... which should mean that I have a super informative, intelligent post to write today. Should mean. But what it actually means is that I have so many things swimming in my head that I really don't know where to start. Here's my attempt at a summary.

1. Spent 12 wonderful nights on the Gold Coast in sunny Queensland - swimming, theme-parking, eating, drinking, walking & lots of laughing

2. Man of the house resigned from his job and has now spent a total of 34 consecutive days at home with us - all good!! I'm not one of those wives to complain when he's home..... I love it. After all, he is my best friend and we work well together as a team. It's just such a shame one of us has to earn an income... lottery win would be handy!

3. Decided to stretch Christmas to it's full potential this year and put the Christmas Tree up on November 15th (day after our Xmas Pageant). Why not? The kids are so excited... it's contagious

4. Outside renovations have started.... yay! Today is day 4, fence posts are going in as we speak.

5. Had an interview with the Herald Sun for an upcoming article about me & my toys... stay tuned

6. Sachin fell out of the car on his face (yep hands didn't get there) and looked like a patchwork for a few weeks

7. Adelaide had a unseasonal record heatwave for November with 10 days over 30 degrees (Celsius) and the hottest ever November day at 43 degrees (109.4 F)

8. The new golf club baby rattles finally made it into my fede shop

9. The beautiful glass mosaic splashback has been installed in the kitchen (only took 12 months) - thanks Frank! Yes, I love it. Photos will come soon.

10. Sachin learnt to ride his bike, pee on the toilet & use the computer mouse all in one week!