Giveaways, giveaways, giveaways....

the Mom Buzz: Nursing Covers by Sweet Wee Bairn

Oh how perfect one of the nursing covers from Sweet Wee Bairn would be for me with bub who is due in only 8 days!!! I love all the 28 gorgeous and different fabrics you can choose from in the collection on the Sweet Wee Bairn website and if you click the higlighted line at the begining of this post, like me, you can enter to win one of these great nursing covers at the Mom Buzz blog!!



Another sweet giveaway for a bub is being hosted over at the blog Kookie. From Vintage Chenille both Aussie and international residents have the chance to win one of the gorgeous Vintage Chenille Pear Rattles handmade by Victorian Mum of 4, Leah. Pop into the Kookie blog to see how you have three chances to be in the running!! Good Luck!!

Giggleberry has been 'Decor Scout'ed...

Giggleberry has been what?? I hear you say...... Let me explain....

I woke this morning to an email from Nikol Carlson, mom of three and owner of the blog - Decor Scout.
Nikol's describes herself on her blog as a "Former Head Hunter and published “Frugalista” taking all the leg work out of hunting down must have home furniture and decor items online".Nikol goes on to say "Decor Scout is a shopping blog. Instead of using the staged pages of magazines to inspire our interior design shopping we are using REAL LIFE pictures of peoples homes posted to flickr.com" Nikol spots the trend, and then does some internet research and shopping for good deals and the DIY version. She then posts the results for all her readers. All the underlined words are links to other websites who are selling the products - EASY!
This is where Giggleberry comes in.... Nikol has come across the fabulous idea (I'm not biased... much) of decorating with bunting flags and posted about it just the other day HERE saying "This is a great concept for a nursery or childs play room" and even suggests "if your child has a beautiful outfit that they have out grown and you want to make a keepsake out of it" making them into flags would be a great idea! then linked this post to Giggleberry's etsy shop telling her readers "it's a great place to buy them from" - what a compliment!!
Thanks Nikol so much for passing this on... you now have another follower for your great ideas out of me!!

Nikol inspired me to find some pic's of great ways to decorate with bunting flag banners.... here are just some of the pics I found!











I bet you can come up with thousands of more ways to use these flags?????

Please help where you think you can....

The horrific bush fires that hit Victoria over the weekend have been described by Australia's deputy prime minister as "a tragedy that will be remembered as one of the darkest days in Australia's peacetime history".
My family and I have be glued to the radio and Internet over the weekend and today listening to the stories flooding in from those affected by this disaster. We were in shock to hear there was 65 people confirmed dead on late Sunday afternoon by as Monday has progressed that death toll have more than doubled to a reported 131 people have passed away due to these fires! We just feel so deeply for all those affected and our thoughts and prayers are with them..... if you feel you can please dig deep and help in any way you can to one of the below organizations who are dedicated to this cause.


The 2009 Victorian Bushfire Fund to assist individuals and communities affected by devastating bushfires in Victoria has been launched by the Premier John Brumby in partnership with Red Cross and the Federal Government. A number of corporate organisations including NAB, ANZ, CBA and Wesfarmers have also contributed to the fund. For more details and if you would like to donate to this extremely worthy cause click here.


For Australia residents other personal contributions can be made over the counter at any bank. Online HERE to The Salvation Army on 13 72 58 or via direct deposit through Internet banking : VICTORIAN BUSHFIRE RELIEF FUND BSB: 082 001 ACCT NO 860 046 797


The current fire situation has left its devastation on our wildlife including the loss of at least two wildlife shelters to the fires. Wildlife Victoria are trying to assertain the safety of other shelters in the fire areas and to offer support and help with evacuation of animals already in their care if they need it. Donations desperately needed to help save the animals, to donate to the bush fire appeal click here.

Birthday Time!!!

As some readers may already know I'm a proud member of the etsy street team Fabulous Artistic Mom's (FAM)- a group of supportive, creative, fun, rowdy, sassy, classy, saucy, and above all...friendly moms!

And with much excitement the Fabulous Artistic Mom's team is turning one! So to celebrate we thought why not give everyone else the chance to get all the presents!

You may remember the FAM Spring Fling or maybe the FAM Back to School Fling... these were so much fun that we couldn't help but host another - the FAM 1st Birthday Bash!!

Just as before there will be hidden images and/or text in many of the team members etsy shops for you to find which once found will give you and instant entry into the competition or you can earn an entry just by purchasing an item from participating stores - Easy!!

Now for the even more exciting bit - the PRIZES! Some of the Fabulous Artistic Mom's have put together some great and fun items especially for the FAM 1st Birthday Bash. There will be several winners, One grand prize winner and a few consolation prize winners too!!!
Take a look below at the awesome items on offer from the FAM team....



there are prizes from:
Giggleberry Creations, Whimsical Creations, Annie Howes Keepsakes, Apple Loves Orange, Tender Heart Babies, Michon, Double Dipped Sweets, Handmade by Andrea Baker, Crafts by Carer, Chamberry Cherry Designs, Berry Creek Soaps, Crochet by Momma J, Sweet Pickles Pottery, Elegant Snobbery, Imagine That, Ravishing Jane, Ginger Kitty Designs, Skinner Studio, Alphabulous, LJ Design Photo, Macaroni and Glue, Oh Mandie, New England Quilter, The Tie Die Girl, The Sewing Chic, MOCKFROG Jewelry, Valerie's Gallery and Klymyshyndesign! Phew - what a massive and impressive list!!!!

Never fear there are more in depth details to come very soon of how, where and when to start hunting and who to tell when you find what is hidden....... so stay tuned!! You can read more about the Fabulous Artistic Mom's at the team blog HERE

Hot, hot, hot but cute, cute, cute!

I received this via email this morning and just had to share!!

"It has been so hot in South Australia for over a week...40+ degrees Celsius everyday, very dry also.
A guy at work lives at Maude. His wife sent him these photos of a little Koala which just walked into the back porch looking for a bit of heat relief. She filled up a bucket and this is what happened!"

All in one spot!!

I've finally finished my latest little project..... Giggleberry Creations - the products!


I decided it was time to put all - yes ALL of my creations in one spot. So I started a separate blog where I have listed every sold, custom ordered, and for sale item in the Giggleberry range. there are photos of each item and a link to their listing in the Giggleberry shop if they are for sale.

Each item listed is 'tagged' with things to describe it eg; polka dots or stripes or rainbow or boy or custom order or cushion cover etc so if you are looking for something particular you can search for it simply by scrolling down the labels on the sidebar and clicking one of the tags which will take you to any Giggleberry item with tag - Easy!!

There are also links back to the shop, this blog, customer feedback plus features and reviews!

Come over and check it out at www.giggleberryproducts.blogspot.com and don't forget to click the 'follow this blog' link so you can be kept up to date with the fabulous and brand new items as they are created!!

Giveaways, giveaways, giveaways....

Wow - where is this week disappearing to??? It's Wednesday already and I haven't had a chance to blog once!! It's been hot hot hot here in Sydney, Australia so hubby, my girls, my giant pregnant belly (2 weeks to go) and I spent the weekend avoiding the heat by escaping to the beach both Saturday and Sunday. Then on Monday morning Milla woke up rather lethargic and with a bit of a temperature so we took it easy for the day with LOTS of cuddles and snoozes on mum's lap.... strategically placed over the bump - LOL. My poor little girl has been that way since then and is still the same with the doctor telling me it's a flu type thing... so I guess that's how we have got to Wednesday without even noticing!

So when I found a spare moment this morning to pop on to the web I noticed a few fun giveaways that I just had to share with you!



The first one is the very first giveaway run on the great Aussie blog, Kookie. Erin of Inner Earth Soaps is giving one lucky winner a bar of her Unwind Soap - "Relax and wash your troubles away with this soothing soap. It's scented with sweet lavender and refreshing spearmint essential oils, and coloured with natural french green clay. This soap has a lovely creamy lather and gently cleanses the skin without drying". All you have to do to be in the running - both Aussie and international entries are welcome - is pop into her shop HERE and find your favorite soap then head back to the original post HERE and leave a comment. Entries close Feb 15.



The other giveaway is from another fabulous Aussie Etsian and a former Featured Artist here on this blog, Buttons by Lou Lou. In celebration of her fun and funky handmade earrings being featured in the 'Cool List', of the paradise magazine, the weekend magazine of the 'Gold Coast Bulletin' from Queensland, Australia, Lou is giving away a pair of the same earrings to one randomly chosen person who leaves a comment HERE - too easy right??
Lou will choose he winner at the end on Valentine's Day, Feb 14 - what a fun way to end the fun day!

Good luck!