Check this out!

You HAVE TO head over there and check it out - Amazing!!

Well actually...

I don't really want to tell you all about this because I want it all to myself but I'm going to because those are the rules (and because really this is a pretty cool blog to check out!).

In celebration of her first blogoversary Actually Laura is giving away:

ONE WEEK OF HER GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES OF THE WINNERS CHOICE!!

Be it a blog makeover or help with HTML or even ads and banners!

So go on, head on over and say hi! BUT be quick because times running out!

And the winner is!

Sorry for the delay - things got a little weird around here but we are back on track now! I was going to do the cute kid holding up the winning name thing but really don't have time so instead I used the random number generator thing.

So here we go....the winner of the Pendant from the lovely Dani is:

Comment number 5!

Taking out the double posts it came down to:



Angelique from No life without Wife! (Hows that for weird - Angelique will know what I mean!)

Congratulations Angelique! I will be in contact with you shortly.

Everyone one else - Head over to Pendantic and buy yourself one :) (Ashlee got one for her birthday and loves it!)

GIVEAWAY and 200th post!

I have written 200 posts and I want to celebrate, so I'm having a GIVEAWAY and EVERYONE is welcome!

Have you heard about PENDANTIC?! Well, its an awesome online store over at Madeit.com! Just something about handmade that really sets me off - in a nice way!

Dani from Pendantic over at Madeit has kindly offered this beautiful pendant to be put up for grabs!

{ Summer Citrus }

Dani has a beautiful range of handmade scrabble tile pendants in her shop at an absolutely wonderful price! Perfect for gifts or even just grab one for yourself! I'm considering buying one for everyday of the week!

From Sweet

To Sassy

To Creative

To Naughty


Or just plan Yummy!

There is something here for everybody!

All you have to do is make a comment telling us your favourite item in the Pendanitc Shop & your email address, that's it! I will choose a winner and notify the winner by email as well as announce it right here!

Contest ends Sunday May 31st at 8pm EST - that's Australian Time.
The Winner will be announced on Monday June 1st! Just in time to celebrate my daughters 12th birthday!

Good Luck to all of you and get posting!!!!

EDIT: I really apologise to everyone! The last link was wrong, I have no idea where the esty link came from as I hardly ever go there - prefer the Australian Made It :) Link is now fixed and everyone already entered is still in the running.

Check out this giveaway!

This giveaway is incredibly awesome! Want to win a STUNNING sterling silver ring?! Head on over to Missie Krissie who has one up for grabs!

Missie Krissie makes the most stunningly beautiful jewellery. Unfortunately I didn't come across these in time to put in a Mother's Day order but will definitely be getting one of these some how!

I have actually wanted one of these since I first saw them here after following a link from another blog. So, a necklace with all my sweet babies names on it......anyone?! (hahaha)

Mom-preneur Shop-a-thon Giveaway!

Check it out!

Tip Junkie is hosting an amazing give away - that goes for 12 days!

There are heaps of prizes and there are also TWO WINNERS each day! You have to head over there, 'gotta be in it to win it'! Hurry though we are already at day 8!!

This 'little' giveaway is to help promote the women who are selling their products in the Mom-preneur Shop-a-thon. So be sure to head on over to Tip Junkie, enter the contests and check out all the amazing gift-giving possibilities in the shop-a-thon!

Tip Junkie 12 days of Christmas!

A favorite blog of mine, Tip Junkie, is hosting a '12 days of Christmas' giveaway! Lots of excellent prizes to be won over there!

They also have a mom-preneur shop will all sorts of fun Christmas gifts. Make sure you check it out!

Where is my witty title? - VERY photo heavy!

Well, what has been going on here lately??

Not to much apart from everyday life - busy busy! I don't seem to have much time to get on here and blog - as much as I want to! The days seem to be flying by even with daylight saving. By the time I get everything done around the house its time to head to bed it feels like!

I have had a few minutes here and there which has been spent reading mostly. Organising a few last minute handmade gifts and organising some Christmas food ideas. Today I have spent a bit of time with this.....

Although I don't usually buy this magazine, this issue had some super yummy recipes in it for Christmas. I have found myself spending a bit of time hovering around this page

Looks like Christmas dinner might have some delicious dessert!

But I'm really keen on this too!


I thought this idea was cute...

Might even try it! I certainly have plenty of baby socks hanging around here!

I have been loving the 'practical uses' in this book (and have been using a lot of them too!)

Cleaned the microwave with a simple wipe after boiling up vinegar, water and bi-carb for a few minutes. Adding vinegar to my rinse cycle in the washing machine to cut down lint and even smells. I especially love using vinegar with my MCN's now. No more lingering 'smells' that make you think somethings gone on down there when it really hasn't.

Yesterday I had a lovely prize arrive in my mail box. A sweet smelling package from the lovely Angelique from No life without Wife! When I entered this giveaway I never thought I would win anything (I never win anything). Well I in fact came second, and only through luck as even having a second prize winner was never mentioned.

Take a look a this lovely fabric and some absolutely beautiful smelling soap! You could smell it before you even opened the package! Devine!


THANK YOU Angelique! The package has arrived and it is loved!

Lately I have been spending some time in my garden with my camera, I am loving spring. This is our first spring here and I can't get over how this garden comes alive in spring!

The beautiful flowers that adorn our carport - complete with little bees!

The gorgeous pink flowers that are growing in a corner by the pond - which is now full thanks to Mitchell and the hose today!

We have heaps of rose bushes around , all producing lots of lovely flowers...


We have an old shoe cleaner by our back steps and I thought this would make a lovely 'antique' photo. (Thanks to Coffee Shop Photography Free Actions and Tutorials!)

Just enjoying the sweet clear sky and.....

...the beautiful view from our back deck.


I have also been loving the water shots over at Sarcastic Mom. I thought I would try some out myself.
Lots of fun!

We also took a little trip down to see 'Pop' at the farm. I did get some lovely shots while there. Loving the blue sky! It was a beautiful warm sunny day!

See for yourself! When I say warm - I mean warm!


Mitchell did some 'fishing' in the river. Brett and 'Pop' fixed the water pump.

And its always fun throwing rocks in the water too!

We also marvelled at the circle of life...

I think that is about all for this post. I decided not to join in this week with 'Not Me Monday' as I was just Not Me. Feeling unwell and lacking for words. Lets hope this week goes a bit better.

We are heading to Canberra this weekend too! Looking forward to seeing everyone again....

Catch you all later!

GrosgrainStore.com Grand Opening & Giftcard Giveaway!!!!!!!!

What an amazing giveway! Make sure you check it out!

GrosgrainStore.com Grand Opening & Giftcard Giveaway

Wanna win this......??

Check out The Sew Sweet Giveaway at Fabric.com. There are two options. One is for the Fashionista Giveaway & the other is the Quilters Delight! Both are over $1000 in value. So exciting!! Hope I win - please!

Here is another giveaway but you will need to get in quick!

My Inspired Heart is giving away one absolutely stunning bag! What a crafty lady!

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And if you love blog giveaways check out what I just googled upon! An entire blog dedicated to Blog Giveaways! Blog Giveaways on Blogger!

A Cupcake Tree for me ... ?

This is so darn cute! I want one. Head on over and take a look for yourself here at Project Domestication. You won't regret it!

Bird Coffee Sweater Giveaway!

Take a look at this! Isn't it just adorable?!

It is exactly what I need. If I don't win I might just have to try my hand at making one of my own.
I'm sure though that mine will not look anywhere near as lovely as this one!

Wandering Waif Collection GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!

Wandering Waif Collection GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!
You HAVE TO check this out!! SOOOOO adorable!