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Little Fantail

Right ... this is a just a quick shout out, hopefully back with some q&a from the CEO herself, but for now, if you've got a chance check out Little Fantail on Facebook.  Created by a friend of mine, I am constantly amazing how creative she is and following her passion! 

Check out her Facebook page and have a drool over the yarn

KIWI MUMMY BLOGS: REVIEW – BABY BELLY BUTTONS

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KIWI MUMMY BLOGS: REVIEW – BABY BELLY BUTTONS

I was lucky enough to be chosen to review a “Baby Belly Button”  via Kiwi Mummy Blogs which I was able to on-gift to two friends (one due Jan, one due March) who will try out it’s practicality and I’ll report back then as well J.   It is always great to be able to gift on products that our usual budget wouldn’t cater for – thank you KMM and Baby Belly Buttons!

So … the Nitti gritty details …

This is a fun and unique  idea where you can “create a unique memento of your baby's first moment on earth with a Baby Belly Button and add style to your baby's umbilical clamp.”  You can choose from a variety of colours and styles and what I liked best was that for those of us who didn’t find out baby’s gender, there were still lots of options.

I had a bit of a fiddle with the clip, and it is clean, tidy, sturdy and would nicely cover that hospital yellow clamp with a bit of bling.   Order it (they promise delivery within 7-10 days) ; pop it into the hospital bag and once bubba has arrived, it can be simply clipped onto the clamp – easy peasy – and it doesn’t add much bulk to the clamp, so shouldn’t get in the way of the newborn nappy either.

The part I liked best was the presentation box.  I don’t know about you – but in my keepsake box I have five yellow (probably eew gross by now) clamps sitting somewhere at the bottom.  This clip is packaged in a small box (7cm by 5cm approx.) that magnetically holds shut, and the clip is cushioned inside.  GREAT presentation – especially if you are buying one to on-gift,  or are planning on popping it into that memento box.

KIWI MADE – this was the biggest HUGE incentive for me as it is something I look for when  gifting or ordering anything baby related.   I love buying and supporting NZ business (especially smaller ones) and the Baby Belly Buttons are made right here in NZ out of safe, non-toxic materials. 

Price range:  Above $29

If you are very sentimental, a hoarder or want a gift that is out of the box – then this is the product for you (or if your loved one is one of the above).    

I probably wouldn’t get it if I wasn’t one of the above – as the price range would limit me personally.  My product also came with a pen (VERY handy to have in the hospital bag) and a bookmark with a list of hospital essentials for mum/dad to check off (and the list was nice and sensible, no namby pamby suggestions) – little extras any new parent would appreciate. 

ps ... Cuddly toy is my daughter's ... Thought it would make a cute photo!

Teary

You know, there are just some things that make you go all teary at certain times - songs, stories, end of year school concerts ... Spot the mushy mum.

 Yip - I did, totally got weepy as I watched my two big boys stand with their classmates and sing the school song, followed by being awesome dogs in a jump jam rendition of "Who let the dogs out". We have an amazing school community - and I'm amazed at the energy their teacher had towards the end of the year, pulling it all together.

 I thought I would share with you the song that's gotten me teary this week ... I love his music, find the words have meaning - and make you think. Hope you enjoy (don't watch if you don't have tissues!!) Mark Schultz - Everything to Me 

Birthday season

My middle child has just turned four.  I have no idea where that has gone ...
Life is trucking along amazingly - I have a review for you nearly written up - lots of ideas in my head and lots of photos of cooking to share ...

Until I manage to get the birthday cake pictures onto the computer ... I hope you enjoy this view from my deck the other morning.  I love it!