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  • Beautiful last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas (+ giveaway valued just under $400)

    Beautiful last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas (+ giveaway valued just under $400)

    Last Mother’s Day I got this beautiful plate of food for breakfast.

    We love you

    Initially, I thought it was a plate of fruit with excrement on it. You know, some sort of joke. It turns out, after uploading the photo to the blog, it’s a We Love You written in chocolate and mandarin.  I feel a tad bad for criticising my little Masterchefs now.

    This year, I’m hoping for something a little more beautiful. In fact, here’s my little wish list:

    Rose gold Swarovski Crystal edge pendant, I Love You & Baby Feet coin and single ball chain from InnerPower (RRP: $255)

    InnerPower

    There is such a heartwarming story behind InnerPower. Sonia Merlino, at age 24 and pregnant with her first child, was told by her parents she was adopted. Her mother told her that as she passed Sonia’s cot Sonia wriggled her hand out of her tightly wrapped muslin as if to say `pick me’. Sonia’s mother walked past her cot – but soon turned around. “Then she picked me up and, so she says, ran for her life,’’ Sonia said. It was the start of a special bond between her and her mother – the woman who is her support and inspiration for her business.

    InnerPower pendant

    The double sided I Love You and Baby Feet coin (top photo)is enclosed in a Swarovski Crystal edge pendant (above) and thread on a matching single ball chain

    InnerPower chain

    and is just perfect for new mums on Mother’s Day. What I really love about the three-piece collection is that you can customise it to suit your style or mood by adding a different pendant, coin or chain each day. There are over 100 coins on the website at the moment, 12 pendants and many options for chains. Sonia herself admits to changing from leather to ribbon and even solid choker chains to mix it up.

    For more information, visit www.innerpower.net.au and make sure you follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

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    Nana Huchy full apron with stripe ($33) and set of three linen tea towels with stripe ($37.50)

    Nana Huchy apron

    As Nana Huchy owner Lucy Morrison put it, the apron is good enough to wear to the table. I have to agree. I’ve been fortunate enough to be sent the full apron with stripe and set of three tea towels and they’re exquisite. It’s made of linen, features a blue stripe at the side, a pocket at the front and has been superbly designed. I just love the French classic colour scheme. This is not how I remember aprons to be. 

    You can also purchase a set of three matching tea towels with stripe.

    Nana Huchy towel

    These are very sweet. I just love the luxurious linen feel.

    Make sure you view the entire range at http://www.nanahuchy.com.au/ and follow them on Facebook.

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    flowershop.com.au Mother’s Day bouquet (RRP: $69)

    flowershop.com.au

    Who doesn’t love flowers on Mother’s Day? While it’s nice to pick fresh flowers from the garden, they’re never quite presented to the same standard as a florist can. Especially when children are involved! Then there’s the sheer variety on offer. The Mother’s Day Bouquet is a gorgeous bunch of fresh flowers with a pink theme that any mum would love. Well, you all know we love pink here.

    The bouquet can be delivered anywhere in Australia and if you order before May 10 you’ll have them in time for Mother’s Day. Flowershop.com.au also sends internationally. The flower shop is based in Brisbane, but has an easy process to order completely online. Flowershop.com.au offers such a huge variety of bouquets, there’s sure to be something to suit every occassion and fit most budgets – with same day delivery free. If you’re unsure of what to get, there’s plenty of categories to go wandering through. You may just get lost with the choice!

    Check out the full range at www.flowershop.com.au and be sure to follow them on Facebook.

    Would you like to win ALL these gorgeous gifts? For a chance to win a Rose gold Swarovski Crystal edge pendant, I Love You & Baby Feet coin and single ball chain from InnerPower; Nana Huchy full apron with tea towel; and flowershop.com.au Mother’s Day bouquet VALUED AT $394.50, simply leave a comment telling us the best thing about your mum. The most creative answer will win. The giveaway closes Tuesday, May 8 at 7.30pm and winner announced on this blog and via Facebook and Twitter. Australian residents only. One entry per person.

    Feel free to share the post via Facebook and Twitter and don’t forget to sign up to my eNewsletter so you nevere miss any of these fabulous giveaways.

    **DISCLOSURE: I received a Nina Huchy apron and towel to review ONLY. I was not paid for this post. All opinions expressed are purely my own.

    ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED. Visit the WIN page for the winner.

  • Only Hearts Should Be Worn On Sleeves: The Virtual Book Tour

    Only Hearts Should Be Worn On Sleeves: The Virtual Book Tour

    This week I’m going on a virtual book tour for the new ebook. It means I get to go out, meet people, talk about my ebook, have a laugh – and I don’t even have to leave the loungeroom. Or get out of my PJs. Seriously, why sit in a dusty old bookstore?

    If you’re not sure how a virtual book tour works, then I hope you’ll come along for the ride this week. Basically though, mum bloggers are going to host me in their little space of the interwebs. I feel pretty humbled by that thought.

    Some might offer you up a wine and cheese. Others a cup of tea and a Scotch Finger.  If any of them offer you cocktails though, run, or it could get messy.

    Only Hearts Should Be Worn On Sleeves: The Snotty Truth About Motherhood

    The book tour, to promote Only Hearts Should Be Worn On Sleeves: The Snotty Truth About Motherhood, starts TODAY. There’ll be book reviews, Q&As, giveaways, book excerpts, videos and more. Each day I’ll update this post and link directly to the next stop on the virtual book tour.

    Only Hearts Should Be Worn On Sleeves ebook virtual book tour

    Strap yourselves in for the 10-day ride.

    Monday, April 23: Kylie of Kylie Ofiu will review the ebook and offer a giveaway.

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    Tuesday, April 24: Veronica of Sleepless Nights will show a YouTube of me revealing the story behind the ebook and include a giveaway.

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    Wednesday, April 25: Jolene from Jolene’s Mumbo Jumbo has a cheeky post about mum bloggers from Ella’s point of view.

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    Thursday, April 26: Jodie from Parent Wellbeing has an extract from the ebook: Six weeks down, 18 more years to enjoy.

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    Friday, April 27: The Advocate, where the idea for this ebook all began, will run the excerpt: This protuberance is not public property.

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    Saturday, April 28: Kyla from Beyond the Bump will host a YouTube video with a giveaway.

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    Sunday, April 29: I’ll be running a Q&A, with myself, here on Three Li’l Princesses.

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    Monday, April 30: Daisy from Daisy Roo and Two will be hosting a guest post on my top 5 concerns pre baby, many of which were taken direct from the book.

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    Tuesday, May 1: Kate from Kate Says Stuff will be running the excerpt Milk On Top Means A Quieter Night For Mum and giveaway.

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    Wednesday, May 2: Louisa from Louisa Claire will round out the 10-day tour with a review of the ebook.

    Once the tour’s finished, I highly recommend you follow these women. Their stories and messages are inspiring. They’re mums of young children and/or authors themselves. They’ve been through much of what I’ve written about in the book before. And they’re darn fine women.

    Have you been on a virtual book tour before? Or have you done an old fashioned book tour in a real, live bookshop? Who was it for?

  • Aussie Giveaway Linkup #46: Celebrity edition

    Aussie Giveaway Linkup #46: Celebrity edition

    Princess Ella and I were mini celebrities yesterday. Watch out Monday morning show and tell.

    Only Hearts Should Be Worn On Sleeves

    During the photo shoot in the teddy bear corner of Toy World, Ella had a giggling fit and ended up drawing quite a lot of attention to us. I now know how Britney Spears feels when she wears no underpants.

    It’s been a whirlwind couple of days, but I certainly feel like a winner in so many ways this week. However, now it’s your turn to score some happiness by clicking the giveaway links below. Last week’s linky attracted 46 links. Can we beat that do you think?

    If you’re a blogger or business wanting to take part in the Aussie Giveaway Linkup:

    1. Only link directly to the giveaway post/s and include the prize and end date in the linky tool below. Link each giveaway separately. If you need to delete it, hover over your link, wait until the red “x’’ appears and click.
    2. Giveaways must be open to Australian residents.
    3. Grab the button below to add to your post.
    4. A new list is added each Sunday so bloggers need to add their links weekly.
    5. Start entering the giveaways! Entry is at your own risk. We do not take responsibility for unfulfilled prizes or a blogger/business not abiding by their own terms and conditions.




    Aussie Giveaway Linky
    Hosted by Three Lil Princesses



  • Aussie Giveaway Linkup #45: The Easter Bunny poo edition

    Aussie Giveaway Linkup #45: The Easter Bunny poo edition

    Easter eggsMost of you may remember last Sunday I mentioned how The Bloke in The Shed had painstakingly turned choc bits into balls to pretend they were Easter Bunny’s poos. Well, just wait till you see Princess Ella’s reaction when she witnesses him eating it. And then watch how fast Li’l Holly tries to stuff them into her mouth as she quickly acquires a taste for rabbit excrement!


    A win to Dad! Now time for you to score a win in the linkup below. Get clicking.

    If you’re a blogger or business wanting to take part in the Aussie Giveaway Linkup:

    1. Only link directly to the giveaway post/s and include the prize and end date in the linky tool below. Link each giveaway separately. If you need to delete it, hover over your link, wait until the red “x’’ appears and click.
    2. Giveaways must be open to Australian residents.
    3. Grab the button below to add to your post.
    4. A new list is added each Sunday so bloggers need to add their links weekly.
    5. Start entering the giveaways! Entry is at your own risk. We do not take responsibility for unfulfilled prizes or a blogger/business not abiding by their own terms and conditions.




    Aussie Giveaway Linky
    Hosted by Three Lil Princesses



  • WIN: Aussie Giveaway Linkup #44: Easter edition

    WIN: Aussie Giveaway Linkup #44: Easter edition

    Happy Easter. May you be rolling in chocolate this morning and your children bouncing off the walls. Or something like that.

    Happy Easter PlayDoh

    Apart from an 11th hour call to Easter Bunny to let him know he could now finally put Ella back on his chocolate list,

    Smiles

    Easter planning went as smoothly as The Bloke in The Shed’s main task for last night. What was that, you ask? Making rabbit poo out of choc bits. Because we all know Easter Bunny poos chocolate, right?

    chocolate rabbit poo

    Holly rode off to bed without fuss (or pants)

    riding a horse

    and Ella waddled off to her bed soon after.

    waddling penguins

    Now all that’s left is this morning’s Easter hunt, some Choccie Hot Cross Bun and Butter Pudding, then to score a few prizes in this week’s giveaway linky. Enjoy!

    And PS. Yes, I’ve just become addicted to Instagram.

    If you’re a blogger or business wanting to take part in the Aussie Giveaway Linkup:

    1. Only link directly to the giveaway post/s and include the prize and end date in the linky tool below. Link each giveaway separately. If you need to delete it, hover over your link, wait until the red “x’’ appears and click.
    2. Giveaways must be open to Australian residents.
    3. Grab the button below to add to your post.
    4. A new list is added each Sunday so bloggers need to add their links weekly.
    5. Start entering the giveaways! Entry is at your own risk. We do not take responsibility for unfulfilled prizes or a blogger/business not abiding by their own terms and conditions.




    Aussie Giveaway Linky
    Hosted by Three Lil Princesses



  • WIN: Aussie Giveaway Linkup #43

    WIN: Aussie Giveaway Linkup #43

    My sincere apologies for the linky going up late this week. However, I do have a note. It reads:

    Kellie was unable to get her Saturday night homework done (aka the Aussie Giveaway Linkup post) because she was busy decorating the inside of the toilet bowl. Love GastroGirl’s Mum.

    To all the Digital Parents Conference divas I kissed/cuddled Friday night, I am so, so sorry.

    To make it up to you, here’s some fabulous giveaways.

    If you’re a blogger or business wanting to take part in the Aussie Giveaway Linkup:

    1. Only link directly to the giveaway post/s and include the prize and end date in the linky tool below. Link each giveaway separately. If you need to delete it, hover over your link, wait until the red “x’’ appears and click.
    2. Giveaways must be open to Australian residents.
    3. Grab the button below to add to your post.
    4. A new list is added each Sunday so bloggers need to add their links weekly.
    5. Start entering the giveaways! Entry is at your own risk. We do not take responsibility for unfulfilled prizes or a blogger/business not abiding by their own terms and conditions.




    Aussie Giveaway Linky
    Hosted by Three Lil Princesses