Thursday, March 21, 2013

Easter Shopping Guide









1 Bunny Garland $8
Little Sweet Styling

2 Easter Bunting $36
Strawberry Bowtique

3 Chocolate Rabbits Sm (90g) $6  Lg (150g) $10
Lil Miss Macaron

4 Bamboo backing Teething Rings $14
Funky Mummas House

5 Felt Bunny Clip $7
Little Spunky Monkey

6 Bunny Wooden teething Ring $8
Kat’s Kids Bitz

7 Easter Bunny Soft Toy $26
Scrap n Things Australia

8 Easter Tshirt $25
Kasiabear Designs

9 Frilly button hair tie - Easter pink bunny $5
Three Kittens

10 Some Bunny Loves You Easter Printables $30

Fairydust Stylish Stationery

11 Easter Bunny Soft Toy $20
Pink Apple Australia

12 Easter Cupcakes Mixed Dozen $25
Lulu’s Cupcakes

13 Easter Image Cookie price on request
Baked Bouquets & Gifts

14 Fabric Covered Button Hair Tie and Snap Clips $7
With You In Mind Gifts

15 Soft Bunnies $10
Grauntie's Gingham Designs

Monday, March 11, 2013

Bundaleer Festival 2013 (March 22-24)




January's bushfire came close, but did not affect any of the areas in the Bundaleer Forest that will be alive with music of the world during the Bundaleer Festival March 22-24.




 
We love the Bundaleer Festival. My family and I have attended every one since they began in 1999, and we wouldn't miss it. We love that we can camp in the Bundaleer Forest, right where the action is, yet still feel like we are having a secluded holiday in the country.




We can take our kids to all the concerts and performances and they can experience music they would never hear otherwise, all in a glorious bush setting, where you don't have to keep them quiet!



We love that their grandparents come along too, and that we all enjoy it together. We bring our friends and they can't believe a place like this exists; that an event like this exists, and that the world doesn't seem to know about it!


As you can see from the pictures over the years, sometimes it's warm, sometimes it's cool, but when the sun sinks and the twilight concert begins, it always feels magical.



Sunday's Bundaleer Hollow has a focus on the kids, which they particularly enjoy. And to see my stage-nervous son called up to participate in the show, and him loving it, – well that, as they say, is priceless!


For tickets and other information visit www.bundaleerfestival.com.au

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

2013 - you're going to be a good one!



Wow! How quickly did that set of school holidays go?? I can’t believe that the 2013 school year has begun, and that I have a Year 2 & a Year 1 now!
They were excited to head off to meet their teachers at their ‘new’ school yesterday, kitted out in their new Kadina Memorial School uniforms, which looked very smart! (Our local primary school – Kadina Primary & the High School next door have amalgamated to become ‘Kadina Memorial School’)

Brett also started a new job yesterday after being on holidays for most of the school break so the house was very quiet with just Alec & I here!! 

I haven’t done much on the Pink Apple front over the holidays but I think my boys have loved me having a break - gee we have had a lovely time! { Most days anyway ;) }

I have done LOADS of cooking – I love cooking – it is a passion that has been passed down to me from my Mum & Nannas who all loved to cook and are/were fantastic cooks! 

I do have to hide things sometimes though as the boys eat them all if I don’t and then there is nothing to pack for lunches. 

We had a few days at West Beach Caravan Park (oops – it’s now Adelaide Shores) a tradition in our family since before I was born!
We have had the same site for as long as I can remember and head down after my sister, her husband and their 2 children have 2 weeks down there. 

The Van - still in pretty much perfect condition! Love it xx



Wow there have been some changes there over the years, there are SO MANY people there when we are there now – which does take a bit of getting used to when you’re used to being on a farm!
The boys had a fabulous time though, swimming in the pools, going to the beach and jumping on the jumping pillow. 

Tom & Max in pool at West Beach



I was SO excited to buy a bike while we were down there.  I haven’t owned my own bike since I was about 11 (I haven’t changed much – back then it was pink with a basket – I decided to go for white this time as I live in a house full of boys!)
To say I love it is an understatement.  We have been riding everyday & the little man loves (well he likes it, I’m sure he’ll love it soon ) his little seat! The guys at Glenelg Cycles were AWESOME! They helped us out so much! 


My new wheels 'Clementine'


















Now school has gone back I have a few projects coming in 2013 which I am very excited about!
I am in the process of custom designing /making a range of jewellery for one of my favourite local businesses.  I am having so much fun and am thrilled with how they are turning out – I can’t wait to share them with you! 

I also have an exciting event planned for this year which I am super excited about - working with another of my favourite local businesses!
I can feel that 2013 is going to be a great year and I can’t wait to share it all with you!

Love
Kathryn xx