I'm Getting Married!!!

After 10 years, a gorgeous son, 2 dogs & 4 speckled hens we are getting MARRIED!!

I am v v v excited about being a bride!!

xxoo

Byron Bay holiday

Urban Rituelle HIS range

Don't forget that our Urban Rituelle HIS individual products are only $10 each!!

Get yourself a bargain, before our offer ENDS!!

www.kudugifts.com.au

get ready for spring!

Wishful thinking...

but I couldn't resist posting our gorgeous miatom tee's with the hope that they days might getting a little bit warmer!!!

$24.95 from kudugifts.com.au

Saving Grace!

As mothers we all need something, a savour to get us through the day. When Ava is tried and cranky and I need to clean up or cook dinner, my saving grace is the wonderful tunes of HI 5!!

I could not live without their singing, dancing and jumping around.

Tim was my favourite, then Kathleen but they have both left, so now Sun is my favourite!

Nathan is a little too exciteable!!

Ava loves dancing and singing along and she loves looking at the DVD covers with all their pictures, $12.99 very well spent!

A magazine and cup of tea time!!!

Since becoming a mum I love a good magazine and a cup of tea in the afternoon!!

I love reading about new recipes I can try on my family, new activities that Ava and I can do and new shopping purchases to give the credit card a work-out!!

For all the mums who enjoy a cup of tea and a read as much as me... buy Parents - from Woolworths. I now it doesn't sound exciting but they have some really good stories and specials to purchase.

drop dead gorgeous daily

http://www.dropdeadgorgeousdaily.com

great source for online sites with daily emails announcing specials/sales!

home store + cafe, ashgrove

my weekly escape to home store + cafe would not be complete without the BREAKFAST BRSUCHETTA!! Love it!

20 stewart rd, ashgrove, QLD

supporting miatom

miatom will be exhibiting at kids instyle expo! (melbourne 31 july - 4 aug 2008)

~ MENS SALE from $10 ~

URBAN RITUELLE MENS PRODUCTS ALL $10!
for a limited time only
visit www.kudugifts.com.au

Adoring your friends!

This made me think of you Mel...
"I am so happy you are here in my life, walking alongside me into the future".
I think it is meant for husbands, but I don't have one of those yet hehe!
Elle xo

Foot Fact

A baby's foot has 26 bones, 19 muscles, and more than 100 ligaments, which can take up to 18 years to harden to adult form!

Did you know?

Did you know that by the age of two, years, most Toddlers have reached halk their adult height!!

Cuddle Up

A mothers hug really can ease pain, says a report published in BMC Pediatrics. After studying 61 Premature babies having heel pricks tests, researchers found that the bubs who had skin-to-skin contact with their mum during the test appeared to be in less pain than the babies that weren't being held! (mother & BabyJune/July 08)

Did you know?

According to an old law, a pregnant women is allowed to relieve herself wherever she wants in the UK - including, if she chooses, in a policeman's helmet!

De-Clutter

My husband and I cleaned out the garage over the weekend and we couldn't believe how much 'clutter' we had accumulated sine our last clean! There were things that we hadn't unpacked in over a year and we hadn't even missed them!
So I thought this would be the week I would DE-clutter the rest of the house, starting with my wardrobe. All the clothes that you think.... 'when i loose that weight I will wear that skirt again, or I wore this at my favourite party 10 years ago' needs to go.
Sell you discarded items on ebay, trading post, garage sale or give it to people who really needs them.
Spring means new life for plants and animals, make it for your house as well!!

Exercise and Pregnancy

I was at a friends house today and we were talking about having more babies and being pregnant. My pregnancy experience wasn't too bad, aside for the constant feeling of a hang-over for the first 15 weeks and my friend didn't suffer too much, but I found this great article about exercise and pregnancy. They say... that keeping fit during pregnancy can help with your recovery, not sure if this i true but defiantly worth a read and a try!
http://www.womensportqld.com.au/images/2008/WIS_ExercisePregnancy.pdf

Kids parties

I was looking through my daily Kidspot (http://www.kidspot.com.au/) email and noticed their new section (I think its new) about Kids parties. They have all the information you need to plan your child/childrens next birthday party.
My daughter just had her 1st birthday, I wish I had of known about it for her party!
Let us know what you think!

Check out the Kudu Gifts range of children's gifts as well! www.kudugifts.com.au

Dates to remember

today I just wanted to give you a few dates of a couple of events coming up in Brisbane...
19 June Sass & Bide Warehouse Sale at the RNA, for all your jeans wearing needs!!
27 June Pregnancy and Baby Expo - Convention Centre
28 June Ellens birthday, HAPPY BIRTHDAY
July : Gold Coast Marathon

Send us any photos of these events if you attend or any photos in general of you about in Brisbane!

Mothers Sex Talk

Hi
If you went to Mother Buzz today, please let us know how it went. We were both unable to make it and really wanted to be there to get the massage and coffee, oh yeah and the time away from our child!!!
This Friday night we are going to Sex and the City and are both very excited!!!!!
Movie, drinks, dinner and a night alone!!!! At last!!!! We love our children but enjoy time to ourselves as I'm sure all mothers do!!
I think Big might die, or at least have a heart attack and not make it to the wedding! And fancy Miranda's husband having an affair!!!
Once you have seen the movie, let us know what you think!!
Bye

Children's Gift ideas

Check out our ranges of fantastic children's gifts.
Miatom T's, come in sizes from 1-6, different designs.
Photo Albums - Great for party memories

Cheap Book Club for Kids books

I was reading through a Parenting magazine and came across a fantastic, relatively cheap online book club. Doubleday Book club offers an introductory offer of 5 books choosing from prices ranging from $1- $15. Then you have access to VIP prices on all other books, DVD's, CD's, games.

They don't annoy you with emails just friendly reminders of discounts and special offers.
www.doubleday.com.au

Parenting Websites for busy families

Hi

Thought we might include some parenting websites that helped us while our babies have been growing.
www.babycenter.com.au - Great for weekly updates on babies progress
www.huggies.com.au - Great for prizes and information on everything
www.hippinfant.com.au - Funky clothes for kids
www.kidspot.com.au - Daily updates on all sorts of topics
Happy surfing!

Holiday Thoughts!

Photography by Ellen Winkle.

The Canvas's have arrived!!

To improve the decor of your kitchen, dining or lounge room check out our new framed canvas's!!

They are in a set of three, for the kids room as well.

These are made to order and colours can be changed according to preference!

Rhubarb Outdoor Range!

Gorgeous and very user friendly marine blue, white & clear outdoor range from Rhubarb!

www.kudugifts.com.au

Manly Esplanade Markets - See you there!

Visit us on Sunday at the Manly Markets (on the Manly Esplanade, QLD)!

Our markets stock is $10 or under including...

• Christmas Decorations & Napkin holders


• White Bone China Condiment Bowls & Spreaders


• White Bone China Salt & Pepper Shakers


• HiPP Stationery including our 10 set of thank you notes & matching envelopes


• Our Miatom girls 'Chick' Tee Shirts (sizes from 1 to 6)

We look forward to seeing you there from 7am til 12 noon.

KUDU Gifts: Time to relax...

KUDU Gifts: Time to relax...
www.kudugifts.com.au

Time to relax...

Relax with our Rhubarb Tea for Two set... what a relief! With the added stress of trying to sell our house along with knowing that we have found the home of our dreams... it is a welcome relief to spoil myself with 10 minutes of alone time to enjoy my tea.

Not only the love of my 9 month old and partner, but the love of tea will get me through hehe!

miatom designer tee's

miatom boys 'cars' tee now available (sizes 1 to 6)

buy online now at www.kudugifts.com.au starting from $24.95

GORGEOUS 'butterfly' note cards

HiPP 'Butterfly' note card set $12...

including 10 blank notecards with matching envelopes!!

very gorgeous gift idea!!

HIS all over gift set

urban rituelle HIS all over gift set...

the perfect gift for the man in your life... from your Dad, husband, partner or male friend, give the gift of gorgeousness!!!

With a gorgeous price of $50... the gift set includes these urban rituelle HIS products:

HIS all in one wash

HIS hair stuff

HIS face scrub

January Sale - NOW ON!

Kudu Gifts is offering up to 20% off selected products!

Featuring the fabulous range from Urban Rituelle, Rhubarb, Miatom and HiPP we are proud to offer shopping ease and convenience!!

Also, don't forget that our Christmas range from Rhubarb is ON SALE too... so snap up a bargain before it's too late!