Chicken Pox & 1st Birthday

Believe it or not I am still intending to write about my Christmas shopping adventure, despite the title. However as it says this is what I am up against, suspected Chicken Pox (and with the 2 eldest having never had this could be fun!) of baby Samuel and his 1st Birthday is on Wednesday! Such fun.

Anyway I'm at home waiting on my lovely mum to come round to sit with Samuel before I can go into work so thought I'd use the time to update you all on how I'm getting along.  Things have been pretty slow for Henry, Fred and Felicity however with several Fayres/Shopping Evenings coming up, I've been busy enough making stock for them so fingers crossed I do fairly well at these, as otherwise it's looking a little worrying at the moment.  Hopefully it's for the same reason as me, in that this Friday is payday and I'm skint till then!

Anyway in the meantime I haven't been able to do any actual shopping but it's given me the time to look for more ideas and finally write a proper list to make sure I get everyone's pressies and don't forget anyone!

Today's company i'm gonna mention is Baba and Tots, who are based in Cornwall.  These guys offer unusual clothing for kids at great prices, run by a mum of 3 who started the company only last year.  These Angry face joggers are a particular favourite, Age 2-6yrs only £8.50 plus £2,50 P&P.

and with 3 boys to buy for these will definitely be on the list!  Can't forget the girls as even though i don't have any of my own I do have a few to buy for, so this really caught my eye as soooo cute! and at only £15.00 plus £2.50 P&P I think it's a lovely gift for this Christmas.

Take a look as they have some fantastic and unique outfits for your kids!

Now the kids are near enough sorted I really need to start looking at the big people in my life! LOL.  So i'm off on Twitter and Facebook to find some fantastic companies that I can use this Christmas for them, keep reading and I'll let you know how I get on! Including the Chicken Pox!!!!

Love, Fay x

More Deliveries... It's like Santa's Grotto!

Long story, but all our mail gets delivered to in-laws at the moment till we get a mailbox (we're at the bottom of the garden) and even then delivery is usually about 4 in the afternoon! So as I was out last night I've only just got to open some lovely new deliveries in my quest to source all Christmas presents from small businesses found via Social Media.  

First of all I ordered MIL's gift from online company I found a while back Hollytree China, based in Norfolk they source Masons Ironstone China from Antique fairs around the country.  My MIL has green fruit basket, which has been discontinued, however in trying to 'help' my middle little man Freddie (5yrs) managed to drop and smash her cruet set, so my spirits were immediately lifted when I managed to find them online and saw they had a set.  I also have to mention their great customer service as I got a call from them the very next day to explain that the set had a slight mark on the lid of the mustard pot and that not only would they reflect that in the price but if when i did receive it I wasn't happy then I just had to send it back and they would happily refund.  Fantastic service, they are bookmarked for when our next 'helpful' moment happens (bound to, there are 5 boys between myself and my SIL!) and in the meantime I await my delivery.

My first delivery is all the bags I had ordered from Apple Bags, made from 90% recycled materials I ordered some insulated lunch bags for only £4.50 each and Satchels for £3.50 (now sold out I'm afraid - but sure they'll be back in stock soon), just amazing prices and fantastic communication from them.

They also do great storage solutions, back packs and have now introduced gift sets all in their amazing prints!  Fantastic gifts at any time of the year.  To be kept up to date, follow them on Twitter, Facebook and subscribe to their blog!  A firm favourite, I've already had the girls at work order after seeing my lunch bag!

Then this fantastic delivery caught my eye:

How cute is this packaging!  Inside and out this was just a lovely lovely gift for any little one.  This one happens to be for my own little man and I love them so much I'm going to make them his Christmas day shoes! (My little men always get a special outfit for the big day).  Based in Sheffield, founded by Catherine a shoe designer of 14 years, their aim is to create quality clothing and footwear in limited runs that won't break the bank and I have to say that they certainly have achieved this!.  The attention to detail is shown not only in their product but in their packaging and even with the added bonus of a free craft project enclosed for your 'tube'.  They even run a competition each month to see who can create the most unique 'tube' project. Again follow on Twitter and Facebook to keep up to date with all their news.

Well that's about it this week as I've been so busy making my own goodies (blankets, comforters & canvases mainly) for Christmas Fayres I have at the beginning of December, that I haven't had time to look for new ideas. However a couple I will be looking at this week hopefully will be Lulu's Boutique Designs and  Stork Up for ideas!  Hope you all enjoyed, please share if you did and keep an eye out for future updates.

Lots of love,

Fay