Mumsclub Top 100 Business Awards

 A huge thank you to everyone who voted for me and Knot Just Jigs in the Mums Business Club Awards 2012, I am really very proud to announce to you all that I have been voted into the Top 100 winners of the MumsClub 2012 Awards!! A big thank you to you, my lovely customers, friends and family that have been a massive support to me and the business. Without your ongoing support and encouragement I don't think I would have got this far, Thank you x
There is going to be an award ceremony sometime in December so I will keep you all updated as and when its announced, how exciting (new frock, shoes and bag shopping here I come!)

Where did the time go ?

Five whole months have past since my last blog post, where on earth did that time go ?
Talking about time I had a conversation with a friend about learning children to tell the time, it's not as easy as you think is it ? My son grasped it quite quickly (or so I thought) but when I asked him the time last night he looked at our clock without numerals and was quite flummoxed, I 'thought' he would have been able to work it out but he couldn't so a little more work needed, I am using one of our Learn the time clocks that's quite grown up and helps learn with the Hours, minutes and 24 hour clock too.

Red, White and Blue...Let's Celebrate the Jubilee!

Not long now before the Jubilee celebration's start so we thought we'd try and tempt you with some Jubilee gifts and goodies to get you in the mood!

Union Jack Apron  £7.99



 Available in sizes 4-5 and 6-7



Pink Union Jack Cushion £6.99 - 8.99



 Available with or with inner

Union Jack Bunting only £10 ! (9 flags)

Our Precious Gifts

I know as a Mum of 4 I get stressed, shout, nag and at times reach the end of my tether but tonight I thank God and hold them a little tighter in the knowledge that my beautiful children are here, alive, happy and healthy.
I woke this morning and prayed for a beautiful boy, lewis
Mighty aged 7 (the same age as my youngest son) lewis has been battling against the dreaded and awful disease, Cancer. The news was not good,Lewis sadly lost his brave battle at 2.30am with his parents by his side, no parent should ever go through that. I can't even begin to imagine the pain they are feeling right now but one thing I do know is Lewis was loved, admired and touched the hearts of many people across the world and his name and legacy will live on.
Rest In Peace Lewis you brave and beautiful little boy x

Hickory Dickory Dock

Thought you might enjoy this, our gorgeous Mice are available from Knot Just Jigs at only £7.99 each or 2 for £14.00! Hickory Dickory Dock, The mouse ran up the clock. The clock struck one, The mouse ran down! Hickory Dickory Dock. Hickory Dickory Dock, The bird looked at the clock, The clock struck two 2, Away she flew, Hickory Dickory Dock Hickory Dickory Dock, The dog barked at the clock, The clock struck three 3, Fiddle-de-dee, Hickory Dickory Dock! Hickory Dickory Dock, The bear slept by the clock, The clock struck four 4, He ran out the door, Hickory Dickory Dock! Hickory Dickory Dock, The bee buzzed round the clock, The clock struck five 5, She went to her hive, Hickory Dickory Dock! Hickory Dickory Dock, The hen pecked at the clock, The clock struck six 6, Oh, fiddle-sticks, Hickory Dickory Dock!

Mojo, Mojo where art thou Mojo ?

Whilst being unusually productive my Mojo seems to have been washed away with this dismal damp weather and I need to find it ....and quick!
I am one of those people that
1, hates rain
2, hates getting wet
3, hates mess
4, hates being disorganised
and at the moment my life seems to fit all those categories.
I can't seem to function when any of these are happening and I don't know how to pull myself out of it.
I can't do bugger all about the weather so that's 1 and 2 out of my control (which is actually another of my pet hates) but how do I tackle 3 and 4 when I can't do one without the other?  and I just don't know where to start ?

I've just re-read this post and there's lots of question mark's ? lol perhaps I need to start making lists and working my way through them and prioritise .....

Any other suggestions ?

If you happen to stumble across my Mojo on your travels please return via commenting below, reward for its immediate and safe return.

No Batteries Required...

Today I read an article in Toy News that said that 44% of children play outside, this is an increase over the last 2 years. Whilst this is promising, in my opinion its still not enough!
Gone are the times when we as children used to disappear all day on our bikes with a bottle of pop and some sandwiches and only come home for tea. I know that society doesn't feel safe enough to let our children do that but I do feel as responsible parents we should encourage our children to play out doors whenever and weather permitting as much as possible.
After school this afternoon I commented to my hubby that whilst my son loves to play on his DS or Wii when its wet in the nice weather he actually needs nothing more than a stick and a stone as he will play outside making up games and digging, climbing and generally running around the garden, the cost of this ...nil, no initial cost, no electricity and no batteries required.