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Made by Us Twilight Market

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The Royal Children’s Hospital Auxiliaries Design & Craft Market

I’m looking forward to popping down to Malvern Town Hall on Saturday for the “Made by Us Twilight Market“. Shopping AND supporting the Royal Children’s Hospital at the same time – it doesn’t get any better than that.

 

The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation and Auxiliaries present the Made by Us Twilight Market, a one-off free event showcasing a curated selection of goods handcrafted by the Auxiliaries, local designers and craftspeople on Saturday, 30 June 2012 at the Malvern Town Hall, High St, Malvern (12 – 6pm).

 

All proceeds from the market will go to The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH).

 

More than just a market, the Made by Us Twilight Market is an awareness and fundraising event, and an opportunity to celebrate the Auxiliaries 90th Anniversary in the suburb where they were founded in 1922.

 

Since then, the Auxiliaries have raised over $38 million for the RCH through community volunteering. The Made By Us Market is a stellar example of both their fundraising and creative work.

 

RCH Foundation’s Executive Director Sue Hunt says “For 90 years, the Auxiliaries have fundraised for the hospital.  Their creative entrepreneurship and dedication never ceases to amaze and impress. The RCH Auxiliary network are active all year round, but it’s not often that they come together under one roof.  This is a rare chance to both celebrate their wonderful work, and raise much-needed funds for the hospital.

 

“We’re also hoping to inspire a new generation of Melbourne’s arts, craft and culture enthusiasts to get involved with community fundraising.  It’s a rewarding pastime, delightful community and of course, a great cause.”

 

The Made By Us Markets’ 50+ stalls –will feature high-quality homewares and soft furnishings, ceramics, paper goods, bath products, plants, jewellery, bags, knits, clothing for all ages, toys, baked goods, jams and preserves. Expecting a diverse crowd of Melburnians with their hearts (and wallets!) open to supporting the hospital, the stalls’ offerings are tailored so there is something for everyone, young and old.

 

At no cost to enter, market-goers will enjoy a festival style atmosphere, and a line-up of acoustic live music from young local musicians.

 

Not to forget warming the bellies, the winter-themed café will be serving delicious treats, soups, hot chocolate, coffee, spiced nuts and more.

 

An event not to be missed, join The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation and Auxiliaries for a day of shopping, music, great food – all for a great cause.

 

As the Auxiliaries mission says: ‘We are one team, working towards one goal – making sick kids better’. With the help of the public, the Made by Us Twilight Market will bring the Auxiliaries’ closer to their goal.

Visit to www.madebyusmarket.com.au for more info.

 

I hope to see you there.

WIN tickets to Dorothy the Dinosaur’s Beach Party!

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Everyone’s favourite dinosaur is heading this way and you could win a family pass to see her new show.

 

Dorothy the Dinosaur’s Beach Party is the stompy-wompy show full of super sandy songs that will fill your day with sunshine!

 

Dorothy and her friends, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog, Fairy Clare and Henry the Octopus, are joined by sensational singers and dancers, Clare Dee and The Dance-A-Lots, in their dazzling beach party outfits!

 

With your favourite Wiggly songs, such as Can You (Point Your Fingers and Do the Twist?), Having Fun at the Beach and You Can Play the Ukulele, the surf’s up for this wacky wave of fun! Written by blue Wiggle Anthony Field, he enthused, “This show is Dorothy’s best yet!”

 

Melbourne Mamma is giving away one family pass to each of the following shows. Each family pass contains 4 general admission tickets:

  • Moonee Ponds – The Clocktower on Sunday, 1 July at 10am
  • Moorabbin – The Kingston City Hall on Thursday, 5 July at 10am.
  • Ringwood – The Karralyka Theatre on Saturday, 7 July at 10am.

 

To enter the competition, you must be a subscriber to Melbourne Mamma’s newsletter. You can subscribe here.

 

Then send an email to Melbourne Mamma with “Dorothy’s Beach Party” in the subject line. Make sure you include your name, contact details and which show(s) you would like to win tickets too. If you already subscribe to the newsletter please let me know when you send the email and include the email address of your subscription.

 

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

 

This giveaway is hosted by Melbourne Mamma and is no way sponsored, endorsed or administrated by, or associated with Facebook.

 

All entries must be made directly through email and not via Facebook.

 

ENTRIES CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY 27 JUNE AT 10PM AEST.

 

WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN RANDOMNLY VIA RANDOM.ORG AND ANNOUNCED VIA THIS BLOG.

 

ENTRIES OPEN TO VICTORIAN RESIDENTS AND NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.

 

Good Luck!

Birthdays, Botox and Broken Bones

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Today is my birthday. Yay!

Normally I would celebrate with family and friends, and perhaps go out to lunch or dinner and indulge in my favourite pastime, shopping.

Unfortunately nothing fun for me today because I have another appointment with my neurologist to get more Botox injections to help treat my migraines.

Today was the only day he could fit me in (how ironic) and it’s important that I have treatment every 12 weeks because last time we left it for nearly 15 weeks and I had a major flareup towards the end which kept me bedridden for days.

Botox is not something I would normally consider having on my birthday (perhaps if I was turning 40 LOL), but at the moment my priority is getting my migraines under control, so I will do without the celebrations for now.

My migraines are the result of what happened to me on this day and I have been struggling with them for the past 10 years.

I have been having Botox injected in to my head, neck and shoulders for the past nine months and although it has not gotten rid of them completely, it has enabled me to function better, as both a mum and a human being.

I’m kind of resigned to the fact that I will continue to have migraines, perhaps for the rest of my life, but hey, it could have been a lot worse.

This won’t be the first time I have required medical attention on my birthday – at my 10th birthday party, I somehow managed to break my wrist while playing a game where you have to sit on the floor when the music stops. It was my party and I did cry because I wanted to.

Anyone else ever had a birthday they’d rather forget?

THE BEST CHIPS EVER!

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Hallelujah!  I’ve done it. I have found THE BEST CHIPS EVER!

 

Right here in Melbourne at my favourite new place to dine Lord of the Fries.

If you’re like me (Hello, my name is Tracey & I am a chipaholic) and you love hot chips, do yourself a favour and get down to Lord of the Fries NOW!!!!

 

Their chips are made right here in Melbourne from Aussie grown potatoes and come with a delicious array of homemade sauces. My favs are the Parisian (Aioli Garlic Mayo) and (Thai) Golden Satay Sauce. I’m planning on making my way through the list of 12 sauces (purely for research purposes, I swear).

 

Not only do LOTF make the best chips EVER but they also serve the tastiest vegetarian burgers in town. Yes, that’s right, I said vegetarian burgers. Their whole menu is vegetarian and they also cater for vegan, gluten free, halal and kosher.

 

For this vegetarian mamma, it’s like a dream come true. My issue now is deciding what to have with my fries;  a burger, a hot dog, onion rings, nuggets, potato cakes or chilli poppers.

My carnivorous husband is dying for me to take him to LOTF. So if you’re one of those (meat eaters) too, don’t think that you are not going to enjoy this place. The food is fabulous and your body (& taste buds) will thank you.

 

I went to the store in Brunswick St, Fitzroy but you can also find them at Chadstone, Chapel St, Elizabeth St, Flinders St & Melbourne Central.

Is it dinner time yet?

 

Baby It’s Cold Outside

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Here are a few gorgeous goodies to keep your little miss warm & cosy.

Baby It's Cold Outside

1. Acorn Vienna Merino Beanie from Cradle Rock

2. Toshi Holly Blush Beanie from Chocolate Freckles

3. Toshi Indiana Ear Muff Beanie from Chocolate Freckles

4. Oobi Eloise Marshmallow Jacket from Cradle Rock

5. Milky Hot Pink Puffa Jacket from Little Boo-Teek

6. Sudo Undercover Poncho by Sudo

7. Red Bootie Emma Boots from Kids Cargo

8. Fuchsia Short Boots by Walnut

9. Old Style Cowboy Boots from Kawaii Kids

Getting to know…….Suzie from Milladdi Kids

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This week we’re getting to know Suzie from Milladdi Kids.

 

 

1. Tell us a little about yourself?

I grew up in the Central west of NSW on a farm located 65km west of Forbes.

 

We spent a lot of our time as kids playing outdoors or building/creating things, whether this was from a bit of wood and nails from dad’s workshop, or some fabric in mum’s sewing room there was always something to do.

 

I have very talented parents, my dad who can build machinery or anything to do with woodwork and a mum who is a clever seamstress, knitter and quilter.

 

The creative gene runs right through my entire family, we all have our specialty and love nothing more than seeing an idea come to life.

 

I moved to Melbourne 8 years ago with my now husband Andrew, since then we have two beautiful girls Milla (4) and Addison(2). They are our two cheeky monkeys, and our world. I love nothing more than making them new outfits or re-decorating their room. This is how Milladdi Kids started, I ran out of things to add to their room, so I started to make things for friends.

 

I love what I do, it is my out! If I want time out I go out to the shed or lock myself in my sewing room. It is my relaxation!! My other hobbies include painting, reading, visiting craft markets and seeing all the fabulous working mums with their lovely creations, going out for breaky Most of all I love doing craft with my girls.

 

2. Describe your store in one sentence?

Handmade decor for those amazing little people in our lives.

 

3. What do you sell?

Personalised wooden name blocks and quilts.

 

4. What do you love most about what you do?

I love nothing more when someone loves what I do and wants to put it in their special one’s room.

 

5. What are 3 of your favourite labels for little ones?

Little Doll Cake, Redfish Kids, Chalk n Cheese.

 

6. What’s one item you can’t live without?

My phone! (hate to admit it)

 

7. What’s one item your kids can’t live without?

Their Animal pillows!

 

8. Favourite place to shop for yourself?

Witchery and Country Road.

 

10. If you weren’t running the store what other job would you like to do?

When I am not running Milladdi kids I work as an Executive Assistant. I love my job, but if I had a dream job it would be working on Getaway for sure!

 

11. Favourite place to take the kids in Melbourne or Victoria?

A new found place, it’s called Cheeky Chino’s in South Melbourne. They have the most adorable baby chino’s and they have a playcentre attached which has a facilitator there to assist your kids, whilst you put your feet up and have a cuppa yourself and chat with friends!

 

 

 

You can find Milladdi Kids on Facebook or visit them online.