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Stop Copping Smart Cracks About Your Handbag …
My wonderful image consultant Imogen Lamport over at Inside Out Style is running a competition!
I thought you might want to know about it – if you’re a lady that is. See I’m helping build better relationships between you and me with this heads-up ladies;-)!
She has three handbag organisers to be won.
Switch bags in seconds! Every bag must have one….
Change handbags without having to dump all your things out.
Fantastic for those change outfit – change handbag moments – quick and easy and ensures you never forget to grab your essentials out of your handbag when in a hurry and no time to check through all the pockets. [more]
Go check out the details and get yourselves into that prize draw. It closes THIS SUNDAY, so get cracking! And don’t say I never tell you anything!!
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If you’d rather, we can meet up on Facebook. All you need to do is become a Fan of Pink Apple on FaceBook. I add a Relationship Tip there every day.
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Chris Owen is Pink Apple and a bubbly Aussie Relationship Expert.
If you’re a Mum who wants a better relationship, but doesn’t know how to get it, then why not get started by taking the Relationship Mojo Test and get Chris’ free Audio Interview about Refinding Your Relationship Mojo.
Better Relationships Between Dads and Sons
We women want good men!
It’s not unreasonable. I’m sure blokes want good women to share their lives with too.
But how do “good men” get to be good men?
By effective relationships with a significant man in their life as they grow, develop, and mature. And by powerful modelling by good men.
Good men are just ordinary men trying to do their best, be self-aware, and be prepared to admit when they’re wrong, and seek knowledge when they recognise they got a gap there!
They’re men trying to be the best they can be. And like all of us, they’re flawed. They get it right sometimes and wrong sometimes.
And guys there’s nothing more sexy than a good man admitting he needs advice or help.
So if our sons are to turn into good men they need relationships of depth and love with their father (for preference).
And they need ordinary men to try be the best good men they can be.
I am watching with delight as Pete Aldin author of Freaked Out Fathers takes on what I have always known was his mission in life – to help ordinary men be the best good men they can be. And help those ordinary/good men build effective communicative relationships with their sons.
- If you (or your partner) are an ordinary man wanting to be the best good man you can be AND
- If you have sons
Then go visit these sites over at Pete’s website Great Circle
He’s currently offering
Dads and Lads Retreat weekends (for kids aged 11-13 and Dads of any age)
Covering All Bases a program for Dads (delivered by telesminar in the comfort of your home)
and Mini Pitstop (for Dads of sons aged 1-4)
There is much advice for us as general parents but little that focuses on building Dad’s confidence in their fathering and providing skills to help Dads build greta relationships with their sons. Pete is the right man to deliver this.
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If you’d rather, we can meet up on Facebook. All you need to do is become a Fan of Pink Apple on FaceBook. I add a Relationship Tip there every day.
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Chris Owen is Pink Apple and a bubbly Aussie Relationship Expert.
If you’re a Mum who wants a better relationship, but doesn’t know how to get it, then why not get started by taking the Relationship Mojo Test and get Chris’ free Audio Interview about Refinding Your Relationship Mojo.
Another Phoenix Lunch
Back in February in response to Black Saturday and the bushfires that
attacked so many places and people in our state (Victoria Australia),
Pink Apple and two friends decided to run a fundraiser. (Yes we DID say "how hard could it be?" and learned the REALLY hard way!)
Apart
from the fundraising, the event was such a social and networking
success that we've been pressured by our Melbourne businesswomen
colleagues to repeat (and repeat) the process!
Another Phoenix Lunch
So the latest Phoenix Lunch
is now on sale. Most of you who've expressed interest, are now on our
database and received personal information about the Lunch. But just
in case we've missed anybody, I thought I'd let you know how to
register and book for the lunch.
If you'd just like to know about the Lunch so you can make a decision, then click through to The Phoenix Lunch website and have a read.
If you already know enough and you'd like to book, here is the direct link to the registration page,
don't forget to complete your registration with your payment via PayPal
which will allow you to pay by credit card, debit card and EFT.
Of course, fundraising is still our objective (as well as fun and networking) and this Lunch is supporting Post and Ante Natal Depression Association (PANDA).
There's a poll on our website and everyone who's read it and taken the
poll has had personal experience or knows someone close who's walked
through this terrifying illness! That's how significant this is to
women!
One More Thing …
There's
a bonus for those who take out Super Early Bird priced tickets. There's
a draw for several free seats at a workshop that we three are unning in
February. Yes Pink Apple, Angela Esnouf from Creating Order from Chaos
and Janet Powell the Parenting Coach from Mentor Maestro are presenting
a new program called Keys to a Calmer HomeLife. But more details of
that later …
Also We're Looking for Sponsors
If you're
interested in pampering our attendees then why not become a sponsor.
More information about our Jade, Ruby, and Pearl Sponsors here.
If you'd just like to find out the background story, then feel free to have aread here!
Lighting Up the Night
I received this by email today.
Needs nothing else but your eyes on it! Thanks Jeff for drawing our attention!
My sister Sarah wouldn't be here today if it were not for
leukaemia research. I also started my career in leukaemia research and after 20
years I am back working in this field again; my lab is investigating new ways
to help diagnose and treat kids with leukaemia.
Please help us Light the Night by making a donation towards
my fundraising. I'm joining thousands of people to Light the Night. We'll carry
coloured balloons each with a tiny light inside. It will be a beautiful night
and with your help we can do something good; raising vital funds for patients
and families living with blood cancers, such as leukaemia, lymphoma and
myeloma. The money I raise will be invested in critical research into better
treatments and hopefully cures, as well as supporting patients during their
long and tough treatment. Remember, celebrate and give hope at Light the Night
by making a donation or joining my team.
Please click on the image
below to sponsor me
or go to http://my.imisfriendraising.com.au/personalPage.aspx?registrationID=300091
Regards
Jeff
Jeffrey
Craig , PhD, RD Wright Research Fellow, Group
Leader, Developmental Epigenetics, Early Development and Disease; Honorary
Research Fellow, Dept. of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, The Royal Children s Hospital, Flemington Road, Parkville,
Victoria 3052, Australia
T + 61 3 8341 6346 F (61-3) 8341 6212 "FAO Jeff Craig
x6346" ; M (61-3) 0409 517900; E jeff.craig@mcri.edu.au ; www.mcri.edu.au
Epigenetics
2009 Australian Scientific Conference: www.epialliance.org.au
I Believe in Fairies
"Tell Nana your news Jack" says your daughter(-in-law).
"My toof's' wobbly, Nana. See … Loook! It goes wibble wobble." Jack helpfully demonstrates!
Since becoming an Oma, I've become a bit of a sucker for all the vast array of products I now discover on the market for children.
Simple but unusual hand-made gifts are the specialty of Monique Nickalls at Your Cheeky Monkey.
I've already been off to YCM's site buying cute goodies for my baby granddaughter. In particular I am finding that her simple little TagNCuddle is a very helpful tool when soothing the separation anxiety. She clutches on to it, and it goes to bed with her in her cot at Oma's house. (At this stage after a few distraught babysitting sessions, Oma's grateful for anything that will work!)
However not all at YCM fits the young baby market. In fact, far from it!
And this one really caught my eye!
When I saw it, I knew it was a BIT premature for my 6 month old girl, even to this indulgent grandmother. However, I reckon this would be gorgeous for anyone with a 4 or 5 year old who's getting ready to shed those first baby teeth and join in the "Tooth Fairy" Fiction! After all Gorgeous Granddaughter doesn't even have any teeth yet.
But your grandchild might.
I really believe in rituals to mark important occasions, and one of the first signs of growing up is when you lose your baby teeth in readiness for that adult tooth.
That's how you'd be having that conversation with Jack (or Emily.)
I reckon it's worth thinking about a Tooth Fairy Pillow. Beats those bloody glasses of water, bearing tiny teeth or shiny coins which used to get knocked over in our house! (No I wasn't a tight wad! When my little darlings were loosing teeth, the going rate was about 20-50cents!)
Anyway I suggest you head over to Your Cheeky Monkey and have a look at the Tooth Fairy Pillows and go be indulgent of your grandchild. It's better than buying 'em lollies!
Monkeying About
Since the arrival of Oma's Girl back in March, the old Apple Tart has entered into the joys of children's wear shops and all things baby!
(What? You hadn't caught up on Apple Tart turning into Oma? Well more about that on Monday!)
Back when I was a Yummy Mummy … (Hmm – that's one thing we 'self-indulgent baby-boomers' would never have dreamed of calling ourselves.)
Anyway! Back when I was a Yummy Mummy, there was no internet. There were barely any baby shops, and even more extraordinary was the look of astonishment I received because I restrained my baby's carry basket while driving in the car!
In the Noughties, shopping takes on a whole new meaning.
The Joys of Girlie Shopping
Especially when I have the delicious excitement of shopping for a little girl (after all those years of testosterone in my world) and I can do it at any hour of the day or night sitting in my office, or in front of the TV with laptop on knee!
There are an abundance of businesses owned by stay-at-home-mums and focused on their own target market. Many of them are to be found hanging out in places like Real Mums or on Twitter.
As I shop, I intend to share my discoveries with you. After all if I have to be a grandmother at my incredibly young age (more about that on Monday!) you all have to share the journey!
New Discoveries
The first one I found has been Your Cheeky Monkey run by the delightful Monique Nickalls. I recently won a voucher for the site and now my little Oma's Girl has a gorgeous TagNCuddle of soft fabric with myriads of bright little ribbons and tags to grab hold of while I change her nappy!
And while I was shopping there I also bought the cutest little hand-knitted Tiger finger puppet so we can continue to indoctrinate Oma's Girl into following Daddy and Oma's AFL Team the Tigers. And of course I did buy a few other odds and ends.
YCM makes beautiful
Handcrafted products for baby showers, new babies, and children, and
fun practical items for the special
child in your life.
Being the generous soul that she is, Monique seems to have another competition going. This time it's for a soft Whimsical Cat. Don't bother entering the competition as I intend to win that one too!!!
By the way, can anyone recommend any other places for an indulgent Oma to visit?
Now don't forget to watch out for Monday's post about Apple Tart becoming Oma. After all, it's all about me!
Melbourne: City of Coffee Heaven
I don't think I could ever go live somewhere that didn't have great coffee shops. Not that I'm a coffee connoisseur or anything. In fact, my temptations are tea and hot chocolate. But cafes that make great coffee and pride themselves on that, also make my experience a joy as well!
When a barista knows how to make great coffee he/she also knows how to make lush chocolate as well. They wouldn't dream of delivering thin froth that loses it's oomph a few seconds after making it to the table! They listen to your order and deliver exactly what you want!
Anyway, I digress!
Today SweetP and I went to visit a coffee shop in Malvern in Melbourne's inner southeastern suburbs.
Right opposite Monash Uinversity Caulfield on Dandenong Rd is the start of Waverley Rd with a weird-coloured pub on the corner! Opposite the pub and at 49 Waverley Rd Malvern East is a little coffee shop called Shango Cafe.
My Melbourne Friends, I cannot encourage you ENOUGH to go taste the delights of good coffee there.
Buzzy feel, great mix of old shop with funky modern fittings, lots of light, magazines and newspapers, and an area out the back with plenty of room for prams and a sandbox to keep the kids happy! The slices and muffins were yummy. The panini looked delicious and the place is obviously popular with the locals!
SweetP tells me his coffee was thick luscious and great! My hot choc (and I'm fussy and find I rarely get what I've asked for)was tall luscious and heaped with dense well-developed froth and gorgeous coffee art as well!
Dom the owner tells me the customers vary according to the time of day. I saw mums and kids, business people tapping on laptops and working through agendas, as well as some of the retirees who like a good coffee!
My friends get thee to Spango asap! You deserve it!
Tips from Canberra
For those of us who have watched the Black Saturday disaster from the sidelines wishing we could feel less hopeless and do something USEFUL, please find attached a great article printed in the Canberra Times on February 11th.
Liz Tilley, a survivor of Canberra's terrible fires in 2003, has written a piece including advice for us all, survivors and observers alike. Full of intensely practical tips, on what little items survivors need and hwo to rebuild the relationships as much as the houses and their contents. It's worth the few minutes it will take you to read.
Download Tips from a bushfire survivor
is a Word version of the article.
The direct Canberra Times link is a little harder to read but just work around the links and ads that are inserted early in the story.
Don't forget you can also connect with me by following me on Twitter. @Chris_pinkapple
Drinking WILL Help
For those of you who enjoy the odd tipple, I'm here to tell you that having a couple of drinks can help the Bushfire Appeal.
Prospect Wines at Williamstown are running a Bushfire Appeal fundraiser on certain wines ordered before the 23rd February.
I love win/win stuff, so why not get you wine order in and assist the appeal at the same time.
The order form is here BUT don't forget, you've gotta get your order in before Monday next week! Download Bush Fire Relief Fund 2009 Order Form _2_
Get to it drinkers!
YOU'RE INVITED to The Phoenix Lunch
If you're a Woman then Pink Apple, Creating Order from Chaos and Mentor Maestro have got a FANTASTIC event for YOU.
What's more, all of the funds raised from the many prizes, auctions and donation envelopes will go to support the Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal 2009,
You
see we're all Melbourne women, feeling powerless to change the
devastation that last weekend's fire storms had on people living in
Victoria.
Many of those killed and left homeless are from the
very outskirts of our city. Most people know someone who has lost
loved ones, friends, or property in these areas.
So rather than just feel powerless, we decided to take action and RAISE MONEY amongst our favourite people – other Women.
We're inviting ALL women (businesswomen and stay-at-home mums) to join us for The Phoenix Lunch.
About The Phoenix Lunch
NEXT THURSDAY 19th February 2009
from 12-2.30pm
AT Box Hill Golf Club,
202 Station St
Box Hill Victoria
Cost $35 to cover cost of 2-course meal and wine and tea/coffee (paid in advance)
RSVP TUESDAY 9am 17th February (YES BOOK RIGHT NOW)
All enquiries can be sent to ThePhoenixLunch@gmail.com
Bookings
There are two registration options and three payment options. You need to book AND pay.
To pay (ESSENTIAL so we have numbers for our venue)
-
Direct Debit $35 to
BSB 013 – 247, Account No 4870 58027
Whitespaces Management and Marketing Services P/L
PLEASE mark payment as Phoenix and ADD YOUR NAME.
(The $35 for meal etc. Fundraising is with donations, raffles, auction etc) - Credit Card
(Complete your details on the attached Registration form and fax to 03 9877 2138 or scan and attach to email at ThePhoenixLunch@gmail.com) - Credit Card Phone Transaction
Ring Janet Powell on 0411 091 419 to complete your transaction by phone.
To Register (ESSENTIAL so we can match you and your payment)
- Complete the Online Registration (I'm no geek, so it's not very pretty but it's functional)
- Complete the PDF Registration Form and fax it back to 03 9877 2138
Download The Phoenix Lunch PDF
What's In It For You?
Well apart from lifting some of that
sense of powerlessness and warming the cockles of the heart because
you've made a difference …
There is:
- Some Networking Development led by networking expert Brenda Thomson of Networking World.
We'll all learn how to use our BEST WOMANLY SKILL – networking. That's
to our advantage as both businesswomen with products and services out
there in the marketplace, and as consumers seeking great products and
services. - Finding out about the amazing array of women's services from the inserts in your take-away goodies bag.
- Lots of Fun, Laughter, and the very important ESWB (Exchanging of
Secret Women's Business, of course!!!) It should be good for meeting
new people, finding new ways to make our lives easier AND a bit of HOT
gossip as well!
How Will That Help Bushfire Victims?
A Senior CFA
Representative will give us some insights on what lies ahead for our
state and where our donations will need to be funnelled.
We'll
get you opening your purses/wallets for Donation Envelopes (receipts
will follow), Auctions, Raffles, Door Prizes, Spot Prizes. All these
prizes are being generously donated! (Can you Help?)
IF
you feel the need to bring goods for the victims (Red Cross tell us
money is best) then please limit the donations to new-only, female,
health/personal products and cosmetics and bring them along on the
day. There’ll be a box for those donations.
So Are You Coming?
We
want to fill our venue with 150 talking women. Can you help us? Can
you MAKE TIME to join us at this important charity event?
Even if
you live interstate, you could still join us. 
Why not consider
it? The Cause is worth flying for and worth every flying dollar!
