He has amongst other things high chairs, rocking chairs, a table and chair set, a vanity table, book cases, and outdoor cubbies house for sale.   Check out the photos and go to the eMarketplace to purchase.

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It’s showing on practically every channel this friday from 6.30pm onwards.  (Check out your local TV guide for details.)

Some girlfriends and I are having a get together  – it’s a bring a nibbles plate and wear your best tiara and veil!  Should be fun.  What are you doing to celebrate the wedding?

Was sent this image on facebook – how spooky is it?

I’d highly recommend a holiday in Tasmania on Bartercard!  We’ve just got back from a week away in Tassie which was absolute bliss all thanks to Bartercard members. 

Arriving in Hobart off the Jetstar $99 fair from the Gold Coast (great service – it now only takes 2 1/2 hours one way as opposed to 6 hours via Sydney or Melbourne!) we were picked up by Northern Taxis and taken to our hotel - the Theatre Royal Hotel in central Hobart (both Bartercard members).  I don’t recommend you stay at this hotel on a Saturday night as the pub below is VERY noisy!  Saying that, Alora was woken by the music, it was me who couldn’t get to sleep!  The first morning of our trip we ate breakfast at a Bartercard cafe called Say Cheese at Salamanca Square.  The food and ambiance was great it was just such a shame the markets weren’t on… they only take place on a Sunday, what’s with that?!

We hired a motorhome on Bartercard from Bargain car rentals and spent the next 8 nights touring the island.  Our visit to Strahan included a cruise on the World Heritage Cruises (Bartercard member) that took us up the Gordon River stopping at Sarah Island (a penal settlement).  The history was facinating.  We were given a tour of the island which included showing us the area of land that was reclaimed by the convicts and used as an area to built boats on.  My hubby purchased a book written by a local writer which detailed the history and stories of the convicts.

We were really lucky with the weather, Hobart was a barmy 23c and Cable Mountain was a chilly 6c.  So rug up and get to Tassie.  Download the tourist guide from the Franchisee websites on the Members Trading Portal for ideas.  There’s soooo much to see and do!

Go to http://www.harveynormanphotos.com.au/photo-competition.html for information. 

This is the photo that won last year…

This years entry is for bubs aged 0 – 3 years old and as last year there is a $10,000 education fund as the top prize.  Closing date midnight 18th March 2011… so there’s plenty of time to get that perfect shot of your little one looking the cutest they can possible be!

If you wanna be a serious contender – look up your local Bartercard photographer from the online directory – http://members.bartercard.com/

You gotta be in it to win it!  Good luck!

Tenneva Jordan

“A Child’s hand is your – what tenderness and power it arouses. You are instantly the very touchstone of wisdom and strength.”

Marjorie Holmes

Alora turned 1 a few days ago!  We had a tea party with family to celebrate.  Alora’s cousins and aunty came over along with Nanny and Poppy.  She was a little stunned by her presents, not sure which to play with!

Happy birthday Alora!

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I found this really useful book called “What happy working mothers know” by Cathy Greenberg and Barrett Avigdor.  Click here to visit their website.  Their book is based on positive psychology principles providing women with practical guidance to achieve a happy work/life balance.  With Christie and I returning to work (and me Uni) life has certainly pick up a notch!  As I’m working primarily from home I thought I’d better get a handle on my time management and consider how to maintain a happy work/life balance.  I’m hoping this book will provide some valuable insights!  

I love the way the authors refer to the mother as the CEO of the family “setting the tone and goals for their families” Pg 11.   This I can definitely relate to.  At 9 1/2 months Alora is much more alert and I’ve noticed she’s quite sensitive to my mood.  As a result I’ve been making an effort not to stress in front of her over uni assignments or work projects etc. 

If anyone has any other good books or website to view – please advise!

What a week!  Following the teething saga, Alora has been sick with a cold, and conjunctivitis.  The last few nights she has been waking up crying every two hours!!  It’s been like having a new born all over again!  I’m exhausted!  After the second night I figured this behaviour can’t be normal for just a cold so yesterday morning I took her to the doctor.  I felt like an over protective mum as she was no longer showing symptoms of a cold but something was obviously wrong …

I’m so glad I went!  (Mothers instincts are soooo powerful.)  The doctor checked her over and it seems she has an ear infection – something I wouldn’t have been able to detect.  She’s been administered oral antibiotics.  In just a day she has improved tenfold!  She did wake twice last night however, she woke this morning in a good mood (!!!) and hasn’t been as whiny or clingy … back to the happy little bub we know and love. 

The motto of this blog is: when in doubt – GO to the doctor!