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Showing posts with label face book. Show all posts

Tuesday, 18 October 2011

10 things you don’t know about me & a Hallmark giveaway

10 things you don’t  want to know about me

  1. I stopped joining in the tagging memes a few years ago because everyone was doing them. A new round has commenced and I thought I’d have a little fun.  I just can’t over share any more deep stuff so this is probably a little mundane, crazy and cheating.

  2. Just saying I like bargains and free camping even though I love some caravan parks and their facilities I hate parting with $$ for a few hours overnight when we don't use anything ! .

  3. I met my hubby on a blind date, through radio match making. I know that makes me sound so old.I prayed all the while he wasn’t some crazy ‘axe murdering’ dude as I got into his car after dinner ( I drove to the restaurant)  so we go could see a movie ( I can’t remember what movie ). I had not told a soul as it was top secret. Our first date was 23yrs ago on 15th October - so I had to slip this in.

  4. I was so naive at 18 – just saying totally innocent. It took me asking a few people , a few times, what a certain word meant for me to get it. I am still naive.

  5. I secretly covet a butterfly tattoo but I will never get one (unless it is a kid's temporary one)


  6. I am racked by guilt over things that happened years ago. No rattling skeletons or anything bad just the sweating small stuff. 
  7. I am sad I can't jump on the jumping cushion - for long.If you have seen Motherhood the Musical you will know why !

  8. I know numbers don’t really matter , it is just a blog or fan page; engagement and connection is far more important but I’d still LIKE to see them rising.

  9. I would be bereft without social media and the friends in my computer...or am I just imagining it ??? It matters to me that I think I matter. Though honestly if I stopped tomorrow would anybody notice ? I am sad some have stopped noticing already. But I always remember this
  10. I haven’t forgotten about this lovely giveaway I just was waiting till a few others finished (good excuse hey). I love being sent items to review and giveaway especially if they are unique and interesting. 
I love the Hallmark recordable story book because you can personalise it. Nothing beats reading with your children cuddling in, beside you. . I love the closeness and bonding  time.

Sometimes things don’t go as planned for whatever reason. A recorded story book trumps not reading to your children at all. My children will not let me get away without reading time before bed even if it is late or they are completely frazzled (like last night)...

I taped my hubby reading Lightening McQueen - Cars. It meant while my hubby was away in Sydney .They could hear his voice at bedtime since their bedtime is 3hrs later than Daddy’s in Sydney. (WA bloggers / twitters' have it tough making connections).

You could also get a Grandparent or favourite aunt or anyone who lives too distantly for regular contact to record  a story. Imagine the delight as they turn the pages and hear a familiar loved one's voice.

 A special concept for a childhood keepsake. What is unique about Hallmark - is that Hallmark Recordable Storybooks  are designed to record one page at a time - not the whole story in one long hit.Then they play page by page.  Kids don't have to keep up or lose their place, they can stay longer on each page, flip back and forth.

Currently there are a choice of 11  titles – I think it would be a perfect gift for any preschool or early primary child.

To win your own Hallmark recordable book - check the website www.hallmarkcards.com.au (or visit a Hallmark retailer) - come back and tellme in comments what title you would choose for a special cherub in your life. Easy !  (Titles are still subject to availability so you may not get your exact choice)

More boring bits.
Australian address only.
Closes 29th October 2011.
Extra entries if you want to tweet or share on FB, leave an extra comment.

{PS I am not tagging anyone and I have to check those who tagged me 2-3 people}
Disclaimer - I am posting this at 12.34am WA time (3.34am Sydney time) so I apologise for any grammatical errors *slap me*

Friday, 12 August 2011

Have I got it all wrong

I know it has been a week of highs and lows.

I know you shouldn't find out your Aunty (my Dad's sister) has passed away via a Facebook status , your cousin's, at midnight. A status so full of angst because she had a strained relationship with her mother and people didn't think she had a right to grieve her. Long story and not mine to tell.

My Dad passed away 6 yrs ago this month when he was 63, his sister was 64 when she died. Both too young - she had some form of lung cancer but she was apparently ok the last time her brother (my uncle) spoke to her 2 months ago.

I feel bad I hadn't seen her for a while.When she was my grandmother's (who passed away 8yrs ago) carer I saw her more often. I've had a good relationship with my Aunty since childhood.

No-one informed our family, and her younger brother couldn't get in touch to find any information when someone told him, because they found out also through Facebook, she had taken ill suddenly.

I know Motherhood the Muscial was hysterical and outrageously funny . The 'scene' was a baby shower for Amy, her friends talked about childbirth, pelvic floors ... the  'I leak' song had the whole audience laughing out loud . They mentioned sex after childbirth , how annoying children can really be but at the same time celebrated those poignant moments you wouldn't miss for the world.

With no fancy scenery or expensive props - just 4 ladies on stage with a great script , 20 hilarious songs - ('The kids are finally asleep' was a hit) and a little dancing (with brooms & trolleys)  they had us laughing the whole 90mins. I loved it and it was so true. If you get a chance to see it - DO IT ! , don't miss it. Go and like their Facebook page.

I know the decision about selling our home hasn't come easily , I know it is just bricks & mortar but it holds so many memories good & bad.Packing up the dreams (and Charlotte's roses) we have planted here will be incredibly hard and heart wrenching. I know I have to start taking cuttings and hope they strike and grow.

My husband decided suddenly this Tuesday/Wednesday to move all the boxes & clutter in our garage into storage. A little job turned into a monumental task and mess. I don't know how we get it in order for open house tomorrow. I don't know what he has taken .I guess like the song says you don't know what you got till it's gone ...

I know today is going to be BUSY (and yes I am shouting).

I know the agent did not inform us he wasn't coming to OPEN house last week and we spent 4-5 hrs making the house spotless for no reason. Not so much the cleaning I object to , but hiding the clutter and everything else just for the OPEN house that was unnecessary.


I know I  am looking forward to the intrepid adventures both on the farm and in the caravan , right now it seems a great escape from life here. It's just hard getting to that point.

I know our caravan holiday will be a matter of careful planning and a choice of destinations....but we have no plans as yet. It feels wrong though we do have 3 weeks till we go !

Still, the best laid plans ...It all seems so far away at the moment. Beyond reach. Just a sweet dream of adventures and an escape.

What do you know ?
What have you got planned for the weekend ?

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Friday, 8 July 2011

Friday Facebook Flog #5

It's my birthday today so what better way to celebrate than with my community of URL friends.

I'll see my IRL friends tonight hopefully , 2 great friends I went to high school with and their husbands. We are get along well.

Birthdays are great even when you get to my age.
Birthdays are good for you -statistics show that the people who have the most live the longest.

Time another Friday Facebook Flog #FFF ?

I am thinking of moving it to a page and leaving the linky open - will this work ?



 

Please !
 


I love seeing people connect with each other and establish meaningful relationships :) to extend our URL community.

Just a word of advice if you only want to LIKE people as your fan page - make sure you are already logged in as your fan page profile not personal. Especially if you LIKE people as both and you get them twice in your feed stream.


#Tip - upload a photo from your computer or a url if you don't want the generic FB logo.
You can delete your link and enter if it doesn't work and leave off the Http://


PS My Lego Duplo giveaway closes today I would love a few more entries - great odds at the moment.

or Win $25 in Baker's Delight vouchers and find out how your pizza creation could win you $5000 or a pizza oven

or $25 Coles Gift Card thanks to DOVE




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Friday, 1 July 2011

Friday Facebook Flog #5

Hooray for Friday and time for another Friday Facebook Flog #FFF.
I like the encouragement I am seeing as people connect with each other.



 

Please !
 



Yes, it seems like some might be flogging to just gain numbers (or to spam people) - who knows the truth. I hope it is because we want to connect with each other and establish meaningful relationships :) to extend our community.


My opinion is a new or fledgling blog or even a fan page of an established blogger needs a platform to start from . I've just seen such encouraging comments so let those join in who want to ...


Just a word of caution if you only want to LIKE people as your fan page - make sure you are already logged in as your fan page profile not personal. Especially if you LIKE people as both and you get them twice in your feed stream.


#Tip - upload a photo from your computer or a url if you don't want the generic FB logo.



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Friday, 24 June 2011

Things I know

Lifted this from Whoa Mummy

I know that with the explosion of bloggers , who subsequently join twitter, start Face book fan pages and even Instagram and Pin interest [I am still going to join pin interest - just been a bit busy I tell you] 'there' is only so far we can spread ourselves and still be a good enough mum and wife. I know I have been very slack at both lately.

I know it's getting harder to connect more personally with all the lovely blogging ladies in the community due to TIME.

I know I dreadfully miss some good friends who rarely email me anymore. I  know they are just busy or at least I hope it's not me. I get it. I am busy too I know. Sorry to anyone I haven't emailed and should !

I know that some new followers don't know much about me...

Just this week someone said they didn't know my twin boys were IVF miracles babies.

Someone else this week didn't know my just turned 18yr son was adopted - @13 months old actually. He wasn't the first baby his birth mother had relinguished for adoption or to permanent custody of birth fathers/partners. I know one day if they ever have a family reunion it will be HUGE -just sayin'. 

Someone else didn't know I lost my firstborn baby, Charlotte , almost 7 years ago. After 12 yrs infertility she was our naturally conceived miracle. I was 6 months pregnant when our world shattered. There was no reason found for her 'demise'. Red Nose day always makes me feel tremendous sadness for all families remembering their little angels.

Someone else recently didn't know my husband was diagnosed with cancer (just over 12 months ago).  It was a rare malignant tumour in the temporal muscle on right side of his head. So far so good after surgery to remove the tumour ; he had 6 weeks radiation therapy -12 months ago now. He still has frequent headaches and dizziness so his oncologist referred him to a  neurologist. I know we live with both hope and fear always. Every time he feels unwell hideous thoughts flood my head and heart.  

So you know what I mean when I say the best news I've read this week was that Dave's @ Eden's hubby cancer hasn't come back. Eden is an amazing writer go read their story and celebrate.


Now is there anything else you want to know about me ?  
I am happy to answer questions in a new blog post (one day) !

What do you know this week ?
I know Shae wants to crack 20 links this week - surely we all know something ! I am #14
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Friday Facebook Flog #4

Can't believe it is Friday already and time for another Friday Facebook Flog #FFF.
I like the encouragement I am seeing as people connect with each other.


 

Please !
 



Yes, it seems like some might be flogging to just gain numbers (or to spam people) - who knows the truth. I hope it is because we want to connect with each other and establish meaningful relationships :) to extend our community.


My opinion is a new or fledging blog or even a fan page of an established blogger needs a platform to start from . I've just seen such encouraging comments so let those join in who want to ...


Just a word of caution if you only want to LIKE people as your fan page - make sure you are already logged in as your fan page profile not personal. Especially if you LIKE people as both and you get them twice in your feed stream.

I apologise in advance to anyone I have unliked as ME - I am still working through the list to rectify a few double ups on my Fan pages.


#Tip - upload a photo from your computer or a url if you don't want the generic FB logo. 




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Friday, 17 June 2011

Friday Facebook Flog # 3

There are still a few who missed out on Friday Facebook Flog #FFF. They asked me to please do it again. I don't need any encouragement to help people connect with each other.

 

Please !
 
 



Yes, it seems like some might be flogging to just gain numbers (or to spam people) - who knows the truth. I hope it is because we want to connect with each other and establish meaningful relationships :) to extend our community.


My opinion is a new or fledging blog or even a fan page of an established blogger needs a platform to start from . I've just seen such encouraging comments so let those join in who want to ...

Just a word of caution if you only want to LIKE people as your fan page - make sure you are already logged in as your fan page profile not personal. Especially if you LIKE people as both and you get them twice in your feed stream.

I apologise in advance to anyone I have unliked as ME - I am still working through the list to rectify a few double ups on Fan pages.

#Tip - upload a photo from your computer or a url if you don't want the generic FB logo.



 
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Friday, 10 June 2011

Friday Facebook Flog

We had so much fun last week, lets do it again.
 

Please !
 






BLOH HOP code get the InLinkz code
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Friday, 3 June 2011

Friday Facebook Flog

Everyday there are new fan pages popping up amongst some of my favourite bloggers. I know I am missing some of you :-( 

How do we get others to ?


I started my fan page last month (along with 3 dozen others to name a few).


We all want people to find and   Us.

The idea is to link up your Facebook fan page - and flog it - so I can make sure I you and others can find you too.


Perhaps you would also those on the list above you too.


Then come back later to visit the rest on the list and their pages too .

You can even just say hello !
This is a blog hop - post a link to this post on your blog or Facebook- if you the more the merrier!

I saw this linking idea @ Ghostwritermummy .


Please Add your facebook page link. 
Note - to like you might have to switch profiles if you want to LIKE others as your FAN PAGE and you don't want to LIKE in your personal profile.


This is the BLOG HOP code -to access this page and grab the appropriate code for your own type of blog
  
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Saturday, 26 February 2011

Grateful Saturday - social networking

 
This week I was gratefully reminded of the benefits of social networking.It has paved the way for easier communication with my friends, family and other friends I only know by avatar, alias or user name.

In just a few clicks people are connected by common interests, a purpose, and goal*(see below). People from all walks of life also get to mingle with each other from the comfort of our computer or anywhere now we have mobile phone access.

Through a message on my Facebook status I found a new home for two of our kittens - now named Neva & Jacob with R and her family.

I met R through an online parenting forum before my twins were born. I also met her twice in real life at forum meet ups too when they were babes. To be honest we're more online acquaintances than friends but I am so glad she was on my friends list. I wasn't having much luck with real life friends in finding a home for the kittens.I also got to see Neva & Jacob with R's little girls on her FB photos and could show my own boys.

Social networking on twitter or FB also allows us to instantly share knowledge, ask questions or have a quick rant and get instant answers or a little virtual TLC.



Little Bloggy Blood Drive
See this button also it is also in my sidebar. Liz @ Lizosaurus is organising a bloggy blood donation drive in April at new Town Hall blood centre.It's amazing we can connect together with a purpose to achieve a common goal and met up...will you join us. 

Blood donation is a gift those whose lives depend on it are always grateful for.
   
So, what's making you smile today?
... add your Grateful post below it's a blog hop .Please add a link back to Maxibella in your post. Blog hop to visit other bloggers who are spreading a little sunshine.


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