1500 Milestone

Yay - we did it!

Thanks so much to all our wonderful fans, customers, likers and casual visitors! We love what we do and we're so happy to be able to do it.

Our 1500 liker sale is currently on and there are still a few bargains left up for grab!

We're also looking forward to our next market on the 26th November in Seddon x

Cheers everyone xx ♥♥

What to write

I don't think I've ever thought of myself as a blogger. I do spend a lot of my time talking, but whether or not I actually have anything to say is another thing.

Also whether anyone out there would actually be interested in reading my stories, ideas, rants...well who knows?

I think that I'll stick with various topics for the blog - yes it will still relate back to my business but it will also be a place for me to share ideas, ask opinion and work through issues!

So let's start - I'm hoping I'll get better at writing my thoughts down as we go along!

I've been hearing a lot lately about the topic of sexuality discussions with children. That is whether or not to discuss sexuality with them at all - though some people are very hazy on the details of when to actually discuss it then. My personal opinion is the younger the better - of course with this line I'm age appropriate in my topics and explanations.

My toddler knows that he has a penis, scrotum, testicles...not pee pee, willy, balls, nuts, whiz wang etc. He is able to point the various body parts and explain that only he, mummy, daddy can touch them. My daughter as she grows will also learn that she has a vagina, vulva, labia clitoris and not beaver, front bum, lips etc.

My toddler also knows that it's mummies and daddies who make the babies, not some stork who flies in through the window. He doesn't know the details just yet but he knows that an egg from the mummy and a sperm from the daddy make a baby. As he grows I'll give him more information - I want him to always feel comfortable talking to me about sex, his body and sexuality in general.

I truly believe that children who are exposed and educated to sexuality and the human form will grow into more confident adults. I shower with my toddler and will follow his lead as to when he no longer wants to do this however I always want him to feel comfortable with his own body.

There is also a lot of evidence that says a child who is educated and comfortable with their body will be more likely to talk to someone (parent, doctor, friend) if something is wrong or if someone did something inappropriate. This is due to them again being taught was is accepted and not accepted and gives them the confidence to say no when they need to.

So please parents of children out there - talk to your children. I promise it won't hurt talking about sex (you might go a little red faced) but your children will benefit in the long run and you'll know you're giving them a great start to being a confident adult!

Cheers
xx

Changes

So many changes!!

I've just registered my domain name...that's right folks I now own allybeedesigns.com !!! Yay

I'll be making changes to the website in the coming days (well weeks with two kids!)

I've also created some new products:

Fabric Cubby Houses...

Scrubbies: 

And Bamboo Bibs:

All avaliable through facebook or made it - soon to the website!

Anyway baby is awake xx Got to run!

New pockets!

So we've finally gotten back into the sewing world! Have worked out a good routine with the toddler and the baby and so far so good!


Have had time to stitch multiple sets of Bean Bags - some for facebook, some for made it and some for our upcoming market :-) Now just need to find the time to fill them all!


We've also had time to sew together a few car mats and try out our new pocket fabric...what do you think?

We think it looks pretty good - if we are allowed to be so cheeky!


The competition is up and running but so far there has been little interest...:-(  oh well time will tell x


Meanwhile I'm starting to put some goodies together for a sale...will keep you posted x


Cheers
AllyBee

COMPETITION TIME

Hello Everyone - Okay here we go in celebration of our new Arrival Little Miss Allybee we're having a Competition!!

Prize - a pair of our new booties - your choice of current stock xx

 Free postage within Australia Only - regular mail ( if you want it registered it's at winners cost x)

What you need to do:

Justemail us at awpyoung@hotmail.com with your favourite 'child moment photo' and we'll upload them onto the next blog post and get people to vote for their favourite xx

Competition will run for a month - ending on 22nd August 2011. 

Submissions accepted until the 15th August then a week for final voting xx

Let the games begin!

contact us at : awpyoung@hotmail.com with any questions xx


PPS. N.B. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. You understand that you are providing your information to AllyBeeDesigns and not to Facebook. The information you provide will only be used for the Competition 2011. -thankyou xx

A woman's work

I'd forgotten how busy those early days with bub can be!

Let alone trying to chase the toddler around too.

I'm settling into my new role though and even finding time to get some planning and sewing done...which is wonderful x

got  few more skirt suits done photos on facebook soon - also got some lovely new fabric - very girly - which I'll turn into something soon x
Anyway off to fold washing , do the dishes, feed the baby and maybe get some sleep x

Countdown

only a week until we re-open!!

Am excited however will have to work out a new work routine now that I've got two munchkins to work around x

Pre-orders are almost ready and will ship out next week once payments clear - also will snnounce the competition when we re-open. Entry will be easy just email a funny story about being a mum, or something your kids have done - then we'll have a vote for the favourite x

It will be our first competition on here so we ask for patience in advance x

NEW NEW NEW

So I let my creative side go this morning and finally came up with an idea  of what to do with some of my boy clothes as I now have a new little Miss!

I've added skirts to some of my old boy themed body suits to give them that girly flare! I'll be adding these to my range of products - new suits of course for customers xx

I'm pretty excited with the new creation as I was feeling a little guilty that my new little madam was dressed in primarily boy clothes - even though before I had her I didn't think it would bother me.

I'm working out a price for the skirt suit and have posted pics on facebook xx I'll try to keep prices as low as possible x

brewing ideas

So sitting her with miss allybee and thinking about a celebration event to mark her arrival.

Am thinking of a competition...something baby related? best baby moment, mummy moment - will work on it and get the ball rolling x

Prize I hear you ask? what about a pair of our new booties

In addition we're planning a sale or special offer album again to celebrate madams birth!

Last but not least we're letting our girly side go crazy and have busily been developing something cute and girly!! - watch this space photos coming soon xx

first words

So finally set up a blog for Allybeedesigns!

Have been wanting/meaning to do one for a while now.  We're still settling into a new routine with two kids - but once we sort out our days we'll be back to sewing and creating :-)

we're still all set to re0open on the 25th and will be getting pre-orders out first x

Thanks everyone!