Review of TommeeTippee

When I was pregnant with Charlie I got the TommeeTippee Closer to Nature Manual Breast Pump from Target (seen in picture). I used it regularly as Charlie had allergy issues that we were trying to figure out and we travelled to Japan for 3 weeks when he was 5 months old and I still wanted him to have the benefits of breast milk while we were away. After having used it for more than a year the top of the handle piece had melted in the microwave when we were on holiday. As for why it happened I'm not entirely sure, maybe the microwave was too hot or there wasn't enough water in the container. Anyway I was a little shocked it happened as I have used it many times previously and never had a problem with it. I took the product back to Target to get an exchange but because it was more than a year ago and I didn't have the receipt any longer they couldn't do anything for me. My husband suggested that I contact TommeeTippee directly and see if they could send me a replacement part. 

Many months had passed and finally I got the courage to call yesterday, 1- because our baby is due in less than 10 weeks and 2- I didn't want my pump to go to waste as I had got the extra bottles, teats and lids for the system. When I called the number a really nice lady answer the phone straight away, it was nice to not have to go through a series of automated messages. I explained to her briefly what had happened and that Target couldn't do anything for me because it was more than a year ago and I didn't have a receipt. The lady immediately said that they would send me a replacement part and got all my details. I was surprised it went so smoothly and I didn't have to "put up a fight" for my case. When I got home later this evening there was my express post parcel from TommeeTippee with a whole new manual pump! I was just expecting to receive the handle part but instead they replaced the entire thing. I'm very pleased with my experience with TommeeTippee and suggest that if you have any troubles with any products just to give them a call. It was much easier than I thought it would be and in the end I got what I needed and they've kept a customer happy. 

Nappy Clutch

I've recently started sewing again and decided to make myself a nappy clutch. With Charlie older and not needing to carry around that massive baby bag everywhere I go I wanted a compact way to carry around a couple of nappies and wipes in my handbag. I made the clutch so that it fits the Huggies wipe travelling case & several nappies (the nappy side expands to however many nappies you want to carry). 

My VERY Easy Quiche recipe published!!

My quiche recipe has recently been published on the Kleenex Mums website, feel free to check it out.

http://www.kleenexmums.com.au/meal-ideas/recipes/unsorted/100-very-easy-quiche

Weekly Thought: Gifts...

"Life is the first gift, love is the second, and understanding the third."

Marge Piercy

My Little Photographer

Every so often my little boy comes to me while I'm at my desk wanting to have a bash on my laptop, instead  I pull out my camera and show him how to take photos. Anyway one day when I left him upstairs to play while I quickly did something downstairs, I came back to the room to find my camera on the floor. I didn't think too much of it as he always likes to pull things off my desk and it's my own fault for leaving things too close to the edge. The next day when I went to use my camera I found all these 'random' photos that I hadn't taken. So here are a few of his work. 

Weekly Thought: Darcy Bussell

I came across this quote from one of my favourite ballerinas, Darcy Bussell. It was in my new book "Things to do now that your... a mum". 

"Being a mother has made my life complete."

My New Beach Bag

With the warmer weather approaching I felt inspired to make a large beach bag. I love bags and never seem to have enough of them. I wanted a bag large enough to hold all of our towels (3 peoples worth) and other beach essentials and not to mention extra items for our little boy. I made the bag out of bed sheet material (I chose this because I like the feel of cotton and it's easy to wash). I got the external sheet from the local fabric shop and the internal sheet was found in our cupboard (just white sheets that no one has used in years). There are 4 large pockets inside the bag, perfect for sun-screen, water bottles or baby wipes. 

Weekly Thought: Happiness

To start the week off I thought I'd post this thought. This weeks thought came to me through an email from my mother in-law. Hope you enjoy and have a HAPPY week. 

Weekly Thought: The role of mother...

Today's thought is found in a new book my husband got for me at the second hand shop. Every time we go there he always thinks of me and finds me lots of nice things. 

"The role of mother is probably the most important career a woman can have" 

-Janet Mary Riley

My Family Proclamation

To join in the celebration of Family 2011 I have been inspired to post a photo story of my family and how we have been influenced & guided by The Family: A Proclamation to the World. Enjoy! 

"Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny."

"We further declare that God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife."

"...spirit sons and daughters knew and worshipped God as their Eternal Father and accepted His plan..."

"Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally."

"THE FIRST COMMANDMENT that God gave to Adam and Eve pertained to their potential for parenthood as husband and wife."

"HUSBAND AND WIFE have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other..."

"... and for their children."

"THE FAMILY is ordained of God."

Thanks to the many bloggers of "Celebrate Family 2011" who have all inspired me to blog and reflect upon the blessings of being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.