Ret-Row

Just listed some items for auction on my WAHM store! Please take a look and maybe grab yourself a bargain!

http://www.wahm.co.uk/RetRow,name,100017,user_id,shop

Ret-Row

Some new items for sale on my facebook page! please come take a look!

Bracelet for Charity

I have made this bracelet as my donation to a fundraiser in aid of Little Miracles! A very worthy cause!!

A bit about what I do..

It says in the title that I am a WAHM (Work at home mum) and yet I rarely mention any work! So I thought I would blog a little about the work I am supposed to be doing. I say supposed as I am nowhere near as disciplined as I should be . But around looking after my family, looking after the house and my hobbies I do what I can.

My WAHM journey began when my youngest was just a few weeks old. My husband had been involved in accident at work and had broken both arms. My toddler was not yet 2 and I was struggling to establish breastfeed with the newborn. I had my hands FULL. I looked for something , ANYTHING, that would make my life easier. And one of the things I bought was a fleece pouch to carry my baby. It SAVED us! it meant I could cook, feed, shop, clean basically do EVERYTHING with baby strapped on! :) Result! Man I loved that pouch. Now at the time my Dad had been made redundant. He is an upholsterer and pretty nifty with a sewing machine. Once he took a look at my magically pouch he immediately decided 'I could make those!' And so BampisBabyBags was born! Bampi is a welsh phrase meaning Granddad and when a forum friend suggested the name I thought it was perfect! I bought a website from WAHM and I was off. This business isn't going to make me a millionaire , I don't put enough effort in, but it ticks over nicely and I am very proud of it!

I also run Ret-Row which is really little more than a hobby . While I was sick in bed with Swine Flu a friend send me some beads and finding to have a play with. Before I knew it was hooked! I love making jewellery and coming up with new ideas..I really hope this little business venture grows and grows.

And last but not least I also work for Mama Pack. I am a distribution manager and my role is to spread the Mama Pack love and find people across the UK to distribute our Eco friendly ethical natal packs. If you haven't seen one I urge you to take a look at the website. These little jute bags are packed full of yumminess and a must for any pregnant woman or new mum!

So that me ... fingers in lots of little pies..and LOVING it!!

Ret-Row Giveaway

by the way... when I hit 400 'likers' on my facebook fanpage I will be doing a giveaway...so why not click like and get involved!! And don't forget to share the link love!! :)

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Ret-Row/190135002507

my house is full of left overs..

...and I can't stop eating! Just for the sake of it. I can't bring myself to throw anything out...after all there are people starving in the world!! But nobody else seems to eat the leftovers but me! Is it any wonder that the last stone Im hoping to lose is being stubborn!

And while my mind is on food check out my latest custom order... please let me know what you think!

Jewellery Joy..

A friend has taken my eldest out for the day and my youngest has taken an unexpected nap so I managed to crack on with custom orders that have been piling up! Really pleased with the pieces just hope the customers like them. I am fairly new to beading but finding it quite addictive! Surprise surprise!! My faavourite thing is when someone sends me a picture of an outfit and asks me to make soemthing to match! What fun!

Living on a prayer!

Went to see Bon Jovi at the o2 last night and there is only one word for it...AMAZING! What a fab time I had jigging away to all the classic plus some new ones that I loved. Busy adding lots of tracks to my ipod now!

I was only able to go thanks to my lovely cousin who thought of me when her sister couldnt make it, my good friend who paid for my train ticket and my wonderful Father who coughed up my spending money! A fantastic night...but I didn;t get home to my bed til 3 and then my children were up at 6. So yes I am a little bit tired! But sooooo worth it!

I am suffering with Sinusitis for what feels like the billionith time...back to the doctors again today me thinks.

Managed to complete a custom order today too
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=185806&id=190135002507

right off to catch some zzzzs while the my eldest is at preschool and my youngest naps! :)

If only I could sleep so well...

When my husband and I went to check on our youngest before retiring for the night we found him fast asleep hanging over the arm of his sofa bed (see pic!). How on earth children manage to just fall asleep in these random positions I will never know! I spend most of the night tossing and turning trying desparately to get comfy! A sign of my age perhaps?

In other news I spent a happy hour today looking for fabric online :) I was bought a sewing machine for my birthday but as of yet not made anything... I now have a project in mind so was looking for the appropriate materials!If this is a success I can see it turning into yet another hobby that makes me spend too much money. Ooops! The money I spent was money I had made from selling jewellery so I didn't feel too guilty ;) Talking of my jewellery , I have a facebook fan page if anyone fancies a gander at my work..RET-ROW

I've not told anyone about this blog... and therefore have no followers! I didnt want anyone I KNOW reading ..well in case its rubbish! But I wouldn't mind some feedback. Maybe I'll be brave and post the link somewhere it will get spotted ;) We shall see!