Receiving blog love (or another reason why I love blogging)

So, PB friends, this week has been one of the more ‘challenging’ on Planet Baby so far (why do we mothers use so many euphemisms, she asks rhetorically). My days, however, have been brightened immeasurably by some blog love so graciously bestowed by some sweet fellow bloggers. Doesn’t it just make your day? Or week, in my case. As well as being tagged by lovely Amanda at Homely One, I received my first ever giveaway from darling Emily in the States. Do have a peek at her thoughtful blog, Splendid Market, when you have a moment. She sent me these fabulous post-it notes which have come in so handy already. It was a real thrill for the pixies to unwrap a parcel from the other side of the world. Thanks, Emily!

Then one of my earliest followers, Kylie at Tiges and Weince, surprised, no, flabbergasted, me by both blogging and then posting about me on Facebook. Talk about a thrill! Do have a squiz at Kylie’s sweet blog about her passions for illustration (there are links to her Etsy and Madeit sites – she’s one very talented crafter), reading, fashion, handmade goods, travelling and her cute youngsters, Hudson and (newly christened) Charlotte. Here are some of her goodies for sale.

Then another of my earliest followers, the delightful Ashleigh at Mm is for me, floored me by joining in fellow Tasmanian Veronica’s Sharing the Love meme (I love the sentiment, Veronica) and recommending my little blog to Veronica’s readers. Blush! Thanks, Ash – you are one of the sweetest and most caring bloggers I know. Ashleigh is the devoted mum to two year old little Will and the brains behind the fabulous Mm is for me children’s brand. It really stands out for its clever use of phonics – something I appreciate with a Kinder child. She produces personalised shorts, T-shirts, bodysuits, tops, hoodies, slippers, alphabet wall stickers, cushions and quilts. With Christmas coming up, I highly recommend Ashleigh’s handiwork. This is the delightfully wrapped parcel I received from her.

Here are Sammy's cute little 'S' for star (or Sam) slippers Ashleigh made.

Oh, and finally, the warm American-expat-mum-living-in-London Laura of Happy Homemaker UK tagged me in her witty Friday Fun: Who’s Coming to Dinner? post. That just topped off my week. I promise I’ll play along this weekend, Laura – life has been a little crazy on Planet Baby this week! Her blog is quite hilarious as you see the UK through the eyes of a foreigner – read her funny posts on her ‘Nervous Nellie’ driving experiences here and here for a giggle, for instance. So thank you, ladies, for turning my ‘tricky’ (hmm, another euphemism) week around!