What to put in a toddler's advent calendar?

I finally found an advent calendar for Leah which I didn't have to put together from a kit and wasn't over £30.
I actually found it at our local Church Christmas bazaar for £3!

I had to come up with some ideas to fill it with as I didn't really want to give her sweets or chocolates each day.

I looked on Ravelry for some small toy knits which wouldn't be too time consuming and would be loved by Leah.

The first I found was a pattern for an Amigurimi Pocket Bunny which was a bit fiddly, but pretty cute. Leah keep moaning that iIidn't make it a tail!

The second I have made so far is for a holiday mouse by Fuzzy mitten (this can be found via the link to Ravelry or via her blog). This was a really quick knit and knitted up in just a few hours. As it is knitted straight it wasn't as fiddly and as she uses bobbles rather than knitting arms and legs there is much less sewing!

I think he's pretty darn cute :o)

We're going to finish off the Christmas shopping today so we're going to head into town early(ish) to beat the lunchtime rush!

To have or not to have, that is the question

I am due to have the swine flu vaccine on Friday and am still in tow minds whether to have it or not. If I wasn't pregnant and was offered it I wouldn't really hesitate, but being 31 weeks pregnant now I don't know what to do for the best.

At the moment I feel that the risks and complications of getting swine flu in the third trimester outweigh the risks of the vaccine BUT as it is a new vaccine and had been produced pretty quickly I don't know how I should feel about having it.

I spoke to my midwife yesterday who handed me a leaflet printed by the Government - who want all pregnant women to have the vaccine - so I didn't expect them to say not to have it.

I really am in a bit of a pickle and don't quite know what to do! Any views or experiences with receiving the vaccine would be greatly appreciated!

Little Alfie has a new home

I have just checked my e-mails and have sold little Alfie via Folksy, I am sooooo pleased! He will be packaged up and sent very soon.

Here's Bertie Bunny..

Finally I got around to taking the photos of Bertie, who is now for sale. He is made from British Herdwick Aran Yarn and is stuffed with polyester filling meeting the European Safety and Cleanliness standards.

He will sell for £11 plus P&P. If you are interested just e-mail me or leave a message and I will get back to you.

Leah likes him so I have had to hide the little fella to stop her hugging him all the time!


Here he is sitting on the sofa...

... and relaxing in the sunshine!

Hello girls!

It was my Dad's birthday yesterday so my sister and I bought him two new chickens. The one on the left is a cuckoo maran and the one on the right is a light Sussex. They are settling in ok, except the other chooks won't let them near them yet!

Luckily there hasn't been too much hen pecking!

They have yet to lay their first eggs, but I'm sure it won't be too long.

Next bunny almost here!

The newest addition to my Etsy shop is almost here, just the arms and jumper to finish. It is a little larger than normal due to the yarn I used - a British Herdwick aran, but is still very cute.
He will sell for £11 plus P&P.

Pictures to follow soon!

Don't forget if you want a custom made bunny in time for Christmas please e-mail me at

hetty24tigger@yahoo.com

Some yummy goodies on their way (soon)

I saw a lovely post on Lizzie Jane's blog about her soap making and I really couldn't resist. Her daughter has a lovely etsy shop with an amazing amount of bath goodies which I just had to have. Luckily she ships to the UK too!

I ordered some delicious items as you can see :o)

This one is a vegan Jasmine soap (can't wait for this)

a Frankinscence and myrhh soap bar, just in time for Christmas,

and finally some little strawberry and kiwi bears for Leah to have in her bath (she loves to get clean).

I would recommend popping by as she has a 20% sale until 31st October and everything is beautifully made!