As organised I can be, giving gifts is an area where I am NOT organised.
I either buy something so far in advance the gift is no longer wanted, needed or is just not 'IN' anymore OR I can be found racing through the shops on the morning of the party, only to get home and find out that the one roll of sticky tape left in the house, has been taken to school without my knowledge, oh and we were due at the party 15 mins ago!
At times like these, I feel like a complete basketcase...
I feel my shoulders tense and the frown lines deepening as I curse myself for leaving the gift buying til the last minute and usually figure out a way to blame my husband ;)
June is a very busy month for us with birthdays, with the most important being sonshines birthday on the 26th and mine on the 27th!
8 yrs ago, there were many phone calls around this time, saying "oh how nice would it be to share your birthday, perhaps the baby will come as a nice birthday surprise for you".
Let me tell you, I went into labour at 5am on the 24th and did not deliver my 10 1/2 lb bundle of joy until 7.16pm on the 26th....there was NO WAY after all of that I was sharing my birthday too, after all, I had just given this baby, 38hrs of my life, not to mention my perineum, pelvic floor and well....maybe that was too much info!
So what am I trying to tell you?
It is my birthday on the 27th of this month and guess who is getting the gift?
One of you lucky readers!
No longer do I, or you, have to be a complete basketcase when it comes to gift buying because you can actually order a fabulous gift from The Complete Basketcase!
The Complete Basketcase are in the business of making people feel wonderfully happy when they receive a gift and, deliver stunning gifts throughout Australia and overseas.
How deliciously gorgeous does this Baileys Bliss hamper look?
The lovely and passionate people over at The Complete Basketcase would love to send YOU one of their super stylish gift baskets up to the value of $100 plus shipping!
All you have to do is visit www.thebasketcase.com.au, have a look at their HUGE range of gifts, come back and leave a comment on here telling me which basket you would send ME on my birthday and why OR fill in the blanks on this tweet:
@sunnymummyaus I would send you the ________ gift from www.thebasketcase.com.au
Then YOU are in the running to win a basket of YOUR choice....how good is that?
Will you share it with me? I knew you would x
Keep Shining,
Stace x
PS I'm off to pick out a basket for my Nan, its her birthday this Sunday...I told you June was busy and I don't have time to BE a basketcase...I'd rather just use them!
I would send you the "Bubbles for Her" basket. It looks lovely and would be a great way to treat yourself on your birthday :o)
ReplyDeleteI'd give you the Body & Soul gift basket, it looks devine & I'd be delighted to receive one myself! I looked through all the gifts, what a wonderful idea.
ReplyDeleteI think I'll get you the full of grace hamper, and the peace and quiet hamper for myself...
ReplyDeleteI'd give you the heartfelt thanks basket as a thank you from your Sunnies for all you do and have done!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday for the 27th, Stacey, my birthday is on the 21st! I would give you the "Total Woman" gift basket, as it has a little bit of everything you deserve :)
ReplyDeleteI would get you "Mums Story" to celebrate you, and as a thank you for supporting every mum with her story.
ReplyDeleteHow can you really choose? So many good ones!I'd have to say I'd get you the Favourites Hamper and I'd add the inspirational book "I believe in you". I chose this one because you can not only enjoy something special for yourself, but there's enough there to share with loved ones too. I really liked the look of the Office Party Hamper, not too much for one person is it? :) I'm a big fan of hampers and these look great!
ReplyDeletefull of grace... because that sums you up :)
ReplyDeleteI would send you the "Put your Feet up" basket. As mothers, I know this is something we all do so infrequently as often the mother guilt kicks in, or we simply run out of time. To have a hamper that means we HAVE to take the time would be absolute heaven!!!! You would definitely be most deserving of that
ReplyDeleteI'd chose the Spoilt Rotten basket for you, as everyone needs to be spoilt rotten occasionally.
ReplyDeleteCelebrating Success, is the basket i would choose for you Stacey for 2 reasons. 1. you can sit back and realise what a terrific job you have done with Sunny Mummy and how you have helped us out so much. And 2. Celebrating yourself and what a true champion you are.
ReplyDeleteThere are way too many to chose from but i think it would have to be the "Put your feet up" gift basket.
ReplyDeleteI would choose the 'Reflections' gift basket for you. You can relax and reflect on all the smiles you put on other mummies faces... Happy Birthday for the 27th! xx
ReplyDeleteLOVE this website...i'm already planning who to buy baskets for...fabulous gift idea. For you I think I would pick the "Body & Soul" basket...looks devine and I know you love a soak in the tub :)
ReplyDeleteOK... WOW this is just not that simple a task! What a fantastic site, thankyou for that! I have browsed, dreamed and drooled over all of the wonderful Hampers.
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy Sunshiney Day for the 27th Honey!
Now as for choosing a hamper for you...well I could find a reason for over half of them for you! In the end I have gone with the unusual choice of the wedding hamper "celebrating Love" why... well I find your posts and blogs a little bit of celebration in my days ... again Thankyou! This basket is a celebration of Love and what more perfect way to describe life as a Sunny Mummy as it is pure celebration of Love!
Hmmm, well i would pick for you the "Simply Marvellous" basket because it sort of rhymes with Marvin and your great in reminding us all about Marvin Monday....and because your Simply Marvellous in all that you do for us Sunnies. Happy Birthday for the 27th...
ReplyDeleteI would choose the "Pure Indulgence" basket for you- the summary says it all- "JOY - Theres nothing like'it. Its meant to be scattered not saved. Troubles can take care of themselves. but our joys need good friends and family to divide and share them with. You see, joy is not in things. It is in us! So let ús seize the moment. Let happiness be unconfined! Now is a great time, the best time, to share and celebrate just living."
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday :)
I would send big dreams basket cause i dont know anyone else who makes their big dreams come true susan potter
ReplyDeleteI would get you the Relax and Recharge basket, coz you are always so freakin busy!! :)
ReplyDeleteOh this was a hard choice.
ReplyDeleteIn the end I think I would have to get you the Curled up and Comfy Hamper. There would just be one more thing Id add though, your favourite mag to go along with all the curling up you would have to enjoy!
Happy Birthday for the 27th firstly. I would get the Curled Up & Comfy for you because you should make the most of it not being Sunny outside and curl up with your GM on a cold night and be Curled up comfy and SUNNY.
ReplyDeleteI would choose the "Total Woman" one for you as there is something in there for every occasion! Fantastic baskets though. I could go nuts. I'm going to use this as future present ideas too!
ReplyDeleteI would get you heartfelt thanks, so appropriate. Love the website! Thankyou xx
ReplyDeleteI would hand deliver you a "Coffee Lover" hamper and be your personal barrister for the week of your birthday... Hehe happy birthday...
ReplyDeletexo Steph
For your special birthday coming very soon - I would send you the "Peace & Quiet" basket! A basket every Mum needs at the end of a long day. Cassie xx
ReplyDeleteI would send you the "Girls Night In NZ" gift from www.thebasketcase.com.au so that when the Sunny Mummy sisterhood is launched in NZ you'll already know your favourite treats! Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteI would get you the 'Time for me' basket... as it is what you have been telling us is one of the most important things for a Sunny Mummy to do (mummy time!). Plus it has bath goodies, lollies, chocs, the Thank You - inspirational wisdom book (which you give us everyday) and all in the gorgeous basket!
ReplyDeleteHey Stace,
ReplyDeleteI'd send you the Premier Delux. It's a ready made party. All you would need to do is invite some friends. This would take all the organisation out of your special day. As you are always organising something I thought it might be nice to have a relaxing bday with nothing to do but be your sunny self.
Hi Stace,
ReplyDeleteI would send you the "Reflections" gift hamper, because you share so much of your life that you inspire us all, but I feel that you deserve to have something special to record your innermost thoughts, hopes and dreams that you would like to keep private.
I would send you the "Body & Soul" gift basket....it looks fabulous!! You bless us daily, Body & Soul, so you need to recharge your body and soul after feeding so many of us. ♥
ReplyDeleteI would send you the ♥Heartfelt Thanks♥ basket.. Since joining up with Sunny Mummy you've (unknowingly) helped me start to get my life out of this rut I've been stuck in for awhile. Reading your lovely messages and visiting your website have been highlights for me over the past month and already I'm feeling like the Sun is finally starting to shine through :-D Much love and best wishes for the sisterhood <3 And a happy birthday ;-)
ReplyDeleteI would send you the 'Curled up & Comfy' basket from the pampering range. It would be a perfect basket to unwind with - you could light the candle, curl up on the lounge while enjoying some yummy chocolate and Kahlua ... mmmm bliss & you deserve it!
ReplyDeleteHi Sunny Mummy. After having a wonderful time dreaming over these baskets I would send you the 'Peace and Quiet' basket. I think there are some nicer ones but as a mother of 7 kids it is something I am always wanting and something I think a lot of other mothers need more of! Happy Birthday and thanks for all you do. This is a great competition!
ReplyDeleteI would send the Peace and Quiet hamper. Every mummy needs a moment of 5 to chill in some Peace and Quiet of her own - and what better day than a birthday!
ReplyDeletehehe, love the story about your friend, made me giggle as i have already started my christmas shopping and am feeling very impressed by myself =P
ReplyDeletei would send you a bottle moet & chandon. who wouldn't like a bottle of moet delivered to their door hey?!
happy birthday for tomorrow stacey xx
I would definitely send the 'Spoilt Rotten' Hamper- it has everything: (the best) champagne, chocolates, bathrobe, bath and shower gel, handcream, and more!! Dreamy! It is what I would wish for too if I knew someone that could spend that much!!:)
ReplyDeleteMy Sister is having a baby in the next few weeks. She's living in Perth, and most of the family lives in New Zealand so we're all going to fly over and surprise her. I'd love to be able to send her the Baby Nappy Pram - Boy! She'd love it!
ReplyDeleteDear Stace
ReplyDeleteI would buy you the 'Moulin Rouge' basket. Yes I could get you the 'Mum's Story' for such support and advice you give each of us via your blog and shop but I think that every Mum deserves something just for her on her birthday. I just turned 32 aswell and I know it's the bit of indulgence and dreaming that you want now and then to keep going as a wonderful Mum! Who knows....maybe this could inspire a trip to Paris! Keep up the fantastic work and all the best for the 27th!