On-line community

Hi everyone,
Today I just wanted to talk about the beautiful on-line community through my blog, twitter and etsy. I have never really been a computer savvy person, my skills were more hands on in making items to sell at a market. However, the skills I have learnt through networking and the wonderful community of nice, friendly people have made this experience great.

A kind word shared by us all is a wonderful and cherished experience. I have learnt so much through this community and hope to continue to grow through this fantastic on-line world. Will keep you posted.

New apron and tea towel

Hi everyone, Have just finished another tea towel with strawerries which I love. All the items I make are part of my crafting family at home and I love every piece. I alway try to give you a story to my items so you can see how I was feeling at the time of purchasing the fabric and what plans I have for it.

I always hope the journey continues when it is purchased and brings lots of love and special memories to those who buy the items. The items are on http://www.etsy.com/shop/runawaywombat?ref=si_shop and if you have any questions just send me an e-mail. Love to hear from you.

Here are some pictures of my latest creations. Mothers Day is just around the corner and if you are after something that is not mass produced check the site. Will keep you posted.

New Year - Resolution. How far have I come

Well, you are probably wondering how the new years resolutions are coming along. Yes, and I can say that on the comuputer front, I am learning new skills. Now, I'll just take you back to my sweety palm incident.

My husband rang me from at home a few years ago and asked if I could turn the computer on as he wanted to send something to me and wanted to make sure that it came through.

Now, to most people this isn't scary but I didn't grow up with computers as the generations of today and, honestly, I thought I would break it. But I did as I was asked and after a few, more then a few anxious moments I turned it on.

You are probably thinking, OMG, but yes, the point to the story is that I am now blogging, selling on-line and tweetering.

So my New Yesrs resolution was to learn more things on the computer and I'm doing that with tweetering and I ask lots of questions about computers to anyone under 40. I suppose you can teach old dogs new tricks and I am willing to learn. The whole social networking has been fun for me and I am amazed at what someone can learn at any age. So on the resolution front I have achieve this goal but this one won't shop here but continue in my quest to learn as much as I can about it. And one important thing I have learnt is Don't just ask but practise the skill on the computer. Will keep you posted.

Once a upon a time - weight loss-getting back on track

Good morning. I do find it funny how the body can start to show signs of lack of exercise very quickly. It's been about a week of no exercise and my back seems to be playing up.

When I'm able to exercise every thing seems to hurt less. Because of one thing or another the exercise has been put on the back burner but my back injury from eight months ago seems to be taking control.

I hear the phase alot of "use it or lose it", and this week this seems the case. So after heat packs, massage and gentle stretches it's a little bit better. So back to the gym for me but the level of the exercise equipment will be reduced. Never lose focus. Am I listening. Will keep you posted.

New full length mix and match

He everyone,
Have now listed my mix and match gift set and thought you would like some examples of aprons and tea towels which I like together. Here they are. I hope you enjoy my combinations.

New apron sets Mix and Match

I have just listed my apron mix an match sets on etsy. I love the idea of receiving the apron in a kitchen container which can be used with a matching tea towel which I thinks makes the perfect gift. Here are the pictures for you to see.

Once a upon a time - weight loss

Aother day, another way to lose the weight. Every day I try to think of something good I can do to lose or at least not gain weight. Here are some of the things I do.

Exercise when you can and as often as you can. Sometimes that can't be done so I try, and I will use that word again for you, try to eat better and make better choices.

Never lose hope that the scales are against you and refuse to go down. Have a positive attitude to the weight lose and don't put a time limit to it. Yes, it would be great to lose the 10kgs in a few weeks. And that was my way of thinking at the beginning. Now, I think, well, it can come off, I have proved that, I'll just keep at it and I will get there. Salad sandwich for lunch. Ravioli for dinner, and just keep plugging away at it.

The weight does come off but it is the effort you put in that gets the results. Will keep you posted.

Update on weight loss

You have probably been wondering about the weight loss and how it's going. Well my way of thinking now is to always make some changes every day, to counter act the food I have been eating.

The great thing about the journey for me is that I know that the weight can come down. It's just about putting in place things daily or weeking to make sure the weight at least doesn't go up.

The weight has taken a little of a back seat for about a week or so as I have had to attend to things and appointments with my dad. But the special time spent with him has been good.

So, you are probably wondering about some important update on the weight loss and here it is. DON'T GIVE UP. YOU CAN DO IT. I know I can now and will continue to lose kg by kg until I'm at the weight I want to be. Will keep you posted.

New Cupcake tea towel

Hi everyone, Here is my new tea towel which I love with cupcakes. I hope you like it too.

Gift Pack set Apron and Tea Towel

Hi everyone,
I have listed another Gift Pack for my half aprons and tea towels on http://www.etsy.com/shop/runawaywombat?ref=si_shop just in time for Mothers day. These gift packs would also be great as an Easter gift for the hostess at Easter Lunch. I really enjoy the process of creating an apron/tea towel set. The sets are sent to customers in containers which can be used in the kitchen. The great thing about these sets is you can mix and match with any of the half aprons and tea towels and here are some combinations I like.

I'm sorry

I have been so busy with my dad I haven't had much time to blog. And I can say that I have missed it. I have a some time to myself in the next few days and hope to catch you all up on my food, craft and weight loss journeys so you can see what I have been up to.

Spending time with dad has been, perhaps not fun, but a special few hours spent each day I really have enjoyed. The trouble is it takes up some of the day and between that and family life, the day just goes.

It's almost 10pm and almost my bed time but I thought I would catch up and fill everyone in on where I am today.

Mothers day is coming soon and I will be posting my selections of tea towels and aprons from the etsy site for the gift packs for sale. I hope to do that in the next few days so keep in touch and I will keep you posted.

Apron mini butteries in bloom

New apron listed on http://www.etsy.com/shop/runawaywombat?ref=si_shop Beautiful apron with butteries in a soft light purple colour. A real delight. I hope to enjoy this one. I will be putting together a Mothers Day collection of aprons for you to see. Stay tuned.

Once a upon a time - weight loss - What to do when I can't get to the gym

The unexpected sometimes happens and that's when plan B has to come into play. My intentions are always good but friends drop over, relatives make a sudden appearance and the gym session goes out the door.

This was the situation today. So, what am I to do. Throw some hoops, that could work, go for a walk, or even do my 80s moves to my old records. Yes, I have the vinyl records. They are vintage, retro, something.

So I think I'll start these and hopefully that will be the gym session today. Always have a plan B so some exercise is achieved. I better get started. Will keep you posted.

New Avatar and Banner - I'm excited

Hi everyone, OMG, I'm so excited I have a new a banner and avatar which has been created by my family. I love tech support from home. It's always there. I think the new banner and avatar really represents the shop and colours. There is still a little more to do,but my tech support are unavailable to assist now. I hope in the next few days that it should be complete. Here are the pictures,please let me know what you think or visit the shop for a better look. http://www.etsy.com/shop/runawaywombat

Once a upon a time - weight loss - weigh in

Well, As you do I went onto the scales and the weight is coming off. 68.7kgs but I now have to be good with the food to make sure it keeps going in the right direction. I love to here from anyone with some encouragement. I could do with some help on keeping the motivation going.

I'm starting to really get some shape back and the confidence is coming as well. All good so far and I hope to improve some more. Will keep you posted.

Once a upon a time - weight loss- Dance the kgs away

What a workout. 15 minutes of dancing and you work up quite a sweat. I was doing some dancing to 80s music. Always easy to do. Nothing fancy, no twirls or leaps just dancing and moving my arms, hands and feet.

Will see how the back holds up tomorrow, as this is always a concern for me. But I enjoyed the fun in comfortable shoes at home. So, no eyes, passing judgement on my moves or should we say lack of. I could be as silly as I wanted to be.

So I'll see how I pull up tomorrow and probably sick to one session of the dancing every couple of days.

My goal now is 67 kgs and I think I can get there now. Will keep you posted.

Floral arrangement for my thank you note on etsy.

I think a personal touch goes a long way. So my wonderful husband bought in some cut roses from our garden. So I decided this would be my floral arrangement on my thank you note sent with every purchase from my etsy site.

I love personal service for my self and hope to bring that to my customers. I hope you too will enjoy this picture and the love it represents in a relationship.

Once a upon a time - weight loss - The state of play

Ok, this is where it is at. I have been good all week but I can honestly say it's been hard today. And again, I'll be honest I not going to eat that well tonight. But I think I have to have a set back every now and then otherwise I wouldn't be normal.

So I'll deal this set back tomorrow and go back to my crusade hopefully with a new plan. The plans are working and the goals are getting achieved. My new plan is to get to 67 kgs but how and when. Hopefully soon.

Once a upon a time - weight loss -I have reached 68.8kgs.

Well, I have reached 68.8 kgs and I'm now determined to get to 62 kgs. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I had the personnel trainer give me one healthy food choice this week and I have stuck to that. One thing was easy to do and remember.

The thing is that as I knew I could only have one treat I would often not even bother and just wait and eat at dinner. I also have been very good with lunch and have been enjoying our organic tomatoes which we have being growing. So rather then putting butter or mayo, I have been filling the sandwich with vegetables. Cucumber, tomatoes and cheese has been my favourite.

The training has been going well and slowly, very slowly I have been able to increase speed and weights on the equipment. The body is changing and I see a new me, or should I say the old me coming back to life, and by the way, enjoying it. Will keep you posted.