{Christmas Prizeapolooza 2018} A Christmas of Petite Sculpture

Posted in The Nest giveaways by centralwestnest

Petite Sculptures is a home based studio that provides framed hand and feet castings of babies up to 3 months old.

It is so easy to forget just how small your little ones are so this is a great way to remember their tiny little fingers and toes.

Petite Sculptures can be made with or without a photo and commemorative birth certificates can also be framed. Donna has been creating memories for parents for over four years.

Petite Sculptures also offers Angel baby frames for any age as well a memorial paw frames for dogs and cats.

One of the amazing things about Petite Sculptures is that she has teamed up with the Simon Williams Memorial Charity to provide free of cost angel baby memorial frames to grieving families. They can be for babies still born (from about 20 weeks) or for older children. She will travel to Lithgow or Orange to take the moulds. It really is a beautiful keepsake for families who are brokenhearted.

What sets Petite Sculptures apart is that Donna ensures she is really flexible to help her customers, there is no rush as appointments and the whole process is calm and fun!

If you or someone you know would like to capture the smallness of their new little bundle contact Petite Sculptures today:

| Email: petitesculptures@yahoo.com.au |

|Facebook: @PetiteSculptures |

Petite Sculptures are giving away to one lucky nester a half set with photo and plaque (5x7inch photo provided by customer) in their choice of colours. Valued at $220. This is for baby up to 3 months of age and valid for 12 months.

To be in the running all you have to do is be a ‘liker’ of Petite Sculptures on facebook as well as The Central Nest’s facebook page and like the ORIGINAL competition post on our facebook page.

Remember to ‘tag’ a friend and ‘share’ the post for an additional entry.

Winner will be drawn 5pm (AEST) Thursday 20 December 2018.

To see the full terms and conditions go here -> Christmas Prizeapolooza 2018 Rules

26Nov2018

{Christmas Prizeapolooza 2018} Capturing your family – Cook style.

Posted in The Nest giveaways by centralwestnest

Each and every year around this time we think back to how much we have all grown and changed over the last 12 months, if you’re lucky you can simply look towards your walls to see the changes.

When you have little people they literally change before your eyes. One day they may barely be walking, the next they’re running. Having someone with a fantastic eye capturing those moments is one of the greatest gifts.

Aimee Cook Photography is located in Bathurst and is one of the leading family and newborn photographers in the area. What I love most about Aimee is that she isn’t afraid to get down on your little one’s level to make them laugh, she is a perfectionist so won’t stop until she has that perfect photo.

Aimee is not only a great photographer but a beautiful soul, so she knows how to capture the important moments; you know, the little bits in between the big moments.

The best part about Aimee is her incredible ability in capturing the exquisite details of your newborn. She finds the little eyelashes, the flakes of skin and squishy cheeks so you can remember them for the rest of your life.

Aimee’s studio is an hub of creativity and love. Her space is so beautifully set out that you and your family feel comfortable, happy and relaxed which makes for fantastic family shots.

If you want to have your family’s memories captured then make sure you contact Aimee today:

| Phone 0422 082 929 |

| Facebook @Aimee Cook Photography |

| Instagram @aimee_cook |

Aimee Cook Photography is giving away to one very LUCKY nester a In-Studio Family Session valued at $695. This also comes with 20 high resolution digital files.

To be in the running all you have to do is be a ‘liker’ of Aimee Cook Photography as well as The Central Nest’s facebook pages and like the ORIGINAL competition post on our facebook page.

Remember to ‘tag’ a friend and ‘share’ the post for an additional entry.

Winner will be drawn 5pm (AEST) Thursday 20 December 2018.

To see the full terms and conditions go here -> Christmas Prizeapolooza 2018 Rules

9Sep2016

{The Nest Loves} Riff Raff & Co

Posted in Great pieces by centralwestnest

Any help getting the little people to sleep is always okay with me, when that help comes in a super duper adorable little package that is even better!

Riff Raff & Co in Melbourne sell one of a kind sleep comforters for all the little babes in your life.

One of my friends recently purchased one of these for her little lady and loves it! Apparently this was the first time she feel asleep without being held since being born!

We can’t wait to get our hands on the little fox! O, My!

BUY:

| www.riffraffandco.com |

5Mar2015

{Raising Little People} I am grateful. Now F?!k off..

Posted in Raising Little People by centralwestnest

I stumbled across this wonderfully written article. It manages to articulate a whole lot of things that parents experience, yet are often afraid to say.

You may love it. You may hate it. You really should read it though.

I warn you in advance it does contain rubbish bin words though.

Follow this link -> I am grateful now fuck off.

I really recommend grabbing a cuppa and hiding in the laundry if that’s what you need to do, (not that I am talking from personal experience :/) and have a read.

Here is one of my favourite parts:

“I know the first thing I’m going to be told is “people are just trying to be nice! They’re trying to comfort you”. Yeah, yeah, it’s hard to be charitable when you’ve had two hours sleep. Here’s the deal – trying to be helpful or not – it isn’t. It isn’t helpful. It’s condescending, patronising, and it’s actually (without being melodramatic but maybe a bit melodramatic) it’s dangerous. Constantly telling parents – Be grateful! Be grateful! One day they won’t be shitting on you! And you’ll be like “omg, I long for the days when I was covered in sour milk and diarrhoea!” So – be grateful! You might be so exhausted that you’re crying on the toilet but these are the best days of your life SO BE GRATEFUL – leads to those parents shutting down and never sharing how they truly feel. It leads to parents not having support networks. It leads to parents walking into parenthood without any idea of how hard some moments, some days, can be. It leads to such unfair expectations on parents – enjoy every minute or you’re a fucking monster. It leads to feeling like you’re doing it all wrong. I am so grateful for my kids. I can’t even put into words how grateful I am. So I don’t need you to tell me to be grateful. I am.” – MAMA SAID

Happy reading Nesters x

26Nov2014

{Raising Little People} How do I know my baby loves me?

Posted in Raising Little People by centralwestnest

Through the heavy fog of sleeplessness.

Through the darkest of morning hours.

Through the endless minutes of howling.

Through the tears of frustration.

Having a newborn is tough. Some days are good. Some days are not.

Some nights are sleepy. Some nights are not.

Knowing that it is worthwhile can be a difficult concept to remember.

Essential Baby have put together a beautifully written article to remind you that it is worth it. That you are loved. That you are enough.

Five ways your baby shows that you are loved is an article that should be shared.

Happy reading Nesters x

(p.s you are enough!)

17Dec2013

{Review} Valco Zee Spark Duo

Posted in The Nest Reviews, Uncategorized by centralwestnest

There is absolutely nothing better than local knowledge. Someone who has actually tried something before you want to buy it. Knowing the good, the bad and the downright annoying features of a pram prior to buying one can save many tears and hormonal tantrums.

Now add in the fact that you are buying for twins and everything gets just a little bit tougher.

Our pram reviews are one of the most popular sections of the blog and today Joanna tells us about the Valco Zee Spark Duo.

Family:

I have twins who are 11 months old.

The Pram:

I have a Valco Zee Spark Duo.

Why the Zee Duo?

I have had this pram for about 12 months now. I chose it because I wanted a twin pram that enabled me to have parent facing options. It was also the slimmest side by side that allowed this.

Also, I wanted a pram I would have from birth until I didn’t need it anymore.

I particularly liked that it came with bassinets that then turn into seats, so I didn’t need extra parts. Some other brands I would have to buy the bassinet attachment as an extra – costing quite a lot with twins. This pram was well priced as well, under $650.00

Additional attachments:

It has a drink holder section included on the back of the seats and a basket underneath.

It also comes with two boot covers, which was fantastic for my little ones in winter.

Favourite feature:

To me it looks to have all the features of a Bugaboo Donkey side by side, without the price tag!

It has fantastic canopy cover over the pram as well, which is great for keeping the sun of newborns and kids, but they can still see out!

Plus, it was handy to be able to remove the bassinet style seat easily to put a baby down to sleep if I was not at home.

Least favourite feature:

There are a couple of old buildings in this town where we don’t fit through the doorways – but generally I can go everywhere in town. It is large though, but I don’t know many twins prams that aren’t!

Is it easy to fold?