1 Dec

Despite their Ouma giving the girls 'real' advent calendars this year, I'm determined to re-use my matchboxes. 

I got this little guy in the post-Christmas sales at Checkers last December and thought I'd have some fun hiding him around the house with each day's matchbox.

(The first person to say 'Elf on a Shelf' gets a punch in the throat okay?)

P.S. Where have I been you ask? Two words: Downton Abbey. I refuse to apologise.

P.P.S. We have a winner! Thanks to everyone who participated, and to the Little Fire Company for a gorgeous prize.

GIVEAWAY!

So I've got daughters right? You've probably picked up on that ... And as everyone will tell you (even those without girls, hell even those without kids - everyone), one of the funnest things about having girls is dressing them.
Fun, but not always easy if you're looking for something beyond the standard pink 'n frilly branded fare. So how much do we love this:

Made by the lovely Little Fire Company, Miranda is offering a reader this cutie-patootie little set for the lively fire fly in your life. My girls are loving a flouncy skirt this summer, and I'm sure yours will too!

Right, rules:
1. This giveaway is open to anyone (as in we will ship anywhere). We're global like that.
2. To enter you need to 'Like' the Little Fire Company and C is for Cape Town on facebook and then email me at cisforcapetown[at]gmail.com confirming you've done that.
(Psst, y'all know when emailing to use the @ sign right? The silly brackets thing above is just to avoid spambots. Don't tell them okay?)
3. Competition closes 30 November and a winner will be drawn that weekend.

The little set is available in size 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5, 5-6, 6-7.

All Little Fire Company goodies (there's SO much more than clothing) can be purchased from their website, and Miranda will be at the following pre-Christmas markets in and around Cape Town too ... the Doilie Market at our favourite Little Stream Restaurant this Saturday, 25 November, and Cavendish Square's Made in the Cape market on the first weekend in December. She also has an open morning at her Observatory studio on the 2nd Saturday of every month.

Spread the word, like the stuff, win the things!

GIVEAWAY CLOSED - WE HAVE A WINNER! Thanks everyone who played along.

on Tuesday I was ...

... shaking off the aftertaste of a bad dream I had about someone I love. You know when a dream lingers with you, like day-old garlic after an Italian blowout?

... getting back into the swing of things after a long few weeks of battling an asthmatic chest infection. Grumpy + wheezy = no fun me.

... wishing I'd not given most of these to trick or treaters on Monday evening.

they're supposed to be egg & bacon ok? some more dr seuss than others ...

... and wishing they'd looked more like these. We'll simply have to make them again soon. How did they get theirs so shiny?

... visiting a ginormously pregnant friend and feeling oh so grateful to not be wearing her shoes.

... remembering not to let Friday know that Sunday spent an illicit morning alone with Granny. The betrayal!

... trying to buy sturdy but pretty summer sandals for Friday. What is up with girl's shoes? It's actually a rant post all of it's own.

... imagining you all yawning with boredom while reading this less than entertaining list.

Oh and ...

... playing Santa to the lucky winner of our Yummy Mummy Maternity giveaway! Congrats Janene Thompson!
I kinda think that made my day.

the baby expo

Hi ho, hi ho, to the Baby Expo I go ...

That's where I'll be spending most of my weekend.

Pushing fabulous Yummy Mummy Maternity products (it's called tit for tat see - no pun intended ...), punting our AMAZING GIVEAWAY and keeping good company ... No, I'm not talking about that giant purple dinosaur, but the exciting news that Skinny laMinx, long beloved designer of the all things beautiful, is launching her Mini laMinx product line!

Come down and check. it. ooooooout.

Happy weekend!

sponsor: yummy mummy maternity & an epic giveaway!

Let's hear a great big C is for Cape Town welcome for Yummy Mummy Maternity - the ultimate maternity and nursing lingerie selection for expectant mums, and now with simply inspired maternity bodywear too.

My first sponsor! 

C is for Cape Town's first giveaway!

Not bad for a not-quite-3-month-old blog hey? Hey? They grow up so fast these days ...

Anyhoo - this competition is naturally open to all existing readers too (SA only though I'm afraid!). To enter follow the instructions above (if you're already signed up just send me a mail confirming you'd like to be included in the draw), go here to learn more about this amazing prize, and here's the Terms & Conditions in readable print.

Giveaway will close at midnight on Mon 31 Oct 2011. The winner will be contacted by email the following day. We'll check your size and colour preference (black or white) with you then. Prize will be sent to the address provided by you via Speed Services for collection at your closest Post Office. This prize may not be exchanged for cash. Give-away is open to South Africans only.

I'll be at the Yummy Mummy Maternity stand at The Baby Expo on Friday and Saturday so come over and say hi!