Be In It to Win It

So I bet your all wondering what exactly "IT" is??? Well if not, perhaps you should have read the title of this blog.

Here at The Story Tree we are having a Mothers Day Promo with a fantastic prize!!! It's easy as to enter, simply spend $30 at The Story Tree to be in the running for a free sitting and print with local photographer Sheila Higgins.

Entries will be drawn on Mothers Day, the 9th May, so why don't you pop in before then and enter!!

We'll have some of Sheila's work up soon to let you see just how fantastic she actually is.

Happy travelling folks! Take Care,

Ann-Marie
@ The Story Tree

Ok so I am still unsure what to get my Mum for Mothers Day this year. I know it doesn't REALLY matter what I decide in the end, because I know she will love (or pretend to) what ever I get her. It's just that this year I have a clearer understanding of what Mothers Day is actually all about. It's about being grateful, I always knew that but now that I'm older I really understand what my Mum gave up to be my Mum... I mean how can you possibly find a gift that says "thanks so much Mum for giving up some of the best years of you life, thanks for sacraficing your next to perfect body figure for me, thanks for listening to me nag and nag, thanks for letting me think I knew all the answers in the world and thanks for not ripping that peircing out ..."

There are many of us that will always ask Mother dear what she would like this year, and still get the same response as the last ten thousand years "oh I'll be happy with what ever you get for me"... Yea ok, so what should I get you then??? Will you be happy if I pick that one thong someone left at the beach, wrap it up and put it in a box for you?? Will that make you happy? What if I just get that "Number One Mum" mug I got you when I was like 10 and re-wrap it?? Surely that will not make your day and perhaps even make you regret a few things...

Actually reviewing the situation, I think The Story Tree will be the best bet. With all the cook books, new novels in store and pretty pretty things...

Rachel and Maddie making room for the new Mothers Day Display

Happy Days!! Good luck on your voyage finding the perfect Mother's Day Present !! Take Care...

Ann-Marie

@ The Story Tree

Story Telling!

As I type this blog the majority of noise is coming from our children's area where Maddie - marvelous Maddie to some - is running our story telling, which is growing more and more popular each week.

This is my - Shannyn - first day working in the shop on Wednesdays since Maddie began storytelling. I've only just finished making tea and coffee for mums and babycinos galore for the littlies, and thought I'd better grab some photos before they are finished for the day.

They've just started singing too :)
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So if you're not too far away with your littlie next Wednesday at 10am, please feel free to pop in for children's story telling and enjoy our freshly ground organic fair-trade coffee and home-made goodies by Susie Bell!
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Holistic Self Care Workshop

Next month The Story Tree will be hosting a 5 week series of workshops focusing on "Holistic Self Care for Women". The workshop will be facilitated by Honni Hayton, a registered counselor with a community based private practice.

Each week the series will discuss a different area of care: Social, Psychological, Emotional, Physical and Spiritual and are designed to be interactive, practical and fun.

"I believe it's important for women of all ages to take time out of their busy schedules to take care of themselves and others. We're looking forward to these evenings being a relaxed time of sharing and caring" - Honni Hayton.

WHEN: Wednesday evenings from 12th May to 9th June 2010
TIME: 6.45 - 9.00pm
COST: $100.00 for the 5 weeks, includes materials and light supper.
WHERE: The Story Tree, high Street., Boonah.

Group numbers are limited, so register now to secure your spot!
To register or for more information, please contact Honni Hayton: 0419 641 805

Can I Have a Babychino Please?

With our new back section open comes our new children's area! Many of you have already seen it by coming along to Storytelling on Wednesdays at 10am, or by coming to Brown Owls on Thursday afternoons, or just by browsing through the shop.
Our children's area is packed with toys, colouring in activities and puzzels, so there is always plenty for the littlies to do while mum and dad have a look around or sit down to enjoy our freshly ground fairtrade organic coffee!
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Beautiful Ava enjoying our new children's area. Ava is a regular customer here at The Story Tree, and enjoys babychinos and gossiping with her Mum.

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Apple Green Duck

I didn't know what to expect when we had several boxes come in with the label "Apple Green Duck" on them!

Apple Green Duck specialise in eco friendly bags made from sustainable and recycled materials.

We have two different styles instore, both with a variety of colours and/or prints.
These bags would make an excellent Mother's Day pressie for the busy mum, the eco mum, or the I have too much stuff for my day bag mum.

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Great for the groceries or the fruit and veg shopping!

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These are just a few of the beautiful prints on our tote bags.
These bags are just $4.95 and make a perfect addition to any gift.

Wishing everyone a safe end to the Easter break!
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Happenings of The Story Tree

The back of The Story Tree is looking amazing! If you haven't been in for a peek yet why not pop over for our new Book Club? Or our Brown Owls group?
And if you have children we also do storytelling every Wednesday at 10am!

Book Club will be held on the first Tuesday of every month starting in May and will be at 9:30am and/or 7:30pm so if you can't make the morning session feel free to come over after dinner :)

Brown Owls was started in Melbourne as a small BYO craft group and has grown to inspire people all over Australia to start their own Brown Owls groups.
So whether it's a project you've always meant to finish or you're wanting to try something new, come along for a relaxing evening of craft! - feel free to bring your sewing machine!
Brown Owls is on Thursday afternoons from 4pm - 9pm

Ann-Marie relaxing in our new cosy niche at the back of the shop

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