Blogtoberfest here I come!!

Ok, yes I have been a bit blog slack...
Don't worry I've been reminded about it and questioned as to whether I really am a blogger anymore!

So when prompted by the lovely Wendy about whether Blogtober was going ahead I did a little hunting around and found it's being hosted by Shells in the Bush, so click on over if you want to get on board too and grab a button.

I am going to do my best to get back into the blog habit and post something every day in October - no matter how small...

Today I want to bring to your attention a great cause/event that is happening in ten days.

There's an International Sew-along happening to make up feminine hygiene kits for girls in countries where they sometimes have to manage each month by using leaves or newspaper, or they simply stay home for the duration of their period.

Days for Girls - Every Girl. Everywhere. Period.

Having appropriate supplies, in their own little drawstring bag,  means they can attend school every day, and not miss out on up to 60 days every year.
It gives them the chance to stand tall in their community and not have to hide away.
It gives them dignity.

It's such a simple thing and I love that practical skills can be applied to make something that can make a real difference to someone's life.

The Sew-along is being hosted by Days for Girls click the link and visit their site to read more - it will be time well spent.

If you are in Melbourne and want to get involved, Wendy and I are hosting an even in the Eastern suburbs on Friday October 11th (2pm til late) and the morning of Saturday 12th October.

Leave me a comment that links to your email address and I can send you further details.

Otherwise jump on the Days for Girls website and see how else you can help.

Hurried call for help!!

Do you have a spare hour or two in the next few days to help put make a wish come true for a little boy having a tough time??

Stacey at Polka Dot Daze has taken up the cause to make felt crowns for a special 'Carnival' party being held for a little guy in Sydney called Talin who was given life-changing news just a few months ago.

This little boy was diagnosed at Easter with what doctors have described as an inoperable, life-ending tumour. It is a story that brings dread to the heart of any parent, and makes me hug my healthy little girls that bit tighter.

If you think you can very quickly whip up a couple of super-simple felt crowns to send to arrive in Sydney by June 1st (that's next Friday - a week from today), then head on over to Stacey's blog and click the link to drop her an email.

They can be for girls or boys - the above is just an example.

All you SIT girls - Stacey is coming along this year so let's band together and help out a fellow SITer doing a good deed.

Come on - do you really need an excuse to sew??

Tragedy

There is little that can be said about the tragedy that has engulfed Japan.

Now that the news cycles on the story are slowing down I think it's vital we not forget people are, and will for a long time to come, be coping with amazing sadness and hardship.

If you can spare a few dollars and want to enter a raffle with your donation then pop over to Jodie's place and win one of her fabulous toys, or Tan's and go in the running for a gorgeous dress.

There is a link of other fund raising efforts on the link to Jodie's blog above, or click on this logo and it should get you there too.

The cost of one cup of coffee will get you an entry in either of their raffles.
Don't you think that's a sacrifice worth making??