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24.01.2022 These cute harmonicas have been a hit! They are so cute, feel great in little hands and make a sweet sound. Check out our range of musical instruments and music boxes https://theidylliclife.com.au/collections/musical-toys #theidylliclife #woodentoys #musicaltoys #learnthroughplay #sweetmusic

24.01.2022 We had a big fun day with some of my biggest supporters. Playing with products and just having a very long over due catch up. Which due to Covid and the weather took a little longer to organise. I have to say a massive thank you to @amandakate_photography for having us and I cant wait to see your work But for now, I've found my spot on the couch for the night to keep working on these little guys.

22.01.2022 Christmas is now less than TWO months away!!! Luckily some people are organised! Thanks Kim your order is all ready for you

21.01.2022 Last week we embraced the chaos and got some of our favourite littles together! These kids have known each other since they were 2 months old and us mums still love the chance to get together. They have given me so much support over the years I don't know where I would be without them Thanks again @amandakate_photography for your beautiful photos and opening your home to us again for this long overdue, much needed catch up xx #theidylliclife #woodentoys #ittakesavillage #thereisalwaysone #ilovesomeonerare #glycogenstoragedisease

16.01.2022 One of the easiest decisions I've made when thinking about what type of business I want The Idyllic Life to be is one that brings a simple type of joy for the children who are gifted the toys but even more for those that are giving them. I feel like I've never really been in a position to give back as much as I've wanted especially to those who have been so supportive when we have really needed it. This is why I am so excited to announce that $2 from every sale will be donate...d to the Women's & Children's Hospital Foundation Don't forget to use the code IDYLLIC10 for 10% off your first order. Theidylliclife.com.au #theidylliclife #wchfoundation #ilovesomeonerare #woodentoys #openendedplay #letthembelittle #youaremysunshine #mumswithhustle #bossmum #giveback

15.01.2022 Don't forget to use the code IDYLLIC10 at the checkout for 10% off your first order. And every order over $100 has free shipping! Theidylliclife.com.au #theidylliclife #woodentoys #letthembelittle #farmanimals #wildimagination

14.01.2022 Today was definitely one of those days! E is just getting over a cold and was awake at 5am. Not normal for her and did not cope well with it. We got lots of looks as we sat on the floor in spotlight trying to get through one meltdown after another. I also managed to get out of there without having to buy half the craft section which is a win! #theidylliclife #bigemotions #meltdown #tiredbubba #tiredmumma

14.01.2022 So back in the day when I would sit at a desk and play with numbers all day I worked with a very clever women. When neither of us no longer fit in with our bosses dreams it was time to move on and build our own. If anyone is looking for a very knowledgeable accountant with 20 years experience but without the usual fees that come along with that kind of experience get in touch with Adelaide Tax Solutions If you check out her page you will see a very special deal with The Idyllic Life too

13.01.2022 There is no planet B so let's show some love to our planet! These recycling centres are such a good way to help kids become aware! The cards can be collected into the truck and then sorted into the correct bin. https://theidylliclife.com.au/products/recycling-centre #theidylliclife #woodentoys #recycle #teachthemwell #loveourplanet #letthembelittle

13.01.2022 Make sure you check out all the new arrivals handmade by a very clever mum, in her kitchen no less! https://theidylliclife.com.au/collections/new-arrivals

10.01.2022 The perfect blend of sass and sweetness

08.01.2022 This little love did so well with her week in hospital. We had some big changes to both her overnight feeds and daytime cornstarch doses. Our amazing metabolic team at WCH did so much work before we were admitted I'm surprised our dietitians head didn't with all the calculations that were needed to make sure that Emme has the correct amount of carbs down to the minute! GSD 3 means Emme can't access her stored energy. So too many carbs means that they are stored, potentially... causing damage to her liver and muscles in her future and not enough means her blood sugars drop very rapidly causing severe hypoglycemia. Now Emme is a little bit older she can start using protein as a source of energy which has all been introduced to her overnight feeds. As well as Nutrini. A whole feed that contains every vitamin and mineral she needs given she's stopped eating like she used to. I am so grateful for all the nurses that cared for us during the week. It was the first time in a long time I felt like I could switch off the mental side that comes with caring for someone with GSD. I actually felt like "just" a mum. So grateful for The Idyllic Life too. It meant that I could be completely present for Emme without guilt of being away from a desk

04.01.2022 This is the belly that started it all. 4 years ago yesterday we got the official diagnosis of GSD 3a. I had no idea what that meant and I was told not to google too much. Of course I did; bad idea We were very lucky in the lead up to Emme's diagnosis. I took her to her gp because her belly was always big and quite firm, I used to call it her little puppy belly, the Dr told me that she wouldn't have picked it up if I hadn't mentioned it so she sent us to a paediatrician. Dur...ing our visit with him he sent us for an ultrasound which confirmed her liver was enlarged. Our second visit he gave us blood tests to do which we went straight from our appointment to the wch to have them done. At 8.30 that night I got a call from the paed asking if we did go straight from the appointment to have the test done. I had been feeding Emme during our appointment and by the time we got to the wch her blood sugars were low. He had already spoken to the metabolic team at the hospital and we were admitted the next day for a fasting study and the rest is history! It really did happen that quickly, my head was spinning not knowing how to process any of it and my learning curve is still going straight up! But what I've learned since then is that even with the diagnosis every body is different, everybody had a different story leading up to the diagnosis, everybody lives with it differently, everybody has good and bad days but I wouldn't change Emme for the world See more

03.01.2022 House sitting at my parents this weekend. Keeping things simple and taking all day to do it is just what we both needed. #theidylliclife #simplepleasures #sunshinetherapy #farmlife #bigdog #solucky

03.01.2022 Being official at the @mountainponyclub ODE

02.01.2022 Ok I finally found some time to get these beautiful products up on the website! www.theidylliclife.com.au #theidylliclife #woodentoys... #handmade #australianmade #playtolearn #australiantheme #bossmum See more

02.01.2022 A stay in hospital is the perfect excuse for making a new friend. I'm still playing around with colours and design but planning to add some super soft, totally organic furry friends to the site soon. As soon as I can make my mind up on what to make. Any suggestions??? #theidylliclife #amigurumianimal #icantdecide #eucalyptusfiber #ilovesomeonerare #womensandchildrenshospital

01.01.2022 Quickly becoming one of my favourite places in the world. I think I needed the walk more than they did