StorkUp: Funky, Quirky, Original & Affordable Shopping

Hands up if you find shopping a bore sometimes?! When shopping online (which should be considerably easier than trawling around shopping centres) jumping from place to place, looking for inspiration and endlessly searching for different shops may become wearying after a while.

lego-zipbin-storage-case--playmat
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StorkUp offers an alternative to those who are shopping for baby and children’s items, from clothing to toys and beyond. I have been “watching” StorkUp since it launched as I was intrigued by the one stop shop idea however since those early day the business has grown rapidly, incorporating hundreds of retailers into their catalogue ensuring that there is something for all styles, preferences and budgets.

Cream Bunny All In One
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I might have mentioned once or twice recently that I am very soon (approx. two weeks) going to be becoming an aunt to a niece for the time on “my” side of the family. My sister is expecting her first and this time I will be spoiling a girl rather than boys. I had no idea shopping for girls could be so much fun! My two ratbags are of course loveable boys so there is no pink in sight so browsing this site has been a joyful experience!

There are other stores that give you a wide choice of goods and I’ve used many of them at one time or another however StorkUp seem to have the edge on the more trendy, quirky and unique finds which make shopping for yourself or for others that much more enjoyable.

The site itself is ridiculously easy to use. You may sign up with Twitter, Facebook or your email address, add your children’s details or pregnancy info, start lists for saving items or for those who just want to get down to the nitty gritty of seeing what is on offer there is a big SKIP option so that you can start exploring.

StorkUp-Raspberry Red
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The site is set out very much like Pinterest in a way, enabling you to scroll through hundreds of items quickly and easily. It is simple to customise your searches by keyword, theme, price or even by what is “trending” at the time. A brilliant way to get your shopping done!

Thankfully pink, blue, green, purple and any colour you could want is catered for as I seem to have plenty of friends and family all expecting at the moment.

Whether you are searching for clothing, toys, equipment, interiors or indeed anything related to babies, toddlers and children “just because” or for birthdays and Christmas you won’t go wrong using Stork Up. A huge plus point for me is that StorkUp introduces savvy shoppers to a wide number or independent retailers who perhaps might have been missed otherwise.

I will certainly be hitting the site for Xmas ideas and have already “liked” and follow their Facebook page so that I don’t miss out on news, offers and competitions. This year why not make shopping for new, fun and high quality items from independent sellers and established businesses easier, saving yourself both time and money.

From Small Beginnings
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*Written in collaboration with the mentioned business yet true to my own thoughts, feelings and experiences.

The Dodopad Acad-Pad Personal Size Filofax Insert

I’ve made no secret of the fact that I am a big Dodopad fan and this post is about my newest love, the Acad-Pad Filofax insert.

Filofax Acad-Pad

I adore my Filofax. Roy bought this one for me for Christmas about seven years ago and it is a trusted friend. I also adore my Dodopad (I use one daily for work and wouldn’t be without it). The Acad-Pad give me the opportunity to use the much loved Dodopad format on the go and at home as part of my everyday diary.

I’ll be honest, having seen the Filofax version on the website before I did think that the boxes would be too smalland I would have to use symbols and a special key to get the info I needed in however I’ve worked out (genius) that if I write just a little smaller, as I would in a Filofax diary anyway, everything fits. The Acad-Pad still has the doodle page which is ideal for on the go note, scribbles and reminders, I have “Check school uniform and sports kit” the week before school restarts for example.

Starting to fill in the days which despite being very busy for us don't need a massive clumsy diary to record them.
Starting to fill in the days which despite being very busy for us don’t need a massive clumsy diary to record them.

For me this format is perfect for recording family info such as which child is in childcare and when, important school dates, appointments, trips and everything else that comes with life as a busy family. For students this fab format would work much the same way and is quirky and colourful enough for everyone. I love the fact that I may still enjoy the weekly quotes and fun facts the same way that I do with my full-sized Dodopad.

So there you go, it would appear that I am a convert, the Acad-Pad is already a firm favourite of mine. I should have written this a week or so ago to be honest however have been too busy playing with it.

The Acad-Pad Filofax may be found here and currently retails at £10.99. Make sure you have a nosy at the Dodo-Facebook page to keep up to date with news,offers and more.

 

Dodopad, acad pad, filofax
Covers available separately.

 

Now I need to decide what Dodo-product to try next…..