Making Wishes Come True: Groovy Goose

When I was 18 years old (not that long ago *gulp*!) I was a receptionist at a hotel/motel type place. One of our guests was an older gentleman who was an antique seller/collector and I love a chat so we were chatting about things, his work, stuff about the town I lived in, etc. He came back the next day and gave me gorgeous three inch high cast iron ornament of a wizened old man with a walking stick and he said to me something along the lines of “Thank you your help and kindness.  This is for you. People will do things in your life that will make you never forget them. I hope this is one thing you will never forget.”  And I haven’t. The old man gave me more than just an ornament, he gave me the gift of giving.

And isn’t that the amazing thing about human beings. We have so much to give and with giving comes hope and love and inspiration. Giving doesn’t have to be about grand gestures and huge wads of cash – sometimes it really is the little things that can make a big difference.

Rest assured, I have a point and I’m getting there slowly!

Speaking of giving, I’m so happy to share with you that one of our great friends, Heidi at Groovy Goose is now an official fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish^® Australia.  Heidi has designed and created a series of gorgeous linen textured cards and is running a card a thon to raise money to help grant the cherished wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.  Here are a selection of cards available:

Aren’t they beautiful! All cards are blank for your own personal message and can be used for all sorts of special occasions.

I totally love the designs and gorgeous graphics on these cards,
and what is also fabulous is that there is FREE postage when you buy these cards!

Make-A-Wish^® Australia receives $3 from every six pack of cards sold and $5 for every ten pack of cards sold. I just got the old calculator out (maths not my strong point okay!) and if you buy these beautiful Australian cards in a 10 pack, the cost comes down to $2.50 each.

 Make-A-Wish^® Australia ethos is a simple yet poignant one – “We grant the Wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.”

I’m lucky to have a healthy, active child and our prayers and love go out to the parents and carers of children that are the deserving recipients of Make-A-Wish^® Australia.

I commend Heidi and the Groovy Goose team for their generosity and creativity and urge all our Handmade Kids readers to support this worthy cause!

Caz x