Meet Shelley from Lime Tree Kids
1.Where do you reside?
We are fortunate enough to live on the Northern end of the Gold Coast .
2. What is special about where you live?
I love the fact we can get in the car and drive to the beach, the mountains or even a theme park all within 20 minutes!!
3. How did you get your business started?
My husband and I ran a Web Development business (mantis Technologies) for 10 years together but after our first son came to us through adoption from overseas, I realised that there was a big need for children’s websites that offered great quality items that enhanced positive interaction and self esteem whilst also looking cool! So I jumped ship and started my own business!
4. What is your favourite childhood memory?
When my brother got married (whom I adored) and moved out of home I was 7 and he used to come pick me up and drive me to school every morning. I only lived 2 streets away but I LOVED that time with him every morning. I’ve only just realised that he would have driven 10 mins out of his way to work to do so!!
5. What are some memories that you like to create for your children?
It is really important for me because of a difficult child hood myself, that I promote positive interaction, family traditions, laughter and lots of cuddles!
6. Who inspires you?
Hold for collective ** sigh ** but its true , my wonderfully supportive husband and my beautiful son are my main inspiration. I have been married for 12 years and my husband is truly one of those GOOD guys.. and my son has worked SO hard to get to where he is today emotionally and developmentally he inspires me to try too !
7. Describe your perfect day?
My perfect day is hanging around the house or at the park with my two fav boys (Hubby and son) , meeting up for a BBQ with family and friends, laughing and really feeling in the moment with beautiful people. Not worrying about tomorrow or yesterday just IN THE MOMENT!!
8. Favourite holiday destination?
My favourite holiday destination is Perth. I know its not Italy or anything but we went there last year and stayed at Scarborough Beach. It was such a beautiful time exploring a new city we had never seen, discovering awesome Markets at Fremantle, and COLD weather, which I love! I would move to Perth in a heat beat but alas hubby LOVES the weather here on the coast too much !
9. What are some of your favourite items that you could not live without?
The following items are non negotiable:
· iphone
· Computer
· My Oroton Sunnies
· Did I say my iphone ?
10. What is your favourite product for kids and why?
Currently my favourite product is the LunchPunch Sandwich cutters range, so so simple and yet so effective!
My son hadn’t eaten a sandwich in a year and now eats a “puzzle” or a “car / plane” everyday!!!
11. What is one product you have bought that you did not need but just had to have?
Hmm that would be the new mimco bag for me !!
12. Your favourite children’s fashion label?
At the moment having a boisterous boy I am loving Minti (it always makes me smile) and Munster.
I am also a big fan od cotton for pants and cute little stuff!
13. What is your family’s favourite meal? PIZZA , definitely Pizza ! Sad , I know !!!
14. Are you a fashion conscious mother? If so what is your favourite label for yourself?
Insert sigh here ! I used to be VERY fashion conscious however I am now more concentrated on brushing hair, looking reasonably ok and running out of the door. I am BIG on fashion accessories like trendy etsy necklace finds, designer bags and scarves , perfume etc..
15. What is the best thing about being a mother?
The BEST thing for me is the fact that I am contributing to someone else’s life and not being totally SELF orientated! My son has a VERY hard start and even when we picked him up from Taiwan and came to us he had a very hard time learning to trust and to love. Now when he gives me a cuddle or kiss, or when I see him playing with his friends like any other child.. My heart swells with a love I never knew I could have for someone!!
16. To finish off would you like to add a favourite photo? Tell us why it is your favourite.
This is my favourite photo at the moment because we had SUCH a beautiful Christmas this past year. Sam was at the age that it brings you to tears to see the excitement and anticipation of Christmas Day. It made me so grateful and blessed to be a family and to have two special guys in my life !
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