I can hardly believe that it's been a month since I've had a chance to blog, being so busy with the web designing.

We're excited to be welcoming Jes from Australian Certified Websites to not only Guy Designs, but Our Corner as well.  Jes has asked us to re-design her website but has also kindly accepted our invitation to write articles, which we look forward to reading as she finds time.  Jes' concept of providing a location where you can confirm you are shopping and supporting Australian businesses is brilliant as so many companies out there look like they are located here and are really based in a country that don't support fair wages or privacy of your details (opening you up to credit card fraud & so much more....)  For a very small fee you receive the certification logo that you can add to your site, a full write up on http://www.australiancertified.com.au/, which includes links to your site, logo, etc, plus a write up on her facebook page (currently 214 fans) to encourage fans back to your FB page, that also transfers to her twitter page (currently 379 followers), also a listing on her partner site Ozvert - So not only are you being promoted as Australian, but look at all the free advertising you receive.

We're proud to announce the launch of Kids Learning is Fun's new website & shop this week. Their very talented owner, Jodie has provided lots of information and guides on the site to help parents assist their children's learning from the very basics, as well as products you can purchase in your journey.  I can't get over just how much I hadn't used or just didn't realise we use in our day-to-day lives and really enjoyed my education whilst creating her new site - THANKS JODIE!!!

Last Friday Jodie joined the live chat on Connect to Mums & was in-undated in sales after the event.  Congrats!!!  We wish you bigger and better success as the word gets out there!

Speaking of talented people, one of the projects close to our hearts is the School Of St Jude (mentioned in previous blogs). Gemma who is the founder, has been very busy touring Australia drumming up support for the school and the word from the school is her efforts are making a difference, but they still need help!  You can choose to child, a teacher, a dorm room, or one off donations such as furniture, buses, books & equipment.  Our hearts go out to Gemma at this time, who had to fly back home after losing her father-in-law last week.  There's nothing worse than getting that news when you're so far away.  However, Gemma is now back and will continue her tour this week, speaking at International Woman's Day at NSW Parliament House. What a woman!!!

The other project we're proud to be part of is Backpacks for Aussie Kids!  Despina is a hardworking foster mum who decided that all foster kids need something to call their own when they are ripped away from not only their family but everything they own.  She creates backpacks with toys and necessities to give to these kids and has created a variety of ways you can help.  From online auctions, purchasing a song to EBAY & Cash donations .

We're in the process of helping Despina create her new website as part of our donations to charity program and hope to have the website ready for launch very soon.  In the meantime, check out their current site or their Facebook Fan Page & Twitter page.

Another very talented person we're excited to be working with is Asher Christophers from Next Step Music.  Asher supports the music industry by providing a one-stop-shop for artists to advertise their work and get it out across the industry.  The site is in the beta testing phase and is almost ready to launch.  Become a fan of his Facebook page to see more about his project and the launch of his site.

We'd also like to welcome Creating Health, Bombonieres from the Heart, Amanda Riley Invitations & Graphic Design & Twinsane who we've begun working with on their new websites.  As you can see, not really anytime for any of the major plans for Our Corner, but they will happen in good time...

In the meantime, we'd like to welcome all the new members to Our Corner and there are lots of new listings in the directory & Noticeboard to check out!!!

Two last mentions!!!

Congrats to a very brave Linda from Family Capers who shaved her hair in the name of charity on Saturday.  Clive had his hair coloured to support the cause and the colours looked great.  See the photos on their Facebook page.

For all of those in the Hunter, The Critter Sitter is sponsoring 4th Annual Pets Picnic at Speers Point Park on Sunday March 21st.  Join us and Kayla (our gorgeous pooch) for a fun day and support the work of Hunter Animal Rescue.