The Little Sensory Shed

07/06/2026

Bribie MyTime is on this Wednesday 10th of June.
This week we have a lovely guest speaker Charmaine Newmark coming along to talk to us about Navigating Carer Burnout. Charmaine is a Natrapath, Counsellor and a Carer herself who has a wealth of experience and wisdom to share!

If you've ever thought about coming along and seeing what we are all about come and join us on Wednesday!

I promise we are friendly and It's my 2 year MyTime anniversary and my birthday so there will be cake! 😄

10/05/2026

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Wishing a Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums and mother figures who do so much, every day. 💐

Your love, care and the little things you do mean more than you know.

Have a lovely Sunday!

05/05/2026

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05/05/2026

Thank you so much we are in the finals 🎉 I really didn't expect to be part of it this year, I was incredibly surprised to be nominated, so thank you again it means so much.

It's bittersweet to be in the finals this year, as you know I was forced to run the business down after my devastating diagnosis. It was just so sad The 'Shed was just starting to turn a corner and I was excited to be starting new sensory workshops, when my world literally fell apart. My focus had to be solely on my child as I embarked on a gruelling regime of treatment. Being part of the finals is however recognition for the 4 years of hard work that went into creating and running 'The Shed, I'm pleased to be part of it for the 4th year running.

We are still here and I do still get the odd bit of new stock in from time to time, but as you can appreciate advertising is hard as I'm often unwell.
We do have a few loyal customers (I'd love more) that still pop in when they need a sensory item or unique gift...you know who you are and I am grateful for you 🩵🩷🩵🙏🏻

⭐Every order no matter how small assists me paying for meds/alternative therapies, your support is everything...please think of us and do ask if you are looking for something 🙏🏻

25/04/2026

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Before my son's diagnosis of course I knew about neurodivergence. Well, I knew about the stereotypical presentations of Autism. And I knew about being easily distracted and being hyperactive. And I, in my ignorance, would have said 'yes, I know about neuro divergence.

I was a qualified teacher. I am embarrassed to say neurodivergence did not appear on my syllabus. I had not a single minutes training. I was only ever given the information a child was, or some vague educational or behavioural goal. So of course I knew about neurodivergence, right?

And the diagnosis? Well, that was presented to me in its pathologized terms and deficit based language. Surely now I knew about neurodivergence?

No. I knew nothing. I still I knew nothing at all.

But the research and reading and listening to neurodivergents, and trying to understand my own brain better and have insight into how my son functions? Now I do understand. And I am still learning. Everyday.

So what do I wish? I wish that messages about what neurodivergence really is went beyond the neurodivergent community, so that there weren't people like me wandering around in ignorance. So that a system that let me down and also meant there were countless children I let down too is changed. So that this cycle of misunderstanding can be broken for future generations.

I wish that this understanding of neurodivergence were not a faceless, pathologized list of problems as the first information we run into, but the lived experience of actually neurodivergent people communicated in their own way. That's what I want these doodles to really be about. Thank you to those who read, follow, comment and share ❤️🌈

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

19/04/2026

🔥All our Eco 3D printed Sensory Play Trays are now just $20 🔥
(RRP 34.95 - 37.95)

⭐ Fairy House, Dump Truck, Hearts and Aqua Turtle Sold.

16/04/2026

We’ve Been Nominated 🎉 Woo hoo! We are proud to have been nominated in the Pumicestone Business Excellence 2026!

🎉 I have to say I was very surprised to get this email last night! So thank you whomever nominated us, it means so much! As you know since my diagnosis the business is running down...but we are still open and I can't resist getting the odd bit of new stock in when I see something fun! We have new Jellystone and Oh Flossy stock 🩵

If you haven’t yet nominated, every nomination counts! The more we get the better chance we have of making it into the finals, we've been nominated late this year but there is still a little bit of time to vote for us, votes close midday on the 21st. I'm not sure which category we have been nominated in, but I'd assume Best Home Business. Please select this category when voting 🙏🏻

Id absolutely love to be at the finals again for the 4th year running! I haven't been out since last years finals just after I got my diagnosis so I'd love to go again this year and celebrate not only being nominated but that I'm still here earth side!
That's definitely worth celebrating with a glass of fizz! 🥂 🩷

With love and gratitude Anna 🙏🏻🩵

Nominate today 👉

https://arianadoolan.com.au/pumicestone-business-excellence-awards-2026/

10/04/2026

🔥 Last 2 Wish Jellyfish in stock
Now just $15! 🌠🪼

1 x Yellow 💛
1 x Blue 🩵

Meet Wish Jellyfish Jellywish.....your child’s magical bedtime friend.

Jellywish is a soft, starry companion designed to bring calm, comfort, and a little bit of wonder to the end of each day. Inspired by the tradition of worry dolls, Jellywish flips the story instead of sharing worries, children whisper their hopes, dreams and kind thoughts to their glowing friend before drifting off to sleep.

Tucked into its cosy matchbox-style “bed,” Jellywish helps transform bedtime into a soothing, positive ritual that children look forward to. Each wish shared builds connection, imagination, and emotional resilience turning nighttime into a moment of peace and possibility.

09/04/2026

One of my favourite pics from Easter, L doing her Easter Egg hunt at Nana's. I'm convinced I have captured the shadow of the Easter Bunny in the photo 😄

Do you have a favorite pic to share?