Lilli

Love the shots of Lilli and Sophie in their Tea Princess outfits….  gorgeous mini fashionista’s here!

Healthy Breakfast Tip…

This recipe sounds weird, but I came up with it while making a carrot cake, and it works with my girls.

When I make porridge in the morning, I finely grate in the saucepan some carrot and/or zucchini, cook it a little, add the porridge ingredients and then cook as per the instructions.

At the last minute I throw in some frozen blueberries or raspberries.

Lilli and Sophie then get to sprinkle on some cinnamon sugar and swirl on some maple syrup and they love it.

On days I know they might not be eating so well (going out to a party or restaurant) I don’t worry to much about what they eat as they have already had a serve of vegi’s, fruit, dairy and grain. The cinnamon sugar and maple syrup they pop on is generally less than the sugar included in most kids cereals.

Sophie

Hope your’re having a lovely day. It’s so rainy here it was a great day for porridge, we had zucchini and blueberry today.

Linda V

Hope you dont mind Linda… I wanted to share your comments to me here as well.  Was so touching… thank you

Hi Elizabeth,

before I get onto my tip, I’ll just say that if you do use it I don’t require a gift. I just really enjoy reading the blog and go into it on a daily basis. I was also moved by your recent post heavy heart empty arms. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, as I said I was moved and wanted to comment, but anything I could think of saying seemed so without depth in comparison. So to sound cheesy, I already have my ‘gift’, just in reading your regular posts.

Oh this was just so gorgeous I am so glad that the blog is read by all you wonderful people.  I know in heart it feels right… it gives me meaning.   Thank you… more than you could know.

Warmly

Elizabeth xx

Charlipop Kids

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Charlipopkids is a great website… and has some amazing clothes.  We all know you love the Australian and New Zealand kids designer clothes and thats why you come to La Toriana… but every now and again I love to find something “exotic” and ‘Unique”.    The ever so gorgeous Kathryn always has something that I am looking for.

Charlipopkids is a unique online boutique that caters for all.  The 3 concept stores are all linked in so you can buy anything you like!.

• Charlipopkids designer
• Charlipopkids preloved
• Charlipopkids treasures

My recent purchase from Charlipop kids was a few items that are adorable.  The “ME TOO” kids designer brand, from the Netherlands is bright, bold and just what we were looking for for Tiana to wear on our next holiday. The gorgeous prints and fabrics are to die for.. the price.. well I just had to buy more! Even better Tiana loved the bright floral colours…. felt like she was on holidays she said!

Kathryn, the owner was also featured recently in the ever so gorgeous magazine  Essential Child. you can jump on here and see the whole article! An excellent interview!

I also must admit the photographer Kat uses for some of her kids clothing ranges are amazing. Amanda Keeys photography … is ever so cool and talented.

I now have my eye on the Minymo kids clothes … tough decision to make here… this (below in pink) is what I am thinking of getting Tiana….  is so cute!  Minymo is a danish kids wear company for kids 0 – 12 yrs.   Stylish and great quality.  If you are looking for the latest in overseas kids fashion… let Kat show you about CharlipopKids.

I love the fact too that I can shop and wander and look at what other great overseas baby and kids clothes are like.  Its a magical, fun and colourful world at Charlipopkids…..

go on and check it out… oh  and say from me whilst you are there!  Kat is a wonderful friend… might just have to pop up to sunny Coffs and say hello myself one day soon!

warmly

Elizabeth  xx

Boys light up….

when ever they receive a great gift.     Look at what great gift ideas we have here just for the boys!!

Are you looking for the best baby clothing online?  For funky kids clothes, stylish boys wear or maybe even vintage little girls clothing?  La Toriana can help you!

Boys designer fashion, as well as baby boy gifts, toys and accessories have often played second fiddle to the Princesses in our life.  There are always gorgeous, pretty and an abundant designer girls clothing, gorgeous accessories and girls toys in the market, and often not as many for boys!  Our ”big boys” love to get dressed up in hip and trendy kids clothes too, but are often overlooked.

At La Toriana we are trying to change all this.

We have some great Australian designers in boys gear, wooden toys and great new release accessories that we are sure you are going to love!  Above are just a few of my favourite items for the Little Man in your life!

We are always on the look out for more Great Australian and New Zealand products full of character, full of style and most of all great quality at a reasonable price.  If you know any great designer boys wear or kids clothing labels online that you would like to see us carry… let us know!   Your input is very valuable!

Check out all our designers in baby wear and Kids clothes here.

warmly

elizabeth xx

At La Toriana we have a passion for kids fashion.

Our labels include, Alimrose, annieB, Lambykins, Fairy Floss Creations, Eternal Creation, Vanchi, TikiBoo Kids, Little Pearls for Little Girls, Tea Princess, Three Little trees, Tummbear, babyjo bamboo baby wear, nest organics, early birds premature baby clothes, teeny weeny premmie baby wear, Oopsidaisi, boxy design, anamalz, Briit design, Bump buddy, cheeky little soles, Sounds for silence, Deshabille, eco peko, fINNIGAN fINN, gertie and me, Hey baby, huggalugs, i candy, lazybones, locolili, miniwhisk, mon tresor, nana huchy, nanny pickle, OOBI baby, penny scallan, Tabitha Emma, Tippie Toes, Vintage Kid, Wild Things of Noosa and so many more!

 KooL KidZ  

  YOUR kids at La Toriana

 awww love this photo of Jarrah… the lighting is amazing

My famous pumpkin soup recipe, so easy and every one loves it.

 1/2 jap pumpkin peeled, seeded and cut into chunks sprinkled with oilive oil

4 large brushed potatoes, peeled and chopped into chuncks

1 leek sliced and washed well

1 litre chicken stock

1 litre water

curry powder to taste

Heat oven to 180 degrees, put in pumpkin to roast until tender, meanwhile, put leek, potato, water and stock in pan, simmer until tender, add roast pumpkin, blitz with blender until smooth, add curry to taste and serve.

Yumm

Lisa

mum to Jarrah (male) 21 months

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Thanks LIsa.

Tiana has just started to get back into soup since her toddler years…. (as long as its smooth and she cant see the veges!)  This is great!

We will be posting out your free gift tomorrow!

If YOU have a great tip, recession buster, saving money advice or a great recipe… send it in.  If we publish it we will post out a gift just for you!  send to     info at latoriana dot com 

warmly

Elizabeth xx

Make your own designer jeans!

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We just love TikiBoo Kids blog and here is a great tip to design your own designer jeans for kids.  Kathryn shows you step by step on how to JAZZ up your old kids jeans that may be too short now, have a hole, a stain… whatever!

I just loved this as so many of us are and will be hit by the economy, but now you can still have unique designer kids clothing… its now your design!  A great project you and the kids can design together!  Got some pants your little one doesn’t quite like… jazz them up together and save a bundle!  Thanks Kathryn….  I guess now you may have some “ooh La La” designs in mind… your trip sounded fab!

Kathryn states…

“I’m sure most of us have a pair of jeans hanging around which fit around the tummy – those adjustable waists rock – but are too short in the legs.  Or maybe you got lucky like me and found a pair at k-mart reduced to $3!  Here is a way to get an extra season from the jeans, or simply a way to create a very cool addition to a little wardrobe and use up fabric scraps.  For a boy, add a cuff instead of the ruffle.”

see the full post over at TikiBoo Kids blog here

Give your own jeans make over

by TikiBoo Kids!!

Want to win your own  Recession buster Designer Jeans embellished by Kathryn?  Kathryn is giving ONE lucky reader the chance!!  Could be you!

All you need to do is,,,  comment on this post or go across to Kathryns blog here .  Kathryn will decide the winner and contact you.

The winner will just need to send the pair of jeans to Kathryn and she will embellish them and give them a new designer edge!  Comments to be in by May 30th!

Want to see some great TikiBoo Designs at La Toriana  … check these out.

if You have a great blog and some tips mums can use with their kids… let me know… you may be featured here.   email me.  info@latoriana.com.au

warmly

Elizabeth xx