La Toriana is proud to announce we have a gorgeous book listed on our website.  This is a brand new release will be the best baby present available.

How exciting…. the birth of a new baby   a baby book.

if you are about this week in Brisbane  (wish I was)… drop in and say hi to the authors Peace and Katy

Once you become a mother nothing is ever quite the same again, your life changes in a million new and unexpected ways, you discover love like you have never known before and also find that yes you can actually survive on just 3 hours sleep. As new mothers Peace and Katy found the reality of life as a mother completely different to what they had previously imagined. Unprepared for the adjustment from full time career girls to the role of round the clock motherhood they struggled with the challenges of motherhood such as isolation, a changing identity, sleep deprivation, loss of independence, conflicting advice, self doubt and breastfeeding issues.

After speaking to many other women with children of all ages they found they were not alone and that these challenges were common experiences for new mothers in contemporary Australian society.

“The original idea for this book came from the realisation that becoming a mother is not simply about giving birth and waiting for your maternal instincts to kick in. The skills necessary for motherhood are learnt. Times have changed and for many mothers the first time they hold a newborn is when their own baby is born, our society has lost many of the skills which were traditionally learnt incidentally as part of everyday life in a large close-knit family. Our goal was to create a book to encourage, support and empower mothers and help make their journey a little easier.”

What I wish a knew before I became a Mother is that book. Written for new and expectant mothers the book, addresses topics such as pregnancy, preparing for birth, coping with post natal depression, encouraging communication with your partner, breastfeeding, ensuring you have a strong support network and knowing when to ask for help in a positive and uplifting way. This book aims to help new mothers adjust to the demands of life with a newborn and reminds women to value themselves and their own needs too.

Featuring beautiful photography and practical advice this book is the perfect gift for new and expectant mothers! Published by Boolarong Press ‘What I Wish I Knew before I Became a Mother’is available at la Toriana.   Great gift for the expectant mother, the new mother, mums of all ages, and the best Mothers Day gift too.

Organic Baby and Kids

With all the chemicals, environment, foods and more that our babies and kids are exposed to, its a little wonder why so many mums and dads are looking to eco friendly, environmental friendly and organic toys and clothing for their babies and kids.

There appears to be more than ever before, allergies, eczema and reactions,  so that eliminating as much chemicals, by products and additives where we can is vitally important to many parents.  Me included.

But that doesn’t mean you cant have style, fashion and function when it comes to organic baby clothing and kids wear.  There are some great sites these days that you can buy affordable organic and eco friendly items for your family.  If you are looking for organic baby food, ORGANIC BUBS is a great website.  I often refer friends here and they are so happy with everything they receive.  The best thing… you can buy great organic baby food online!

At La Toriana, you can buy online amazing designer children’s clothing that’s so affordable and trendy.  Long gone are the days where  “sacks” of clothing were the only organic baby clothes you could get.  With amazing Australian and New Zealand designers in kids fashion and baby wear, you can have it all.

Great designers in today’s fashion industry who are also passionate as i am about our kids and giving them a great start to life,  are designing and making quality organic children’s products.  Great kids designer labels like  babyjo bamboo, Lambykins, eco peko, nanny pickle, anamalz, oopsidaisi, huggalugs, nest organics, early birds for premmie baby, and gaia skin naturals.

Watch out as La Toriana is soon adding even more amazing organic kids clothing, toys and accessories you can buy online.

here is a couple of our favourite organic products for your babies and kids you can pop into La Toriana online and purchase.  You will be amazed at the range, the quality, the colours and style and especially the low cost organic products for babies and kids.

Nanny Pickle is a luxurious organic baby rage with a low price tag!  You will instantly fall in love with this organic cotton and bamboo blend… its the quality fabric that’s only best for baby!

This Nanny Pickle sleep bag is only  $52.95  and comes with a FREE organic lavender bed bird… great for any newborn baby nursery!

Gorgeous for your toddler and little one.  Anorganic cotton hooded towell and organic cotton owl toy gift setfrom NEST organics.  You cannot beat the quality of this and everyone is so impressed when they receive this as a baby gift.  Plenty of organic baby Manchester too so check out their range.  This gift set is $59.95 for the set.

Oopsidaisi are passionate about organic and they (and us all) love these babushka organic lavender dolls.  Great for babies and kids rooms for the calming effect the lavender has.  I have one in my 6 yr old room and works a treat!

Ideal present too.  only $14.95

we look forward to welcoming you at La Toriana and feel free to ask any questions…. we are here to help make your shopping experience in online baby shopping stress free.  We invite you to grab a cuppa… sit back, relax and enjoy the La Toriana shopping experience… we know you will.

Check out the full range of organic baby items at La Toriana.

Angel Heart ~ Quest challenge

…..must end SOON.  Be Quick!!

Well done to the people who picked up some great bargains… a Vanchi nappy bag for FREE, some bibs and 20% off, 60% off vouchers scored.

There is still a couple more vouchers, 50%, 60% and more 20% off out there… I have removed all that have been used.  The ones still here are still available.  They will be updated and or removed as they have been found.

plus also newly added today is

• a Buy one/get one FREE  item (5 up for grabs)
• 3 x FREE items floating about (min spend $20)

don’t forget… many angel hearts will have the code when you hover your icon/mouse over the image.

some codes you will need the newsletter for the codes.  we will give you the first letter of the code… see the newsletter for more details.  Next newsletter out Thursday.

BONUS

• have 3 friends sign up, pop your name as a referral source and you score a free gift to value of $15.  one per customer)

don’t forget all details of the quest are HERE

remember… once you found the icon and used the code… post here so we know…

warmly

elizabeth xx

oh  a clue?  … c’mon… “mums the word”

Featured Business/Blog

Remember the old Nappy Bag Book…. I got one in 2001 and found it great!  well the the authors of The Nappy Bag Book have revamped it and modernised it and stylised it and WOW!!!

… now called the Australian Baby Guide.

If you haven’t got a copy… you are really missing out!!  Its a great book, coffee table style and so jammed pack full of information, great shopping places, tips and advice.  A keepsake an an excellent baby gift  or gift for an expectant mum to be.

Have you checked out their website?   I LOVE it! the webiste  www.AustralianBabyGuide.com.au is gaining momentum  and full of great info, its a place you will soon be referring all your friends to as well.  TRUST ME!!.

There is lots of information, interviews, competitions and a forum that’s so supportive and caring.  A must for any mum out there!  There is an expert chat room, personal stories, latest baby related articles and a chat room.  There are heaps of baby and kids contacts for baby clothing, designer kids wear and organic baby products just to name a few.

Mums have so much choice… you never need to feel isolated.

Baby Book Giveaway

The Author, Penny Attiwill, is giving us 2 copies to giveaway.  Jump onto the Australian Baby Guide website…..  tell us what feature of the site you love best and why… make your comments on this blog and Penny will choose 2 lucky readers!

Pop in, say we sent you….

… and say hello and catch up with me.  I am often there too!

oh… and if you cant wait to win a copy…. buy a copy direct from there… easy!

warmly

Elizabeth xx

WHERE ARE ALL THE MUMS of fashion conscious, style setting, hip hopping kids…?

    Featured Blog/Business

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the online magazine where mums meet 2 stay connected! 

 Did you know….  

  There are two billion mothers in the World

Modern mums average two kids (1950s: 3.5 kids; 1700s: 7-10 kids)

4.3 babies are born each second

Women average 2.2 hrs/day on chores 

Mums have made 7,300 nappy changes by baby’s 2nd birthday

Mums take 2 minutes and 5 seconds to change a nappy (that adds up to 3, 40-hour work weeks each year!)

A preschooler requires mum’s attention once every 4 minutes or 210 times a day

88% of laundry is done by mums, totalling 330 loads of laundry

..  Thanks Paula for that info….  WOW    

Where are all these AMAZING MUMS?

Well…when they are not spending time on domestic duties, caring for children and working,

They’re getting connected! 

connect2mums is a new, fast growing interactive magazine for women. It’s an online network designed by mothers for mothers.

connect2mums Creator and Founder, Paula Kuhnemann saw a need in the market for a website where women could get together and share information. 

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 “Being a mum can be  quite lonely. I wanted to create a place where mums could gather in their own time without ever needing to leave the house.” 

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 Member growth is substantial with  500 members joining connect2mums in just six weeks! 

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And, the rate of growth is steadily, increasing by the day.

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The vast majority of mums joining are ‘mumpreneurs’. Women who work from home who are looking for support from like-minded people.

“I don’t get the opportunity to gossip by the

water cooler or get advice from work colleagues like those who work in traditional offices.

I work from home on my own. connect2mums is a great way for me to get to know otherwomen just like me and to share information and advice.”

Says Prue Walstab, Gigi and Lulu.

 connect2mums provides members with relevant information and opportunities to interact and socialise with other mums across Australia and New Zealand. Weekly Live chats, newsletters, product reviews, events, news and articles are just some of the ways women get connected at connect2mums.

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 “My purpose in life is to empower women to reach their full potential and support them in their quest for the seemingly unattainable Family/Work Balance. I believe you can have it all

but not without support and connections.” Says Paula

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So, where are all the mums?

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At connect2mums, of course!

I have been most impressed with this site and its great for all mums of any age.  C’mon mums…  lets support other mums.

As a mum working from home, isolation is one factor.  being a rural mum in another factor and being a sole & small business is another.  Here isolation escapes me and I feel “connected” with so many others.  I really urge you to check out this site, join in the chats, the newsletters and connect with women from a wide variety of areas…. I am so glad I did.

I look forward to seeing you there!

warmly

elizabeth xx