Not a lot happens on a Wednesday….

its mid week..  just so so… boring

 pretty wacky really ….

BUT NOT ANY MORE!

The La Toriana Quest starts next Wednesday…

Are YOU up for the challenge?

Do you want free baby gifts? 

Want  designer kids clothes at 20 -60% off?

Want free postage too?

You can!!  

but you have to be the first to find them!!!

all revealed next Wednesday….  get your running shoes on… be the first to find the love angel symbol…. find the bargain within it… and its yours… all you will need is the code!

ahhh… the code….  where’s the code….??

 My Business MAGAZINE

Photograph for cover taken by Jen McCue

The May 2009 edition came out this week with ME on the cover and a 2 page story on La Toriana.  You should have seen my face… what a SHOCK!  We have slowly calming down after seeing it and  of finding out I was on the front cover… I would never have dreamt that a country mum, running a business from home would one day be on the front cover of a big Australian wide magazine like this.  The article is all about La Toriana and its 18 months since  I have operating.

For anyone in business… even us mums working from home  (WAHM)  this is a great magazine resource!  I have gained so much valuable information over the years of reading this magazine  as well as the online version. 

This is a well renowned national magazine that’s great for small to medium sized businesses, with lots of tips, advice, strategies, stories and more. 

We are so proud to be included in this edition, as the magazine has been a long inspiration to me and the setting up of La Toriana.  Read the full article 

Check out www.mybusiness.com.auto get heaps of information, inspiration, tips, resources and more.  Why not take out a subscription if you are thinking of starting your own business or are a small to medium business operating now.   Its a great read!

So now I have something in common with Nicole, Angelina and our very own Mornings gal “K.K”.  I  am no superstar…. but this is just one more thing I can cross off my list of 1001 things to do.

wow.. are you all as shocked as I am?

warmly

Elizabeth xx

Special celebrity post today comes from Leonie at twiggi  

 ~   10 Steps To A stylish Party with twiggi   ~

1. Choose your theme and

2 Base colours, the base colours will be the main colours you will include in decorating and partyware any other colour should be kept to a minimum.

3. Create a Shopping List: Invitations, Plates, Cups, Napkins, Party Bags, Plastic Table cover, Thank You Tags, Ribbon, Bunting, Balloons,

    Table Centre, Table Scatters, Party Snacks and Drinks, Cake, Candles, Prizes, Party Loot, Fruit

4. Send out Invitations 4 weeks prior to the party with a RSVP request date of 1 week prior.

5. No matter where your party is held ( home or out ) always decorate the main party area extensively with your chosen decorations, however, children love getting a hint of the party from where they enter… helping to build the excitement… You could put down a Red Carpet to enter on or hang a Door Curtain to start creating the atmosphere.

6. Have your themed Party Table set with all the trimming and definitely have party food that does not need refrigerating out for when guests arrive… Like adults Yummy Party Food is definitely the way to children’s hearts and will help relax any shy children who may feel a little uncomfortable.

7. Once all guests arriveplay 2 pre-organised Party Games back to back then allow some Free Play time, you may have set up a craft table or the sand pit with activities, however most children will love amusing themselves.

8. Serve the rest of the Party Food, Load the Party Table with a nice balance of Sweet Treats and Hearty Food… Fruit Kebabs and Fruit Punch are a great idea, they are fun yet healthy. Allow kids to munch and talk at their own leisure.

9. Serve the Cake… Happy Birthday Songs and Clapping are such a traditional way of celebrating and must not be forgotten.

10. It is now time for 1 more Party Game and then letting guests wear off some of their steam before unwrapping the presents.

11. When it is time for everyone to go, it is a nice touch for the Party Host to hand out Party Bags and thank their guests for coming.

12. If planned Mum and Dad can now sit back with close friends and family and relax… a couple of Champers and good company finishes the day perfectly!

Relax, Enjoy and Have Fun, these are the memories you and your children will have forever…

Party Tip: There is no need to spend a fortune on creating a gorgeous party, www.twiggi.com.au have gorgeous themed Party Packs from just $32.00

 Leonie will help get you organised and steer you in the right direction.  She has heaps.. yes HEAPS of gorgeous items to help make that special day a success and a memorable occasion.  That’s why her customers keep coming back time and time again!  Leonie sure does know her stuff!!!

make sure you check out www.twiggi.com.au and tell her La Toriana sent you!

Leonie is going to be helping us make Tiana’s next birthday Magical.. and Mysterious!   oooh I cant wait!!

warmly

Elizabeth xx

L’il Aussie Prems website seeks nominations for Australia’s first award recognising the work of volunteers within the premature baby community.

L’il Aussie Prems (LAP), an online support site for families of premature babies, is proud to sponsor Australia’s first award to recognise and celebrate the dedication of individual volunteers within the local premature baby community.

LAP is seeking nominations from around Australia of “local premmie heroes” – the ordinary yet extraordinary people who give up their time to support the families of premature babies both during their hospital stay and afterwards, doing everything from sewing tiny clothing for very low birth weight babies to setting up local playgroups for prematurely born children to organising fundraising for research into the causes of premature birth.

“As a community of parents, we understand the premmie journey and how hard the road can be. We want to recognise and pay tribute to those people who go out of their way to make things easier for other families travelling that road.” said Julia Toivonen, founder of the L’il Aussie Prems website and mother of two premature babies.

 (pic courtesy of Julia Toivonen)