Made to Inspire

2010-08-23T00:26:00.000-07:00

It's been some time since our last post but we are now happy to return to feature one of our fabulous stockists. They are 'The Little Kidz Closet' and they run a very unique online childrens boutique.

If you are after quality, after something a little different but beautiful, then look no further. They stock an amazing range of products including furniture, keepsakes, toys, items for babies and older children.

Be sure to check them out online today at http://www.thelittlekidzcloset.com.au/

For a sneak peak at what's on offer here is some information from their site and some sample product images of what's on offer. You won't be disappointed.

THE LITTLE KIDZ CLOSET

The Little Kidz Closet strives to surpass your expectations in retail online shopping by continually reviewing what is on offer to provide you with the latest releases and the newest trends in the fashion industry, whilst ensuring we bring quality products, affordable prices and exceptional service.

Our products are chosen for their style, quality and desirability which are achieved by travelling Australia to visit suppliers face to face. The Little Kidz Closet stocks kids clothing from newborn to 8 years for boys and girls. We also offer baby bedding, kids bedding, kids furniture, kids decor, childrens jewellery and a whole lot more.

The Little Kidz Closet aims to bring you the convenience of shopping online 24 hours, 7 days a week in the comfort of your own home, in your own time and at your own convenience. So forget about travelling to the shop, traffic, paying for parking fees and circling the car park for a space. Forget about keeping an eye on the kids while you quickly gather what you need. Forget about the long line at the shopping register. Let your mouse do the walking while you sit back and relax and enjoy shopping.

The Little Kidz Closet

http://www.thelittlekidzcloset.com.au/

Project 18 launches Planet You

2009-11-22T18:37:00.000-08:00

Every so often you come across information that touches a nerve. Today I was sent a message via facebook about a new project that Cate Bolt/Project 18 has launched. It's called Planet Youth and the aim of the site is to present series of videos targeted at kids aged 6 to 14.

Each video is under 10 minutes in length and covers a topic relevant to today's youth market. Planet You's focus is on empowering kids by not only providing an unbiased overview of the facts but by also giving them the tools to help facilitate change.

I could not pass on the opportunity to promote this project and so I hope you too take the time to visit the site and most imporantly pass it on to your kids!

www.planetu.org.au

DISCONTINUED ITEMS - ON SALE NOW

2009-10-11T22:40:00.000-07:00

We are having a SALE on all our discontinued stock items. Prices start at $8.00 - $50.00.

All items are solid sterling silver and arrive in a jewellery pouch ready for gift giving!

We have pendants, rings and charms on sale so why not take a look, you might just find a little something for someone or even yourself!

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT US AT http://www.madetoinspire.com.au/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?pageStyle=h&ProdSort=19&page=1&idCategory=11

New Product Range

2009-09-28T00:28:00.001-07:00

Recently we launched a new product range which is available online at our store. Why not take a look?!!!http://madetoinspire.com.au/store/pc/MyChild-6p8.htm.

MYChild pendants are a charming selection of sterling silver boy and girl pendants with chain to represent the children in your life.

Each additional MyChild pendant purchased comes with a sterling silver bead seperator.

For a personalised touch you can have your MYChild pendant engraved with a name.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Solid Sterling Silver MYChild Boy or Girl Pendant

21mm High (not including loop) x 16mm wide

Sterling silver 18inch curb chain included

EXTRA MYChild pendants come with sterling silver roundel beads (satin finish)

Engraving is optional

Feature - Tat Your Tot

2009-09-22T20:07:00.000-07:00

After being away from blogging, tweeting and facebooking (not sure if that is the term used) I have decided to get right back into it all.

I am excited to bring to you a wonderful business called Tat Your Tot which is run by a fantastic business women and mother. I am inspired by her enthusiasm, her relentless tweets, facebook and blog posts!

Deservedly she has recently received some amazing press in papers, TV and radio. Way to go I say.

Take a moment and check out this fabulous business which is sure to make a huge mark in the retail world in the coming months.

We are all parents at Tat Your Tot, so we understand how important your kids are to you. Nothing is worse than that intensely terrifying moment when your child has disappeared out of your sight for only a moment, and the fact is that, that has happened to the majority of us. No matter how much we watch and pay attention to our kids, the reality is there are so many distractions out there and it is likely that it will happen to all of us, even if it is only once. So as parents we know the importance of having all our information on our kids when we are out and about.

Our personalised photo temporary tattoos are a fun way of sharing a special someone's
exciting moments with a custom message. You can personalise for birthday's, weddings,
communions, baptisms, the passing of a loved one - to hand out as a beautiful rememberence.
You can have them custom made for any occasion.

Our Reward tats where specially designed for positively parenting our children. So often we react to the bad things our kids do, how they took a toy from their friend or sibling, or they said something that was not nice & we discipline them for that, because they need to know the consequences for that behaviour. How often do we praise and reward good behaviour ?
How do we let them know that they have behaved in a good way by tidying up their toys when asked, cuddling their brother or sister when they are sad, sharing their toys even when they really don't want to.

With Tat Your Tot Personalised Reward Tats, we can positively parent our kids, rewarding them for their good behaviour, reinforcing that when we are good, good things happen for us

MANY MORE ITEMS AVAILABLE INCLUDING:

Identitats

Write on Tats Party Tats

Magnet Party Invites

ID Dog Tags

Parties

TAT YOUR TOT

contactus@tatyourtot.biz

http://tatyourtot.biz/

Mob: 0433 706 056

Be Inspired by our Pendants

2009-09-04T23:50:00.000-07:00

This month we are really excited to be featured on the very funky site called Style Collective .

To celebrate the great cover we are offering all customer's 30% discount on our Be Inspired Range of pendants.

Be Inspired pendants are a part of our signature range and makes for great presents for men and women. The pendants are simple in design and are solid sterling silver. They come with a more masculine cord or for a more feminine look you can select the sterling silver chain.

Once you select a pendant you can then have your very own message enscibed on it. If you are stuck for what to say check out the 'suggested list' or drop down list of inspirational statements.

Go on - maybe even spoil yourself!

WINNER ANNOUNCED

2009-08-27T19:43:00.000-07:00

DAD'S BIG DAY GIVEAWAY WINNER

A winner was drawn on 25th August and we are happy to announce that Simone from SA is the winner. Her pendant was created today and she will receive it next week in time for Father's Day.

We really enjoyed running this competition as the sayings, quote or messages brought lots of happiness and even laughter to our day.

We look forward to Simone receiving her item. Keep posted for our future giveaways and promotions!

Weekly Feature - Karimu

2009-08-23T14:58:00.000-07:00

It's been awhile but we are back and excited to share some news on another fabulous site for parents. This week we are featuring 'Karimu'. They stock a huge range of products for mums, bubs and even dads!

At the moment they are having a huge nappy bag sale so if you are in need or know someone who is make sure to point them over to Karimu for some amazing savings.

On the Made to Inspire front - don't forget to enter our giveaway. There is only one more day left to be in the running for a great pendant for your special dad!

ABOUT KARIMU...

A fantastic new website bringing a touch of character to your baby accessories. We’re about chic styles, new trends and fun accessories for you and your precious little ones. Our aim is to offer a range of products for your children that posses the same sophistication and style that you insist on for yourselves.

The team at Karimu spend endless hours combing through the mass production of baby products to find accessories that still have the practicality you need, but also have the chic and stylish looks that you crave. Karimu doesn’t want to be just another on-line baby and children’s store, we dare to be different. We are a boutique – all about trendy prints, bold colours, captivating patterns and stimulating materials, accessories that we know you, and your little one’s will just love.

Karimu also has it own creations. Handmade with love and care by the founder. Every attention to detail is taken to produce original designs that also fulfill those practical uses.
You’ll still be able to find those timeless pastels and plains because at Karimu we believe in choice.

Karimu is of African origin, and means ‘GIVING or GENEROUS’How much joy do your little ones give to you.

Karimu

www.karimu.com.au
inquiries@karimu.com.au
Phone: 02 9560 4886

Festoon Bunting - Weekly Feature

2009-08-07T03:45:00.000-07:00

This week I'd like to introduce to you a great business named 'Festoon Bunting'. They create truly beautiful fabric bunting.

It's also a great time to check out their blog at http://festoonbunting.blogspot.com/ as they are running a super giveaway which ends 14 August. You could win one of the pictured buntings swags seen below. Visit the link to enter and don't forget to also become a fan of their facebook page found at http://www.facebook.com/Festoon.

Here is a pic of what is up for grabs in their giveaway...........

ABOUT FESTOON BUNTING......

Festoon is a family-owned business specialising in the creation of beautiful handmade fabric bunting.

Stylish, earth friendly and reusable, you’ll want to bring it out year after year for family celebrations or simply to add a colourful splash of vintage style to any space, outdoors or in.

Corporate
Use Festoon bunting at your corporate events, to dress shop windows or brighten up your premises, to impress overseas visitors or clients, or express patriotism or sports/school team allegiances. Our bunting will make your business, sports or special event stand out, so whether you are looking for corporate branding or any length of bunting in team or company colours, we welcome your commissions and ideas. Prices for this service vary according to quantity and fabric.

Weddings
Wedding bunting is now the ‘in’ thing in Europe, as it looks divine strung up in an outdoor setting or to decorate a marquee, hall or other large space. Whatever your colour choice, style or theme, we are happy to create something unique and personal to you and at any length.

Personalise it!
We can now personalise your bunting with names, slogans, teams - whatever you choose!

Plain colours
We now do a value range of single-sided plain colours bunting - perfect for large spaces!

FESTOON BUNTING

Phone: 0427 237 057

Email: info@festoon.com.au

Web: http://www.festoon.com.au/

Blog: http://festoonbunting.blogspot.com/

Dad's Big Day GIVEAWAY

2009-07-31T00:32:00.000-07:00

We are excited to announce the details of our first ever giveaway......

WIN your Dad the Perfect Father's Day Gift!

Father's Day, Sunday 6th September 2009

Entering is easy -
Simply complete our online form found at http://www.madetoinspire.com.au/store/pc/Giveaways-and-Promotions-d18.htm
and send us your favourite Father's Day
quote, message or saying.

One lucky winner will be randomly drawn on Tuesday 25th August, 2009 and
receive a 'PAPA' pendant engraved with their winning message on the front
and the names and DOB of their children on the back.
The perfect gift for your special Dad!

GIVEAWAY Terms
Entries to be received between 1 August - 25 August 2009. Entries will be accepted until 5pm on 25th August 2009. A winner will be randomly drawn at 6pm on 25 August, 2009. Entries will only be accepted through the online form found at www.madetoinspire.com.au. By accepting these terms and conditions you also accept that you will be entered into our newsletter database. Only ONE entry per person will be accepted. No purchase is necessary. No part of the prize is exchangeable for cash or any other item. The winner will have the message used to enter the giveaway engraved onto the PAPA pendant. In addition the winner will be notified to confirm if they would like their child/children's names and DOB engraved on the back of the pendant (up to 4 names). The pendant will be sent to the winner via registered post. Winner will be notified by email and/or telephone and winner will be posted on the website. Draw is final and no correspondance will be entered into.

Annika's Favourites Premium Baby Food - Feature

2009-07-30T00:57:00.000-07:00

This week we are featuring a new business; Annika's Favourites Premium Baby Food. Although based in Melbourne they also can deliver to Sydney (http://www.annikasfavourites.com.au/ )

They offer a superb variety of wholesome and delicious meals for babies. Their menu is so good I think some parents might find themselves wishing they could have some too!!

ANNIKA'S FAVOURITE

PREMIUM BABY FOOD

Annika’s Favourites is the most delicious, handmade baby food, frozen in ice cubes and delivered to your door. We use the locally sourced, fresh ingredients that you enjoy in home-cooking and offer tasty meals such as fruity chicken korma curry, dhal, tuna mornay and the six purees that the Royal Children’s recommend babies are weaned with.

We understand that parents don't always have time to source, peel, chop, cook, and blend food, but we know you want your babies to eat the very best. Meals are a great time for families to come together and where baby's first mouthfuls are often the beginning of a lifetime love of food. St Kilda based Annika's Favourites embodies this philosophy of familial warmth.

Katie Bennett-Stenton
Annika's Favourites Premium Baby Food
19 Irwell Street
St Kilda VIC 3182

www.annikasfavourites.com.au
03 9534 5704 0448 884 474

Welcome to our Fornightly Business Feature

2009-07-21T20:37:00.000-07:00

Now that we are slowly becoming more confident with blogging we have decided to run feature articles on businesses that we find interesting, fun, unique and exciting. We plan to bring you a new one each fortnight on a Monday.

Today's feature is on Little Billies - a great business offering some positive parenting tools. Be sure to check out their site at http://www.littlebillies.net/. We have personally purchased the Small rewards charts and piggy bank charts and can say with all honesty they are great. My girls really responded well to the colours, pictures and structure. Our charts are on the fridge and have been put into positive action!

Here is a snap shot on what Little Billies has to offer...........................................

LITTLE BILLIES

Take a more fun & structured approach to your positive parenting with our great parenting tools!

We have a range of Charts available:

REWARD CHARTS

Reward Charts: A fun and structured way to reward your toddlers and school aged children for good behaviour. Available in boy or girl characters!Charts are A4 Magnets which are made up of 12 behaviours that have been colourfully and visually depicted to engage your child. Behaviours include both life skills and heart attitudes!

ROUTINE CHARTS

Routine Charts:A fun and structured way to plan your day. Your kids will love having their day mapped out and feel secure in knowing the routine. It will also help to minimise the idle time your kids have in wandering around the house.

Routine Charts included are My Morning (getting ready for the day), My Evening (getting ready for bed). Visual Schedules:A fun way to teach organise and structure your schedule whether it be a day, a week or even a month.

VISUAL SCHEDULES

Visual Schedules help provide routine and structure in a fun and engaging way. Visual schedules include 'My Day' (for toddlers who are at home most of the day) and 'My Week' for all children teaching them the rhythm of a week and the activities of their family.

PIGGY BANK CHART

Piggy Bank Chart:An easier approach to pocket money!

http://www.littlebillies.net/
mail@littlebillies.net

HERE WE GO LOOPY LOU - FEATURE

2009-07-19T23:07:00.000-07:00

Today I wanted to dedicate my post to Melinda at herewegoloopylou.blogspot.com. She has been so generous in offering to feature me in her Monday Mention which is due to run on Monday 27th July. In addition she has been helpful in answering my questions while I try to work out how to make my blog interesting- THANKS MELINDA!

Please be sure to check out her blog to view details on her beautifully crafted cards and wall hangings. Melinda also has a Monday feature on other amazing businesses where you just might find that unique, special gift that you have been searching for. Product giveaways and promotions are listed so there is lots of reasons to follow her blog.

Here is how Melinda describes her business on her blog:

"I have always admired and been inspired by all things beautiful and unique, as opposed to all the mass produced things out there these days. I absolutely love working with beautiful fabrics and papers (and other little bits and pieces I collect on my travels) to create items for lovely little people that are different and have (what I hope!) a bit of a "wow" factor to them. As a wife, a mum of two little boys and a social worker - Here We Go Loopy Lou - is a wonderful creative outlet for me. It is my “me time” and my time to engage my passion for designing and creating" END

To purchase her lovely work you can either visit her Made IT store at http://www.madeit.com.au/storecatalog.asp?userid=1548 or through her ETSY store found at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6720055

'HERE WE GO LOOPY LOU PROMOTION' -

FREE POSTAGE (Australia Wide) on all cards and card packs - limited time. Please visit her blog to find out moreherewegoloopylou.blogspot.com

2009-07-14T21:18:00.000-07:00

We really believe in our products!
Here our little princess is seen wearing one of our MYTAGS. She chose the unicorn icon and purple tag (her favourite colour at the moment).

We stock a range of tag styles, colours and icons to make your tag special for your little one.

On the back of the tags your mobile numbers are engraved in case in the unfortunate event your child becomes lost.

Our tags are available online at http://www.madetoinspire.com.au/store/pc/Alert-and-ID-Tags-for-All-Ages-c16.htm

Here's to the World of Blogging!!!

2009-07-14T20:19:00.001-07:00

Hi and welcome to our blog!

After struggling with getting our website up and running (10 months in the making) we are now ready to venture into the world of blogging.

It is so overwhelming yet exciting. We have been fortunate enough to have been introduced to amazing businesses firstly through Webnovation.com.au who then passed us onto Skouttradefair.com which opened our eyes up to blogging.

We are very excited as we tread lightly into this new venture and hope to see many of our friends join us for the ride.

In the near future we will be looking to feature some incredible businesses including those who have been generous in their support, advice and also in generously featuring us in their blog.

Filo and I look forward to what lies ahead and hope that we can keep it all together and make this a fun, creative and exciting place to visit!

Here's to the unknown and the opportunities and experiences it will bring!