OPTOTS - Recycled Kids Clothing

Looking for excellent quality, recycled kids clothes and accessories, but don't have time to run around, sifting through all the stuff in Op shops? Don't like bidding on Ebay? Sophie Feick has the answer!

Op Tots offers a fantastic range of new and pre-loved clothes, accessories, toys, books and even things for mum.

"Buying recycled clothes is a great way to save money and save the environment" says Sophie.

From designer labels & maternity clothes to every day essentials for babies and kids, Op Tots offers a great way to save money buying quality clothing for your little ones without breaking the bank!

Check out Op Tots online store at www.optots.com and have a great time shopping!

Jo

Made on the Left

Made on the Left is a not-for-profit organization that was founded in 2008 by independent designers with the intention of supporting Western Australian creative talent.

Their website www.madeontheleft.com brings you all the latest news on WA designers, local markets & WA based blogs and online stores.

Check out their links page for the most comprehensive list of WA based designers, WA stockists of independent designers and WA Etsy stores.

OrganiseEasy - Cubeo

As a Professional Organiser, I often come across products or systems that claim to make your life easier, but rarely deliver!

That is until today when I met Gail from OrganiseEasy. Gail and her business partner Kathryn have invented the most practical product to help your children get organised for school called the "Cubeo" - your cue to be organised.

Attaching easily to backpacks, the compact, colourful "Cubeo" helps children to remember what they need to prepare for the day ahead"

How does it work?

The front window displays items needed every day and the clever drop-down cards ensure that children remember the things they need on specific days of the week.

News on Monday in the first term, then the News sticker goes on the Monday card. If it changes from term to term? Easy - peel off the sticker and place it on the allotted day of the week.

Over 80 colourful and engaging reusable stickers illustrate a range of essential items, curricular and extra-curricular activities that assist children in preparing for their school day.

As a mother of 2 school aged children, I found the "Cubeo" be be fantastic. The body of the "Cubeo" is made from non-toxic, food grade safe silicone which means not only is it very tactile for young hands, but it can withstand the sun and rain it will be exposed to on your child's school bag.

Gail and Kathryn have thought of everything - with 90 stickers including "note for teacher", "news", "karate" and even "allergies"

The "Cubeo" is available in 4 bright colours and retails for $19.95.

The "Cubeo" is a must for all parents with school aged children and can be purchased from Gail and Kathryn's website www.organiseeasy.com.au

All images via www.organiseeasy.com.au

Hello Loyal Followers!

Hi everyone

Sorry it's been a while, I have had a whole lot going on. We are planning a move to Brisbane in the new year, so with all the organising of moving a family of 5 as well as 2 businesses, life has been a bit chaotic!

I plan to relocate Breathing Spaces (my other baby) to Brisbane next year with a new focus on all things "sustainable".

A Little Bird will also have a bit of a change, showcasing eco businesses, products & services.

I hope you all remain loyal followers and I promise to bring you unique and beautiful things from all over the world with a focus on sustainable, green and fair trade.

Love Jo

xx

Babies Nest

Babies Nest is owned and run by Katrina, with the support of her husband and 3 year old son, they also have another baby due very soon in July.

Katrina says "owning my own business is something I’ve wanted to do since I was in high school and had been looking at starting my own online store for some time, so when the opportunity came along to take over Babies Nest in late 2008 it was a dream come true."

As most people know, a happy mum means a happy family. Having a happy and contented baby or child helps to keep mums happy. At Babies Nest we sell products which will provide comfort for your child and therefore mum.

As well as carrying essential products for your children, Babies Nest has a regular newsletter which is filled with specials and new products.

All images via www.babiesnest.com.au

A Coffee in the Park

While looking for things to do in Perth on a Sunday, I came across this very handy website;

www.acoffeeinthepark.com.

A Coffee in the Park is a Perth based website run by parents Andrew & Claire. They decided to put this website together as a handy resource for people with kids, and a love of coffee!

Here is what counts as a Coffee in the Park

"To count as an official 'coffee in the park' a park need to have two essential criteria - a playground and a nearby source of takeaway espresso coffee. The two must be no more than a short walk from each other. These free public parks are listed in the two Perth Playgrounds menus.

We also know of many other great playgrounds that unfortunately don't have a built-in source of caffeine, so while they don't qualify as a coffee in the park, we have created a new category for the site called Great Parks - No Coffee and this lists the parks without coffee that we have have visited or heard about.

Under the Other Cool Places menu we have included places to play that are 'pay for entry' or which are fun places to play, without actually being formal playgrounds."

The website has locations both north and south of the river, and also includes country areas such as Geraldton, Albany and Broome. There is also a section on other places to visit (Perth Zoo, Matilda Bay) and parks without coffee.

Next time you want to head out of the house and are in need to siome caffein, check out their website for some great places to play!

www.acoffeeinthepark.com

Kids Learning is Fun!!

My daughter is in Year 3 this year and she has had some difficulty with spelling and reading. I will be taking her to have auditory processing tests done next week, and her teachers at school are fantastic. She is getting the one on one attention she needs to bring her back up to the level she "should" be at.

Anyway, in looking for products to help her at home, I have come across "Kids Learning is Fun". This is a website run by Jodie - a mother of 3 boys, aged 7, 3 & 12 months. Jodie is a primary school teacher (currently on leave to be a full -time mum), and decided that now was the time for her to use her skills and

knowledge to help parents with their children's education.

Jodie says;

"Becoming a parent with a child at school has allowed me to see that there are things about a child's education that don't always make sense to parents. I have friends with children who will often ask me to explain something their child's teacher has said or they have come across in a newsletter."

Jodie's website www.kidsandlearning.com is full of fantastic resources including fun products for Literacy Learning, Maths Learning and even products to help parents! These products are also available in all the different fonts used in the different states (very handy to eliminate confusion for the kids).

My favourite page on Jodie's website is the Literacy Glossary. I can never remember what an antonym or a compound word is!

Kids Learning is Fun also has a FREE e-course on "The ways our Children Learn and How we as Parents Can Help Them!!"

Jodie also writes a blog - Kids Learning Blog which is full of information about her latest products, tips and resources.

This is a fantastic resource for anyone with children!!!

All images via www.kidsandlearning.com