We were delighted to review these very special slippers from SunShadow Slippers who are based at Mullumbimby, NSW. Here’s a little about them:

For those of you who are not familiar with the Steiner philosophy you may not be aware of the importance of daily rhythms within this system. Children are encouraged with regular activities to enjoy the rhythms of life and to feel in touch with the changes in seasons and weather.
As part of this they create certain the distinction between outside play and indoor time by the changing of shoes. Wearing soft, nurturing shoes indoors helps us to feel warm and cosy and can help to stop those chills.

The Sunshadow range was designed specifically for that purpose, using natural fibres, which allow the feet to ‘breath’ and can be happily worn in warmer or cooler weather.
Each pair of slippers is uniquely created to be just as individual as you are, the dye is low toxic and sun reactive which means the process is very weather reliant, good job we have plenty of sunshine here! The motifs are from nature, butterflies and dragonflies, frogs and possums, dolphins and turtles – no corporate brand names here.



Pure Cotton Lycra is hand painted with cute designs and left in the warmth of the sun to dry.
Then the material is hand cut and sewn into the softest suede leather soles.
Tucked inside to ensure baby's toes are warm and 'snuggley' is an insole of the purest wool felt.

These shoes are a funky design with traditional craftmanship. They are comfortable and really stay on - they are even washable incase of those little accidents.

We reviewed two lovely pairs of slippers and the younger child, which we thought might pull them off at any chance, did not! He was even fascinated by the colour and print on the slippers. Our older reviewer commented on how comfy they were and loved the colour too! They were worn constantly inside over the last six cold weeks of winter and they kept these feet warm and comfortable. We highly recommend SunShadow Slippers for anyone who loves to feel comfort!

Find them online at www.sunshadow.etsy.com or find them on FaceBook!
For more information you can check out their blog at www.sunshadowslippers.blogspot.com

 


Pyjamas; Kids spend all night in them. That works out at usually more than 12 hours a day, so they must be comfortable for them!
Well, Catnaps has provided the perfect pyjamas!

Catnaps was established in 1996 and has been operating at the Red Hill craft market and other markets in Victoria for over 10 years.

The Strongman long pjs we received at Aussie Product Review are fantastic pyjamas! These boy style pjs are grey marble with blue detailing and feature the Strongman print. They are a relaxed fit design, making them slightly roomier around the torso. Children will no longer be rolling around and getting twisted in these pjs! They are 100% cotton therefore allowing your child’s natural body heat to regulate its temperature in bed and by touch alone, you can feel the softness of these cotton pjs. It doesn’t stop there, these pyjamas wash fantastically! Our Strongman pyjamas have already been washed a few times and they come out retaining their shape every time.


 We love the fact that Catnaps are 100% Australian owned, their pj's are made of 100% Australian woven and dyed cotton and they are Australian made. You can’t get any better than that!
Catnaps has a great range of children’s nighties, pjs, tees and soon to be added adult pj sets and women’s nighties. Even though these pyjamas have been a popular product at Victorian markets for over ten years, Catnaps are now available for people nationally to buy from www.catnaps.com.au. All their pj’s and nighties retail online for $35 - $39.


We try to be green. Catnaps is about affordable quality without harming the environment. When you buy a quality product you consume less and that has to be good for the environment, and don't forget miles travelled!

 


LIMA BEAN


 The solution for dribblers!
Rather than just keeping your baby or toddler dry all day, bandana bibs become part of their outfit
a must have accessory.
Lima bean's bandana bibs have an absorbent top layer and a layer of fleece underneath to draw moisture away from the skin.

Lima Bean sent us an ultra fashionable bandana bib and an extremely practical ChangeMate change mat, both these items were road tested by our little reviewer (and his Mum). We all loved the bandana bib! It looks more like a fashion accessory than a practical baby item.

Designed with the hardcore dribbler in mind, this bandana bib has an absorbent fashionable fabric layer on the top and then a bottom layer of fleece to draw away the moisture from the chest. Best of all, the bandana bib can complement your baby’s outfit rather than covering it all up. This is such a great item for teething time; change the accessory not the outfit! The bandana bib clips together at the back and is fully machine washable and they are designed and made in Australia.



The ChangeMate change mat is a must have in all nappy bags, actually it is a nifty little item to carry alone or attach to the pram. This great little wallet folds out to a water resistant change mat with mesh pockets for nappies and a case of travel sized baby wipes.

The ChangeMate change mat means you will never be caught out again! It has a pattern fabric front which comes in a range of great choices and behind this is a zip pocket which is perfect for keys or some emergency snacks. We thought these products by lima bean were great. They are of very high quality, are so practical for any parent and are a great price.

The ChangeMate’s are $34.95 and the bandana bibs are $13.95 for a single and $25.95 for a twin pack.


Lima Bean have heaps of stockists around Australia so keep an eye out for this great Aussie product. 
If you'd like to stock some of Lima Bean's products then please contact Rachel or Emma at info@limabean.com.au

 

Tanked Drinkwear


You can't beat a great Aussie invention and this one is the ultimate! Sticking with the male's instinct to open a cold beverage :)

Well, this was a great review for our two male reviewers. What’s better than reviewing a shirt and having to drink beer! We are talking about Tanked Drinkwear.

Tanked Drinkwear have designed a range of shirts (for both men and women), hats and shorts, all with a built-in bottle opener. The shorts are a real stand out as they not only have the built-in bottle opener but also come with a detachable Velcro tear-off stubbie cooler cleverly and conveniently camouflaged as a pocket. Now there is no reason to ever have another warm beer! 


Our male reviewers got to review the Tanked shirts which have a built-in twist top bottle opener at a series of purpose held BBQ's (All in the name of business of course!) They found the bottle opener was perfectly position on the bottom left of the shirt. This meant they didn’t have to change their natural movement to grab their shirt and open a beer. The bottle opener is sewn into the shirt, has double stitching and is embroided around the edge making the bottle opener very durable for easy removal of bottle tops. The shirt itself is made from beautifully soft 100% cotton and of good quality. Our reviewers were extremely happy with Tanked Drinkwear’s product and claimed they will be wearing these shirts for many more days to come.

If you don’t know what to get your husband/boyfriend for their birthday, Fathers Day or Christmas, Tanked Drinkwear would be a great choice. Their men’s shirts come in a range of colours and the women’s come in black and red. Both the shorts and hat designs come in two different colours respectively. A great Aussie invention for our great Aussie culture.


You can order online at www.tanked.com.au or buy at one of their stockists.

GREAT FUN AND A GREAT GIFT!

 

My Baby Bump




Most women would agree that falling pregnant is a very exciting and significant time in her life. In the coming months as your baby and belly grows, you have no choice but to shop for those pregnancy clothes.... My Baby Bump maternity has got your bump covered!

Tracey Ruhbein from My Baby Bump says "My Baby Bump maternity is an Australian owned business based in tropical North Queensland.   We pride ourselves on the fact that our maternity t-shirts are 100% Australian made, with a high quality Australian cotton blend fabric.  The fabrics used in the My Baby Bump tees are environmentally friendly and are produced using methods that are good for you, your growing bump and the planet." 

While reviewing, I noticed one of the best things about these modern maternity tees is that they are so comfortable to wear, yet are form fitting and show off your belly and curves. My Baby Bump maternity tees are all about celebrating pregnancy rather than hiding it. Surprise your friends with exciting news by turning up to an event in a slogan tee that says ‘Watch this space..... baby bump coming soon’, priceless! 
Our review slogan tee was ‘I love (heart) my baby bump’. The fit was perfect, comfortable to wear and the length of the tee was great as it totally covered the baby belly. The tee was so cute people would either comment or give me a smile when I was out. These maternity tees are fun, unique and are a fashionable maternity fit. I loved mine!



All expectant mothers should have fun with their pregnancy style as pretty soon you will be concentrating on feeds, burps and nappies!


My Baby Bump maternity tees are 100% Australian made using high quality Australian cotton blend fabric and range from sizes 8 to 18, which is fantastic. Aussie products and Aussie made! Not only does My Baby Bump sell maternity tees, they also carry a range of baby tees, modern cloth nappies and baby bibs so they are a must to check out before, during and after the birth of your bub!

You can find them here: www.mybabybump.com.au 
Please forward this review to someone you think would like to hear about this great Aussie business!

 Ella & Jaks


This beautiful tote by Ella & Jaks was a wonderful surprise to review as each bag created by the very talented Sandra Dingwell, the owner, is totally unique and made with absolute love! Never will you see the same bag you bought out and about. We were very kindly given the tote ‘Orange Blossom’ and found the quality of the work put into this handmade creation just perfect – yes perfect! That’s hard to say as a reviewer but it fits the workmanship correctly in this case.
We had to put ‘Orange Blossom’ through its paces of course and what a better workout than by taking it shopping! I stuffed it full of goodies and used and abused it for a week and then another reviewer did the same and ‘Orange Blossom’ took it all in her stride. The stitching held up and I even gave her a clean up when I’d finished with a warm water spot clean and she came up good as new. Honestly I’ve paid a lot for bags over the years and have occasionally been disappointed in the quality for the price but have to say Ella & Jaks have made a great quality product at a very reasonable price.


The bag itself is 23cm high, 29cm wide at the front, 14cm wide at the sides and the handles are 56cm long and this size proved more than ample when used shopping. The totes feature a magnetic clasp to fasten securely, a zip inside pocket, are fully lined and are made from very study fabrics.


Ella & Jaks not only make totes but also handbags, clutches, coin purses, cushions, shopping and evening bags and even have a section for something a little unusual. Any bag you desire can be found on their website and one of their bags would make the perfect gift for that person who has everything.

News Flash...


"A new season, think of spring cleaning, freshen up your look, make some changes...


How about a free handmade makeup purse with every bag purchase! And no postage...!


Simply key in the code "makeup" at the checkout..."

A great time to do some Christmas shopping at Ella & Jaks! You can find their website here: http://www.ellaandjaks.com/shop/

If you simply want more information or would like to enquire about stocking these gorgeous creations in your shop then please click here: http://www.ellaandjaks.com/

  

Sparks & Frankie's UndetectaBELT

 


Sparks & Frankie ‘undetectaBELT’ – the first fashion fix available from http://www.sparksandfrankie.com.au/
Sydney fashion duo Louisa Sparks and Kerry ‘Frankie’ Islin have launched their new online store selling their first fashion fix: the undetectaBELT. The pair, known as Sparks and Frankie, have sourced a seriously clever fashion fix for Australian women!
Such a simple yet clever idea is the undetectaBELT from Sparks & Frankie. It is a clear plastic adjustable belt but the best feature is the flat clasp. The flat clasp enables you to wear any type of top over the top of the belt without the bulk of buckles and without bunching. This creates a slimmer, sleeker line to the body and we all love that! Not only does it look great at the front but as for the back, well, no longer do we have to worry about showing the dreaded 'G'. The undetectaBELT sits flush along the back so there is no need to worry about flashing.

After trialling the undetectaBELT, we are all fans. Our pregnant reviewer was happy to wear the undetectaBELT as pictured below to keep her pants up as she can longer do up the buttons on her jeans! With a long t-shirt over the top we had no idea she didn’t have her pants done up and she loved not having to continuously pull up her jeans. On the other hand we have another reviewer who has lost weight and is continuing to do so and she loved the undetectaBELT as she can continue to wear her current clothes while losing weight. The belt will buy her time to lose the rest of her weight and not have to buy clothes for that in between period. The belt is fully adjustable from size 6 to 18. A great accessory for anyone losing weight.


As the belt can be adjusted to your size and is non-detected it is a great investment and asset to any wardrobe. The undetectaBELT has solved many common fashion problems in the one item. There is no more reason to flash undies, have buckle bulges, complain about back gaps, etc. We can all be comfortable without the fashion blunders!

It's a great Christmas prezzie idea for those high flyers - they wont be pulled over when going through the metal detector at the airport again!

The undetectaBELT costs $29.99 plus postage and is available at http://www.sparksandfrankie.com.au/

 

Oishi-m


Oishi-m design and produce limited edition garments that splash kimono, vintage and retro fabrics together with denim and cotton to create funky unique garments for new born babies and busy little people (mostly sized 000-2).

Uninspired and frustrated with the stock-standard frilly pinks and baby blues found on the High Street, Oishi-m [Oy-shee-em] was born from a passion to create a fashion-forward clothing line for infants and toddlers. Having become a mother herself, creative mastermind, fabric fiend and founder Fiona Willersdorf, saw the opportunity to combine her love of bespoke/hand made clothing with the fact that she had recently given birth to her yummy little daughter called Mila. Oishi-m was the result, Oishi = yummy in Japanese and M = Mila

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We were impressed when we received these cute and funky little clothes to review. Oishi-m is unlike any other baby clothing we have seen before. To look at the pants, you just see the design will work. The ‘Red Rascal Skinny Jean’ we received are designed with enough space for a nappy, be it cloth or disposable. The pants also have an elastic waist, (something like my pregnancy jeans), with just enough spring to stretch over the nappy and still hug nicely to the babies’ body.



I trialled this outfit on Heath, my chubby 2 month old. I found that the design of the pants worked just as well as I thought they would. With plenty of room in the pants, Heath still had enough room to comfortably wiggle around and for me, they were a synch to put on him. The little ‘Super Green Screen T-shirt’ created the perfect combo outfit.

Oishi-m have a fantastic range of funky outfits for both boys and girls. The fashion and design of these items are something you should definately not go past. They are unique and edgy as well as very comfortable for your little angel.
Oishi-m have found a niche in the babies/childrens market and will be a huge success! Take a look at their fantastic range of clothing here: Oishi-m


But only for the seriously cute!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Beads Online

Judith Jacob began Beads Online as an Ebay business in 2006 and now sells internationally via her terrific website http://www.beadsonline.com.au/

Her love of jewellery has never wavered so this passion has helped Judith develop a family based Aussie business that she, quite rightly, is extremely proud of. Beads Online stock thousands of different types of beads and there's also the option of speciality orders making her service suitable for any occasion!


 

"We want to inspire our customers to make there own individual versions of stylish looks that they see on the catwalk and in magazines. We aim to do this by providing a selection of beautiful beads, charms and jewellery making findings at affordable prices. We also want to share our own knowledge by providing fact sheets, tutorial and jewellery making tips." States Judith.


Aware of the difficult fiscal reality these days, there's always a great deal on offer such as 10% off a ceratin line of beads. Another plus to Beads Online is that it is solely a web based business so overheads are kept to a minimum and prices to the consumer are kept low. They also have a great flat fee of only $3.00 for postage.

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Judith sent Aussie Product Review her Jewellery Beading Kit Curly Cool Short - Black Stripes & Crystal AB. A wonderfully simple idea that would make a great gift! Our reviewer whipped up the necklace within an hour and the directions were easy to follow and the end result just beautiful! At $17.00 this necklace was a real bargain. The quality was fantastic, equal to any necklace bought in a store for triple the price!




These kits would make perfect Christmas gifts for any fashionista or feminine tween. The process of making the necklace yourself is very satisfying and we can definately say the maker will be pleased with the result.


Beads Online have a very professional, easy to navigate website with lots of information, tutorials, tips and a great customer service section. You can purchase gift cards and even make your own wishlist. This is a wonderful site to visit if you love to create and we would recommend you take a look for yourself! http://www.beadsonline.com.au/


If it's beads you're after then this is the only website you'll ever need!

Mocks


Well, the lovely Lara from MOCKs sent us three of her wonderfully simple and innovative products to review.
An 'Electronic Mock' made to protect gaming devices, MP3 players, GPS systems and whatever else you can fit into it. A 'Twister' which controls those pesky cords from MPs players and the like and lastly a great gift/souvenoir mock for a mobile phone that was attached to a card!

Three very different products but all with one common thread - usability!
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Lara Solomon founded MOCKs in 2004 and has been nominated and won many deserving awards over the last five years.
Reviewing the 'Electronic Mock' I have to say was fun. I used it on my Nintendo DS and carried it around in my bag for days. It stayed on, protected the DS fully from scratches and also from something sticky. It washed well in the washing machine and will definately be on my list of Christmas Stocking Stuffers! A very practical and fun present.
The same goes for the 'Mobile Mock' - Great quality and a great gift idea for those abroad.
I had my doubts about the "Twister' but no more. A very good, simple invention that everyone should have!

You twist your headphone cords around it and pop them in your pocket or bag without any frustrating tangles, terrific!

This Aussie business is destined for a successful future and if you'd like to support them, which I really encourage you to do, buy some useful goodies from under $10.00 to put in your Christmas stockings!


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