Toys and Giveaway!!

By Bec

You may be aware the big mid-year toy sales started Thursday at Kmart and Big W, and the Target one is a month or so away.  It's a frenzy.....I've been reading on parenting forums the extent some people go to to stock up on toys (shopping at midnight, going the day before to stalk where the toys they want will be, going in pairs so one can shop whilst one waits in the layby line).  It seems crazy! And personally layby is not my thing....you have to then go back into the store fortnightly to pay it off - too hard!!

So I think it's a great time to do some online toy shopping through Little Yoyo Styles!  I decided to see what would be on my toy wish list and have found the following:

For my 4 year old son
Kidkraft fun explorers pirate play set

This would be awesome for imaginative play for my son. He loves pirates and treasure!!

Zoobie pets lencho the lion

Is it a toy?  Is it a pillow?  Is it a blanked?  No, it's ALL 3!!  How awesome!  This would be particulary good for travelling in the car or plane!

Aromaplay

We have used this, smells great and is easy to use!! I would love to get a few more!!

Robot measuring tape

My son loves measuring, and this will make it so much fun!!  Not only that he is learning maths at the same time!!

For my 2 year old daughter
Mother garden wild strawberry flower kitchen

Just look at it!!  Need I say more!!!  It even comes with accessories!

Mother garden wild strawberry lunch sandwich

This would go great with the kitchen.  Fantastic for imaginative play!!

Pinwheels and pearls ribbon wands

She loves twirling these at ballet!!  She would love one to play with at home!

Sunglasses

All stylish girls need a pair of cute sunglasses!!

I could add plenty more to my wish list, there are real gems to be found on the site if you have a little search!!

Now the exciting part - Little Yoyo Styles is giving away a $50 voucher for one lucky reader to spend on toys.  All you have to do is tell me what is your favourite toy from the Little Yoyo Styles store in the comments section below.  Make sure you include your contact details so we can contact you if you are a winner.
Competition is open until midnight AEST 16th July.  I will draw a winner using random org.

Motivating Mums

by Becky from beckyandjames.com

 

As a mother suffering severe Postnatal Depression I have found a passion for finding ways to shine a light on this illness and do my part in removing the stigma surrounding it.

In my own struggles I have been 'prescribed' Me Time by my doctor and so I have started a series of posts highlighting my attempts at fulfilling this important but difficult to manage task. Through my posts I hope to motivate other mum's out there to do what they can to look after themselves so that they can be the best mum they can be.

This month has seen a change in format, as I had originally aimed to post weekly about what I had done for myself - a bit of an over-reach given I have three children under 4.

Also this month, Little YoYo Styles has sponsored my April It's ALL About YOU Giveaway.

I would love for you guys to pop over, join in and enter. Help me spread the all important Mummy Me Time message!!

4 Beautiful Gifts for Babies 0-6 Months and a Giveaway.

by Louisa from Everything is Edible

When you are pregnant with your first bubba it's all so exciting and wonderful and overwhelming!

And oh-my-oh-my the stuff! It's beautiful and appealing and you think you need it all.

When Bliss was born I was simultaneously awed by the all the beautiful things and flabbergasted. Did one little baby really need all of that???

The Architect, not really big on kids stuff, managed to convince me not to buy anything much. So I didn't. We happily cruised along on the hand-me-downs of generous friends and the few random things I bought on impluse.

What I missed out on were all the really gorgeous, high quality items that would actually have been worth the investment.

So, when I discovered I was pregnant with Bear I deciced it was my time. I finally felt I could sort through the myriad and choose some items that would be loved, used and stylish.

These are some of my favourite items for a bubba that will be used, and loved, every.single.day.

You just can't go past a good rattle - a little jingle, a good chew.
Every bubba's perfect toy!

Another perfect pick for little fingers gaining strenght and coordination.
This chew and look toy will grow with your bubba.

I didn't get a baby bath for Bliss but took the plunge second time round.
Loved-it-every-time.
It's SO handy to be able to bathe a bubba hands free.
Not to mention that this is just so gorgeous!

This last one is actually my favourite.
I think he is just gorgeous!
My little boy loves his squishy bear and I am sure yours will too!

Would you like to win a $50 Gift Voucher to spend on TOYS at Little Yo Yo Styles?

1. Become a Follower of this blog
2. Simply visit Little Yo Yo Styles have a look around
3. Come back and leave a comment saying what your favourite gift for a baby would be.


The winner will be chosen by Random.Org on Sunday 6th March. What are you waiting for?