Kathryn Bown of Life Long Learning Family talks to us about the benefits of engaging in art activities with kids.
Motherhood
Get Set for Success with Cluey Learning
With the imminent return of kids back to school, we were delighted to partner with Cluey Learning to review their one-to-one online tutoring service.
Behind the Brand – Modern Nursery Furniture with Ubabub
Ubabub is a standout when it comes to modern nursery furniture. With a progressive design aesthetic, their pieces are distinctive and will stand the test of time.
10 Sustainable Tips for the Silly Season
As our gift to you, we are delighted to share with you a thoughtful list of 10 sustainable tips in the lead up to the holiday season. Our wonderful friend Petria from Coco Rose Interiors has curated over 65 Eco-friendly businesses in a one stop solution for reducing your impact this Silly Season.
Gift Guide for mum-to-be
The impending arrival of a baby is a very exciting time and a beautiful opportunity to celebrate the mum-to-be. So we have gathered a gift guide of practical and thoughtful ideas if you need a little guidance (or for the Mamas that want to drop a subtle hint!)
Wardrobe Tips for New Mums
Today we discuss the dilemmas that many of us experience after having a baby and share wardrobe tips for new Mums. It’s not uncommon to slip into a style rut, dressing to accommodate a post-pregnancy body shape. Many feel overwhelmed at the prospect of trying on clothes or simply lose interest in fashion altogether. Sound familiar?
Behind The Brand: Juno + Ace
Juno + Ace is a Sydney based homewares and jewellery brand that makes handmade kinetic mobiles, brass wall hangings and delicate jewellery. What started initially as a jewellery brand has evolved into a range of stylish brass homewares pieces.
BEHIND THE BRAND: RIFF RAFF & CO
Calling all parents or parents-to-be! Riff Raff & Co sleep toys are everything you need and want in a comforter. The modern and minimal designs will keep you on trend plus these stunning blankies are the secret to success in trying to get your bub to sleep.
This clever sound box style comforter is designed to creating a calming atmosphere for your child as well as create a necessary positive sleep association. Today we chat to Emma Kruger, Founder and Chief of Sleepy Ops to find out more!
Top 5 Gift Hampers for a New Mum & Baby
Finding a perfect gift hamper for a birth may be giving you a headache right now. After all, you want the gift to be perfect and impressive! Fortunately, there are some gift hampers out there that will undoubtedly impress the new mum and provide some amazing gifts for the little bub at the same time….
BEHIND THE BRAND: BLUE FLAMINGO LIVING
Blue Flamingo Living was created by Narissa Corrigan as a way to tell stories and educate her children in a creative way. The stunning and intricate bedding and pyjama designs are representations of your favourite childhood fairy tales like Little Red Riding Hood and adventurous, imaginative play like pretending to live in space with aliens!
Narissa chats with Minty about everything from conceptualising her vision, design process and materials to Trade Shows.
BEHIND THE BRAND: PLAY TO LEARN
I think all our readers know by now that sustainable, ethical and eco-friendly products are so on trend right now. Minty Magazine cannot stop raving about how important this issue is to us. Another brand on the mission to share products that are non-toxic and eco-friendly is Play to Learn.
Minty Magazine chat to Lisa Clements-Galati who is the owner of Play to Learn. She founded the business 12 years ago with a vision to create quality products to promote play and learning within children in a natural environment. Today, her dream has been realised. Play to Learn now stock a variety of beautiful brands and products in their online store.
BEHIND THE BRAND: RUDIE NUDIE
Today, we chat to Jacqui from Rudie Nudie Designs in this weeks ‘Behind the Brand’.
We love the concept behind Rudie Nudie’s cotton, machine washable and waterproof playmats (yep! it’s the playmat that can do it all.)
TRENDING: PLAYMATS
If you are shopping for a new playmat we are sharing our favourites! In a variety of colours, textures and materials there is bound to be a perfect playmat for your bub found here.
BEHIND THE BRAND: PIPER & ME
Mother and daughter dream team Julia and Sarah chat to Minty about all things business, design and style
Piper & Me provide stunning high-quality clothing, accessories and footwear for both mums and bubs. If you love matchy matchy with your kids then trust me, you will fall in love with their ‘mummy & me’ section!
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