An award for our environment

What a busy few weeks it has been!
Initially, I was so chuffed to hear that Babyjo had been nominated for an Award at the upcoming Connect2Mums AusMumpreneur Awards to be held in Brisbane on the 31st July.


I was then even more excited to find that we are now a finalist (with 4 others) in the category of "Best Eco Friendly Business". The other finalists are just amazing, each with their own fantastic business that has a strong focus on being eco friendly and environmentally responsible/aware. You can read more about them here at Connect2Mums.
I love the fact that there is a business award for this category, and regardless of the outcome, our world is still better off for the changes that we are all striving to make - Every bit counts!

So.......I have my plane tickets ready (get me out of this chilly Melbourne weather!) and a lovely "frock" ready for the evening, and I am so looking forward to meeting so many fabulous business owners and amazingly talented "Mumpreneurs".


The AusMumpreneur Awards celebrate and recognize those achieving success in the industry, in areas such as business, product development, services and innovation in both online and bricks and mortar businesses from around Australia.



In conjunction with a super 3 day conference, the AusMumpreneur Awards take place at a glamourous Awards dinner at Rydges, Southbank, Brisbane on Saturday 31 July. These awards are the only events of their kind in Australia and will be officially opened by Hon Karen Struthers MP the Minister for Women.

Connect2mums provides a safe and supportive environment for women in online businesses to get together and share information, network and gain support. The site provides members with relevant information and opportunities to interact and socialise with other mums across Australia and New Zealand. Friday night live chats, newsletters, product reviews, real-life events, competitions and articles are just some of the ways women get connected at Connect2mums.

For more information on the the AusMumpreneur Awards visit: www.connect2mums.com.au or you can email connect2mums@gmail.com

We do things differently around here!

I've been busily working away this weekend - which is a big plus when the weather is as cold as it is! We are so excited to bring a fun new way of shopping to you and your friends and family.

Babies around the world are loving Babyjo Bamboo - so why not share the secret with your friends & family & benefit when sales are made.
Similar to a “Tupperware” party, however carried out online, we are proud to offer Babyjo e-parties to our valued customers and friends.

The rewards are fantastic, and easily achievable - simply share the details with your friends and family, then sit back and relax!
What a fantastic way to add to your existing range of Babyjo (or make a start for a new arrival) and offer your little one the most beautiful, organic clothes & blankets imaginable!
We've kept it as simple as possible, and there is very little for the "party panda" to do - all material and information is supplied - you just need to find the friends to join the party!


HOW DOES IT WORK?
** Contact us to confirm your e-party & a start date will be arranged.
** e - party invitation, order code & flier will be sent to you via email
** Share the invitation with friends, family, facebook – whoever!
** Sit back and relax while your friends shop with FREE POSTAGE!

e—parties run for 10 days, so your selected friends and family have plenty of time to browse our website and make a selection. Using the unique code to secure free shipping, customers can place their order via our online site at www.babyjo.com.au
As the “party panda”, you will receive $20 store credit* upon placing your booking. For every $ spent by your friends & family, you will receive additional store credit to use on your own purchases—SIMPLE!

Below is an indication of store credit received in comparison with sales made throughout the duration of your e-party

$ 200—$300 in sales = $30 store credit.
$300—$400 in sales = $50 store credit.
$400—$500 e-party = $70 store credit
$500—$600 in sales = $90 store credit
$600—$800 in sales = $110 store credit

If this sounds like something you would love to take part in - become a "Party Panda" today by contacting us via email for more details!

Wrapped up in blankets for winter

Firstly, I must apologise for my lack of blogging of late.
Ok - I will be honest - It has a little to do with the onset of winter and desperately wanting to curl up on the couch and stay cosy, a little bit to do with being busy finalising and receiving our latest range of 2 layer bamboo blankets and beanies, and a LOT to do with becoming obsessed with the Twilight Saga..... Strange, I know. I must be about a year or more behind the rest of the world (and I abstained for as long as I did as I KNEW that I would get "sucked into it") but in reality, when the bug bit - it bit hard!
I found myself neglecting work, neglecting the family and walking around trying to cook, clean and sleep with a book under my nose. Addictive is the only word - I read all 4 books in just over a week and a bit (plus 264 pages of Midnight Sun online) and am now just starting Breaking Dawn (the fourth book) for the second time..... Yes - I probably will just finish it tomorrow and then pick up the first book and start all over again, but for now, I am content to just hang out on the couch and read, read, read!
That being said, my reading obsession was interrupted on Friday (thankfully) by the arrival of our shipment of stock for this winter. I wanted to go a bit brighter, a bit bolder and a bit funkier - so Little Akai and Little Apple Blossom have joined our range of blankets, and Natural Eco has made a stunning return (as it was ever so popular and sold out far too quickly).

With thanks to a gorgeous friend of mine and her beautiful bub (not to mention her husband who takes fantastic photos) - we captured the little man (below) testing out the new range!


(- Little Apple Blossom 2 layer bamboo blanket and beanie set) and below (my favourite) Little Akai 2 layer bamboo blanket and beanie set.... What a cutie our little model is!


And our entire range of beanies are finally here - just in time for all those gorgeous winter babies!
So.... It wasn't an entirely unproductive few weeks (chuckle chuckle) - I did manage to get a lot done, even with my "diversions" that I am sure a few of you could relate to! Righty-O, I have a book to read...........

Oh - babyO !

In what is turning out to be a wonderful month already, we are so excited to introduce you to one of our new stockists - babyO.With one of the most beautiful sites I have seen in a long time (not to mention user friendly) - babyO provides an amazing array of natural baby bedding and sleepwear. With a versatile range of organic, natural and eco-friendly baby products, you need not look any further!

I love that you can find mattresses, linen, pyjamas and more - all from the comfort of your home (in your own PJ's!) A favourite of mine is the Nest Organic Cot Futon Mattress (pictured below)

and if I was to do it all over again (ha ha) - I would definitely invest in a beautiful Lambykins Merino blanket like this one! (Red, of course!)

Of course, you will be able to find our gorgeous Aiko Pyjamas and 2 layer blankets at babyO - these will also help to make your little person the comfiest they can possibly be when sleeping.
I love that babyO offer a wide range of choices for eco friendly, natural and soft sleep options to give baby a wonderful night's rest.

So that you can stock up on gorgeous items from babyO and help them to celebrate the launch of their gorgeous business, register online for their newsletter and receive 15% off all purchases until the end of June!

Happy shopping and we welcome babyO to our bamboo family!

Bamboo Addiction

As you may be aware (although just in case I haven't mentioned before) I LOVE bamboo!
I have bamboo growing in big pots around my house, decorative bamboo ladders, lucky bamboo on the kitchen bench and a business- which revolves around.......well, bamboo of course.

So - just to fuel my bamboo obsession a little further - We have added some gorgeous Agoo products (bamboo of course) to our site - all are available immediately and have the same super soft luxury that our very own Babyjo Bamboo clothing and blankets have.


Head over and have a peak here - your little people will love the underwear, socks and leg warmers - they are just too cute!

Punch Your Lunch!

I love it! Our friends over at Monkey Caboose have done it again - just arrived, the Lunch Punch makes lunchtime and sandwiches fun!

Speaking from experience, my 3 year old just won't move past the good old Vegemite sandwich (and even then, she usually pulls the 2 pieces apart, licks off the Vegemite and then leaves the rest!) - not the most nutritious lunch and frustrating for me, as sandwiches can be healthy, interesting and nutritious (not to mention fast and easy to make and take on the run). She is a fantastic "eater" and is happy to much away on most healthy food, she just WONT touch sandwiches for some weird reason.


Enter - The Lunch Punch, an interesting "tool" to add to your parenting toolbox. I was lucky enough to road test one from Monkey Caboose, and I am so impressed. I have never managed to get my little one to eat a full ham sandwich (baby steps here, I will work up to salad and chicken/avocado etc) - but hey presto! The Lunch Punch made the cutest 4 piece puzzle which took her attention and made it plenty of fun - she seemed to forget that she doesn't eat ham sandwiches, and ended up eating the lot AND asking for another puzzle. (I have always loved that she will eat the crusts of her toast and vegemite sandwiches, however the lunch punch does remove these, so I had to just go with it and see!)


With 4 "punches" in each box, you can make one Monster puzzle (great for if you are feeding multiple mouths at the same time) or you can have 4 smaller size puzzles in varying forms. For just $12.95, I highly recommend trying this one out for a bit of fun - great for fairy bread at a party too - make the giant puzzle, and watch them have some fun!

**Disclaimer - Yes, you WILL end up "punching" out your own sandwich into a puzzle - it can't be helped. We take no responsibility for this!

We've made it to the front.....

Cover, that is! I was so very proud and excited today to pick up my copy of My Child Magazine - only to see that our Little Master bamboo beanie was on the cute-as-a-button model on the FRONT COVER!!


Not only this, we also had some product photographed in My Child's"Go Natural - Eco fashion for bubs" section, along with some other fabulous brands. I love seeing Babyjo in print and I am especially proud at the moment - celebrating 2 years and loads of success, I LOVE what I do and I love all of our customers, stockists, industry friends and people I have the pleasure of meeting along the way!



I would also like to take this opportunity to thank those of you who entered our Big Birthday Celebration - our very deserving recipients have been notified, and prizes will be sent out shortly. The fabulous array of goodies would not have happened if it wasn't for the following brands/business' so a massive thank you to you all:
Agoo, Mamma Bellah Kids, Monkey Caboose, Mudd Kids, Little Choopie, EJ Kids, Cackleberry Kids, Petit, Cheeky Chickies, Little Billies, Qtees Designs, Mini Lala, Czarque, Pram Rock and Pouchmiss - how fun it was to celebrate!

1st Prize - Bridget B
2nd Prize - Kristen S
3rd Prize - Sally G

Thanks again for the wonderful entries and for sharing such personal thoughts, I thoroughly enjoyed the month and getting to know you all a little better.
Jo