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If you are looking for something to stay cosy and stylish this winter you'll love Mamaway's gorgeous new ultra-light 3-in-1 jacket. Thanks to an ingenious front panel, this must-have maternity jacket will not only see you through your pregnancy, but can be worn whilst babywearing and beyond. During pregnancy the panel is zipped into the jacket with the wide end at the bottom to keep your…

As the winter months approach and things begin to cool down it is tempting to grab those big winter woolies and rug up. But those big bulky (but oh so comfy) knits that we reach for when the temperatures plummet don't always leave us feeling stylish or feminine, do they? But, thanks to Aussie fashion label Metalicus, comfort, warmth and style are not mutually exclusive and it all comes down…

If you worry about the chemicals and additives that may be in the food you feed your child, or on the products they wear and play with, you will love the Little Organics website. Little Organics stocks an impressive range of natural and certified organic products from all of your favourite trusted brands in one safe and easy to navigate place. With everything from baby food, skincare,…

Okay, fess up. Is there anyone here, like me, who is completely addicted to gorgeous stationery? If you answered yes, you are going to adore what I am about to show you! Collected & Co's line of fashion stationery can be customised to suit your surroundings. (Keep an eye on my blog in the coming weeks, to see me take my writing desk from drab to fab). The stationery comes in three styles –…

If you had asked me fifteen years ago when I was living the single life, studying at University and partying with unerring enthusiasm, what one thing I wanted more of in the whole world the answer would have probably been more sleep. If you'd asked me the same question six years ago, as I was cradling my newborn son bleary eyed and sporting a mop of hair that hadn't seen in brush, never mind a…

With the cooler weather on the horizon many of us now are beginning to think about investing in some warmer clothes for our children to see them through the winter months. This season Eternal Creation's collection combines a delightful infusion of strawberry, sky blue, navy, pink and ever-fashionable denim, for little girls, and draws on the masculine and fun wild west theme, with reds, blues,…

Queensland duo, Lisa and Lou, (affectionately known as the Baker Girls), have done it again! Just when you think that they have outdone themselves with their latest, and ever expanding cup and cupcake designs and rescue kits, they pull out another surprise to take the stress out of your party planning. Introducing the gorgeous retro Party Rescue Kit! The Party Rescue Kit is available in…

As a small child I could never quite understand the magic that a cup of tea held for my mother. When she was tired, worried or unwell, she'd say "I'll put on a pot of tea, that'll fix things." Now, many years later, as an adult, I get it. I understand the comfort, the peace, the feeling you get when you take the time to nurture yourself, that a good cup of tea can bring you. After a long and…

We know here at Mums Lounge, that motherhood is a non-stop, and often exhausting gig, so we have teamed up with Aussie clothing label Kachel to give one of our readers a well deserved pick me up, in the form of this gorgeous 100% silk Mackenzie Boarder Dress. The Kachel Winter 2013 collection, designed by Melbourne mum Jana Kachel, is inspired by the Romantic era of literature, visual arts and…