Archive for the ‘Gifts for Mothers’ Category

New Nappy Bags to give you more choice!

Friday, July 30th, 2010

We are constantly adding to our range of nappy bags to give you more choices of nappy bags to choose from. With a wide range of bags in varying styles, colours and features to browse all on the one site, we aim to make it as easy for you as possible to buy a nappy bag.

Recently we added a new brand, gr8x, who are an Australian company with a lovely range of bags. Please see the photos below to view some of their range.

Click here to view our entire range of nappy bags. Stay tuned to our website for more nappy bags in the coming months.

Tummy Tie Makes Your Favourite Jeans A Perfect Fit. A must have for all expectant & new mums!

Sunday, April 11th, 2010

The courier delivered a small package on Friday and once again I realised, good things really do come in small packages! Our Tummy Ties have arrived and are now available in our Tots ‘n’ Tales online boutique. We’re sure that this amazing device will make any woman’s pregancy pre and post more enjoyable and affordable.

tummy tie
The Tummy Tie

The Tummy Tie allows expectant and new mums to continue wearing their favourite jeans throughout pregnancy without the hassle of purchasing maternity jeans, which let’s face it, can be somewhat “daggy”. Your expanding waistline does not have to be a barrier to comfort any longer. The Tummy tie allows your jeans to expand with your fluctuating weight, making your clothes more comfortable and you more stylish.

At just $19.95 this product is a must have for all expectant and new mums. It makes the perfect Baby Shower gift!

The Tummy Tie is also very easy to use, simply follow these 3 steps:

Step 1: Attach one end of the TummyTie to the existing button on your clothes (seam showing)

tummy tie Step 1
Tummy Tie Step 1

Step 2: Thread the other end of the TummyTie behind and through the buttonhole

Tummy Tie Step 2
Tummy Tie Step 2

Step 3: Fold back over itself, re-attaching the TummyTie to your existing button

Tummy Tie Step 3
Tummy Tie Step 3

Then pull over your favourite top and you wouldn’t even know the Tummy tie is there, it sits flat. What a product!

Tummy Tie Sits Flat under clothes
Tummy Tie Sits Flat under clothes

This is what mum’s are saying about the Tummy Tie:

“It’s great because it’s discreet and comfortable and the comfort factor is definitely something I am loving at the moment especially when you have to sit down. I know I will be living in this throughout the coming months of my pregnancy. It’s great…. I can still wear my favourite jeans” Sacha

“If I had only known about your product during my last pregnancy it would have saved me so much money on buying new clothes, it’s fantastic! I’ve never worn anything like it, I actually put it on straight away when I got it yesterday, I had these shorts on that were a little too tight, but after putting on the tummytie they were perfect again! I’m so impressed with it, thank you.” Vanessa

“The TummyTie is a great nifty little devise that has saved me money on buying maternity clothes like I did for my first pregnancy & makes you feel good when people can’t believe you are still wearing your pre-pregnancy clothes!” Susan

To view the Tummy Tie in our online boutique please click here.

Funky Wallet Sized Change Stations & Mats that fit into your handbag! No need to lug the nappy bag for short trips!

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

We’ve recently added a new range of quality change stations and change mats to compliment our great range of nappy bags. I’m sure most mum’s will agree that sometimes having to take your nappy bag on short trips to the shops can be a nuisance. The new style change stations can transform your hand bag into a convenient mum’s bag filled with everything you’ll need for a quick trip out with your baby.

b.box leaves

B.Box Falling leaves design showing functionality

The change stations have ample space for four large nappies, ointments, a wipes case and a convenient front zipper pocket for some of your personal items such as phone, keys, wallet etc.

B.box change station "Beep Beep" design

B.box change station "Beep Beep" design case

Better still, these stations include a padded change mat which can be unzipped, is completely wipeable and cushioned for babies comfort. These little beauties are a must have for any mum on the go! They also come in a great range of designs to suit all tastes.

Skip hop pronto attaches to your pram

Skip hop pronto attaches to your pram

We have 3 main brands including the Skip Hop Pronto, the B.Box and the Babymel change stations. The Skip Hop Prontos retail at $69.95 and the Babymel’s retail at $49. A great gift idea for a Baby Shower!

babymel change station

babymel change station

skip hop pronto change station
skip hop pronto change station

What if you’re just after a basic change mat? We’ve got you covered! We stock an extensive range of change mats from well known designers such Oi Oi and Built, pictured below. You should always have a spare just in case, your nappy bag may only come with one change mat!

Built NY Change mat

Built NY Change mat

oi oi change mat

oi oi change mat

To view our full range of change mats and change stations please click here to be taken to our online boutique.

Looking for the perfect Easter gift for Mum? This stunning MOR Marshmallow Parfum is now in stock!

Sunday, March 21st, 2010

It’s a great feeling when you find a product that your customers cherish, you loved it at Christmas time and now we have plenty in stock for Easter! The beautiful aroma and the stunning packaging make the MOR marshmallow Eau De Parfum 100mL the perfect gift for any woman, no matter what age or how fussy she is, it is irresistable!

MOR Cosmetics Marshmallow Eau De Parfum - 100mL

The MOR marshmallow Eau De Parfum is a particular favourite among our male customers who are sure to be impressing their special partners with this divine fragrance and impeccable presentation. Combining the parfum with our “For Her” gift wrap and personalised gift card will make your Easter shopping hassle free and you’ll be an instant hit with your loved one.

MOR Cosmetics Marshmallow Eau De Parfum - 100mL

The MOR Marshmallow parfum is in stock now and ships immediately. Be quick, while stocks last.

To view this beautiful parfum in our online boutique please click here.

 

 

MOR “My Summer of Love” Gift Pack Give Away

Friday, March 5th, 2010

After nearly 6 months of bringing you the MOR cosmetics range in our online boutique and seeing just how popular it is with everyone of all ages, we feel it’s time to give some back to you!

MOR cosmetics

We have a special closet for our MOR cosmetics range and the divine fragrances that drift out of the door when we’re packing your orders makes me feel so warm and happy. It’s a unique cosmetics range, bringing together yummy fragrances such as the classic Marshmallow, gardenia, blood orange, belladonna and infusing these into luxurious body butters, candles, perfumes, lip balms and soaps.

Blood orange MOR soap

Perhaps the most stunning feature of the MOR cosmetics range is the exquisite packaging that goes into each and every product. The signature gold stamp, the bows and the trademark bold colours with splashes of gold and silver.

MOR is perfectly suited and adored by people of all ages and I will always remeber the day when one of our more senior customers said that the Marshmallow fragrance reminded her of candy and brought back fond memories of her childhood.

What can you win?

Classic Collection Gift Pack (pictured below) Featuring a Collectible Tin with Full Size:
- Cucumber and Casaba Triple-Milled Soap 200g
- Lychee Flower Lip Delight 10g
- Marshmallow Hand Cream 125ml

MOR summer-of-love

MOR My Summer of Love Gift pack Give Away

It’s give away time! Tell us what you like about MOR cosmetics by leaving a comment below this post or for Facebook fans you can leave a comment below the MOR posting (posted 5/3/10). Is it the divine packaging or the invigorating fragrances? Perhaps it’s the luxurious texture inherent in the body butters and the lip balms? Do you have a favourite product, a favourite fragrance? What will you do with the MOR cosmetics Summer of Love gift pack if you win this competition? The winner will be selected at random, contest closes on Sunday the 14/3/2010 at 9pm AEST. Please note the prize will only be shipped within Australia.

Updated 16/3/2010

Thank you to everyone who participated in the MOR summer of Love Give away.

Congratulations to Ross who one the gift pack!

We’ll be having more give aways soon, so please check back regularly or simply become a fan of Totsntales on Facebook by clicking here to receive instant updates for our Give aways, discount coupons and specials!

MOR Cosmetics – pamper products for women

Friday, December 18th, 2009

We are very proud to be new stockists of MOR Cosmetics, who have an exquisite range of pamper products for women.

MOR Cosmetics is an exquisite Australian Made skin care collection designed to pamper the body and nurture the soul.

Since 2001, MOR has been sold in some of the world’s savviest beauty and lifestyle emporiums, spas and department stores. MOR also enjoy a cult following around the globe with a celebrity fan base of red-carpet beauties from Sydney to New York, Tokyo to London and beyond.

Our range includes soap bars, body butters, candles, perfume, lip balms, hand and nail cream and gift packs, and the ever popular MOR Marshmallow range of products.

Please click here to view our full range. Some pictures are provided below for a quick preview:

Skip Hop duo deluxe baby nappy bag- perfect for travelling with or without baby!

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

The Skip Hop duo deluxe range features a multitude of pockets and compartments so you’ll always have space for your belongings, your baby’s and ofcourse your 2 year olds odds and ends. The colour range is extensive and there is something to suit everyone including “petal pink” for the ladies, “blue camo” for dads and the more neutral designs such as black, red and ocean stripe.

“The design’s not too feminine and my husband doesn’t mind carrying this on his own. The strap is also quite comfortable and hangs nicely on the stroller handle.” Skip Hop duo deluxe customer review

Skip hop duo deluxe blackSkip hop duo deluxe Blue camoSkip Hop Duo Deluxe soho stripe

Our customers are enjoying the Skip Hop range and keep telling us how versatile and comfortable the duo deluxe design is. We can see that it isn’t an overly bulky or large bag and therefore suits both smaller and larger framed women ideally. In saying that however, you’re always find new compartments and there’s plenty of space for all your belongings. Some of our customers have puchased the duo deluxe as a travelling bag, they didn’t have a baby, instead they wanted a bag that would keep their drinks cool, fit their phone and other belongings in an organised and fashionable way. The duo deluxe may be your answer!

Skip hop duo deluxe example of stroller clips

Customer reviews of the Skip Hop duo deluxe baby nappy bag:

“This may be the best bag I’ve ever owned. I recently traveled by plane and found it was large enough to accommodate my 13″ laptop, seven extra diapers + wipes (never know how long you’re going to be stuck in the airport), two books (one for me, one for my husband), and various other items, all without making the bag bulky (though yes, it was heavy, as you can imagine). Yet, the bag is somehow compact enough that I can use it around town *without* all of those items, and it doesn’t look like I’m carrying a giant empty bag around.”

“Perhaps my favorite feature are the two front pockets, miraculously large enough to easily slip a sippy cup in and out of (but, when empty, look just as they do in the picture), thus keeping it upright and spill-free. I also love the two zippered pockets at the top of the bag (I keep my wallet in one of them). I don’t use my stroller much anymore (my son is 2 1/2), but I do use the stroller clips on the cart handle at the grocery store. I *love* not having to carry my bag around and having easy access to sippy cups, snacks, etc. that my son may want.”

Skip hop duo deluxe lifestyle photo

“The Skip Hop Duo Deluxe Uptown is everything I have been looking for in a nappy bag. It is stylish AND convenient. I have an infant and a toddler, and there’s room for both their stuff. The water bottle net on the side is perfect for mommy’s drink but it can also adjust to fit a sippy cup, the mobile phone pocket is big enough for my smartphone, the changing pad is long enough for my toddler – I could go on and on. All the things that frustrated me in other bags are addressed with this one, and the fact that it snaps right onto the stroller made it perfect because my infant seat makes accessing the basket under the stroller impossible. So settle down for a long-term relationship with this nappy bag; this is THE BAG to own especially if you have two!!”

Storksak Emily Baby Nappy bags now available in Pewter & Pearl

Monday, November 30th, 2009

The Storksak nappy bag range continues to be one of our best selling baby nappy bag brands and rightly so. Storksak are renowned for manufacturing fashionable functional bags since 2003. We have added two new designs in the range including the pewter and the pearl Storksak Emilys.

Storksak Emily Pearl nappy bagStorksak emily pewter nappy bag

Our customers tell us that the Storksak Emily nappy bag is a delight to be behold and makes trips out with baby so much easier because they can fit everything in- including their 2 year olds bits and pieces! The Storksak Emily bag has a well thought out design and its popularity has been fueled by the star Angelina Jolie who owns a Storksak Emily black nappy bag.

Angelina Jolie Storksak Emily black nappy bag

Customer reviews of the Storksak Emily nappy bag:

“I am the mother of a 6 year old, 2 year old & 6 month old. I am able to store all the nappies (about 10), wipes (an entire refill pack), powder, change of clothes, a few toys and changing pad that I need for the youngest two. There are inside pockets to put other things. I usually hold powder & other necessities in there. There are two side zipper compartments to store bottles & it doesn’t appear insulated but it kept the bottles warm for several hours. There is a detachable zippered pouch that I store my wallet & credit cards in. No more fumbling it’s very easy to access.”

“This is by FAR the most practical, functional diaper bag ever. Not only does it look like a normal, stylish bag, it is completely compartmentalized and well thought-out. For example, there are two outer side pockets for beverages. These pockets are insulated, separate from each other, and separate from the main compartment (=no spills!!). So for me, I put my infant daughter’s warm milk bottle and bib in one side (and it stays warm for hours), then my toddler’s cold juice box in the other (I like his drinks extra cold so I throw in a small freezer pack, which fits easily).”

“I love that its stylish (the picture doesnt do it justice). Its not screaming diaper bag- in fact, it looks nothing like one. The weight of the bag is nice and light–even when packed full. I love that the fabric is wipeable and durable. The strap is adjustable so depending on your height, you can adjust to wear on shoulder/across body, or just throw it over the stroller handles. The pockets/compartments are perfectly planned out for diapers, snacks, keys, sippy, etc.”

Click here to view the full range of Storksak Emily baby nappy bags in our online boutique.

We enjoy Gift Wrapping

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Well we are now well into the festive season and we love nothing more than wrapping your selection of gifts. It is a delight to see after careful selection what our customers have chosen to give their loved ones and the messages carefully worded to be written in the gift card often bring a smile to our faces and we can only imagine how chuffed your recipient will be!

After many requests we can now confidently offer gift wrapping on most of our items, including nappy bags. I love wrapping the lush range of Willow and Finch body soaps and butters, MOR lip delights, and Mind to Body candles, the aromas are heart warming and our gift boxes filled with crunchy coloured tissue paper make for an exquisite presentation.

An Example of our nappy bag wrap

Here are some of the items that were gift wrapped in our boutique this week. We use a beautiful blossom wrap, perfect for “her” and a fun Jungle wrap perfect for kids and newborns.  We have a gorgeous christmas wrap arriving shortly and cannot wait to be wrapping your christmas gifts.

gift wrap at totsntales

To view our boutique, click here

Time to get organised for 2010!

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

2010 is fast approaching and we have a great new way for all you busy mums out there to get organised next year!

Introducing the 2010 OTI (On To It!) Organiser! The OTi Organiser is Australian designed and made by two Aussie mums, and combines a diary with features such as post it notes, meal and exercise planners, holiday planners, a removable contacts booklet, and even comes complete with it’s own pen!

The Oti Organiser is designed to fit perfectly into your handbag, measuring 165mm wide x 217mm high, and weighs approximately 500g. It is not too big and bulky nor is it too small to fit in everything you need.

It comes with a wipeable, durable hard cover, has all NZ and Australian public and school holidays marked clearly throughout, and would make a great gift for just about any busy lady!

We also love the fact that $2 from every 2010 OTI Organiser sold goes to the Australian Childhood Foundation.

Click here to view and purchase the 2010 OTi Organiser

Here are some pictures (click the link above to view more):