Connect2mums is an interactive magazine for women; an online community designed to help women get together and share information, and prides itself on being the leading networking and support site for 2011’s fastest growing industry - Mumpreneurs. The mumpreneurs connect blog contains our directory of Mumpreneurs as well as showcase articles on successful Mums in business. www.connect2mums.com.au
Featured Mumpreneur: Bec Gange of Pretty Well Covered
When he was born in July 2007, I began breastfeeding. I struggled in the first few weeks and nearly gave up, but I needed and wanted to continue. I had many bouts of mastitis but fought to keep feeding. I found a surprising passion for breastfeeding that I hadn’t expected to have.
Pretty Well Covered was launched in 2008 by a close friend of mine. As a mum of three breastfeeding her third child, she saw the need for a stylish and practical breastfeeding cover. I’ve been operating Pretty Well Covered since December 2010. The business continues to grow within Australia and internationally. We have friends in 15 countries around the world, and have sold our coverlets in throughout Australia and in the Philippines, Canada, the UK and New Zealand.
Our coverlets are popular because they are a fashionable alternative to wearing a blanket, wrap or nursing apron while feeding. The over-the-head coverlet has no clips, buttons or ties, making it so simple to use. With its sheer fabric it provides coverage for discreet breastfeeding which keeps you cool and comfortable. It’s easy to use, easy to store, and can also be used as a pregnancy poncho, pram cover or baby wrap. Our coverlets are available in 5 colours – purple, teal, vintage rose, coral stripe, and black/white stripe (new stock of latter 3 colours arriving in Jan 2012).
I’m passionate about breastfeeding, and passionate about giving mothers the ability to choose whether covering is right for them and their baby. I don’t believe that mothers should have to cover; but as a breastfeeding mum I chose to cover. I didn’t want my post-baby tummy and sides on display!
Wearing a coverlet doesn’t remove the boding moments that breastfeeding can bring – you can still maintain eye contact with your baby. I’m blessed to have a great husband who works hard so I can be at home with my boys. I’m very thankful that I have the best of both worlds – the ability to be a stay at home mum, and the ability to run a business I love! I’d love to hear from you with any feedback or enquiries you have!
http://www.prettywellcovered.com.au/
www.facebook.com/prettywellcovered
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Peachface Skincare
We create products for pre-teen and teenage girls, nurturing products that encourage a regular daily skincare routine. peachface pre-teen products are for girls aged between 8 -13 and for teenage girls 13+. Our teen range is a beautiful range of products that help teenagers who may be experiencing a more obvious increase in sebum as a result of puberty. peachface products are packed full of gorgeous certified organic, natural and Australian indigenous ingredients. Our peachface body range is for the whole family. We have designed the peachface labeling to promote kind inner thinking via the affirmations on every product. Whilst the peachface website is also a place mums and kids can learn all about how to use a skincare routine.
www.peachface.com.au
www.facebook.com/naturalteenageskincare
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Summer Magazine Advertising Now open!

SUMMER 2012
We are now taking bookings for our 2012 SUMMER issue. This magazine will be sent to our database of 19 000+ mums around Australia and New Zealand.
They also receive ongoing hits at the issuu.com site with our summer edition having now been viewed more than 17 000 times.
*Become a member of the Australian Mumpreneurs Network and receive a 20% discount on all magazine advertising
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Pricing
- $79 - Product Feature - Babies, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Mums, Dads
- $149 Quarter page ad - 75mm (wide) x 105mm
- $299 Half page ad - 145mm (wide) x 105mm
- $499 Full page ad - 150mm x 210mm
- $899 Double page 300mm x 210mm
- $75 Artwork - if you require us to design your ad
Book online now and then send through your artwork/product shot as a high res jpef or PDF file to: connect2mums@gmail.com
This magazine will launch on Monday 5 January 2012.
2011 Bio-Oil AusMumpreneur Awards winners

Bio-Oil Ausmumpreneur of the Year
Anita Lincolne-Lomax, Babes in Arms
www.babesinarms.com.au

PBC Expo Rising Star AusMumpreneur
Lisa O'Keefe & Stacey Clayton, Koolaman Designs
www.koolamandesigns.com.au

Toddlers to Teens Emerging Mumpreneur of the Year
Rhian Allen, Lose Baby Weight
www.losebabyweight.com.au

Super Sprout Best Service Business
Kim McGann, Blush Brides
www.blushbrides.com.au

Koolaman Designs Product Innovation
Brooke Nicol, Breast Mate by Oogy Baby
www.breastmate.com.au

Best Eco-Friendly Business
Catherine Langman & Michelle Fowler, Cushie Tushies
www.cushietushies.com.au

Best Design Business
Lety Kemp, Fancy Little Me!
www.fancylittleme.com.au

People's Choice: Best product award
Rebecca Mugridge, The Pram Diet Book
http://authorrebeccamugridge.blogspot.com

Servcorp People's Choice: Customer Service award
Rhian Allen, Lose Baby Weight
www.losebabyweight.com.au

People's Choice: Best Blog Award
Katrina Springer The Organised Housewife
www.theorganisedhousewife.com.au
People's Choice: Best Service Business

Gayle Williams I will Invitations
www.iwillinvitations.com.au

Karen Gunton, build a little biz &
www.buildalittlebiz.com

People's Choice: Best Boutique
Karen Gardner, For Eva Lilah
www.forevalilah.com.au

People's Choice: Handmade Mumpreneur
Kate Marshall, The kids room by Kate
www.thekidsroombykate.com.au

People's Choice: Favourite Children's Fashion label
Heidi Kearns, Me2Designs
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Print Magazine coming soon

This magazine will be directed straight to your Australian market, with 10 000 print magazines distributed to new and expectant parents attending Melbourne & Adelaide Pregnancy, Babies & Children's Expos.
PLUS - 20% discount on Meet our Mums features, half page ads, full page ads & double page ads for AusMumpreneur Network members
ShareNeed something done? Make a wish!
Last week was tough. We had a long list of things to do. Except they weren’t on a list yet they were all floating around as ideas and things to remember in our head. Some were urgent, some were essential, some weren’t. There’s two of us so most times this is a good thing. That is unless both of us are feeling overwhelmed, then its double the intensity.
We rely on lists and planning a lot, our business is expanding all the time so we need to keep track of everything going on, especially when its busy.
Normally we write a ‘to do’ list and divide the jobs up but we were both a little fragile and needed to go easy on ourselves. I’m glad we can recognise and acknowledge that in ourselves, rather than getting frustrated and beating ourselves up. So there was no to-do list last week.
Instead we made a pot of tea and wrote a wishlist. We jotted down everything we had floating around in our heads. The urgent, the not so urgent, the big, the little, the now, the later, the really very much later and only if we can figure out how to do it and have time. And because it was a wishlist we even added some little stars to it. There was no anxiety tied up to it that these were things that had to be done, straight away and somehow it felt a lot better than writing a boring to-do list.
After that we scheduled the ones we really had to do first into a weekly planner (a way better idea than trying to get everything done in one day). It took us about half an hour but then we were organised for the whole rest of the week and know exactly what needs to be done and what other things we can do if we have time!
I’m feeling so much more enthusiastic this week and not overwhelmed at all. The wishlist already has lots of lovely ticks on it now too where we’ve granted ourselves the wishes! I definitely think you should try it, if 'overwhelm' comes to visit you.
What tips do you have for making things more fun?
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Santina Jewellery and Accessories
Santina Jewellery & Accessories is stylish, elegant and timeless. A piece for any occasion, ranging from the fashion savvy Mother, to the elegant yet conservative individual. Comprising of semi precious stones, inspirational pieces, friendship hand woven bracelets and sterling silver.
Inspiration jewellery portrays our individuality and helps us to wear jewellery that ultimately brings out the best in any individual. The meaning behind the jewellery can give the wearer energy, a force of life as well as protection from harm. Our semi-precious stones such as black agate, quartz and turquoise ensure this protection is enhanced via the properties they possess.
The collection is always moving forward gaining inspiration from abroad and from within. Please feel free to drop me a line or visit my website for more information. www.Santina.com.au
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Matilda Jane Lingerie & Sleepwear
Matilda Jane Lingerie and Sleepwear
Matilda Jane Lingerie & Sleepwear is situated at Randwick in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs and has been trading since September 2010. We retail everyday lingerie and sleepwear items from brands including Berlei, Triumph, Freya, Fantasie, Panache and Curvy Kate. We also carry nursing lingerie from HOTmilk, Womama and Cake and the sports brand Moving Comfort. In addition, we proudly support Australian boutique brands such as Sally Jones, Ku Shu Shu and Elegantly Scant. Bra sizes range from A to K cups and our goals are to expand into the full cup bra market and incorporate a prosthesis fitting service. No one bra style suits everyone and at Matilda Jane, we work with our customers to find the right bra that fits, supports and flatters their natural bust shape.
Visit: www.matildajane.com.au
It Works! Marketing
The Applicator(TM) is a truly unique, niche product that is hands-down today's premier all natural body slimming wrap! We were invited twice to bring the amazing slimming sensation to Hollywood and were featured in the Emmy & Oscar Awards celebrity gift suites.
The Applicator(TM) is a special, non woven lotion cloth which is easily applied to the skin and helps your body detoxify, tighten, tone & firm and reduce the appearance of unsightly cellulite and fine wrinkles. AND if that is not enough, dramatic results are visible in as little as 45 minutes!
The unique performance and flexibility of The ApplicatorTM will allow you a variety of avenues for marketing including:
Tanning Salons & Day Spas
Massage Studios
Lucrative Home Parties
Fitness & Weight Loss Clubs
Health Food Stores
Online Web Sales!
Anywhere Else you can Imagine..
www.toneandtight.itworks.net/
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Vespa & The Ladybird
VESPA & THE LADYBIRD Post Pregnancy Belly Wraps
2. Smoothes out lumps and bumps
3. Provides abdominal & lower back support
4. Added support after Caesarean surgery
5. Accelerates healing in abdominal separation
6. Minimises water retention and tummy bloating
7. Promotes good posture
8. Has an extra generous Velcro fastening strip which allows it to shrink as you shrink.
9. No tags or seams & available in a variety of ranges, colours and sizes
10. Recommended by physiotherapists and midwives
Order your VESPA & THE LADYBIRD Post Pregnancy Belly Wraps
online today at www.vespaandtheladybird.com.au/
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Zigo Australia
Zigo Australia is the exclusive distributor of the industry’s first multi-functional family cycle, the Zigo Leader. It’s a combined bicycle & front-positioned child carrier that also converts to a stroller, jogger, bike trailer or conventional bike.
The front-mounted stroller allows parents to ride with up to 2 kids, in direct line of sight at all times and together with the three-wheeled configuration, provides stability and safety when riding.

Zigo Australia promotes healthy lifestyle through the Zigo Leader. Parents can enjoy riding with their kids and get fitter at the same time. It is also an eco-friendly alternative to kids transport- saving money on fuel and better for the environment. For more information, visit www.myzigo.com.au or phone 1300 923669.
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Did You Remeber the Milk?
Did You Remember the Milk? is the answer busy mumpreneurs are looking for. Our popular organiser is now an interactive eBook which helps restore balance and order. www.didyourememberthemilk.com.au provides instant access to hundreds of tips, ideas and hints to get you sorted quickly. The best seller Paper Flow provides a complete guide to getting on top of all your paper and electronic files.

Get on top of the to-do list, the in-tray, the pantry and the social calendar. Get connected with your kids, your partner and yourself. Our membership program ‘Milking It, Systems for Success in life, business and home, gives busy mums the systems they need in their home and life to achieve their goals and realise their dreams. We’ll help you de-stress, de-clutter and de-light in more time to do what you love. Click here, to find out more.
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Parcels From a Stork
Parcels From a Stork
Knowing what to buy can be a minefield. Finding time to shop for essentials can be a strain. Let us do the hard work for you, while you take on the enjoyable task of searching for special, beautiful things for your expected arrival.
Parcels From a Stork will ensure that all of your baby’s basic early needs are catered for with just one phone call, taking the stress out of preparing for a newborn. We source items considering your budget and preferences, and deliver them beautifully packaged, to your door.
Specialising in eco-friendly and sustainable products, and supporting small businesses, Parcels From a Stork can also prepare and deliver a pretty and practical gift parcel. Visit Parcesl From a Stork at http://www.parcelsfromastork.com.au/
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